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Circle Line Cruises

Pier 83 - W 42nd St and 12th Ave, New York City, NY 10036-8004
212 563 3200
Ranked #74 of 224 tours in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 481 Reviews
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We selected the three hour tour which was a good choice. I have been to NY many times but saw it from a different angle. The tour guide was good but the sound system upstairs was very poor. We moved to the lower deck and it was fine. Shame really because the views were definitely better from the top. Having... More

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Ione, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

After two days of walking and subways on our first trip to NYC, I was ready for a change. My husband and son agreed that this cruise would be a good way to see Manhattan Island and the Statue of Liberty. We were very fortunate weather-wise and had a great tour guide, John. I would definitely recommend this 3 hour... More

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

David the tour guide was extraordinary. Very funny. Think Jay Leno. Very insightful tour. Unfortunately, it was very foggy the morning I took the 3 hour tour otherwise there would have been terrific photo opportunities. More

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Dallas
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I booked myself on the 3 hour "go around Manhattan" tour (20% off coupons on the internet). Upon arrival at the ticket counter, I found a note that the tour could not complete a circle because the Spuyen Duyvil Rail Bridge was stuck in the lower position and boats could not pass. The ticket agent promised that the tour would... More

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Fountain Valley
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Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
155 helpful votes 155 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This harbor cruise is 75 minutes and takes you from the harbor to the Statue of Liberty travelling by Ellis Island and close enough that you get a great picture of the building of the new Ground zero tower. More

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Florida, USA
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We've been to New York City a number of times, but had never done the Harbor Cruise Tour. We decided this time it was a MUST! We looked at reviews and booked the 2 hour semi-circle tour with CIrcle Line. It was wonderful, and am so glad we didn't do the 3 hour tour. This 2 hour was perfect! Loved... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

When visiting New York City I recomend that you take a Harbor Lights Circle line Cruise. It sets off at 7pm at night for two hours, you will see the sun set over the city and for the last hour see all the bright lights from the skyscrappers at night. The comenmentry was good and the man had a good... More

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Surrey
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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We took the 3 hour circular cruise on our first day - there was an $8 per person discount voucher in one of the tourist books we picked up from the information centre on Times Square so it cost us $30 each which was fantastic value. Great views of the city and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Commentary... More

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Shokan, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I have NEVER been to New York City and I have lived in New York for over 50 years. Circle line cruises was the nicest thing to do to get a few of the statue of liberty and ellis island. The cruise was from 2pm-5pm. we went around the entire manhattan island and it was fabulous! More

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everywhere
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We did the harbour lights cruise. Go early as they had started putting people on the boat at around 6pm (one hour before the departure time). The boat is not designed for a scenic tour. There are only about 10 rows at the back of the boat that is open air (with no roof) so you can actually really see... More

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