Unlock NYC aboard the Big City Tourism city tour! What better way to take in the Manhattan skyline than sailing along the Hudson River? Our New York City Cruise will have you floating past New York’s most iconic landmarks.
New York City Cruise Along the Hudson River
Hop aboard our quiet, eco-friendly boat where you can enjoy an open roof deck and witness the New York skyline in all it’s glory and get the perfect selfie with Ms. Liberty herself! If you prefer to experience your sail from indoors, the first floor deck is equipped with a full service concession!
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Liberty Enlightening Tour
Hop aboard our quiet, eco-friendly boat where you can enjoy an open roof deck and witness the New York skyline in all it’s glory and get the perfect selfie with Ms. Liberty herself! If you prefer to experience your sail from indoors, the first floor deck is equipped with a full service concession!
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Discounts available for children, veterans, and seniors
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
7 Days a Week
11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm & 5:00pm
Check out our 90-minute Sunset Cruise, running every day at 6:30pm! Reserve your seat today.
Location*:
PIER 78
*New departure location at WTC Battery Park coming soon!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Liberty Enlightening Tour is around 60 minutes. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
This unforgettable NYC city cruise takes you by some of the most iconic sites in New York, including the Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, Empire State Building, Ellis Island, Governor’s Island, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
The Liberty Enlightening Tour, offers you the chance to cruise by the Statue of Liberty. This provides you with the ideal moment to capture the perfect moments with Lady Liberty; however, please note that the cruise does not include a stop on the island.
The Liberty Enlightening Tour picks you up at Pier 78, 455 12th Ave, New York, NY 10018.
Yes. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink on the boat.
There is also a full-service concession on the first floor of the boat that serves alcoholic beverages, as well non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.
Yes, all of our cruises offer bathrooms for guests to use.
Yes! Take NY Waterway’s convenient multi-route shuttles to and from our Liberty Enlightening Tour! Get picked up and dropped off at major city bus stops so you can join our tours hassle-free.
Franklin D Roosevelt
The Franklin D. Roosevelt (the FDR), built in 2020, is a 500-passenger catamaran operated by NY Waterway, a company with over 30 years of experience! This ferry includes state-of-the-art marine electronics to ensure the safest ride on the Hudson. This spacious vessel is 109 ft long and 32 ft wide and will ensure a comfortable ride with seating for 200 passengers on its expansive open roof deck and 300 passengers on its Art Deco-inspired lower deck. The lower deck includes large windows that can be opened, concessions, and a bar for an optimal sightseeing experience and NYC harbor cruise.
The FDR is a ferry built to ensure that our impact on the environment is minimized. Operating using the cleanest burning marine engine available in America, the FDR’s Twin EPA Tier 3 Compliant engines will provide you with a quiet ride to reduce both carbon and noise emissions. The FDR’s hull is made of 99% aluminum, further increasing fuel efficiency. Enjoy your NYC views knowing that your choice to sail with Big City Tourism will be a comfortable and environmentally friendly choice!
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