Watch the lights of America's largest city twinkle to life on this tranquil twilight cruise in New York Harbor. See top New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge as your informative guide provides narration. Take in unobstructed views from the boat's observation deck, and have your camera ready for amazing photo ops. Ideal for couples and families alike, this tour allows you to admire New York's iconic sights when they are most dazzling.
Make your way to Pier 78 on Manhattan's west side to board your twilight cruise. Enjoy the panoramic windows of the boat's climate-controlled indoor seating area, or head to the observation deck for unobstructed views of the mesmerizing New York skyline.
See the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building all lit up against the evening sky as you travel south down the Hudson River into New York Harbor. Delight in gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty — her flame of hope cutting through the darkness — and Ellis Island, where many new immigrants began their American dream. Witness the stunning Brooklyn Bridge with its formidable towers and bright cable lights.
Capture plenty of photos as your informative guide tells you about the famous sights you see. Your 1.5-hour twilight cruise ends back at Pier 78 in early evening, leaving you the rest of the night to further explore the city that never sleeps.
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Good tour! We had a beautiful evening and got some great pictures. Don't expect to be on the boat at dark or see the city lit up. We were off the boat by 7:30 and it was still day light out.
Review by: Paul A, May 2017
Great sights and a wonderful insight into manhattan and liberty island
Review by: Tameka S, October 2016
I highly recommend this tour. The views of the city are amazing and the information provided by the tour guide was great!!
Review by: cutthorpewhitehouse, October 2016
The guide was knowledgeable and amusing and we learnt so much about the areas surrounding the river.It was magical to see the buildings light up as it got darker.I would recommend this cruise if you want to understand how New York evolved and see much more of the city from the water.
Review by: Felicia F, September 2016
Good tour of the city by water. It started to rain while waiting in line and the tour company handed out complimentary ponchos, nice touch.
Review by: Sima P, September 2016
This tour was well the money! It was great to see all the major sites so close up - especially the Statue of Liberty! No need to go on the famous ferry - the boat trip shows you the Brooklyn Bridge too!
Review by: Zobia M, August 2016
I enjoyed the cruise. It was quite an experience:
Review by: Zobia M, August 2016
I enjoyed the cruise. It was quite an experience:
Review by: Ian B, August 2016
Absolutely fantastic experience. very easy to organise and a brilliant way to see this beautiful city.
Review by: Keri V, August 2016
This cruise was a great introduction to NYC. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and also funny. We went at 6:30 in July it was warm and we didn't get to see the city at night, but it was still a great cruise.
Review by: Carolyn L, August 2016
Didn and #39;t do the twilight cruise because my paperwork said 6:00 but cruise wasn and #39;t until 7:30 so we took an earlier tour. Guide was very good. Our cruise started during a thunderstorm so visibility wasn and #39;t good. You will see more if you take during the day.
Review by: mom, July 2016
This was my first time booking through Viator. It was easy to book and really enjoyed the cruise. Location and Parking is biggest challenge. Parking can be hard to find. Limited food and seating available before departure, but there are some options. Our cruise began at 730. Were told to arrive at least by 7, started to line up for boarding at 7:15. they take a picture before boarding and you see it later with option to purchaseor can be purchased later online I think. You are given a card with information on it. During the tour, the guide shares a lot of information about a lot of building/sights. Just seeing the transition of the skyline is beautiful. The boats turns around at Statue of Liberty so every one can see clearly, which is nice. There are snacks on board for purchase as well. Really enjoyed this experience and would def. do again. Lots of photo opportunities and nice being on water and seeing the skyline! Worth every penny! Beautiful evening!
Review by: Jodi T, July 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Carol V, July 2016
When we called 24hrs before to confirm they told us it started at 7.30pm which was a much better start time for the cruise. Plenty of opportunities to get good photographs. It was a really great experience and we were very lucky with the weather as there was a wonderful orange/pink and red sunset!
Review by: Michelle K, July 2016
This is the second time we have done this tour. I think it is great. Nice views as the sun sets. Also a great tour without being extremely overpriced like some of the others.
Review by: ctkozar, July 2016
The Twilight Harbor Crise was wonderful! Views were awesome from the water, especially at sunset. Staff was great--the narrator/guide Jamaica Girl as she called herself was entertaining and informative. She let everyone know exactly what was ahead and gave notice of the photo ops. Our entire group myself, adult children and young grandkids thoroughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend this cruise for everyone!
Review by: KDubb, June 2016
This cruise was the highlight of our trip! Because Manhattan is so big, you cannot possibly see it all, but with this cruise you see everything! We got close ups of the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Washington bridges as well as the Statue of Liberty! The commentary was also great as it was told by locals, who advised to take the Staten Island ferry when we get a chance because it's free! Good to know! Pro tip: There is food, drinks, and gelato available for purchase from the dock where the cruise departs from so if you get there early you can have a bite to eat before you depart! Also city bus stops go to the port and are free!
Review by: Philomise L, June 2016
Tour was great, just wish it was darker out to see the full twilight experience.
Review by: shanay, June 2016
It was a very interesting cruise and exciting way to view the skyline and city however i was led to believe it would be at sunset/dark so the city was lit up which it wasn and #39;t, I had a New York pass which done a cruise almost the same and got that for free! Worth doing if you have nothing planned
Review by: Norma C, June 2016
I was fooled by the pic you show. I really thought I was going to experience the Twilight of Manhattan, but it was just another common cruise. The guide was very good though. So, worth paying for your Twilight Cruise? NO
Review by: SCOTT L, June 2016
GUIDE DID A FANTISTIC JOB NARRATING THE HISTORY OF NYC
Review by: Michelle C, June 2016
This was a good tour and we did enjoy it, however, it was by no means a twilight cruise - more a and #39;late afternoon and #39; cruise which was somewhat disappointing as we were looking forward to views as shown on the advert. Our boat left at 6pm returning by 7.30pm and the sunset was at 8.30.
