A sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River

Half-Island Cruise · Midtown

Landmarks
Cruise

See Manhattan's skyline from the water. The whole southern half of the island, start to finish, in under two hours.

Your Cruise

See Manhattan's skyline from the water in 90 minutes.

Head down the Hudson River past Hudson Yards, Little Island and One World Trade Center until the Statue of Liberty fills the view. It gets just a few hundred feet away. From there, glide past the Lower Manhattan skyline and slip beneath the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges before returning to Pier 83.

You'll cruise the whole southern half of the island in under two hours, with spacious open-air decks, climate-controlled interiors and a full bar on board. Award-winning local guides narrate the city's story the entire way: history, local lore and details you won't find in any guidebook.

What to Expect On Board

Everything that comes with your ticket

Live narrationExpert commentary from a local NYC guide the whole way.

Photo time with Lady LibertyDedicated time near the statue for close-up shots.

Open-air decksPanoramic skyline views from the outdoor roof deck.

Climate-controlled indoorsHeated and air-conditioned cabins, comfortable any season.

Audio guide, 9 languagesSelf-guided narration available; headphones required.

Full bar & concessionsHot food, snacks, beer, wine and cocktails on board.

The Cruise Route

Every sight, in order, Pier 83 and back

Pier 83, Midtown

Board & depart

Empire State Building

Midtown icon

Chrysler Building

Art-deco crown

High Line & Hudson Yards

West Side skyline

One World Trade Center

Lower Manhattan

Statue of Liberty

A few hundred feet · photo time

Ellis Island

Gateway to America

DUMBO

Brooklyn waterfront

South Street Seaport

Historic waterfront

Brooklyn Bridge

1883 landmark

Manhattan Bridge

East River crossing

Williamsburg Bridge

Turn for home

Please note: this is a sightseeing cruise. The boat does not dock at Liberty Island.

Route map for the Landmarks Cruise from Pier 83

Find Your Pier

Getting to Pier 83

New York skyline seen from the Hudson River

Where to board

Pier 83, Midtown Manhattan
42nd St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036

Subway: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q or R to Times Square-42nd St; or B, D, F to 42nd St. Walk five avenues west to Pier 83 (about 1 mile).
Bus: M42 from 42nd St runs directly to the pier. From 49th St, take the M50.
Parking: Available at Pier 83. Weekdays $35 before 3 PM, $40 after; weekends $40.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.

Onboard Experience

Comfortable in every season

Relax in comfortIndoor decks are fully heated and air-conditioned year round.

Your choice of seatingOpen-air outdoor decks or climate-controlled indoor seating, both with skyline views.

Full bar & concessionsBreakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks from the full-service bar and stand.

Complimentary Wi-FiStay connected and share the view from the water.

Audio guide in 9 languagesEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean & Japanese. Headphones required.

Onboard restroomsClean facilities with convenient changing tables.

Know Before You Board

Bag policy

One small-to-medium bag per guest, subject to security screening. Keep belongings with you, as there's no onboard luggage storage.

Food & beverage

Outside food and drinks aren't permitted on board. Snacks, meals and drinks are available at the full-service concession stand.

Smoke-free

All regular sightseeing cruises are smoke-free for the comfort of every guest.

Ready to Sail

Your skyline is waiting

Have your tickets ready and arrive at Pier 83 thirty minutes before departure. See you on the water.

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