



by Big City Tourism
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$59.98This 75-minute boat cruise departs from Pier 78 in New York City and travels along the Hudson River. Passengers can take photos of the Statue of Liberty from the open-air rooftop deck. The cruise continues past Ellis Island before approaching Lower Manhattan, where the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) is visible as part of the skyline. The route passes under the Brooklyn Bridge and offers views of the Manhattan Bridge, with an onboard guide providing information about the bridges’ history and architecture. Along the way, the boat sails by Hudson Yards and the Edge NYC sky deck on Manhattan’s West Side, Chelsea Market, The High Line elevated park, Governors Island, and the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn. The vessel includes a fully enclosed indoor area with a bar, concession stand, restrooms, and WiFi. After the cruise, a free shuttle bus transports guests to other notable New York City attractions. Alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included. There is no public parking available at the pier.
Statue of Liberty
Passengers can take photos, videos, and selfies with the Statue of Liberty from the cruise ship’s open deck.
One World Trade Center
View the Freedom Tower, a key feature of the Lower Manhattan skyline.
Brooklyn Bridge
The boat passes under the Brooklyn Bridge, providing photo opportunities from below.
Manhattan Bridge
Guests see the Manhattan Bridge from the river while the guide shares details about its history and architecture.
Edge NYC
The cruise passes by Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, located at Hudson Yards.
Hudson Yards
The boat sails past Hudson Yards, a recently developed area on Manhattan’s West Side combining culture, commerce, and dining.
Ellis Island
Passengers view Ellis Island, which welcomed over 12 million immigrants and now symbolizes the American Dream.
Chelsea Market
The cruise passes Chelsea Market, originally a Nabisco factory where the Oreo cookie was invented, now a food hall and shopping area.
The High Line
Guests see The High Line, a 1.5-mile elevated park and rail trail on Manhattan’s West Side.
Governors Island
The boat passes near Governors Island, a 172-acre island situated 800 yards from Lower Manhattan and even nearer to Brooklyn.
Dumbo
Passengers view Dumbo, a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets and converted warehouses housing boutiques and restaurants.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
This stop description incorrectly associates Lower Manhattan neighborhoods with Central Park horse carriage rides and is therefore omitted from the itinerary.
We are located at Pier 78 on Hudson River. Enter NY Waterway Terminal/Pier 79 on West 40th and Westside Highway. Walk one minute to Pier 78 on West 38th Street.
End point
We are located at Pier 78 on Hudson River. Enter NY Waterway Terminal/Pier 79 on West 40th and Westside Highway. Walk one minute to Pier 78 on West 38th Street.




by Big City Tourism
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$59.98This 75-minute boat cruise departs from Pier 78 in New York City and travels along the Hudson River. Passengers can take photos of the Statue of Liberty from the open-air rooftop deck. The cruise continues past Ellis Island before approaching Lower Manhattan, where the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) is visible as part of the skyline. The route passes under the Brooklyn Bridge and offers views of the Manhattan Bridge, with an onboard guide providing information about the bridges’ history and architecture. Along the way, the boat sails by Hudson Yards and the Edge NYC sky deck on Manhattan’s West Side, Chelsea Market, The High Line elevated park, Governors Island, and the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn. The vessel includes a fully enclosed indoor area with a bar, concession stand, restrooms, and WiFi. After the cruise, a free shuttle bus transports guests to other notable New York City attractions. Alcoholic drinks and gratuities are not included. There is no public parking available at the pier.
Statue of Liberty
Passengers can take photos, videos, and selfies with the Statue of Liberty from the cruise ship’s open deck.
One World Trade Center
View the Freedom Tower, a key feature of the Lower Manhattan skyline.
Brooklyn Bridge
The boat passes under the Brooklyn Bridge, providing photo opportunities from below.
Manhattan Bridge
Guests see the Manhattan Bridge from the river while the guide shares details about its history and architecture.
Edge NYC
The cruise passes by Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, located at Hudson Yards.
Hudson Yards
The boat sails past Hudson Yards, a recently developed area on Manhattan’s West Side combining culture, commerce, and dining.
Ellis Island
Passengers view Ellis Island, which welcomed over 12 million immigrants and now symbolizes the American Dream.
Chelsea Market
The cruise passes Chelsea Market, originally a Nabisco factory where the Oreo cookie was invented, now a food hall and shopping area.
The High Line
Guests see The High Line, a 1.5-mile elevated park and rail trail on Manhattan’s West Side.
Governors Island
The boat passes near Governors Island, a 172-acre island situated 800 yards from Lower Manhattan and even nearer to Brooklyn.
Dumbo
Passengers view Dumbo, a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets and converted warehouses housing boutiques and restaurants.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
This stop description incorrectly associates Lower Manhattan neighborhoods with Central Park horse carriage rides and is therefore omitted from the itinerary.
We are located at Pier 78 on Hudson River. Enter NY Waterway Terminal/Pier 79 on West 40th and Westside Highway. Walk one minute to Pier 78 on West 38th Street.
End point
We are located at Pier 78 on Hudson River. Enter NY Waterway Terminal/Pier 79 on West 40th and Westside Highway. Walk one minute to Pier 78 on West 38th Street.