Fall foliage, boats, beer, cider, Bavarian food, and four hours on the water? Honestly, what more do you need? We did the fall foliage tour with an Oktoberfest theme and had such a fun time. It was a four-hour delightful ride with plenty of food, drinks, sightseeing, and fresh air. Our guide, Andy, was fantastic. He had SO many facts about the city and everything we were seeing--and he was hilarious. Honestly, I think Andy could probably carry an entire conversation by himself if you stopped responding. He just keeps going! But in the best possible way. The themed drinks were a lot of fun. I had an apple cider mimosa, which felt very appropriate for a fall boat ride. They also had a special Oktoberfest mug for $45 that came with FREE REFILLS. My friends took advantage of that for the beer and cider, because apparently they understood the assignment. Food-wise, we shared a HUGE Bavarian pretzel and an apple cider donut. There were also larger food plates available for $16.50 if you wanted to make a whole meal of it. When we went, the leaves were just starting to change, so I can only imagine how gorgeous this ride will be once the colors really come in. I'm guessing mid-November could be spectacular. And PLEASE get upstairs. Take in the fresh air, let the sun hit your face, and actually enjoy those views. It makes the whole experience. Dress warmly, though! I was in a sweater, leggings, and boots and was definitely feeling the chill. And now for the public service announcement nobody asked for but everyone needs: THE BATHROOMS AREN'T SCARY. They actually have multiple stalls. They automatically flush. You will survive. Happy boating, sightseeing, drinking, eating, and aggressively looking at leaves! Would absolutely do this again. read more

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My tour of choice was the Bear Mountain Oktoberfest cruise. I have had this on my bucket list for a while now, ever since my best friend found it online. However, the experience did not fully live up to the advertised hype. I was a bit surprised with how old the boat was. It felt very dated for a modern vessel. Next, the seats are literally folding chairs. I found this not only dangerous but also uncomfortable as our entire day was 8hrs. For the price we paid ($89) not even a complimentary drink or treat was included. Every item of food had to be purchased on the boat. I found this really disappointing! I spent $16.50 on a disgusting plate of German food. However, the food sold in their concession stand was better albeit expensive. They let us off in Bear Mountain for what was supposed to be a three hour stop but turned into a two hour stop from them running behind. To our disappointment, the zoo featured in the park had barely any animals in it and we did not see one bear in the entire time. The highlight for me was the beautiful view of the fall foliage mountains near the middle of the park and lake. Although the amenities were lacking and we were packed in like sardines, I did have a wonderful day with my friends, but I honestly felt that this cruise was a bit overrated and would not recommend it. read more

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Did a Sip and Groove cruise on a Saturday night and definitely enjoyed it. It was a little crowded but I think that added to the fun. The sights are unforgettable. The dj was fun! It was Latin night but he did play a mixture towards the end. I had the ticket that includes two drinks and the bartender all the way upstairs was definitely heavy handed! Worth the money! read more

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Did the Oktoberfest foliage 8 hour tour with the bear mountain hike. They were late taking off and the we did three hours on the boat each way with less than 2 hours to walk around bear mountain. The food was mediocre at best. We did the $50 beer stein with free refills. Not really worth it but wanted to souvenir. Would def not rebook. When we were almost docked they started giving away all the food and drinks that they didn't sell. The staff themselves were really great and friendly but the experience is not worth it in my opinion. Plus it's super loud and crowded with minimal bathrooms. read more

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We got the all city tour for 2.5 hours bought the premier pass easy boarding and. Had snacks and waters for us and had hot cocoa too. It was cold that day but we stuck it out on the top deck in premier seating our guide gave good info and kept us engaged the whole time. So great to see so much of city it that timeframe. Def recommend read more

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Lovely sightseeing tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. If you go outside, you can't hear the tour, but you can listen to it on the app. Great views. Expensive snacks for purchase. read more

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I did the circleine Octoberfest cruise to Bear Mountain. It's about 2.5-3 hours each way. There is entertainment, drinks, food. Although the lines were very long. You have a couple of hours in Bear Mountain. There is also a concession stand at the mountain. I would for sure recommend this excursion. Will be fun with friends. read more

We had a great time on the Circle Line for The Black Pride Boat Ride. This was my first time going to this event. I was invited by my friend Chauncey and I had a ball. The whole night was filled with love, joy and pride. I must say it was a packed event and glad to see it was. People came out in numbers to show support for their pride community. The music was banging and the dance floor was filled from beginning to end. I am glad I can because it was a damn good night. read more

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Perfect way to see Lady Liberty and the skyline when you only have 1 day in NYC. It got a little hectic when we arrived at the statue because the entire boat moved to the side she was on. Don't worry though, you turn around and the left side of the boat gets a nice view on the way out. read more

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Beautiful morning, gorgeous views, quintessential Gotham tour. Alexis did a great job leading the tour with plenty of fun facts and humor. She also sang, "New York, New York," as we docked, as an, "Off, off, off, off Broadway performance." And who knew that Jersey City has become such a big town? P. S. Her boss' name is, Duffy. read more

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We took the Liberty Express Cruise. I know it's an express tour, but for the price I was expecting a little more. The tour guide seemed like a nice guy and definitely knew his stuff, but honestly, he was kind of annoying and was putting me to sleep with the way he talked. The best part was the views of the Statue of Liberty. The boat was almost empty that day, so we had plenty of room on the deck and got some amazing, unobstructed pictures. read more

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I had a great time on this sightseeing cruise! It was so cold but there was plenty of enclosed seating on the 1st and 2nd floor. The history of the city was nice to learn about from the informative and fun tour guide. And we cannot forget the amazing views! read more

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We had such a great time on the Circle Line Harbor Lights Cruise! We booked the 7:00 p.m. cruise, and I recommend getting there about an hour early because it was already pretty full when we arrived around 6:40. However, everything still worked out perfectly. We sat on the main floor, and once we got out on the water, we were able to go outside and hang out on the deck, enjoy the views, and take pictures. The tour guide was very informative, and we learned so much about New York City while cruising along the Hudson River. The sunset was absolutely stunning, and seeing the city from the water as all the lights began to come on made it even more beautiful. Seeing Lady Liberty lit up at night was definitely one of my favorite parts. They also have small bites and drinks available downstairs. This was such a nice, relaxing, and informative experience. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting New York City! read more

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Definitely a must do in the NYC! I recommend to do this one the day one or two of your trip, you can skip most of the visits after that. You can add this through the city pass. It's much cheaper and convenient. I recommend you to go one hour before the departure time as the cruise gets filled up fast and the seats on the left were the best. Food in the cruise is cheaper and affordable. read more

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Hey, you won't catch me talkin' smack about the Circle Line, but I also have to admit it's been several decades since I've been on one of their sightseeing boats. Jamie W has never been, so I booked us for passage on the Landmarks cruise on the 4th of July. It was pretty easy. Showing up at Pier 83 located at 12th and 43rd Street, we arrived promptly at 11AM for an 11:30 launch. We had made a reservation for a couple of the $70 Premium passes. That meant we could board early with no queue in front of us. We were led to the Premium-exclusive third level of the boat where we comfortably sat for the entirety of the ninety-minute cruise. The boat left on time and returned on time like clockwork. The sights came up like clockwork as well with the southern half of Manhattan beckoning along with the riverfront areas of Brooklyn and Queens. There were plenty of Instagram moments on a sunny day. The seasoned guide provided well informed narration throughout. Beyond the expected skyline, the high points of the cruise were getting upfront and close to Lady Liberty and examining the undercarriages of the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges. It was nice to see Vessel and Little Island from the water, though they were a bit far away to appreciate fully. The cruise was just the right duration because the views started to feel repetitive. RELATED - Exploring NYC? Here's a collection of non-culinary places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/EZ4RqdK7Cy read more

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It's one of those experiences that reminds you how alive this NYC really is. If you never done it let me be the one to tell you add it to your list NOW! Tickets include drinks, food and snacks! We had a time! You can check out my full review and everything I did on Instagram and TikTok: @travelnistaonthemove read more

Pros: Fresh air and sunshine.....great views...entertaining tour guide with lots of information I didnt know. Got to see so many landmarks. Enjoyed being down on the bow also. The bathrooms were clean. I only got water so cant comment on food. Easy to get on and off. Had a great afternoon. No complaints! Cons....they were out of fruit cups that day. No big deal. My sister said the seats were to close together but I didnt notice bc I was loving the vibe to much. read more

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Absolutely beautiful views!!! we did the NYC Statue of Liberty Sunset tour and it was 100% worth it. Our guide, Kevin was so funny and so helpful. We are visiting from Huntington Beach, CA and will definitely be taking another circle line cruise when we come back! HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Amazing tour so much fun!!! I did the holiday light tour and it was so much fun for the holidays!!! read more

