--- title: Circle Line Liberty Midtown Cruise slug: circle-line-liberty-midtown-cruise type: attraction sub_type: cruises source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/circle-line-liberty-midtown-cruise city: New York state: NY country: US address: Pier 83, 83 North River Piers West 42nd Street and, 12th Ave geo: lat: 40.76279 lng: -74.00154 duration: up to 5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:26:49.196Z price_from: amount: 29 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 3.5 count: 54 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Circle Line Liberty Midtown Cruise price: 29 regular_price: 34 savings: 5 ticket_types: - name: Adult - Standard Seating (13-64 yrs) min_age: 13 max_age: 64 - name: Child - Standard Seating (3-12 yrs) min_age: 3 max_age: 12 --- ## Overview Experience NYC’s highlights with Circle Line's Liberty Midtown Cruise departing from Pier 83. Enjoy breathtaking views of the skyline, up-close encounters with the Statue of Liberty, and live commentary by knowledgeable guides. ## What's Included - Approximately 1-hour cruise from Pier 83. - Live commentary by Circle Line’s knowledgeable guides. - Access to temperature-controlled cabins with panoramic viewing windows. - Outdoor deck seating. - Complimentary WiFi onboard. - Onboard cafe and bar with food and drinks available for purchase. ## What's Not Included - Food and drinks (available for purchase onboard). - Headsets for the Translation App (guests must bring their own). ## Ticket Options - **Circle Line Liberty Midtown Cruise** — $29.00 (regularly $34.00, save $5.00) Perfect for guests short on time, this 1-hour Circle Line sightseeing cruise includes views of NYC's waterfront highlights, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from a comfortable boat. Includes live narration by Circle Line's guides and free onboard WiFi. - Adult - Standard Seating (13-64 yrs) - Child - Standard Seating (3-12 yrs) ## Good to Know - Cruise duration is approximately 1 hour. - Children under age 3 ride free; ask at the box office for an infant ticket. - Boats feature temperature-controlled cabins, panoramic windows, outdoor deck seating, complimentary WiFi, and an onboard cafe and bar. - A variety of food and drinks are available for purchase onboard. - Those prone to seasickness should take proper precautions. - Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure to obtain boarding passes and pass through security. - Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure; seating is first-come, first-served. - Sightseeing Cruises sail rain or shine unless directed otherwise by the U.S. Coast Guard. - Outside food and beverages are not allowed onboard. - Certified service animals are permitted; other animals are not. - Narration is in English; non-English-speaking guests can download Circle Line’s complimentary Translation App with audio tours in multiple languages. - Guests must bring their own headphones or earbuds for the Translation App. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where does the Circle Line: Liberty Midtown Cruise depart from? The Circle Line: Liberty Midtown Cruise departs from Pier 83 in Midtown Manhattan at West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue. ### When does boarding begin? Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. ### When should I arrive for my cruise? You should arrive 45 minutes to an hour prior to your scheduled departure to allow time for obtaining boarding passes and heading through security. ### Can I bring my own food or drinks on board? No outside food or beverages are allowed on board. However, they do have a full snack bar and beer, wine and cocktails available for purchase during the cruise. ### What kind of food and drinks can I purchase on board? Standard items include hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, an assortment of fresh sandwiches and salads, assorted breakfast items (during morning cruises), coffee/tea/soda/bottled water and a full bar including beer, wine and cocktails. ### How long is the cruise? The cruise lasts approximately 60 minutes. ### Are the cruises appropriate for children? Yes, this cruise is family friendly. Children must be accompanied by their parents at all times during the cruise. Children under age 3 and are free, but please ask for an infant ticket at the box office. ### How close will the boat get to the Statue of Liberty? All of the cruises sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to give you an amazing view. ### Are the boats pet friendly? Sorry, animals are not permitted on the Circle Line boats, except for certified service animals. ### What language is the narration provided in? Circle Line's guides narrate in English. Non-English-speaking guests can download Circle Line's complimentary Translation App on their smartphone devices from the Google Play Store or Apple Store. This app allows you to listen to a guided tour in the language of your choice during the cruise. Available languages include: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and Chinese. This audio tour will automatically advance as the boat moves so all you have to do is select your language and press play. It only works while you’re moving on the water. Please bring your own headphones/earbuds, headsets are not provided.