Hudson River Boat Tours By The Numbers

statue of liberty cruises on the Hudson River
A sightseeing cruise boat docked at a Manhattan pier on the Hudson River at dusk
A boarding pier on the Hudson River with a cruise boat tied up and passengers waiting at the gate
153 miles
Tidal Reach · The estuary stretches from Troy to New York Harbor and feels the ocean's tide all the way up
305 ft 1 in
Statue Of Liberty Height · Ground to tip of the torch; 151 ft 1 in from the top of the base to the torch
2 piers
Circle Line Piers · Pier 83 in Midtown and Pier 16 at South Street Seaport
1,595.5 ft
Brooklyn Bridge Main Span · Completed 1883, a landmark on East River and downtown harbor cruises
$25 to $1,200
From Price Across Listed Tours · List prices in US dollars across 36 listed tours; check the live listing for today's price

Hudson River Boat Tours By Trip Type

Sightseeing

All 7 Sightseeing on one page →

Statue Of Liberty

All 3 Statue Of Liberty on one page →

Sailing

All 5 Sailing on one page →

Sunset And Dinner

All 10 Sunset And Dinner on one page →

Seasonal

Fall Foliage Yacht Tour

Classic Harbor Line's fall foliage yacht tour toward the Grand Palisades, 2 hours to 2 hours 15, from $110.92.

★ 4.9 (46)from $110.922 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes

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All 5 Seasonal on one page →

Private Boats

All 4 Private Boats on one page →

Hudson Valley

All 2 Hudson Valley on one page →

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  1. 2-Hour Sunset and Harbor Lights

    2 hours · Free cancellation

    from $45 ★ 4.6 (8,985)

  2. Circle Line Ultimate Sightseeing Loop

    2 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $39 ★ 4.6 (7,921)

  3. 50-Minute Statue Express

    50 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $29 ★ 4.6 (5,835)

  4. 30-Minute High-Speed Speedboat

    30 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $29 ★ 4.7 (4,605)

  5. 90-Minute Starship Cruise

    1 hour 30 minutes · Free cancellation

    from $34.99 ★ 4.6 (4,220)

  6. 5-Course Dinner, Live Music

    3 hours · Free cancellation

    from $156.36 ★ 4.2 (1,701)

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2-Hour Sunset and Harbor LightsCircle Line Sightseeing Meal not stated 2 hours Pier 83, West 42nd Street $45 ★ 4.68,985 reviews Check availability
Circle Line Ultimate Sightseeing LoopCircle Line Sightseeing Meal not stated 2 hours 30 minutes Pier 83, West 42nd Street $39 ★ 4.67,921 reviews Check availability
50-Minute Statue ExpressCircle Line Statue Of Liberty Meal not stated 50 minutes Pier 16, South Street Seaport $29 ★ 4.65,835 reviews Check availability
30-Minute High-Speed SpeedboatCircle Line Sightseeing Meal not stated 30 minutes Pier 83, West 42nd Street $29 ★ 4.74,605 reviews Check availability
90-Minute Starship CruiseStarship Tours and Events Sightseeing Meal not stated 1 hour 30 minutes Pier 78, Hudson River Park $34.99 ★ 4.64,220 reviews Check availability
5-Course Dinner, Live MusicNYC Water Cruises Sunset And Dinner Meal not stated 3 hours Pier 36, Lower East Side $156.36 ★ 4.21,701 reviews Check availability

Best Month For Hudson River Boat Tours

Rain Days
Average High39.5°42.2°49.9°61.8°71.4°79.7°84.9°83.3°76.2°64.5°54.0°44.3°
Circle Line SeasonWinter, reduced scheduleWinter, reduced scheduleOff peak, Best of NYC returnsOff peak, daily sightseeingShoulder from 8 MayPeak from 12 JunePeak, most departuresShoulder, Harbor Lights 7 PMShoulder, foliage cruises listedShoulder to 31 Oct, foliageOff peak from 1 NovOff peak, holiday cruises
  • Under 9.5 days
  • 9.5 to 10.5 days
  • 10.5 to 11 days
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January

Average High: 39.5 F Average Low: 27.9 F Rain Days: 10.8 Sunset (15th): 4:51 PM Circle Line Season: Winter, reduced schedule

Average High: 39.5 F

February

Average High: 42.2 F Average Low: 29.5 F Rain Days: 10.0 Sunset (15th): 5:29 PM Circle Line Season: Winter, reduced schedule

Average High: 42.2 F

March

Average High: 49.9 F Average Low: 35.8 F Rain Days: 11.1 Sunset (15th): 7:02 PM Circle Line Season: Off peak, Best of NYC returns

