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Statue of Liberty Cruise: Iconic NYC Sights in 60 Minutes
3.2
250 Ratings
New York
Embark on a 60-minute sightseeing cruise to get up close views of the Statue of Liberty. Capture breathtaking photos of iconic landmarks like Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Manhattan Skyline - Take breathtaking photos of the NYC Skyline
- Brooklyn Bridge - See the Brooklyn Bridge
- World Trade Center’s Liberty Park - Admire the Freedom Towers from deck
- Battery Park - Sail by Manhattan’s Battery Park
- SeaGlass Carousel - Take unobstructed photos of Battery Park
- Statue of Liberty - Capture amazing close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty from the water
- Ellis Island - Cruise close to Ellis Island
What's Included
- Guide with English and Spanish Commentary
- 60-minute sightseeing boat cruise
- Anytime ticket to One World Observatory (if option chosen)
- Cruise along both the East River and Hudson River
- Route within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Cash bar on board
- Outdoor and indoor seating
What's Not Included
- Food & drink (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This 60-minute cruise gets you within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty for unbeatable photos. Sail under the Brooklyn Bridge and admire the skyline. Onboard narration highlights sites like the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, and more. Enjoy indoor and outdoor seating with large windows.
Pass Ellis Island and get close to “Lady Liberty” for photo ops. Marvel at Manhattan’s skyline, including One World Trade Center, from the East and Hudson Rivers. Drinks and food are available from the full bar and concession stand.
Alternatively, take the 90-minute Night Cruise to see the New York Skyline sparkle in the evening.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs.
- Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
- To purchase or consume alcohol you must be 21+ and have a valid picture ID
Location
Pier 36 NYC
South Street
The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round either side of the building. Proceed to slip 4, the dock for the “Majestic Princess” or “Emerald Princess”, where you will check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.2
(250 Ratings)
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Sakshi_s
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing views & Worth the money!! - Had complete 1 hour fun with family. Instead of walking to every points, the ferry was worth the money and time to view all the important spots in one go. Light raindrops and the weather was added more fun to the tour. The guide was very informative explaining the important buildings and spots.
They stop for extra minutes near Statue of Liberty to click pictures. It was a clear and close.
Best skyline view of NYC and NJ.
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Sue_m
Aug 9, 2024
Best Statue of Liberty boat cruise - Great boat cruise, well informed, great price! The boat went really close to the Statue of Liberty and allowed time for pictures. The only thing was that it was a little hard to find the pier. Overall, great value, recommend it highly!
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Lian_c
Jul 14, 2024
Recommend to go! - We had a one-hour trip cruising on the ocean and saw the statue pretty close and clear, together with the other beautiful sceneries along the trip, definitely worthwhile.
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Martina_m
Aug 22, 2024
Good information, good guide, no outside seating - The guide’s explanations and comments were fun and informational. I liked that we had some time for the Statue of Liberty pictures but had there been more people the time would not have been sufficient for people to take some good pictures. The worst part was that there wes no outside seating and that frankly made the trip far less enjoyable. All this should be in the description when booking.
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Marianadaniela_t
Aug 13, 2024
Ok-ish - We didn't expect to be send to the end of the line with our little boy who is 2 years old on such a hot weather.
Also, it would be ok to increase the time spent near the statue.
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Sarah_f
Aug 12, 2024
Great view but no bar and delayed tour guide - The tour is inexpensive and a great way to see the statue. We were annoyed because the bartender said they ran out of everything on the last tour, so we couldn't get a beer/wine or even a soda for my kid. Only water. Disappointing since the open bar was a selling point for us. And the tour guide was about 5 minutes behind the boat - everything she brought up was way behind us and we could no longer see the things she was talking about. Some of it might have been interesting if we could have seen it. I have to assume this tour is much better when you can buy refreshment and the tour guide actually is on pace with where the boat is.
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Sona_b
Aug 29, 2024
Staff was good, the boat... - Staff was good, the boat itself requires some good cleaning. I would recommend adding few tents to have shade as it was very sunny waiting to board in the morning in the pier.
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Horia_m
Aug 12, 2024
Petty towards family of 2 young children - We missed our originally scheduled boat tour. We called and spoke with the tour organizer. They confirmed availability for the next boat which was scheduled to leave 1hr later.
But they demanded an additional $50 to move our family of 2 young children to the next boat. We perceived this as petty given they had already confirmed availability on the next boat. And that they were unlikely to sell out that boat in the 1hr left before boarding.
This 1-star review is a consequence of their petty treatment of our family and of our little ones.
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Zanib_c
Aug 5, 2024
Awful experience. Rude Staff. Waste of Money. - RUDE. Awful customer service. I was informed by one of the employees I’d be able to use my tickets for another tour time, but informed that I would need to pay an additional fee for rescheduling. I wasn’t aware that there would be hidden fees on my reservation. The customer representatives were rude and had a lack of compassion and empathy for the customer. Wouldn’t recommend this tour or wasting your money.
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Tracy_v
Jul 28, 2024
There was a car accident... - There was a car accident that kepnusnin traffic. We called to determine if we can schedule the next ride within the hour and the man and lady on the phone asked for $45 more dollars which was inconsiderate and not customer satisfaction. Will never book again.
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