Sunset Cruise: NYC Skyline and Landmarks

Embark on a 60-minute daytime or 90-minute evening cruise along NYC’s East River. Marvel at skyline views, Brooklyn Bridge, and Statue of Liberty.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Statue of Liberty - The Statue of Liberty is a renowned emblem of freedom and democracy, situated on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This monumental gift from France to the United States was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Crafted by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and constructed by Gustave Eiffel, the statue reaches a height of 305…
What's Included
  • Outdoor and indoor seating
  • Cash bar on board
  • Background Music
  • 60 Min Day sightseeing boat cruise/90 Min Night Departure
  • Cruise alongside both sides of Manhattan
  • Route within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Guide with English Commentary
What's Not Included
  • Food & drink (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a scenic boat cruise at sunset. Experience the breeze as the sky is painted with vibrant sunset hues while cruising around Manhattan. Admire the NYC skyline and landmarks, each illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun.
Select a seat on either the outdoor or indoor decks, then unwind and enjoy the onboard…

Location
299 South St
South Street
The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department. The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Raechel_r
Sep 24, 2025
Great. So much fun.... - Great. So much fun. Highly recommend. Good way to view the skyline and not exhaust yourself. People were very nice too.
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Dana_b
Jan 21, 2026
The tour company changed... - The tour company changed our time although we paid extra for a sunset cruise. I was told due to the weather they weren’t offering a later cruise. Then when we got off the boat, there were people waiting to get on the next trip which would have been the sunset cruise time. Our extra money was not returned and we didn’t get as long of a cruise as we paid for.
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Mark_m
Oct 19, 2025
NY Cruise 2025 - Make sure you are sent the right dock. We booked the 90 minute cruise but were sent directions to the dock for the 60 minute cruise. It was good but we didn’t get what we paid for. We were directed to Pier 36 which had the 60 minute cruise.
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Tablinaa
Sep 12, 2025
Nice view but not the best experience - It was scheduled for 5:45 and were told to be there 15 minutes beforehand. It didn’t leave till 6:10pm which in turn meant we were running late for everything that evening. The view is really stunning and definitely worth a look at. I would have liked a bit more information about the city and buildings from the tour guide. Also the music was being played as the guide was speaking which was very disturbing when both are at the same volume and you can’t hear anything but noise.
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K1637lnerickl
Aug 13, 2025
Don't call. They won't answer. - The boat tour was very good. Trying to deal with their administrative side was terrible. I received two different confirmations for two different times and locations. They would not answer the phone, return calls, or reply to an email when asked if I was charged twice. Absolutely terrible. Thankfully we went to the correct location. It was 50/50 whether or not we'd get the tour we paid for.
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Damian_b
Feb 11, 2026
This Is A Scam - The whole thing is a scam. We got to the Unit 36 pick up location on time and no boats were there. Everyone at the location advised that this is an ongoing scam and that we need to get our money back. I contacted Attractions 4 Us, which they tried to scam me even further by advising “ We just got you message the only option today is the Statue of Liberty ferry departing from 24 state street for a $25 upgrade fee Last departure is 3:15pm” They then told me that that booking was cancelled due to ice and advised that they contacted me via email, which they didn’t. I want a refund for this booking. Pease avoid at all costs!!!!
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Nicole_b
Jan 18, 2026
Not Worth the Cost - The boat ride itself was just okay. Unfortunately, our sunset cruise was moved the day of to an earlier time, so we paid extra for a sunset cruise and didn’t get to see the sunset at all. The food options were very limited—just popcorn and chips. Drinks were over $20 each and the pours were small. The music inside was extremely loud, which made it hard to enjoy the ride. Overall, I would not recommend this experience.
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Damion_g
Jan 3, 2026
Read the all reviews! - How hard is it to change your address on the website to the correct one so you don’t have tons of angry customers? Or send a email out AS SOON as it’s booked not a crappy call minutes before it starts. Got it book and went to the address the website and viator and the tickets all claimed to be. No one was there. Got a call sounded like he was already irritated or whatever and was just kinda insensitive on customer service side. I’m sure the cruise would’ve been cool but just be weary.
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Hana_z
Jan 1, 2026
Night cruise - It was very upsetting, there was no boat. Right now I’m trying to get a refund I wouldn’t recommend to anyone
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Sarah_h
Dec 24, 2025
Avoid this company!!! They don’t turn up - Don’t book with this company. We booked an evening skyline tour for Christmas Eve & the boat never arrived. No notice given on anything. Got ticket & booking confirmed so trusted the web sight. Unfortunately no trip. Ruined our evening don’t trust this website.
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From $36
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).