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New York City Must-See Cruise 80 min

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10

ExcellentTop 2% in New York City

293 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 20 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more on an 80-minute New York harbor cruise with indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

About this tour

See New York from the water on a New York City Must-See Cruise, an 80-minute introduction to the city’s landmark waterfront. With indoor and outdoor viewing areas and access to the top deck, you can take in the skyline from different vantage points as the boat travels along the harbor.

The cruise passes One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, Hudson Yards, Little Island Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge, with a stop in front of the Statue of Liberty for photos. You may also catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building. An experienced, licensed guide leads the sightseeing experience, while onboard WiFi helps you stay connected. A free bus service is available to and from the pier with every ticket purchase. The main box office is at Pier 79, and boarding takes place at Pier 78.

Choose this New York City Must-See Cruise for a compact way to take in several iconic sights from the harbor. Settle into a seat, head to the top deck, and enjoy the city’s waterfront panorama.

Highlights

  • Admire the Statue of Liberty from a picture-perfect stop
  • See One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, and Hudson Yards
  • Cruise past Little Island Park and the Brooklyn Bridge
  • Catch a glimpse of the Empire State Building
  • Take in the skyline from indoor and outdoor viewing areas

What's included

Included

  • Outdoor and indoor seating areas
  • WiFi on board
  • Access to the top deck
  • Free bus service to and from the pier with every ticket purchase
  • 80-minute NYC Statue of Liberty cruise

Not included

  • Drinks, snacks, and alcoholic beverages available for purchase

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Important information

  • Main box office is at Pier 79; boarding is at Pier 78
  • Free bus service connects Pier 79 and the boarding location
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.98 from 293 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.3. Top 2% in New York City means it ranks in the top 2% of tours in New York City by this score.

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