Top New York City Day Cruises

Experience the beauty of New York City as the sun sets and the city lights up on this two hour twilight cruise along the Hudson River. Learn about the city with informative commentary from a tour guide. It’s a great way to end a long day of sightseeing or kick off a night on the town.

See the best of New York City on this guided, 2.5-hour cruise around Manhattan Island. Learn about the history of the island with live commentary from a tour guide. Food, beverages, and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.

Soak up the Big Apple with brunch, bottomless mimosas, and live jazz on this 2-hour boat cruise. Sail around the island of Manhattan and New York Harbor, passing highlights such as the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, and more. While you sightsee, help yourself to drinks and a delicious afternoon brunch on board.

See New York City from two totally unique perspectives: from the sky and the water. This VIP tour of New York City takes you in a helicopter over some of the city's greatest landmarks: from One World Trade Center to the Chrysler Building to historic Greenwich Village. Hop off the helicopter and get on a boat where you'll have a Mimosa or Champagne toast in front of the Statue of Liberty.

Admire the architecture of Manhattan from the water on a 2.75-hour cruise on a 1920s-style yacht. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the 'Around Manhattan' narration, provided by members of NYC chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Both locals and visitors will find the commentary interesting. One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as snacks and soda.

Leave the hustle of the busy New York City streets behind and escape to the water on this 90-minute Manhattan Harbor sightseeing cruise. Get an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more. Learn about the history of the landmarks with live commentary from a tour guide. Choose from climate-controlled indoor seating or the outdoor observation deck for a panoramic view. Morning or afternoon departures available.

New York City’s landmarks are iconic masterpieces. See the city’s best sights on this 90-minute sightseeing cruise. Get an incredible perspective of the Manhattan skyline, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more.

Relax on a comfortable boat as it cruises around New York Harbor and Manhattan on this relaxing 2-hour afternoon cruise that includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and DJ'ed music. Get great views and a different perspective on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building. And indulge in the delicious buffet lunch wile doing it. Upgrade the afternoon to receive a welcome glass of champagne in a souvenir glass, a table for your party size, and access to a platinum open bar.

See New York City from the water on this 1-hour sightseeing cruise. Get an incredible view of the Manhattan and New Jersey skylines, One World Trade Center and more, including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Learn about New York’s history with commentary from a guide. Now sailing on iconic Circle Line Sightseeing boats!

Experience New York City’s top attractions on this all-day hop-on hop-off cruise. One ticket is all that’s needed to see the city. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, plus landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and much more from New York Harbor. Then get off (and back on again) as many times as desired at any one of four piers. A full cash bar and snacks are available inside the boat’s climate-controlled cabin.

Crunched for time but still want to see the best of New York City? Try this 1-hour sightseeing cruise along New York’s Hudson River. Get an incredible perspective of the Manhattan skyline, One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building, plus close-ups of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more from the water. Learn about the history of the sites with commentary from a tour guide. Food and beverages are available for purchase on board.

See New York City from the water with a 1-hour cruise from a bustling East River Pier. Navigate the New York Harbor for stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, watch for the iconic shape of the World Financial Center, and capture unforgettable images of the city skyline. See Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge, then watch the Big Apple’s shoreline unfurl as you take it in from the deck of a comfortable sightseeing vessel.

See New York City’s highlights on a 5-hour tour by luxury bus and harbor cruise, and experience the Big Apple in style and comfort. Cruise through Wall Street’s soaring concrete canyons, capture moving images of the 9/11 memorial, then continue to the elegant avenues that line Central Park. Pause to explore Grand Central Terminal and the Met, and board a sightseeing cruise across the New York Harbor. Enjoy sweeping views of the city from the water, where the Statue of Liberty gazes across to the unforgettable Manhattan skyline.

Forget trying to snag a reservation at New York's hot restaurant du jour. Don't wait in line at a popular eatery, either. Instead, indulge in a delicious lunch during this 2-hour cruise on an all-glass boat around New York City that offers you an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty. As a live pianist plays relaxing music for you, take in the immense view of one of the world's great cities and enjoy a delicious pre-set lunch by the on-board executive chef.

Enjoy a New York brunch cruise aboard Hudson’s, brought to you by World Yacht, a multi-level floating restaurant and lounge at Pier 81. As you glide around Manhattan on the Hudson River, take in views of the New York City skyline. Brunch is a buffet style and includes unlimited mimosas as well as unlimited coffee and tea.

See the best of New York City aboard a historic sailing ship on this cruise around New York Harbor. Choose from two afternoon departure times. Enjoy incredible views of the Manhattan skyline, plus landmarks like One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and much more. Help raise the sails or even take a turn navigating the ship.

View Manhattan's famously spectacular skyline aboard a 1-hour sightseeing cruise. Listen to an audio tour available in 8 different languages as the boat cruises down the East River and through New York Harbor. Look out for landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Freedom Tower and Ellis Island. Enjoy spectacular photo ops from the boat's vantage point and stop by the concession stand for snacks and refreshments (own expense).

Take a ride on the wild side with this 30-minute speedboat tour of New York City. Hop on board The Beast and let the fun begin. This high-speed boat tour along New York Harbor — complete with loud, rocking music and playful narration — acts like a roller coaster on water. It’s a must-do experience for adrenalin junkies.

Enjoy views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, during this 60-minute sightseeing boat cruise. You’ll depart from the East Side of Manhattan before cruising under the Brooklyn Bridge and sailing within 100 feet (30 meters) of these famous landmarks, admiring One World Trade Center in the distance.

This 1.5-hour custom sightseeing tour on the Hudson River is designed for photographers and tourists alike. Travel on the same media boat that news photographers use to cover breaking stories, and view more than 40 iconic sights—including the New York City skyline—from unique vantage points. The captain’s narration provides a comprehensive overview of New York Harbor, with close-up views of landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty.

See one of New York City's most photographed monuments from the water on this 60-minute cruise in New York Harbor. Take your spot on the boat and enjoy cruising right up alongside the Statue of Liberty for awesome photo ops, then head for Ellis Island and a pass under the Brooklyn Bridge. Taking a boat tour like this is one of the best ways to get frame-worthy photos of the Manhattan skyline.

Admire New York City from the water on a 1.5-hour cruise aboard a 1920s-style yacht. From the solarium or open-air deck, you'll view landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty as you enjoy this chance to escape the crowds and noise of the city. One drink is included.

Enjoy the architecture of Lower Manhattan from the water on a 90-minute cruise aboard a 1920s-style yacht. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks via narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York chapter. Visitors, locals, design students, and professional will all find the commentary interesting. One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as soda, tea, or coffee. More beverages can be purchased from the bar.

Experience New York City’s top attractions on this unique, all-day hop-on hop-off cruise. One ticket is all that’s needed to see the city. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, plus iconic landmarks like One World Trade Center’s Freedom Tower, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and much more from New York Harbor. This cruise includes entry to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, which serves as a lasting tribute of remembrance and honor to the almost 3,000 people that were killed here on 9/11.