New York City is a fun, exciting, bustling city that everyone should visit during some point in their lifetime. If you haven’t had a chance to take in the sights and sounds, now is your time. While you may have cruised the streets of the big apple in the back of a taxi, on a bike, or on the subway, have you ever explored the city by water? Hop aboard one of the many sightseeing cruises in and around the city for the experience of a lifetime.

As you enter the Big Apple, be sure to take in the sights and sounds of this amazing city. The many cruises that travel in and around New York Harbor will help you discover the excitement. Classic Harbor Line offers private and excursion cruises in New York Harbor as it provides modern motor yachts and classic sailboats, which can be chartered by individuals or corporations. Aboard these, you can entertain up to four hundred guests! Not only will you be able to charter an exciting yacht or sailboat, but the professional and experienced planners at Classic Harbor Line are available to help you create the very special corporate or social event you have been looking for. While the home port for Classic Harbor Line is located in Manhattan and Jersey City, boarding is available at many other locations including the Hyatt Pier, Liberty Landing Marina and the Lincoln Harbor Marina in New Jersey along with the North Cove Marina at the World Financial Center, the South Street Seaport and the Chelsea Piers in New York.

Another way to explore the city and see one of the top attractions is with Statue Cruises. If you’re interested in a cruise through history, this is the perfect excursion for you. With Statue Cruises, you can take a 75 minute journey through Lower Manhattan and the islands of New York Harbor and view the beautiful Statue of Liberty. Not only will you be able to take in the sights, but you can relax in the comfort of one of the vessels. Cruises depart from Battery Park every 90 minutes with daily Sunset cruises also offered.

For those of you who are looking to get out onto the water but aren’t sure of which kind of cruise you would like to take part in, let Circle Line help out. Whether you are exploring New York for the very first time, rediscovering your past or seeing a mini-vacation, Circle Line has just the cruise for you. Hop on board to relax and escape as you take in the world’s most famous skyline. Enjoy a booze cruise complete with wine, beer, cocktails and plenty of food. If you’re just looking to take in the sights, take a relaxing sunset cruise. Whatever you’re looking for, circle line has something for you.

The Spirit of New York offers a wide variety of cruises for visitors and locals alike. If you’re looking to dine, The Spirit of New York offers lunch and dinner cruises along with dinner dance, sunset cruises and moonlight cruises. While you’re taking in the skyline, you can dine, dance and enjoy a fun and exciting time with spectacular views and delicious food. Cruises feature and all-you-can-eat buffet, continuous music provided by various DJs, an amazing wait staff and much more. The Spirit of New York is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion, all year round! The three-deck Spirit can host parties of two to 600 guests and the two-deck Spirit of New Jersey can accommodate two to 400 guests.

Plan your trip to New York today and see why the sights of the Big Apple are best seen from the water.