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

4 Hours Round trip from New York Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum with a timed entry ticket
02 See artifacts and exhibitions connected to the events of 9/11
03 Pause at the memorial pools at Ground Zero
04 Enjoy a 60-minute sightseeing cruise from Pier 36
05 Sail near the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
06 Cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge with skyline views
07 See landmarks including One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building
08 Optional anytime entry to One World Observatory

Reflect on the events of September 11, 2001 with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, then continue your day with a scenic cruise around New York Harbor. This combination experience pairs one of the city’s most moving cultural sites with unforgettable skyline views from the water.

At the museum, explore powerful exhibitions and artifacts connected to 9/11, and take time to visit the memorial pools at Ground Zero. Later, board a 60-minute sightseeing cruise from Pier 36 and sail past Lower Manhattan landmarks including the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, with excellent photo opportunities along the way.

If selected, you can also add anytime entry to One World Observatory for sweeping views across Manhattan from one of the city’s most iconic towers.

Reflect on the events of September 11, 2001 with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, then continue your day with a scenic cruise around New York Harbor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City New York

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

9/11 Museum

Pier 36

Manhattan Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

South Street Seaport

Battery Park

Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty

View of One World Trade Center

Hudson River

Governors Island

Brooklyn Heights

View of Empire State Building

Pier 36

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Skip-the-line Timed Ticket to 9/11 Memorial Museum
60-minute sightseeing boat cruise
Cruise Route within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Outdoor and indoor seating on the boat
Guide with English Commentary on the boat
Anytime Entry to One World Observatory (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Transportation to or from the starting points
Tour guide at 9/11 Museum
Tour guide at One world Observatory
Food & Drinks (Available for purchase)

Know before you go

This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
Your cruise will be scheduled on the same day as your Museum visit, usually around 3-4 hours after your Museum entry time to give you time to grab some food and make your way to the boat.
The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs.
Please note, the cruise does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
If you choose the option with One World Observatory, it is open daily 9am-9pm – but check opening hours for the day you plan to visit. One World Observatory admission is for anytime entry and can be used any day, up to 7 days after the scheduled tour date. You will need to pass through airport-style security to enter the Observatory.

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