Best Day & Sunset Cruises in New York City

131 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 131 day & sunset cruises in New York City using 76,659 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers (9.8/10). Prices start at $12.50 and most cost between $28.79 and $111. A typical one lasts 1 hr 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10 New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers

1,029 reviews · $99 · 1 hr

Reviewers like: city views, knowledgeable captain, informative tour

Watch for: limited photo stops

Budget pick

TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 New York Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise 50 min

453 reviews · $25 · 50 min

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (729) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (300) $99 1 hr
2 New York Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise 50 min TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (453) $25 50 min
3 New York City Golden Hour Cruise 2 hr TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (583) $38 2 hrs
4 New York City Christmas Holiday Lights Cruise 75 min TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (4) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (457) $113 1 hr 15 min
5 New York City Jazz Cruise with Live Music 1.5 hr TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (3,946) $134 1 hr 30 min
6 New York City Must-See Cruise 80 min TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (293) $35 1 hr 20 min
7 New York Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour 30 min TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (194) $60 30 min
8 New York City Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Small Yacht 90 min TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (105) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (110) $86 1 hr 30 min
9 New York City Skyline Cruise at Night 75 min TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (130) · GetYourGuide 4.8★ (656) $79 1 hr 15 min
10 New York City Private Manhattan Speedboat Tour 1 hr TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (60) $1,200 1 hr

Questions

What is the best day & sunset cruise in New York City?

New York City Sightseeing Boat Tour from Chelsea Piers has the highest TourTruth score (9.8/10) of the 131 day & sunset cruises in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 1,029 reviews.

How much do day & sunset cruises in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $12.50; the median is $45.99, and most cost between $28.79 and $111. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are day & sunset cruises in New York City?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 30 min.

Which day & sunset cruise in New York City has the most reviews?

New York Manhattan Island Cruise 2.5 hr, with 11,603 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.2/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide