Aerial view of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline at dusk
Statue of Liberty Boat Tours

Sail Within 100 Feet
of Lady Liberty

NYC's most iconic sightseeing cruises — sunset tours, harbor adventures, and Ellis Island ferries departing daily from Battery Park.

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Passenger ferry cruising past the Statue of Liberty on New York Harbor

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

St. Patrick's Cathedral's white Gothic facade with twin spires surrounded by NYC skyscrapers

NYC Combo: Statue of Liberty Cruise & St Patrick's Cathedral

Metropolitan Museum of Art's classical facade with grand columns and arched windows facing Fifth Avenue

Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with visitors on the promenade and Manhattan skyline beyond

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty silhouetted against sunset over New York Harbor

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

Group of friends smiling on a NYC ferry with Manhattan skyline in background

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Pre-Ferry Express Tour

Tourist taking selfie on NYC boat tour at sunset with Statue of Liberty in background

NYC Skyline lights Happy Hour and Cash Bar

Temple of Dendur Egyptian artifact displayed in Metropolitan Museum of Art's glass pavilion

Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center and ferry boat on Hudson River

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline lit up at dusk over East River

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Evening Cruise

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline lit up at dusk over East River

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Night Cruise from Midtown NYC

Statue of Liberty standing on Liberty Island with its pedestal and surrounding grounds visible from the water

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline viewed from New York Harbor

New York: 60-Minute Landmarks Cruise Check in at Boat

Broadway and Wall Street intersection signs in lower Manhattan's Financial District

9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island Tour

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center viewed from New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline viewed from New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Friends enjoying sunset cruise on boat with Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge visible

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Brooklyn Bridge After Hour Cruise

Ellis Island Immigration Station viewed from New York Harbor waters

Cruise around Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Pier 36 - Groups of 10 or more

Passenger ferry cruising past the Statue of Liberty on New York Harbor

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

St. Patrick's Cathedral's white Gothic facade with twin spires surrounded by NYC skyscrapers

NYC Combo: Statue of Liberty Cruise & St Patrick's Cathedral

Metropolitan Museum of Art's classical facade with grand columns and arched windows facing Fifth Avenue

Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with visitors on the promenade and Manhattan skyline beyond

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty silhouetted against sunset over New York Harbor

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

Group of friends smiling on a NYC ferry with Manhattan skyline in background

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Pre-Ferry Express Tour

Tourist taking selfie on NYC boat tour at sunset with Statue of Liberty in background

NYC Skyline lights Happy Hour and Cash Bar

Temple of Dendur Egyptian artifact displayed in Metropolitan Museum of Art's glass pavilion

Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided or Self-Guided Tour

Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center and ferry boat on Hudson River

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline lit up at dusk over East River

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Evening Cruise

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline lit up at dusk over East River

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Night Cruise from Midtown NYC

Statue of Liberty standing on Liberty Island with its pedestal and surrounding grounds visible from the water

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline viewed from New York Harbor

New York: 60-Minute Landmarks Cruise Check in at Boat

Broadway and Wall Street intersection signs in lower Manhattan's Financial District

9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island Tour

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center viewed from New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline viewed from New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Friends enjoying sunset cruise on boat with Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge visible

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Brooklyn Bridge After Hour Cruise

Ellis Island Immigration Station viewed from New York Harbor waters

Cruise around Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Pier 36 - Groups of 10 or more

Close-up of Statue of Liberty's face and crown against blue sky

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ticket & Roundtrip Ferry

Group of tourists smiling on ferry with Manhattan skyline in background

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

Manhattan skyline at sunset with One World Trade Center illuminated over the Hudson River

One World Observatory: Anytime Skip-the-Line Ticket

Statue of Liberty standing on Liberty Island with surrounding water and bare trees visible

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

Tourists on a ferry viewing the illuminated Statue of Liberty at sunset over New York Harbor

NYC Statue of Liberty Sunset & Skyline Happy Hour Cruise

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with pedestal and torch against blue sky

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

St. Patrick's Cathedral's soaring vaulted ceiling with stained glass windows and ornate stonework

NYC Combo: Statue of Liberty Cruise & St Patrick's Cathedral

Red brick waterfront building reflected in calm water with Manhattan skyline

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty torch and crown against clear blue sky in New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Brooklyn Bridge spans East River with Manhattan skyline and sightseeing ferry below

NYC: 9/11 Memorial Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise

Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center and historic buildings viewed from New York Harbor

45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise

Federal Hall National Memorial with its iconic columns and statue on Wall Street in lower Manhattan

9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero & Wall Street Walking Tour

Modern bar interior with blue LED lighting, crystal chandeliers, and cocktails on dark countertop

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Evening Cruise

Manhattan skyline at sunset with Hudson River, East River, and Brooklyn visible from above

NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

Tourist photographing Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline from NYC harbor cruise

45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise

Federal Hall National Memorial with classical columns and statue in Lower Manhattan

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Manhattan skyline at sunset with Empire State Building and Hudson River visible from observation deck

Empire State Observation Admission and 60 Min Statue Cruise

Couple taking selfie in front of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park: Skip-the-Line Tour

Close-up of Statue of Liberty's face and crown against blue sky

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ticket & Roundtrip Ferry

Group of tourists smiling on ferry with Manhattan skyline in background

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Pre-Ferry Tour with Priority Boarding

Manhattan skyline at sunset with One World Trade Center illuminated over the Hudson River

One World Observatory: Anytime Skip-the-Line Ticket

Statue of Liberty standing on Liberty Island with surrounding water and bare trees visible

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

Tourists on a ferry viewing the illuminated Statue of Liberty at sunset over New York Harbor

NYC Statue of Liberty Sunset & Skyline Happy Hour Cruise

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with pedestal and torch against blue sky

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

St. Patrick's Cathedral's soaring vaulted ceiling with stained glass windows and ornate stonework

NYC Combo: Statue of Liberty Cruise & St Patrick's Cathedral

Red brick waterfront building reflected in calm water with Manhattan skyline

Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Statue of Liberty torch and crown against clear blue sky in New York Harbor

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Brooklyn Bridge spans East River with Manhattan skyline and sightseeing ferry below

NYC: 9/11 Memorial Museum & Statue of Liberty Cruise

Manhattan skyline with One World Trade Center and historic buildings viewed from New York Harbor

45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise

Federal Hall National Memorial with its iconic columns and statue on Wall Street in lower Manhattan

9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero & Wall Street Walking Tour

Modern bar interior with blue LED lighting, crystal chandeliers, and cocktails on dark countertop

Manhattan Skyline and Statue Evening Cruise

Manhattan skyline at sunset with Hudson River, East River, and Brooklyn visible from above

NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

Tourist photographing Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline from NYC harbor cruise

45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise

Federal Hall National Memorial with classical columns and statue in Lower Manhattan

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour

Manhattan skyline at sunset with Empire State Building and Hudson River visible from observation deck

Empire State Observation Admission and 60 Min Statue Cruise

Couple taking selfie in front of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island

Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park: Skip-the-Line Tour

What Our Guests Say

4.8 out of 5 — 10,000+ happy guests

We sailed right past the Statue of Liberty at sunset and I got the most incredible photos. The kids were screaming with excitement. Absolutely the highlight of our NYC trip.

Jennifer M.

Verified Guest

Booked the 60-minute sightseeing cruise on a whim and it turned out to be the best $49 we spent in New York. The narration was great and the views are unbelievable.

Marco R.

Verified Guest

Third time doing this cruise and it never gets old. The Ellis Island portion was incredibly moving. Our guide knew every detail of the immigration history. Highly recommended.

Sarah & David K.

Verified Guest

Perfect for first-time visitors to NYC. You see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and the entire Manhattan skyline in one hour. The bilingual narration was a nice touch too.

Tomoko H.

Verified Guest

Iconic NYC Landmarks

Every cruise passes through New York's most breathtaking waterfront sights.

Battery Park

Battery Park

Your journey starts here

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

100 feet from Lady Liberty

Ellis Island

Ellis Island

Gateway to America

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

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Sailing NYC Harbor

Our NYC Harbor Route

From Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and beyond — explore the landmarks you'll see on our cruises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do the cruises depart from?

Most of our cruises depart from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan (Pier 36 and adjacent docks). Some evening and specialty cruises depart from Midtown piers. Exact departure details are included on each tour page and in your confirmation email.

How close do we get to the Statue of Liberty?

Our sightseeing cruises sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, giving you incredible close-up views and photo opportunities. The Ellis Island ferries dock at Liberty Island so you can explore on foot.

Can I bring food and drinks on board?

Outside food and beverages are not permitted on most cruises. All boats have a cash bar and snack counter where you can purchase drinks, snacks, and light meals during the trip.

Are tours available in bad weather?

Cruises operate rain or shine. In the event of severe weather (high winds, thunderstorms), we will reschedule your booking at no extra charge or issue a full refund. Our covered, climate-controlled cabins keep you comfortable in any conditions.

How long are the cruises?

We offer cruises ranging from 45 minutes (Express Sightseeing) to 4+ hours (Ellis Island full-day tours). Our most popular 60-minute sightseeing cruise covers the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan skyline.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes! We offer special rates for groups of 10 or more, plus private charter options for corporate events, school trips, and celebrations. Visit our Groups page or call us at (212) 201-0622 for a custom quote.

Planning a Group Tour?

Special rates for groups of 10 or more — corporate events, school trips, and celebrations welcome.

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