New York City

15 Best NYC Boat Tours & Cruises

The boat tours: Circle Line loops, harbor speedboats, brunch sails and nighttime skyline runs. The water is the one place the whole island fits in a single look.

1.NYC: Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

Experience stunning Manhattan skyline views on a 2-hour evening cruise with insightful guides, a full bar, and close-up sights of Lady Liberty, all at $45.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“The evening tour was fantastic. Our guide Dave was really informative. Being from England we found his stories of the founding of NYC very funny. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

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6.NYC: Circle Line “The Beast” Midtown/Downtown Speedboat Ride

Experience NYC from the water on "The Beast," a high-speed speedboat ride past iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline, with lively narration and music.

★ 4.6

“The Beast was great. Me and my husband like fast extreme sports and this was just enough speed to give you a nice thrill but safe enough for anyone just looking for a fun ride. Slowed down and got very close to the Statue of…”

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7.NYC: Starship Sightseeing Cruise Midtown or Downtown

Experience New York City’s iconic landmarks from the water on this affordable cruise with engaging guides, stunning views, and free digital photos.

★ 4.6

“The cruise was an excellent way to see the landmarks on the river! Including Ellis Island, Liberty Island, the skyline on Jersey City and Brooklyn Bridge. Al made the tour great with his enthusiasm and story telling, pointing out iconic landmarks and sharing great photo…”

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8.Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

Experience stunning NYC views on a 2.5-hour boat cruise around Manhattan, with live commentary, flexible seating, and iconic sights like Lady Liberty.

★ 4.5

“Great way to get an overview of NYC! Our guide Jerry was very knowledgeable and was awesome! The views were spectacular.”

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9.NYC: Circle Line 1hr Lady Liberty Cruise Skip-The-Box Office

Experience a 1-hour sightseeing cruise in NYC featuring close-up views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan's skyline—skip the box office line.

★ 4.5

“David the tour guide was excellent, he was funny and informative.. he really made the trip better.. while learning along the way he really made it fun and interesting we laughed lots and really appreciated his commentary skills.. thanks”

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10.Circle Line: New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

Experience NYC's skyline at sunset on this 2-hour harbor cruise, with spectacular views of Lady Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan landmarks.

★ 4.5

“It was FUN!!! Lots of room to move around to take photos!!! Great concession. Very informative tour guide!!! He had a great sense of humor too!!! Awesome experience to get up close to the Statue of Liberty and ride under the famous Brooklyn Bridge!!! Awesome…”

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11.Circle Line: New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

Discover the best way to get a quick, close-up view of Lady Liberty with this 50-minute NYC cruise. Perfect for limited time, with expert guides and scenic vistas.

★ 4.5

“The staff were very nice and attentive, safety is a big plus and level of profesionalism from everyone most specially the tour guide , he was knowledgeable and very friendly and that's is something someone from mx/texas appreciates. Made of my trip to New York…”

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More NYC Boat Tours & Cruises

5.0Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$113.23 4.5Bateaux New York Dinner Cruise3 hours (approx.)$180.54 4.0City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$119.43 4.2New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music3 hours$145 4.5Circle Line: New York City Landmarks Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$34.00 4.5Niagara Falls Tour from NYC | Optional Maid of the Mist Boat Ride19 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.6NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise2 - 3 hours$112 4.5Circle Line: 1hr – NYC Liberty Cruise1 hour (approx.)$27.00 5.0Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$78.57 5.0Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour – departing MIDTOWN1 hour (approx.)$99.00 4.7NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols1.5 hours$134 4.8Manhattan: Statue and Skyline Cruise Aboard a Luxury Yacht1.5 hours$60 4.5NYC: Statue of Liberty Express Cruise Freedom Liberty Tour1.5 hours$20 4.9New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise90 minutes - 3 hours$113 4.5Circle Line: NYC BEAST Speedboat Ride30 minutes (approx.)$34.00 4.3NYC: City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise2 - 3 hours$84 4.8NYC: Around Manhattan Official NYC Architecture Cruise2.8 hours$113 3.51-hour New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise1 hour (approx.)$16.00 4.0New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music3 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0New York City Sightseeing Bus Tour and Boat Ride$197.10 4.5Express Sightseeing Bus Tour with Statue of Liberty Cruise Combo2 to 3 hours (approx.)$29.99 5.0New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$113.23 4.5New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$134.03 3.060-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise1 hour (approx.)$21.99