Discover NYC’s landmarks from the water with scenic sightseeing cruises. Best Activities to Visit New York in 2026.

Sightseeing Cruises

Sail through New York City's waterways and enjoy spectacular views of the city's landmarks with the sightseeing cruises. Learn about iconic sites while relaxing on the water and taking in the city’s beauty.

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Midtown Manhattan New York: 1-Hr Boat Tour by Circle Line + Audio Guide, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Midtown Manhattan New York: 1-Hr Boat Tour by Circle Line + Audio Guide

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour

Give me your tired, your poor, and your huddled selfie hunters...

4.6(45 reviews)
From
$34
New York: 2.5-Hr Boat Tour by Circle Line + Audio Guide, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: 2.5-Hr Boat Tour by Circle Line + Audio Guide

  • New York, United States
  • 2 hours 30 mins

See all five boroughs with this cruise of New York's classic sights

4.5(63 reviews)
From
$52
New York: 70-Min Freedom Liberty Sightseeing Cruise by Big City, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: 70-Min Freedom Liberty Sightseeing Cruise by Big City

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour 10 mins

See Manhattan's best on a 70-minute cruise

5(5 reviews)

From$48.99

$39.99
New York: Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise

  • New York, United States
  • 2 hours

A happy hour cruise in NYC, with the best views of Manhattan

5(1 review)

From$66.08

$59.47
New York: The Beast Speedboat Ride Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: The Beast Speedboat Ride Ticket

  • New York, United States
  • 30 mins

Race down the Hudson on New York's only high-octane speedboat tour

5(47 reviews)
From
$34
New York City Highlights: 1.5-Hr Boat Tour by Circle Line, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York City Highlights: 1.5-Hr Boat Tour by Circle Line

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour 30 mins

See every Manhattan sight twice on this 90-minute tour

4.7(68 reviews)
From
$45
New York City: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York City: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise

  • New York, United States

See Lady Liberty, Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge with a sunset setting

4.4(58 reviews)
From
$34
New York Harbor: 1.5-Hr Evening Sightseeing Cruise, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York Harbor: 1.5-Hr Evening Sightseeing Cruise

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour 30 mins

Watch the New York skyline ignite under the night sky

3.5(26 reviews)
From
$35.99
Recommended
New York Harbor: 2-Hr Evening Sightseeing Cruise by Circle Line, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York Harbor: 2-Hr Evening Sightseeing Cruise by Circle Line

  • New York, United States
  • 2 hours

Take to the water and marvel at the Manhattan skyline at sunset

4.6(227 reviews)
From
$55
NYC Cruise: Manhattan Skyline with Buffet Dinner and Live DJ, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

NYC Cruise: Manhattan Skyline with Buffet Dinner and Live DJ

  • New York, United States
  • 2 hours 30 mins

Enjoy a delicious three-course buffet dinner cruise with a live DJ

1.5(2 reviews)
From
$149.99
Recommended
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island New York: 1-Hr Sightseeing Cruise, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island New York: 1-Hr Sightseeing Cruise

  • New York, United States
  • 1 hour

Enjoy 60 New York minutes of freedom on a Statue of Liberty cruise!

3.8(216 reviews)

From$35.99

$25.19
New York: 3-Hr Bateaux New York Premier Dinner Cruise Ticket, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York: 3-Hr Bateaux New York Premier Dinner Cruise Ticket

  • New York, United States
  • 3 hours

Have an unforgettably elegant experience with a New York dinner cruise

4.9(12 reviews)
From
$170.82
New York Signature Lunch Cruise, New York, United States, NYC Pass.

New York Signature Lunch Cruise

  • New York, United States
  • 2 hours

See the NYC sights from the water with a lunch buffet and a DJ

3.7(3 reviews)
From
$84.71

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