Boat tours in New York are very popular. One of the best things you can do in New York to admire the city and the Statue of Liberty is a Boat Ride. And because New York is completely surrounded by water, a boat tour is the perfect way to admire the islands of Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. There are many different boat tours to choose between such as daytime boat tours evening boat tours and dinner cruises.
Daytime boat tours in New York
There are several types of boat tours that operate during the day in New York. And the routes and sights you can admire depend on the length of the boat ride ranging from a 1-hour to a 2.5-hour boat ride around Manhattan. The boat tours we recommend are the
- Circle Line: Landmarks Cruise (1.5 hours)
- Circle Line: Best of NYC Cruise (2.5 hours)
Circle Line: Landmarks Cruise (1.5 hours)
The 1.5-hour Circle Line Landmarks Cruise is one of the most favorite boat tours among New York visitors. Since the boat tour is only 1.5 hours, it is great to pan out if you are short on time and only visiting New york for a few days.
In 1.5 hours, the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise boat tour takes you past major landmarks such as the Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, Pier 54 (where survivors of the Titanic disaster arrived), Battery Park, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, Chrystler Building, Freedom Tower and the United Nations building. And, of course, you can enjoy the amazing New York skyline.
Circle Line: Best of NYC Cruise (2.5 hours)
The 2.5-hour Circle Line Best of NYC Cruise is a comprehensive boat tour, and a perfect way to take in most of Manhatan’s sights from the water. You cruise around Manhattan, passing 3 rivers, 7 major bridges – including the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge – 5 boroughs and more than 101 landmarks that are part of New York’s legendary skyline. And the 2.5-hour Circle Line Best of NYC Cruise is the only boat ride that goes past Yankee Stadium and 30 yards from the Statue of Liberty. This 2.5-hour boat ride is truly a rest during your visit to New York where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Food and drink on Circle Line boat trips
On the 1.5-hour and 2.5-hour Circle Line boat tours, you can buy food, drinks and snacks on board, but you should be aware of the high tourist prices. There are also plenty of restrooms on board.
Tipping on Circle Line boat trips
An experienced American guide will provide live commentary throughout the Circle Line boat tours. He or she will tell you all kinds of things about the history of New York, as well as about certain neighborhoods, buildings, bridges and so on. You can give a small tip to the tour guide after the boat ride. By the way, tipping the tour guide is not an obligation, but it will certainly be greatly appreciated.
How to get to Pier 81 New York
The 1.5-hour and 2.5-hour Circle Line boat tours leave from Pier 83 at West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue. You can walk there in about 45 minutes from Times Square, or you can take a Taxi.
With which New York benefit pass can you take the Circle Line boat trips
A cruise on the Circle Line is included with the New York benefit passes listed below.
- New York Pass
- New York Sightseeing
- Day Pass
- New York Sightseeing
- Flex Pass
- New York Explorer Pass
Ordering tickets for the Circle Line boat tour
Tickets for one of the Circle Line boat tours can be very easily ordered online via the buttons below.
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