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We had just one day in New York and wanted to see the Statue of Liberty. This tour was absolutely perfect. Got a nice tour of Manhattan via the Hudson River and some up close and amazing views of the Statue of Liberty. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

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Take child school kids...we used the beast water ride etc The 7 day things....my church uses this too... read more

Was very nice to my disabled brother and gave us free VIP seats, let us see the bridge and steer the helm as well. Tour guide was very funny and fun to go on the tour. read more

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Had a blast. Great tour guide Nathan. Did the Harbor Lights tour. Clean boat and friendly staff. Saw everything we wanted. read more

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We took the 2:30 Circle Line Liberty Super Express on September 11. There were four adults and an infant in our group. It was 93 degrees that day and there was absolutely no shade in the waiting area. We arrived at about 2:00 and were not allowed to board until about 2:20. Because we had a baby with us, I went over and asked if they could please let us onto the front part of the boat where there was shade. I explained that we had an infant sitting out in the 93-degree heat. I was told no because they were cleaning the boat. The problem was that we could see the captain and several of the attendants sitting inside the air-conditioned part of the boat. We didn't see anyone cleaning. Maybe they were cleaning the concession area or another part of the boat, but I don't understand why they couldn't have shown a little compassion and let us stand on the front outside portion of the boat in the shade. We weren't even asking to go inside. I also asked how much longer it would be before we could board and was told they didn't know. That made the situation even more frustrating. There was a cafe nearby and, if someone had simply given us some idea of how much longer it would be, we could have taken the baby there to get him out of the heat. Instead, we didn't want to take the chance of leaving the line and missing our place or having the boat start boarding while we were gone. So we stayed there in the heat with the baby. That really bothered me. If you are going to tell people to arrive early, then you need to provide some shade in the waiting area, especially when it is 93 degrees. And when someone is standing there with an infant, I would hope there could be a little common sense and compassion. I do want to give credit to the people who were kind to us. The young women working at the ticket booth were wonderful. I was having trouble with my tickets, and they took the time to look them up for me and print them out. They were so kind and helpful, and I only wish I had gotten their names so I could thank them personally. I also want to mention Nelson. He was the one person at the boat who greeted us and showed us compassion. He was kind, friendly and welcoming, and we appreciated him. Then there was another incident that upset me even more. I am disabled and needed to use the disabled restroom. It was locked. I asked the captain if he could please open it for me and told him that I was disabled. He hesitated and looked me up and down before opening it. I cannot explain how embarrassing that was. I should not have to explain or prove my disability to anyone in order to use a disabled restroom. Not all disabilities are visible, and no one should be looked over to decide whether they look disabled enough. What makes that even more disappointing is that Circle Line says on its own website, "At Circle Line, we strive to make your experience as seamless as possible for all guests, including those with accessibility needs." That was certainly not my experience. There was also a window on the boat that was so badly scratched that we could barely see through it. On a sightseeing cruise, that seems like something that should be a necessary fix. The whole point of taking this cruise is to see the Statue of Liberty and the New York Harbor and, of course, take photos. A window that you can't properly see or take pictures through takes away from the experience you paid for. The cruise itself and the views were beautiful. We were looking forward to the Liberty Super Express, and it should have been a wonderful experience for our family. Instead, what stands out to me is standing in 93-degree heat with an infant and no shade, not even being able to get an answer about when we would be allowed to board, while we could see crew members sitting inside the air-conditioned boat. Then I was made to feel uncomfortable and embarrassed when I asked to use the disabled restroom. Circle Line needs shade in its waiting area. It also needs to give its employees some discretion when they see a baby, an elderly person or someone with a disability struggling in extreme heat. Most of all, their employees need to understand that you cannot look at someone and decide whether or not they are disabled. Thank you to the wonderful young women at the ticket booth and to Nelson. You showed us the kindness and customer service that we wish we had experienced throughout the rest of our visit. read more

The ride was satisfactory overall, with excellent customer service. However, the facilities are outdated and in need of significant improvement. There is a lack of organization among passengers, as many do not respect the personal space of others. This issue is particularly evident with Chinese tourists, who frequently disregard seating arrangements by sitting directly in front of us despite already being seated, which obstructs our views. Hopefully they can work in that for future tourism. read more

The views on this tour were impeccable. Our group had a fantastic time on the dinner cruise, and I highly recommend! read more

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What a waste of money. My suggestion - go ANYWHERE else. Cons: - Pricey for what you're paying for - Rude, racist staff -- Including those that curse at you assuming you don't understand their language - Food is bland, tasteless and is like cardboard IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins read more

