Straight answers about boat tours.

One question per page, a plain comparison, and the picks, with every fact dated and linked.

Quick picks

Stand on Liberty Island

The official ferry, Statue City Cruises

The only boat that docks there. About $26. Why

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The statue at sunset

Circle Line's Statue at Sunset

90 minutes from Pier 16, about $29 to $34. Why

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One cruise, the most to see

Starship's 90-minute cruise

Statue, both downtown bridges, about $35. Why

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The guides

Which boat actually lands at the Statue of Liberty?Only one ferry is allowed to dock. Here it is, next to the cruises that sail past and the free one. Checked November 9, 2026. Which New York sunset cruise should you book?The statue at sunset, a guided golden hour, the skyline lit up, or free. Checked November 9, 2026. Which harbor cruise for a first visit?From free to 90 minutes, and which one covers the most. Checked November 9, 2026.

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