ITTN’s Shane Cullen spoke with Derek Reyes from Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises in the latest episode spotlighting NYC in conjunction with New York City Tourism + Conventions.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is dedicated to sightseeing in New York Harbor with boats designed to let you see as much as possible, rain or shine, all year round. There is a range of cruises to choose from including the 3-hour Best of New York Cruise around Manhattan Island, the one-hour or 90-minute Statue of Liberty Cruise, or a 2-hour twilight Harbor Lights Cruise. Check the schedule for seasonal cruises like New Year’s Eve, 4th of July, live music series and a fall Oktoberfest Cruise up to Bear Mountain.
Landmarks Tour
The Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is also available through the New York CityPASS. ITTN’s Shane highly recommends the “Landmarks Tour” which is 90 minutes and takes in a multitude of the sights and the skyline of Manhattan. Starting at the harbour near Hudson Yards, it sails past One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and pauses at the Statue of Liberty for photos. After which it cruises under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges before looping back again.
Shane’s top tip is for ticket holders need to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and it is worth being early to get the best seats on the top deck. The tour has great guides showing points of interest and providing an engaging history of the buildings and structures that make up the New York City skyline. There is food & beverages sold onboard as well as an inside deck if the river chill gets too much. Bring weather-appropriate clothes and make sure there is plenty of memory storage for your photos!
For More on NYC
For more on New York City, stay tuned to ITTN for daily episodes in this multi-part series on the five boroughs and fantastic experiences in New York City.
Check out ITTN’s interview with Reginald Charlot – “More to Do, More to See, More to Explore in New York!” – Find out about New York City Tourism + Conventions, their new website, NYCTourism.com and dedicated travel trade resources.
For more in our series or to check out any of our videos in this series covering Rockefeller Center, Hudson Yards (including The Edge and City Climb), Whitney Museum of American Art, Arthouse Hotel, Beacon Hotel, Shake Rattle & Roll Pianos, Empire States Building, Circle Line Tours, NYC Borough Pass and JetBlue – follow the link – https://ittn.ie/videos/
