Circle Line: 2.5hr - Complete Manhattan Island Cruise
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline.
Sit back and unwind on a relaxing two and a half hour cruise around Manhattan Island. You'll see all the sights on the only New York cruise to circumnavigate Manhattan in its entirety.
Choose between two ticket types:
Cruise with Standard Seating which includes general admission boarding and seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin.
Cruise with Premium Seating which includes advanced boarding and exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For children/infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
Non-English-speaking guests can now make the most of their cruise with the free Circle Line Sightseeing app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app lets you follow along with a guided tour in your language, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. Be sure to bring your own headphones, as headsets aren't provided. Download the app today and enjoy exploring New York City like never before!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Part entertainer, part historian, your knowledgeable tour guide brings New York's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.
Empire State Building
See New York's most iconic building along with several other notable buildings that make the Manhattan skyline unforgettable.
What‘s Included
Free Wi-Fi on board
Live narration by Circle Line’s world-famous guides (in English)
2.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise
Download the Circle Line App in 9 different languages (headphones required) See below for more.
Outdoor deck
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Food & Beverages (Available for Purchase Onboard)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Cruise with Premier Seating
Advance Boarding. Exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.
Cruise with Standard Seating
General admission boarding, Seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin
Reviews
3,500 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Heck yeah’
madisonwN166EF,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In one word? Required. Skip the bus tours and go on this one, especially with Nathan as your guide. It was efficient and beautiful and for sure worth the price. Would do again in a heartbeat!!
Great way to see the city!
Lee elgin,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A boat tour is the best way to experience the different islands without having to wait in traffic. The staff was friendly and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. We chose the 10am cruise and the crowd size was about half, which made moving around the two deck easy. There were some slow points of the trips but having concession stand helped!
FANTASTIC!!!!
Konie C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I forgot our guides name but she was great! Along with her speaking voice, she had a beautiful singing voice! We enjoyed relaxing and learning of new sights.
Excellent narration. He was excellent……Was able to give us a lot of history too. Spoke clearly……………Made it interesting
NatalieRich R,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00That it is weather dependent. Wish we have the opportunity to see Harlem and the Bronx. Beverages excellent too. Drank hot chocolate
The MC was great, sorry...
Diane M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The MC was great, sorry forgot his name!! He was very knowledgeable & entertaining! The boat was very clean.
Good experience. Inauthentic host.
Daydream02935183831,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great experience with excellent commentary from tour host Andy. Would have been 5* but for the audacity of Andy. We thanked him for the trip and offered a five dollar tip (kind of hinted at as part of the end commentary as being a nice way to show appreciation). He took it. Pocketed it and never said a word or even made eye contact. A poor end to an otherwise nice afternoon. He asked for a review on Trip Advisor. This is ours.
Brilliant!
Gwhittaker01,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant day!! Boat was great service, amenities fab, actually too warm inside so had to sit outside for parts of the tour, really well catered for! Ritchie was a fab tour guide, incredibly knowledgable, perfect manner, great host! Would highly recommend and would definitely use this service again without a doubt! Top job!
Great NYC overview
Rich G,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Essential to see areas that you aren’t going to visit personally. “Premiere” seating is the same chairs with a-pad. Great entertaining narrative. I could without the rap music filled with cuss words. Windows were streaked and should have been cleaned. Overall all worth it.
This is an amazing 2 and...
Carissa S,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing 2 and a half hours spent in NYC. It is a great escape from the hustle and bustle and a inexpensive way to relax and enjoy all the beautiful scenery New York City has to offer. I live in Pennsylvania and would do this day trip anytime I am in the city. Thanks for a great time!! Highly recommended!
Family time in New York!
Brandi R,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an amazing time on the cruise, which offered a perfect blend of fun and learning. The cruise guide was incredibly informative and had a deep understanding of history, making the experience even more enjoyable.
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