Enjoy a boat tour during sunset and see the Statue of Liberty from up close. Cruise past Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge and take in views of the Manhattan skyline.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy the Manhattan skyline on a scenic sunset cruise
See the Statue of Liberty from up close as the sun sets behind it
Cruise around Brooklyn Bridge and Ellis Island
Photograph the Freedom Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere
Learn about Manhattan’s major landmarks with entertaining English narration

Full description

Embark on a scenic boat cruise at sunset around the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Brooklyn Bridge. First, travel to the Statue of Liberty. Continue towards Ellis Island, where you have the opportunity to take photos of the famous entry point to New York City with the sunset in the background. Take in views of the Manhattan skyline and its famous skyscrapers, including the One World Trade Center, while cruising along the east and west side of Lower Manhattan. Your guide can provide additional information about the sites while you view the Empire State Building, Manhattan Bridge, Governor's Island, and more from the boat.

Includes

Boat cruise
Route within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Cruise alongside both sides of Manhattan
Outdoor and indoor seating
Live guide (English only)
Cash bar on board

Food and drink
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Pier 36 New York, 299 South St, New York, NY 10002, USA. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Camera

Know before you go

Infant rates apply when they do not occupy a seat
Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs, but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 105 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.5/5

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actually you should have exchanged the voucher, but that didn't go anywhere and after a long back and forth one of the skippers put us in a queue and said it was fine, afterwards it turned out he was just so nice, because our actual boat had just filed. the trip was great and there was a lot of time at the statue of liberty and the speaker explained everything very well. was really great

December 31, 2021

Gorgeous experience thrilling to look like a movie. I think that anyone who comes to New York should take this cruise to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, the thrill of passing under the Brooklyn Bridge and I recommend the perfect 4:30 pm time, because it starts that there is still light in sunset phase and back when it is dark and then you will see different scenarios for the change of light. I don't put five stars because the only inconvenience I had was finding boarding with difficulty, since several cruises depart from the pier and it may happen to be unsure which boarding to go to due to lack of clear and legible indications.

December 29, 2021

Loved NYC skyline from the water!

A great way to see NYC from the water, and of course the stunning Statue of Liberty! Was a little tricky to navigate the upper deck for a photo or two with people taking “ownership” of some areas (!!!) but we really enjoyed our cruise and the views!! Just make sure you allow plenty of time if walking from subway at Battery Park - it’s quite a walk!

July 6, 2019

New York City: Sunset Boat Cruise to Statue of Liberty

New York City: Sunset Boat Cruise to Statue of Liberty

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Loved NYC skyline from the water!