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New York City Statue of Liberty Cruise 50 min

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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  • New York City
  • 50 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

See the Statue of Liberty up close on a 50-minute New York City cruise, with live guide narration and skyline views from the water.

About this tour

See New York City’s most famous harbor landmark from the water on a quick, comfortable cruise with close-up views of the Statue of Liberty. In just 50 minutes, this round-trip voyage offers a memorable way to take in the city skyline and capture photos without a long excursion.

Live Circle Line guides share historical insights as the boat approaches the Statue of Liberty, with time to admire the monument from the water. The route also passes One World Trade Center and the Brooklyn Bridge. Choose a seat indoors or head to the outdoor deck for open-air views. Free onboard Wi-Fi and the Circle Line app, with audio in nine languages, add convenience; headphones are required to use the app. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

This New York City Statue of Liberty cruise does not stop at the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. Arrive at Pier 16 at least 30 minutes before departure, as boarding is first come, first served and late arrivals may need to wait for another cruise. Book your New York City Statue of Liberty cruise and enjoy landmark views in less than an hour.

Highlights

  • Admire the Statue of Liberty up close from the water
  • Capture photos of One World Trade Center and the Brooklyn Bridge
  • Hear historical insights from live guides
  • Enjoy indoor seating and an outdoor deck

What's included

Included

  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Live narration in English
  • Circle Line app with audio in 9 languages; headphones required
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Outdoor deck
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Disembarkation at the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island
  • Gratuities
  • Food and beverages; available for purchase onboard

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Important information

  • Arrive at Pier 16, 89 South Street, at least 30 minutes before departure
  • Look for the blue Circle Line ticket booth at the entrance to Pier 16
  • Boarding is first come, first served
  • Late arrivals may need to wait for the next available cruise
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  • Routes, vessels, and schedules may change without notice
  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • The cruise frequently sells out

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.55 on Viator and 4.63 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 6.8.

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