New York Cruises for Sightseeing

By Shashia Mitchell

Imagine seeing the beautiful Manhattan Skyline from New York Harbor and the Hudson River. By taking a sightseeing cruise, you will have enough photo opportunities to fill your Instagram feed. Here are just a few of the most popular NYC attractions you will see from the water:

Battery Park, Museum of Jewish Heritage, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, United Nations, Roosevelt Island, Gracie Mansion, Harlem, Yankee Stadium, Columbia University, Palisades of New Jersey, George Washington Bridge, Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, The Intrepid, One World Trade Center and many more

New York Pass exclusive arrangement with Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises entitles you to free admission to the following cruises
- Liberty cruise
- Harbor Lights sunset cruise

The Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises are valued at $43 for an Adult ticket, but the New York Pass holders don’t pay a cent – another great reason to buy the New York Pass

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise Downtown

Climb aboard this fun express ride to view the Statue of Liberty from the unique perspective of the waterfront and learn more about New York’s historic skyline.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Circle Line is billed as 'America's Favorite Boat Ride'. Cruise past some of New York's most memorable landmarks on the 'Best of NYC' cruise, the Landmark cruise, the dazzling 'Harbor Lights' sunset cruise and more.

Clipper City Tall Ship – Statue of Liberty Cruise

Join us for a shipboard experience you will remember for all of your life.

Hop-On Hop-Off Water Taxi: All Day Access Pass

The only harbor cruise that lets you hop off, explore, and hop on again!

1929 Shearwater – Statue of Liberty Sail

For something different, see Manhattan By Sail! on the 1929 Shearwater, an 82-foot double-masted Great Gatsby Era sailing yacht.

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Places to Eat & Drink in New York

New York Restaurants & Dinner Cruises Known as one of the epicurean capitals of the world, New York City offers a tremendous diversity of restaurants. Nearly as famous are the NYC Dinner Cruises. Within the city of New York, one can find nearly every nationality's cuisine represented. If someone has cooked it up in style and with flair, you will find it in NYC. For dessert, New York City is home to Cold Stone Creamery. Want the best cheesecake you ever tasted? Then you have to visit Junior's Restaurant. If you enjoy movies and movie memorabilia, visit Planet Hollywood. And if you want to enjoy the incredible NY attractions from the water, Spirit Cruises offer both lunch and dinner cruises around the island of Manhattan. And for the ultimate in NYC Cuisine and elegant style, World Yacht Dining Cruises is the only option. Great places to eat with The New York Pass® Bond 45 At Bond 45, in the heart of Times Square, you’ll find yourself surrounded by New York City glamour and history. Buca di Beppo Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting and is the perfect place for a great meal at a great value. Dave & Buster's Dave & Buster's is the ONLY place in Times Square to Eat, Drink, Play & Watch Sports! Eat the latest chef-crafted dishes. Drink with friends at one of our bars. Play the hottest interactive games. Hard Rock Café - Yankee Hard Rock International and the New York Yankees have joined to create the ultimate music and sports experience for fans – Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium. Havana Central Havana Central presents a portal to Cuba’s golden era, when life on the island paradise was a continuous party. Hush Tours, Inc. Hush Tours are the world’s only hip hop experiences that use celebrity guides to show and tell the full story behind this 40 year ‘young’ music & cultural genre. John’s Pizzeria Located in a unique 19th-century church, the country’s largest pizzeria is the perfect budget-friendly location for small and large groups to enjoy NY’s mouth-watering, famous, thin-crust brick oven pizza. Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecote This French Steakhouse has a cult following around the world. Mangia Mangia is the original Italian farm-to-table eatery serving fresh foods, artfully presented. Planet Hollywood There’s no business like show business, and there’s no place like the Planet! Settepani Settepani, owned by Leah Abraham, is a full hospitality experience focusing on quality and over the past ten years, it has evolved into an eclectic and welcoming intersection for long-time residents, tourists and the new generation of Harlemites. Spirit Cruises Let the Spirit move you. Spirit Cruises offer lunch and dinner harbor cruises around Manhattan featuring the Statue of Liberty in addition to the dance revue, musical entertainment, and sumptuous buff

