NYC Sunset & Harbor Lights Cruise with Statue of Liberty
Who This Trip Suits
Two hours on New York Harbor from golden hour into the night, with a live guide and an audio guide in nine languages. Circle Line’s boat leaves Pier 83 at West 42nd Street, runs down the Hudson past the High Line and One World Trade Center to within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, then up the East River under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. It is the most booked evening cruise in New York, rated 4.6 from 9,034 reviews.
There is no meal: food, snacks, beer, wine and cocktails are sold on board, and outside food and drink are not allowed. Recent guests call the views at night stunning, name their guides, and advise warm clothing, because the best views are from the outdoor deck and it gets chilly. The boat has climate-controlled cabins and free Wi-Fi; for the audio guide, download Circle Line’s app and bring headphones.
Practical points from the listing: arrive 30 to 45 minutes before departure, and go straight to boarding with your voucher instead of the ticket line.
The price is from $45 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For the same route with dinner, see the best dinner cruise in NYC; for how the two compare, dinner cruise or sunset cruise?.
About This Experience
Experience New York's most magical time of day aboard Circle Line as golden hour transforms into dazzling city lights.
Highlights
- Watch NYC transform from golden hour to dazzling city lights
- Cruise within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty for unforgettable photos
- Relax with cocktails, beer, wine & snacks available onboard
- Hear NYC's stories brought to life by an expert live guide
- Cruise beneath the Brooklyn, Manhattan & Williamsburg Bridges
What's Included
- ✓ Live guided narration by an expert NYC guide (English)
- ✓ Downloadable audio guide in 9 languages (headphones required)
- ✓ Spacious outdoor viewing deck
- ✓ Climate-controlled cabins with panoramic views
- ✓ Free Wi-Fi onboard
- ✓ Restroom facilities
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Skip the ticket line and proceed directly to boarding with your voucher
- Please arrive 30–45 minutes before departure
- Comfortable indoor climate-controlled cabins and spacious outdoor viewing decks are available on every cruise
- Food, snacks, beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks are available onboard
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted
- Free Wi-Fi is available onboard
- Download the complimentary Circle Line app before boarding for the multilingual audio guide
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Please bring your own headphones
