Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket is accepted at the boarding gate — a screenshot or your booking app is fine.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellation and amendment terms depend on the option selected at checkout. The Beast speedboat rides that are cancelled due to rain can be rebooked or refunded. Check the cancellation policy shown before you confirm your booking.

Will the cruise actually stop at the Statue of Liberty?

All Circle Line cruises pause directly in front of the Statue of Liberty for photos. The boat does not dock at Liberty Island — if you want to go ashore, you would need a separate Statue of Liberty ferry ticket.

Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access is available on the first floor of all vessels except The Beast speedboat.

Can I choose my seat on the boat?

Seat location is first-come, first-served once you board. Your reserved ticket guarantees your place on the cruise, not a specific seat.

Is The Beast suitable for children or people with health conditions?

Children under 3 or shorter than 102 cm cannot ride The Beast, and it is not recommended for pregnant people or those with heart conditions or back injuries. All other Circle Line cruises welcome children under 3 free of charge, though a box office ticket is still required for them.

Official Circle Line Cruises, Midtown NYC: Reserved Straight-to-Board Ticket

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Duration

1 hour

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Reserved, guaranteed boarding for your chosen cruise and departure time

Live commentary from an English-speaking guide

Multilingual audio guide via the Circle Line App

Onboard WiFi (all vessels except The Beast)

Access to indoor seating and outdoor deck

Not included

Food and drinks (available to purchase from the onboard café and bar, except The Beast)

Disembarkation at Liberty Island — cruises pass in front of the Statue of Liberty but do not land

Gratuities

Meeting point

83 North River Piers, West 43rd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY, USA

Head to Pier 83 at West 43rd Street and 12th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Present your mobile ticket at the gate — no need to visit the box office. Arrive at least 45–60 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow time for security checks. Boarding opens 30 minutes before the cruise departs, and boats leave promptly on schedule.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket (screenshot or app)
Photo ID if travelling with children under 3 (free but requires a box office ticket)
A layer for the open deck, even in summer

Know before you go

Arrive at least 45–60 minutes before departure — security checks take time and boarding closes 30 minutes before sailing.

Boats depart on schedule; late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Seat selection is first-come, first-served after boarding.

The Beast does not operate in rain; affected bookings can be rebooked or refunded.

On The Beast, you and your belongings may get wet — secure hats, sunglasses, and loose items.

Children under 3 travel free but still need a ticket issued at the box office on the day.

An onboard café and full bar are available on all cruises except The Beast.

Official Circle Line Cruises, Midtown NYC: Reserved Straight-to-Board Ticket

Official Circle Line Cruises, Midtown NYC: Reserved Straight-to-Board Ticket

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