Average High: 49.9 F

April

Average High: 61.8 F Average Low: 45.5 F Rain Days: 11.4 Sunset (15th): 7:34 PM Circle Line Season: Off peak, daily sightseeing

Average High: 61.8 F

May

Average High: 71.4 F Average Low: 55.0 F Rain Days: 11.5 Sunset (15th): 8:05 PM Circle Line Season: Shoulder from 8 May

Average High: 71.4 F

June

Average High: 79.7 F Average Low: 64.4 F Rain Days: 11.2 Sunset (15th): 8:28 PM Circle Line Season: Peak from 12 June

Average High: 79.7 F

July

Average High: 84.9 F Average Low: 70.1 F Rain Days: 10.5 Sunset (15th): 8:27 PM Circle Line Season: Peak, most departures

Average High: 84.9 F

August

Average High: 83.3 F Average Low: 68.9 F Rain Days: 10.0 Sunset (15th): 7:56 PM Circle Line Season: Shoulder, Harbor Lights 7 PM

Average High: 83.3 F

September

Average High: 76.2 F Average Low: 62.3 F Rain Days: 8.8 Sunset (15th): 7:07 PM Circle Line Season: Shoulder, foliage cruises listed

Average High: 76.2 F

October

Average High: 64.5 F Average Low: 51.4 F Rain Days: 9.5 Sunset (15th): 6:18 PM Circle Line Season: Shoulder to 31 Oct, foliage

Average High: 64.5 F

November

Average High: 54.0 F Average Low: 42.0 F Rain Days: 9.2 Sunset (15th): 4:40 PM Circle Line Season: Off peak from 1 Nov

Average High: 54.0 F

December

Average High: 44.3 F Average Low: 33.8 F Rain Days: 11.4 Sunset (15th): 4:30 PM Circle Line Season: Off peak, holiday cruises

Average High: 44.3 F

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MonthAverage HighAverage LowRain DaysSunset (15th)Circle Line Season
January39.5 F27.9 F10.84:51 PMWinter, reduced schedule
February42.2 F29.5 F10.05:29 PMWinter, reduced schedule
March49.9 F35.8 F11.17:02 PMOff peak, Best of NYC returns
April61.8 F45.5 F11.47:34 PMOff peak, daily sightseeing
May71.4 F55.0 F11.58:05 PMShoulder from 8 May
June79.7 F64.4 F11.28:28 PMPeak from 12 June
July84.9 F70.1 F10.58:27 PMPeak, most departures
August83.3 F68.9 F10.07:56 PMShoulder, Harbor Lights 7 PM
September76.2 F62.3 F8.87:07 PMShoulder, foliage cruises listed
October64.5 F51.4 F9.56:18 PMShoulder to 31 Oct, foliage
November54.0 F42.0 F9.24:40 PMOff peak from 1 Nov
December44.3 F33.8 F11.44:30 PMOff peak, holiday cruises
A festively lit yacht at a Manhattan pier in early winter evening
Winter
An open deck boat passing Lower Manhattan towers on the Hudson River
Spring
Fireworks bursts reflected in a calm river between city lights at night
Summer
Autumn trees in red and orange along the Hudson River shoreline with calm water in the foreground
Autumn

Hudson River Boat Tours Vs Ferries Vs Helicopters

Hudson River CruiseStaten Island FerryNYC FerryHelicopter
Cost$25 to $1,200 per person across 36 listed toursFree$4.50 one way, rising to $5 from 19 October 2026$149 per seat for 16 minutes, $330 per seat for 30 minutes (FlyNYON, doors off)
Time50 minutes to 2.5 hours on harbor cruises; 4 to 8 hours on Hudson Valley foliage cruisesAbout 25 minutes each way; departures every 15 minutes at rush hourNot stated16 to 30 minutes in the air
Statue ProximityLandmarks cruise passes it "just a few hundred feet away"; cruises sail past, they do not landNot stated by NYC DOTNot stated by NYC FerryNot stated
NarrationGuided sightseeing cruises; confirm per listingNone statedNone statedNot stated
BookingReserve a departure; the cruise operator's box office opens at 9:00 AM dailyNone, walk onTicket at the dock or appReserve a time slot online

