New York Cruise Lines, owner of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, has recently acquired Circle Line Downtown and New York Water Taxi. This acquisition brings all three cruise companies under one umbrella and is the first time both Circle Line companies have been united in 35 years.

New York Cruise Lines now owns and operates 25 ships that take passengers all around Manhattan for iconic sightseeing cruises, on-board dinner and entertainment rides, charter yachts, high-speed thrill rides and more. Fresh for 2017 is the new Empire Class fleet in the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises family. These ships will be among the most state-of-the-art sightseeing vessels on the Hudson River.

Many of Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Circle Line Downtown and New York Water Taxi’s popular offerings will remain available to New Yorkers and out-of-towners, including:

• Best of NYC Cruise – The only sightseeing cruise in New York City to completely circumnavigate the island of Manhattan.
• THE BEAST & SHARK Speedboat Thrill Ride – These heart-pounding, white-knuckle 30-minute speedboat adventures capture the excitement and energy of the city as it roars around the harbor in a shower of waves.
• All-Day Access Pass – One ticket is all you need to see the entire city! The 90-minute boat loop is lead by informative and entertaining guides – and with the “hop-on, hop-off” option along the cruise’s many stops, travelers can embark on their own adventure and explore some of NYC’s most exciting neighborhoods including Midtown West, Lower Manhattan/World Trade Center, Wall Street/South Street Seaport and DUMBO.
• Statue of Liberty Express– There’s no better way to see the Statue of Liberty! Climb aboard for this 60-minute cruise and take advantage of the elegant amenities inside while admiring the spectacular sights outside.
• Statue by Night – Bask in the glowing panoramic view of NYC’s celebrated towers, memorials, and of course, glorious Statue of Liberty. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or cider during the ride.