United States of America · Cruise & Sailing

Statue of Liberty Cruise + Optional One World Observatory

1 Hour Round trip from New York Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 60-minute sightseeing cruise in New York Harbor
02 Sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
03 Views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline
04 English commentary on major landmarks
05 Indoor and outdoor seating for flexible viewing
06 Optional upgrade with anytime entry to One World Observatory
07 Panoramic views from One World Trade Center

See New York Harbor from the water on a 60-minute sightseeing cruise that brings you close to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Sail past Lower Manhattan landmarks including the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Battery Park, Governors Island, and views of One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building, with English commentary along the way.

With indoor and outdoor seating, this cruise is designed for easy skyline viewing and memorable photos. You can also choose to upgrade your experience with anytime entry to One World Observatory on your selected day for sweeping city views from the top of One World Trade Center.

See New York Harbor from the water on a 60-minute sightseeing cruise that brings you close to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City New York

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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

One World Observatory

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

60-minute sightseeing boat cruise
Route within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Outdoor and indoor seating
Guide with English Commentary
Anytime entry to One World Observatory on your chosen day (if upgrade chosen)

What's Not Included

Food & drink (available to purchase)
Skip the security line at the Observatory

Know before you go

ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
The time you pick is the time of your cruise
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat on the boat. No infant ticket is required for the Observatory.
The boat used may vary and is subject to change without advance notice.
The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs.
Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
Most people spend 60-90 minutes at the Observatory
If you upgrade to include One World Observatory, your entry voucher for One World Observatory is barcoded. Present it at the ticket office for a ticket for the next available entry time or anytime after that – up to 7 days from your scheduled date.
One World Observatory is normally open daily 9am-9pm – but check opening hours for the day you plan to visit.
Last entry to the Observatory is 1 hour before closing time
Guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult