New York Harbor Cruises: the 13 Best Sailings

1.Circle Line 2h Harbor Lights Cruise Skip-The-Box-Office

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,222 reviews · 2 hours · from $45Our pick

Review of Circle Line’s 2-hour Harbor Lights Cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, bridge passages, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Alexis our tour guide was very humerus and gave out a lot of detail about our destination and sights along the way. It was very windy and trying to get a photo of the Statue of Liberty was difficult as we were getting blown around as were our phones. This made for a great bit of humour. A lovely hot chocolate was purchased on board. It was a great way to see the city lit up and learn some facts about certain sights. A good couple of hours spent on this trip.”

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2.Circle Line: 2hr – New York City Harbor Lights Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,859 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Review of Circle Line’s 2-hour NYC Harbor Lights Cruise, with skyline views, Lady Liberty, practical tips, seating advice, and honest value notes.

“The ride was nice with very few bumps. They allowed us to go outside and inside. The drinks were nice and Andy did a great job with the jokes and tour.”

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3.60 Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing tour-New York Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 269 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

A practical review of Statue Express’s $22 New York Harbor cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, key sights, timing concerns, and booking advice.

“There was no experience nobody ever came no communication either as to may have been canceled. Overall just waisted time.”

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4.Harbor Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $99Top rated

Ride a military-style speedboat around New York Harbor for Statue of Liberty photos, skyline views, live history, and fast-paced fun.

“V experienced captain - u feel safe in her hand - 10/10”

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5.New York Harbor Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Review the New York Harbor Brunch Cruise for food, views, timing, value, seating, and practical tips before booking this 2-hour-45-minute sail.

“Thank a lot for everything! Fantastic experience from the service to the food! Timing perfect! Thanks a lot to all the staff”

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6.New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · from $552

Ring in 2025 on a three-hour NYC harbor cruise with dinner, open bar, DJ music, skyline views, and fireworks over the water.

“The decoration and the atmosphere were amazing. Everyone was super friendly, the food was good. The music could have included more new songs, unfortunately only oldies were played, which meant that the dance floor was getting a little emptier. But overall it was a great experience, although it could have gone on a little longer, 3 hours went by way too quickly.”

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7.Liberty Cruise on New York Harbor with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 35 reviews · 1h 15m · from $19Best value

Review of NYC’s $19 Liberty Cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, Ellis Island history, skyline photos, practical tips, and booking advice.

“Gute Aktivität im Preis- Leistungsverhältnis, tolle Info rund um NYC👍🏻”

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8.Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $158

Celebrate Christmas Eve aboard Bateaux New York with a plated meal, live music, and sweeping views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

“Exceeded our expectations! Mel was super engaged and our waiter was, too! Grateful to have had the holiday experience - food delicious and playlist was well curated as well! Timed to the tee. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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9.Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · from $146

Spend Christmas Day on a New York Harbor cruise with buffet dining, skyline views, live music, and Statue of Liberty photo stops.

“Very pleasant atmosphere, excellent food, very good briefing, and friendly service. The music could have been more appropriate (only music from the 90s was played, while Christmas music would have been more fitting on December 25). There was ample space for taking photos, and the ship's crew was very friendly and attentive.”

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10.Christmas Eve Buffet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 26 reviews · from $199

Review of NYC’s Christmas Eve harbor cruise, with a festive buffet, Statue of Liberty views, live DJ, and practical booking advice.

“We picked the activity to spend Christmas Eve. We're celebrating in the best way Since we got on the cruise, the service was great, and so was the food and the night views. Recommended.”

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11.Sightseeing Harbor Cruise on the Grande Mariner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan skyline on a 90-minute harbor cruise from Pier 36 for $23.

“This was an absolutely fantastic experience! Everything was perfectly organized, and the staff was incredibly friendly. I will definitely recommend it to my friends be back!”

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12.NYC Skyline and Statue of Liberty Harbor Lights Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Review of NYC’s Harbor Lights cruise, with Statue of Liberty views, skyline photos, pricing, timing, dock tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Dress warm. It was a good Cruise with nice narrations of the buildings and past history. Great close up shots of the statue of liberty.”

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13.Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130

Celebrate Thanksgiving aboard a glass-enclosed NYC yacht with a three-course meal, live music, rooftop views, and skyline landmarks.

“Amazing! Breathtaking views! Amazing host and staff who couldn't do more for you. The best experience, I will remember it for a lifetime ❤️”

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