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NYC Skyline Sunset and Evening Cruise 90 min
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
Average
2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
Cruise past the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan landmarks on a 90-minute evening sail with indoor and outdoor decks and a live guide.
About this tour
See New York City from the water as the skyline shifts from sunset colors to evening lights. This 90-minute NYC Skyline Cruise offers views of the Statue of Liberty and landmarks including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Chrysler Building, The Edge, Little Island, and Hudson Yards.
Settle onto an indoor or outdoor deck and take in the Manhattan waterfront at an easy pace. A live guide accompanies the cruise, while a cash bar offers cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks for purchase. The boat departs from Pier 36, beneath the Manhattan Bridge; walk around the large warehouse building toward the waterfront to reach the boarding area.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time, sharing an evening out, or looking for skyline views with your camera, this NYC Skyline Cruise brings the city’s famous sights into view from a fresh perspective. Book your place and watch Manhattan light up from the river.
Highlights
- Admire the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan’s illuminated skyline from the water
- Spot the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, The Edge, and Little Island
- Relax on spacious indoor and outdoor decks
- Enjoy a sunset or evening cruise with a cash bar onboard
What's included
Included
- 90-minute NYC skyline and Statue of Liberty cruise
- Live guide
- Alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the cash bar
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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2.50 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
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- Public transportation is available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Board at Pier 36; walk around the large warehouse building toward the waterfront
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 2.50 from 2 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 6.9.
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