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What's on in New York

There is so much to see and do in New York; keep up to date with our What's On page and make sure you have a holiday to remember. From one-off events to parades, New York is packed with things to do and places to go from local haunts to famous venues. Check out the New York Pass blog for more local information, suggested itineraries, events calendar, and more. January Three Kings’ Day Parade Celebrate Three Kings’ Day with a march that begins at 106th Street and Lexington Avenue and travels to Third Avenue to end at 115th Street and Park Avenue. Expect floats, camels and puppets in this quirky event. Broadway Week/Must-See Week Keep an eye out for bargains this week as there are loads of Broadway shows and museums are offering half-price tickets. February Chinese New Year Celebrate the Year of the Pig in Chinatown where you will see the annual Chinese New Year Parade. Expect floats, dancing, and yummy food. New York Fashion Week Get your hands on some fashion show tickets or scan the streets for the fashionistas flocking to Manhattan. Cameras at the ready! Valentine’s Day New York City is the perfect place to spend Valentine’s Day with a loved one. Go on a date to the top of the Empire State Building, or take a romantic sunset boat cruise around Manhattan Island. George Washington’s Birthday/Presidents’ Day There are plenty of events happening in NYC for Presidents’ Day, and as schools have the day off, there are loads of events specifically for kids! March St Patrick’s Day Celebrate at the St Patrick’s Day Parade before heading to one of New York City’s many Irish pubs for a pint of Guinness. Macy’s Flower Show If you need an excuse to go shopping, you have to visit Macy’s for their flower show. See, and smell, the stunning, themed flower arrangements fill up the iconic department store. April Easter Parade If you’re lucky enough to be in New York City over Easter, you can’t miss the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival. See the wonderfully weird bonnets at Fifth Avenue, from 49th St to 57th St. May Five Boro Bike Tour Join 30,000 riders on a 40-mile tour around New York City’s five boroughs, as the cyclists take over the roads. Mother’s Day Take your mother to NYC for mother’s day, and go see some art at MoMA, or take a tour around Radio City. Memorial Day A day of remembrance for those who have died in service to the United States is commemorated by parades in Queens, Staten Island, and The Bronx and observance in Manhattan. June National Puerto Rican Day Parade Join the crowds along Fifth Avenue to celebrate National Puerto Rican Day with a parade honoring Puerto Rican culture. Father’s Day Treat your dad to a trip to New York for father’s day and take him to see the iconic Madison Square Garden and go on a bike ride around Central Park. New York Pride Parade Don your rainbow attire and join the crowds celebrating Pride in the heart of Manhattan. July Independence Day The fourth of July is one of the most important dates in the US calendar - celebrate in style with many events happening all over NYC. August US Open Tennis fans have to head to Queens to attend the US Open, one of the most important tennis events of the year. September SummerStage Throughout September Central Park will be taken over by New York City’s largest free, open-air arts and culture festival. Labor Day Celebrate the annual workers’ holiday with parties and barbecues all over New York - or escape the city and head to the beach. Feast of San Gennaro There’s only one place to be on 19 September and that’s Little Italy. Head to the district to celebrate the Italian-American holiday with live music and delicious food. October New York Film Festival Get tickets to the screening at the New York Film Festival to see preview screenings and interviews with the stars. New York Comic-Con Join thousands of fans at the annual New York Comic Con and see the amazing costumes and meet your favorite stars. Columbus Day The Columbus Day Parade takes place on Fifth Avenue and celebrates Christopher Columbus landing in the Caribbean in 1492. Village Halloween Parade The village is the only place to be on Halloween, as thousands of New Yorkers march in amazing costumes. November New York Marathon Take to the streets to cheer the runners as they make their way through NYC’s five boroughs in the annual marathon. Veterans Day Parade Join New Yorkers at the parade as they celebrate with the biggest Veterans Day event across the US. Thanksgiving Day Parade If you’re in New York for the holidays then the Thanksgiving Day Parade is a must. See huge floats, balloons and performers make their way down through Manhattan. Looking for even more things to do this Thanksgiving? December Radio City Christmas Spectacular A Christmas must in New York is seeing the Rockettes at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Looking for even more things to do this Christmas? The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting You know the season is upon us when The Rockefeller Center Tree gets lit up. Christmas has arrived in New York City! New Year’s Eve There’s only one place to be on New Year’s Eve and that’s at the iconic Times Square.

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Save big on New York attractions

Take a look at our sample itinerary to see how you could make huge savings with The New York Pass®. Visit top attractions for less! With so many attractions and experiences to choose from, trips to New York fly by all too soon. Our sample five-day itinerary of New York gives you a taster of what the city has to offer and just how much you could save using The New York Pass®. Oh, and there's no need to pick your attractions before you purchase - you have the flexibility to choose where to go on the day! Are you planning 5 days in New York? This is what a 5 day New York Pass itinerary could look like. Our ultimate 5-day itinerary of New York City Day 1 Big Bus Hop On Hop Off 1-Day Classic Ticket (Normal ticket value: $59.99) Empire State Building Observatory (Normal ticket value: $47.91) Madame Tussauds (Normal ticket value: $47.89) Day 2 Best of NYC Cruise by Circle Line (Normal ticket value: $44.00) Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Normal ticket value: $33.00) Edge (Normal ticket value: $43.55) Day 3 Statue of Liberty Ferry and Ellis Island Immigration Museum (Normal ticket value: $24.00) One World Observatory (Normal ticket value: $44.65) 9/11 Memorial & Museum (Normal ticket value: $28.00) Day 4 Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck (Normal ticket value: $43.55) Rockefeller Center Tour (Normal ticket value: $29.40) St. Patrick's Cathedral Tour (Normal ticket value: $25.00) Day 5 Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (Normal ticket value: $25.00) Central Park Bike Tour by Unlimited Biking (Normal ticket value: $51.69) American Museum of Natural History (Normal ticket value: $23.00) Total cost of visiting these attractions without an NYC pass: $570.63 Price of buying a 5-day New York Pass®: $279.00 How much you save with The New York Pass®: $291.63 There you go. A great way to spend 5 days in New York City while making nearly $300 in savings!

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