The following 3 tours can be booked on board. I suggest you book your tour of NYC thru the cruise line on board. With the heavy unpredictable traffic congestion in NYC, at least the ship will wait if the tour is delayed or returns late.
New York Highlights - Approximately 4 hours...
Take a bite of the Big Apple on this half-day, guided sightseeing adventure as you discover New York’s most celebrated landmarks. Begin your sightseeing drive in Manhattan by viewing Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Theatre District, the Empire State Building and St. Patrick’s Cathedral from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach. Travel through quintessential New York neighborhoods as you pass Greenwich Village, Little Italy, the Financial District, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The highlight of your New York exploration will be a visit to the Winter Garden at the World Trade Center. Step off your motor coach and view Ground Zero from a glassed in observation deck. In the distance will be the Statue of Liberty, proudly and steadfastly raising her torch as a beacon of freedom and democracy. Following your stop at the Winter Garden, resume your travels on the pulsing streets of the city en route back to the ship.
New York by Land & Sea - Approximately 4 hours...
By motor coach you will head to Lower Manhattan, stopping at the historic 18th-century South Street Seaport, replete with historic tall ships, museums, exhibits and restaurants. Take advantage of some free time to shop, sightsee or snack among the dozens of eateries that fit every taste and budget. Board the Zephyr, a brand new custom-built, 600-passenger, water jet-powered catamaran. Two enclosed, climate-controlled decks, an open top deck, two bars, and video screens add to the luxury of this extremely stable and fully-certified vessel. Relax for a 60-minute tour of New York’s waterways. You will experience unparalleled views of the skyline and the port as the on-board guide provides an informative narration. Sail under the Brooklyn Bridge, see the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, World Financial Center and the famous "boros" of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island as well as the State of New Jersey and Ellis Island, immigrant gateway to America. Have your camera ready for the highlight of the trip as the captain stops briefly so you can photograph the Statue of Liberty (you will NOT get off the vessel). Following the scenic cruise, it’s back on dry land and your panoramic drive will pass through Chinatown, drive by Ground Zero to see the World Trade Center site and the current rebuilding effort. Continue down Broadway passing City Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, Wall Street, Trinity Church and Graveyard as well as Bowling Green offering a true glimpse of historic and modern New York City. Your tour guide will provide commentary along the way.
In-Depth New York - Approximately 7 hours...
Travel from Wall Street to Harlem, the Hudson River to the East River and everywhere in between on this exciting, full-day exploration. Your introduction to New York begins at the pier, where you board an air-conditioned motor coach. Your knowledgeable guide offers an entertaining history of the important buildings, neighborhoods and cultural centers you will pass en route, including the Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall, the Empire State, Chrysler Building, the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park. Visit 30 Rockefeller Center and the 70-story Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The view itself is astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretches for miles in every direction. It is, quite simply, the most spectacular view in New York City. Back on the ground you will see the famous home of NBC’s Today Show and the annual location for New York’s spectacular Christmas tree and nostalgic ice-skating rink. After this exhilarating experience, re-board your motor coach and travel to the Winter Garden. View Ground Zero from the Winter Garden’s glassed-in atrium observation deck. Next, experience the South Street Seaport, New York’s original working seaport featuring a museum, a collection of antique sailing ships and inspiring views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Here you will have time to shop, sightsee or have lunch (at your own expense). Other sights include Harlem, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Central Park, Greenwich Village and SoHo.
New York Highlights - Approximately 4 hours...
Take a bite of the Big Apple on this half-day, guided sightseeing adventure as you discover New York’s most celebrated landmarks. Begin your sightseeing drive in Manhattan by viewing Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Theatre District, the Empire State Building and St. Patrick’s Cathedral from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach. Travel through quintessential New York neighborhoods as you pass Greenwich Village, Little Italy, the Financial District, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The highlight of your New York exploration will be a visit to the Winter Garden at the World Trade Center. Step off your motor coach and view Ground Zero from a glassed in observation deck. In the distance will be the Statue of Liberty, proudly and steadfastly raising her torch as a beacon of freedom and democracy. Following your stop at the Winter Garden, resume your travels on the pulsing streets of the city en route back to the ship.
New York by Land & Sea - Approximately 4 hours...
By motor coach you will head to Lower Manhattan, stopping at the historic 18th-century South Street Seaport, replete with historic tall ships, museums, exhibits and restaurants. Take advantage of some free time to shop, sightsee or snack among the dozens of eateries that fit every taste and budget. Board the Zephyr, a brand new custom-built, 600-passenger, water jet-powered catamaran. Two enclosed, climate-controlled decks, an open top deck, two bars, and video screens add to the luxury of this extremely stable and fully-certified vessel. Relax for a 60-minute tour of New York’s waterways. You will experience unparalleled views of the skyline and the port as the on-board guide provides an informative narration. Sail under the Brooklyn Bridge, see the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, World Financial Center and the famous "boros" of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island as well as the State of New Jersey and Ellis Island, immigrant gateway to America. Have your camera ready for the highlight of the trip as the captain stops briefly so you can photograph the Statue of Liberty (you will NOT get off the vessel). Following the scenic cruise, it’s back on dry land and your panoramic drive will pass through Chinatown, drive by Ground Zero to see the World Trade Center site and the current rebuilding effort. Continue down Broadway passing City Hall, St. Paul’s Chapel, Wall Street, Trinity Church and Graveyard as well as Bowling Green offering a true glimpse of historic and modern New York City. Your tour guide will provide commentary along the way.
In-Depth New York - Approximately 7 hours...
Travel from Wall Street to Harlem, the Hudson River to the East River and everywhere in between on this exciting, full-day exploration. Your introduction to New York begins at the pier, where you board an air-conditioned motor coach. Your knowledgeable guide offers an entertaining history of the important buildings, neighborhoods and cultural centers you will pass en route, including the Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall, the Empire State, Chrysler Building, the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park. Visit 30 Rockefeller Center and the 70-story Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The view itself is astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretches for miles in every direction. It is, quite simply, the most spectacular view in New York City. Back on the ground you will see the famous home of NBC’s Today Show and the annual location for New York’s spectacular Christmas tree and nostalgic ice-skating rink. After this exhilarating experience, re-board your motor coach and travel to the Winter Garden. View Ground Zero from the Winter Garden’s glassed-in atrium observation deck. Next, experience the South Street Seaport, New York’s original working seaport featuring a museum, a collection of antique sailing ships and inspiring views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Here you will have time to shop, sightsee or have lunch (at your own expense). Other sights include Harlem, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Central Park, Greenwich Village and SoHo.