A very good tour with some fantastic views and great commentary but there are things you should know about this tour that almost ruined the whole booking for us_br/_ You are buying a voucher unless you print out the tickets and these have to be exchanged at the ticket office at Pier 83 before you can sail. These are no guarantee you can board the cruise if it is full._br/_ We turned up at 6.25 for a 7pm cruise and were about 20th in the queue - ultimately there were over 150 people behind us. I had only booked the tickets over the phone that morning and Viator called Cirle Line to confirm the booking could be made! AS we queued a school party turned up and boarded and then a further coach booking. We got to the front of the queue to be told we could not go onboard as the boat was believed full but they were just checking - at that point another 20 people with tickets in a party walked up and the security started to let them through! I complained and the security guilt told the ticket clerk to give us tickets dated the next day and allow us to be the last to board but the 150 people behind us were basically being told sorry come back another day - may like us were leaving New York the next day - the message at the ticket office was we wont refund you as its a voucher so you need to go back to the 3rd party booking agency _br/_ So make sure you have tickets and not a voucher and if you risk a voucher I would suggest getting to the ticket office by 6!_br/_ Viator really should make this clear when booking especially if you are doing it over the phone
Review by: Jackie C, April 2018
Great way to see the skyline from the water, very pretty at night. We sailed under Brooklyn Bridge and right up to the Statue of Liberty. Food and drink is available to buy on board.
Review by: Hubert J, April 2018
great. was cold but no ones fault.
Review by: Chloe L, March 2018
Loved the circle lights tour!! So pretty seeing the city at night! Commentary was good and the tour length was great (2 hours). Would definitely recommend!
Review by: mcc333, January 2018
This tour was well worth doing. We loved seeing the skyline at night. A great way to start our visit to the big Apple.
Review by: jessyann23, January 2018
Anyone who is in New York City for the first time must take a harbor cruise at night! The views are spectacular but beware, you must dress warmly because it gets freezing cold outside. You have the option to remain inside the boat viewing the sights from your seat. Great for the whole family. Easy to reach Pier 83 train and/or bus. Enjoy dinner after at a local restaurant after your tour. If need, you can grab the M42 bus that picks passengers up in front of Cruise Line Tours. Again, do at least once in your life.
Review by: eesha15, December 2017
Second time I've done the Circle Line tour but the first for the Harbor Lights cruise. Seeing NYC at sunset and night is amazing. I'd highly recommend this tour.
Review by: Simon S, December 2017
A great way to see the famous New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty at night. Amazing photo opportunities all backed up by a brilliant tour guide David who provided an comprehensive history and narrative with plenty of humour during the two hour cruise. Even the heavy rain did not ruin the night... plenty of warm and dry places to sit back and take everything in.
Review by: Ann F, December 2017
This was a very reasonable expense for an evening filled with history, entertainment and a smooth relaxing boat ride around the NYC area. I must be honest, is was a little too long for my liking, but thats just me. It was a bitter cold evening outside, but the inside of the vessel was toasty warm and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Review by: lyndasmith2310, November 2017
Great trip_br/_ Beer very expensive_br/_ But we did enjoy it
Review by: Janice M, November 2017
We had a great evening, even though it was foggy. It was still a grand spectacle to see Manhattan and Brooklyn so brightly lit up. The tour guide did a very good job with details about the various sites and buildings.
Review by: tash2604, November 2017
Cold but amazing, the views are out of this world!
Review by: Sarah G, October 2017
Fabulous. Well worth it, we loved it and have some fantastic photos
Review by: Keith O, October 2017
Fantastic, I'd do it again.
Review by: Danielle T, October 2017
This tour was very amazing and the weather was fantastic so an unforgettable evening!!!
Review by: Jen, October 2017
I've been to NYC many times but have never seen the city at night from the rivers. Absolutely gorgeous!
Review by: Sherry B, October 2017
Excellent sight seeing tour. Pay the extra 15 for the upgrade and they treat you like a king. Great commentary too.
Review by: arch2000, October 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Laura B, October 2017
Beautiful night-time cruise which allowed a view of the Big Apple lit up in all its glory. Difficult to see the finer detail because of failing light. This was however more than compensated for by being able to see the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Centre, the Chrysler Building and other notable landmarks from far away enough to be able to appreciate their size, proportions and attractiveness. The commentary on the boat was very jovial but also very informative at the same time. The waters were calm and the evening was mild to windy September. Refreshments on board were not as easy to get as one would have expected but being sat in the Premium seats meant that the on board hostess made sure that we were adequately watered._br/_ Overall, a very pleasant experience that I would recommend for a 'wind down' after a hectic day or set of days. This trip adds a calming effect to the whirlwind nature of what most visits to New York turn out to be. Do it!
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