Where Hudson River Boat Tours Depart

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  1. Pier 83, West 42nd StreetPiers And Marinas
  2. Pier 78, Hudson River ParkPiers And Marinas · 400 m from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  3. Pier 62, Chelsea PiersPiers And Marinas · 1.7 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  4. Pier 40, Hudson River ParkPiers And Marinas · 3.8 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  5. North Cove Marina, Battery Park CityPiers And Marinas · 5.7 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  6. Pier 16, South Street SeaportPiers And Marinas · 6.4 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  7. Pier 15, East River EsplanadePiers And Marinas · 6.5 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  8. Battery Park and Castle ClintonPiers And Marinas · 6.7 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  9. Port Imperial, WeehawkenPiers And Marinas · 1.7 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  10. Hoboken TerminalPiers And Marinas · 3.8 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  11. Pier 59, Chelsea PiersPiers And Marinas · 2.0 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  12. Pier 61, Chelsea PiersPiers And Marinas · 1.8 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  13. Pier 79, West Midtown Ferry TerminalPiers And Marinas · 310 m from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  14. Pier 17, South Street SeaportPiers And Marinas · 6.4 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  15. Pier 25, Hudson River ParkPiers And Marinas · 4.8 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  16. Pier 36, Lower East SidePiers And Marinas · 6.1 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  17. Liberty Landing Marina, Jersey CityPiers And Marinas · 6.8 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  18. Statue of LibertySights From The Water · 8.9 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  19. Ellis IslandSights From The Water · 7.9 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  20. One World Trade CenterSights From The Water · 5.6 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  21. Little IslandSights From The Water · 2.4 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  22. Intrepid MuseumSights From The Water · 260 m from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
10 more places
  1. George Washington BridgeSights From The Water · 11 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  2. Hudson Yards and EdgeSights From The Water · 770 m from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  3. Brooklyn BridgeSights From The Water · 6.3 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  4. Governors IslandSights From The Water · 8.4 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  5. PalisadesSights From The Water · 20 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  6. West PointHudson Valley · 70 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  7. Bannerman IslandHudson Valley · 77 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  8. Walkway Over the Hudson, PoughkeepsieHudson Valley · 106 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  9. Rondout Landing, KingstonHudson Valley · 129 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line
  10. Broadway and Quay Street, AlbanyHudson Valley · 210 km from Pier 83, West 42nd Street in a straight line

What Passengers Say About Hudson River Boat Tours

“This was an amazing tour. The views of the city skyline, land mark bridges and iconic Statue of Liberty did not disappoint. A definite myst do if you visit NYC.”
Lenina H., operator-listing review of 1.5-Hour Circle Line Landmarks
“Beautiful! Loved the views of the Statue of Liberty & the harbor. The staff was friendly. The captain was friendly and great!”
Karen D., operator-listing review of Tall Ship Clipper City Sail
“The crew were extremely friendly and courteous. They really made me feel at home.”
Peter S., operator-listing review of Sailboat Day Cruise to Statue
“Definitely worth it! Captain Bryant gave us awesome views with a lot of historical and current information. Captain Eric was so friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend this tour.”
Lisa B., operator-listing review of Media Boat Adventure, Chelsea Piers

Where To Stay Near The Piers

A taxi and pedestrians on a West Side avenue near the Hudson River piers
Hell's Kitchen near Pier 83

Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West

444 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10001

★ 9.2 · 1,067 reviews

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A wide Hudson River walkway in Midtown with piers on the left and the river on the right
Chelsea near Chelsea Piers

The Maritime Hotel

363 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011

★ 9.4 · 1,417 reviews

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Passengers boarding a sightseeing boat at a Hudson River pier in the late afternoon
Battery Park and Financial District

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown

6 Water Street, New York, NY 10004

★ 8.8 · 3,490 reviews

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Hudson River Boat Tours FAQ

Small cruise boat passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
What Hudson River Cruises Leave From New York City?

Circle Line leaves from Pier 83 and Pier 16, Classic Harbor Line boards at Pier 62 in Chelsea Piers, and City Cruises dining cruises use Pier 61. Other piers include Pier 78 and Pier 79 in Hudson River Park, Pier 59, Pier 25 in Tribeca, and Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City for buffet cruises.

How Long Is Each Type Of Hudson River Cruise?

Statue express cruises run 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, and sightseeing loops last 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Schooner and yacht sails run 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, dining cruises 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours, and foliage and holiday trips 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Which Cruise Shows The Most Of The Skyline?

The 2 hour 30 minute Circle Line Ultimate Sightseeing Cruise circles the whole island of Manhattan and is the longest loop on this page, priced from $39 per person. It holds a 4.6 rating across 7,921 reviews.

How much does a Hudson River cruise cost?

Starting prices run from $25 for the NY Waterway quick cruise to $158.82 for a premium brunch cruise. Sightseeing loops start between $34 and $45, schooner sails from $60.08, and dining cruises from $78.57 upward.

Do Any Of These Cruises Land On Liberty Island?

None of the cruises compared here land at the islands, and every one of them sails past the Statue of Liberty. The National Park Service authorizes only one ferry operator, Statue City Cruises, to land at Liberty and Ellis Islands, and those tickets are sold separately.

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36 Hudson River boat tours to compare · from $25 · ★ 4.6 (8,985) on the most-reviewed listing · free cancellation on select tours Compare tours →