New York City Cruises and Water Tours around Manhattan

Manhattan is an island surrounded by water which makes a boat tour or cruise an ideal way to see and learn about its famous skyline in addition to New York Harbor's famous sights such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Away from the traffic, noise and crowds you can relax and enjoy getting to know more about Manhattan while having the opportunity to take some incredible photographs.

Choose from five great NYC cruises.

Full Island Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed and refreshing 3-hour cruise as you circumnavigate Manhattan Island and see it all — 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty.

Narrated by expert guides. Inside or outside seating, walk the decks or stand in the bow. Beverages and snack foods are available for purchase on board.

   Full Island Cruise around Manhattan

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90-Minute Architecture Cruise

The 90-Minute American Institute of New York Architects Cruise of Hudson River officially partners with the New York Chapter of the prestigious American Institute of NY Architects to bring guests the most information-packed tour of the city’s world-famous structures.

The tour is narrated by licensed New York City tour guides who focus on famous New York City landmarks that contribute to NYC’s distinctive skyline, including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and many more.

   90-Minute Architecture Cruise

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90-Minute Historical Society Cruise

The In-Depth 90-Minute Sightseeing Historical Society Cruise of New York City officially partners with the New York Historical Society to bring guests the most information-packed tour of the city’s historical waterfront, neighborhoods, and other important locations.

With the wealth of information provided by the NY Historical Society—founded in 1804—a knowledgeable and friendly licensed NYC tour guide will supply a rich narration that you will not find anywhere else.

   90-Minute Historical Society Cruise

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90-Minute City Lights Cruise

Manhattan’s iconic skyline comes alive at night on the 90-Minute City Lights Hudson River Cruise of New York City. A thousand lights illuminating your sightseeing experience as you cruise past one of the most famous cities in the world. This is a quick romantic adventure to start your night out on the town or a memorable way to end your visit.

The 90-Minute City Lights Cruise departs at sundown for a unique view of the city you won’t experience on land.

   90-Minute City Lights Cruise

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90-Minute NYC Skyline Cruise

The 90-Minute New York City Skyline Narrated Sightseeing Cruise gives guests a jam-packed sightseeing experience of New York City’s distinctive skyline from New York Harbor in just 90 minutes. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, guests are treated to memorable sights like the Empire State Building, United Nations, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and many more.

This short but jam-packed tour was voted “Best of City Search – New York.”

   90-Minute NYC Skyline Cruise

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