Great best of NYC boat tour. 2.5 hours and well narrated- tour guide Dave was both informative and entertaining. Good way to see many highlights of NYC from the comfort of a smooth boat with full amenities. read more

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Paid $349 for a 4th of July cruise. Waited 1.5 hours to get on and immediately stood in a 45 minute line to get a drink (cruise started at 6) and they were out of their signature drink so if you wanted a drink (supposed to be all included) you'd have to pay. Then went to the food line (we had now been standing for over 2 hours) and the food (hot dogs and hamburgers) were not ready and one wait staff had such a horrible attitude. This was just unbelievable. Wow. How completely bad could it be. It was yes, that bad!!!! read more

Don is an amazing tour guide he's precise he's directive and he knows where the Premiere seating is great job Don. I think you need Dad singing. read more

My husband and I were visiting NYC for the first time and a friend recommended the Circle Line Cruise to us- I'm so glad they did because it was a blast! We did the Best of NYC cruise that went all the way around Manhattan, and it was so cool to be able to see all the sights while comfortable and warm inside the boat (especially as it was a cold and rainy day). We did go out on the deck to see the Statue of Liberty; I was pleasantly surprised by how close we got to see it and we got some great photos. Inside the windows are huge so you don't feel like you are missing out by being inside and we enjoyed a few drinks that were pretty decent. Maybe it was because of the weather, but we took the 1:30 cruise the Sunday after Thanksgiving and it was pretty open inside so we had the pick of the seats. Lastly, Alexis was an amazing tour guide, she had a very dry humor that we enjoyed and bonus is a great singer and serenaded us a couple times! I would definitely recommend a cruise with Alexis any day. read more

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Some friends and I took a tour with this company one hot summer day and had a great time. It was fairly crowded and we were able to sit comfortable and enjoy our beautiful city sites and attractions. The boat wasnt fancy and had light refreshments for sale. NYC Skyviews are stunning and unmatched. My most recent experience was a cruise to Bear mountain to see the fall foliage. Some friends and I arrived on time and honey we were shocked the boat was packed. We had to sit outside which would've been fine if it wasn't a cold and windy day. lol The views on the Hudson are unmatched. The views of the bridges we passed were cool. The boat was big and had several sections to sit and or sight see and take some pics. We eventually had to leave from outside and stand inside for warmth while enjoying the live entertainment. They had two different areas to purchase food and drinks. The staff were very friendly and welcoming from the emcee giving the tour info to security. On our return home we made sure we arrived early to get some inside seats. lol. I know one thing when they tell you the time to return, you better be on time because a few people got left behind. We didn't see them running or anything because we were looking with our phones out. However, we heard some people calling their friends to hurry up but they didn't make it back on time. I would definitely take another sightseeing cruise from this company. read more

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I went today with the intention of seeing the tall ships in for fleet week. When I ordered tickets it stated it was a tall ship cruise. Most were gone, we didn't sail close to any of them, they were barely mentioned and the names of the ships weren't stated. Highly disappointed. read more

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I did this city sightseeing cruise with my company and it was a fun outing. We had a little private space in the back of the boat with some apps and a dessert tray. The tour guide was funny and informative and we had a beautifully sunny day that allowed for great views of the city and a very enjoyable experience being on the boat. Seating inside and out and plenty of restrooms. There is a cafe on board to buy a few items. read more

Debbi was amazing!! She was very informative and so sweet! Her heart felt story about 911 really made me re connect to that time and had my sone who is 16 ask more questions about it. We will be going to the museum for him to learn more. She also sang happy birthday to him which was very special! Thank you Debbi!! read more

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It was a great experience. It was a guided tour of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Statute of Liberty. We saw the skyline around sunset, with the city lights coming on. Highly recommended! read more

Great to see the city in a different view! Our tour guide, Bobby or Flying Bobby, was great! read more

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The best way to see lady liberty, Ellis island, Hudson yards, Brooklyn bridge etc. worth every penny and perfect photo ops. Definitely do this tour if you're trying to see as much of manhattan as you can. read more

A wonderful afternoon cruise around the Statue of Liberty... Thank you to our guide, Debbie for welcoming and sharing so much information with us. read more

Funniest cruise of my life. Let me specify... funniest cast of characters on a cruise. Everyone was incredibly nice and thoughtful. There was plenty of information and the boat was comfortable. Would recommend but be ready for the people! read more