Review by: Patrick A, June 2016
The cruise was great. A perfect way to see the skyline of New York. A couple of drawbacks. The e-voucher system did not work and caused some delays. The cruise host when being complimented on his job was very rude about the fact he would use the compliment to pay his rent! My wife made the compliment and I was following and at that moment decided he just undid and tip he thought he had coming. Not a great way to end an otherwise great tour.
Review by: Gerald M, December 2015
Overall, we were disappointed with our tour experience. We would not book this tour again.
Review by: Wendy G, November 2015
Loved the Twilight Cruise. The city was beautiful!!
Review by: Donna, November 2015
It was brilliant! Before we booked this tour we checked sunset times, so that we had some day light and then finished the cruise in the dark, so we had the best of both worlds. We were also very lucky with the weather, especially for the end of October, it was warm and clear. I would highly recommend.
Review by: Denise S, November 2015
The tour itself was great but the booking system was not. We booked online from a smart device but then realised we needed a printed out copy of the voucher to take for our tickets at the pier. As we were staying in a private rental, this was not so easy to achieve and we ended up spending almost a whole afternoon of our holiday in a booking office trying to print off the voucher from the phone. It was a nightmare, and we were saved by an employee who used his personal email/phone number to help us access it. He deserved the 10 dollar tip we gave him but in this day and age, you would think a smart phone copy of the voucher would be suitable proof of purchase.
Review by: sylpete, November 2015
I was unable to Do the Cruise, It was raining
Review by: Giles G, November 2015
Seeing New York at the sunset from the water was wonderful. We were lucky with a full moon too.
Review by: Barbara L, August 2015
We had a magnificent time on this cruise. Weather, cruise, BLUE MOON, and cruise guide who was very informative could not have been better. Price was incredible for such a perfect experience.
Review by: Olufunke A, August 2015
The tour guide was amazing.
Review by: Debashish S, August 2015
It is awesome. It is worth the money. Just one thing which i wish could be the cruise should have more open area for seating and standing as it is more to watching outside._br/_ everyone who wants to see NYC should see it .
Review by: Xena, August 2015
Really good tour around Manhattan. The guide gave excellent information about parts of Manhattan and the surrounding areas. Got some great pictures before and after sunset of all the main buildings.
Review by: Rebeca G, August 2015
It is not an awesome tour. Starts when the sun has already set. Goes too fast, trying to take pictures is a risk of losing your camera or phone.
Review by: Gel E, August 2015
Great way to see New York by night. I really enjoyed the tour and New york perspective from the river and bay.
Review by: Kemi M, August 2015
Loved it! it was beautiful, affordable, and I got to learn some cool things and take nice pictures along the way!
Review by: Alan H, June 2015
The cruise was very good and the guide excellent. However, we had booked a Twilight Cruise and was given 6pm on the longest day. Consequently it was still daylight so not really a Twilight Cruise. Disappointing.
Review by: Dianne H, June 2015
Disappointed because it was grey and foggy and not twilight so no lights were on. Too early.. Boat was bit grotty and food and drinks offering very limited. Went on a daytime cruise the next day which was much better
Review by: epvoice, May 2015
We took this cruise at the end of our stay. I would recommend that it be done at the beginning. Tour guide was somewhat entertaining for adults, but not appropriate for kids. He talked too fast and was often hard to understand.
Review by: Parag K, May 2015
Well, in the summers the twilight is only for the last 15 mins. So I wud hesitate to call it a twilight tour since u dont get to see any city lights. Apart from that everything else is cool.
Review by: Albert M, March 2015
I took my family on this trip i would recommend this trip anyone
Review by: Irina M, December 2014
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Daveta M, December 2014
Awesome
Review by: Karen N, November 2014
We had perfect weather and the trip was fabulous. Eat before you arrive since there is no Restaurants very close by. We did find a fun bar in the main terminal next to the ticket office. Sunset is the time to take this tour.
Review by: Karen M, November 2014
The twilight cruise was a great way to see New York from a different perspective. Plenty of space on the boat. Confirm departure time with tour operator on the day. Our ticket said 6pm, tour operater stated 730pm, by which time it was night, not twilight. Still enjoyable cruise though
Review by: Debbie S, October 2014
We were looking forward to this all week...the trip didn't start till after sunset..._br/_
It was very disappointing..._br/_
My sister (along with other travelers) was sitting on the motor cover...a "crew member" came over to tell he to get off and not to give any trouble...two guys were allowed to stay on there..._br/_
I will not recommend this to friends..
Review by: Holly H, October 2014
Educational and entertaining narrative to match the amazing views. Well done !!
Review by: Doreen C, September 2014
Nice views
Review by: Renee M, September 2014
The view on the CitySights boat cruise was fabulous. The night was crystal clear and we took great photos. The two things I would like you to be aware is that they allow 301 people onboard. Your reservations does not secure you a spot on the boat. You should be there at least 30 minutes prior to boarding so you can get a seat. If not, you have 4-days to use your ticket. We were told this by the 2 gentlemen at the entrance of the boat. Second, the time on the ticket was 6:00 p.m. actually the boat left at 7:30 p.m. due to the fact it was summer. When confirming reservation; double-check the departure time. It gets cold/windy on the boat, I suggest bringing a sweater/jacket.
Review by: rychardzbenns, September 2014
First thing we did when we arrived. From the airport to the cruise perfect start to a great trip!!!!!
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