Zephyr Seaport Liberty Cruise: The Official Cruise of Olafur Eliasson's "New York City Waterfalls"
Pier 16 at South Street Seaport- Circle Line Downtown (New York, NY)
Rated 3.1 by 215 members who went.
Tour New York Harbor in style and comfort on the Zephyr Seaport Liberty Cruise. On this one-hour cruise, you'll see numerous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Olafur Eliasson's "New York City Waterfalls". Circle Line Downtown is the official water tour provider of the Waterfalls, and the cruise features an exclusive audio introduction to the Waterfalls. The yacht features multiple climate-controlled decks for indoor or outdoor viewing.
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136 Member Reviews
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- Jennifer
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Jennifer
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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this was great a great trip, it was a perfect sunny, but breezy day, the views were spectacular, and even for those who are not tourists, plus the price is right! The only con was the person speaking, he talked almost the entire trip but we could not hear what he was saying at all. Other than that this was Fabulous!
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- Ruby Gomez
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Ruby Gomez
Member since 2008
5 Reviews
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The NYC waterfalls were not on but we did have a great tiime and took tons of pictures.
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- Marianne Stelmaszczyk
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Marianne Stelmaszczyk
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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LOVED IT! Thought it was cheaper than most touristy NYC things . MY BFF from Kentucky and I went perfect opt. to talk and enjoy the skyline. Crowded on the upprer levels. But I thought the first floor view was Fab. and only 15 peeps out front on the best view!
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- Ashanti
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Ashanti
Member since 2007
5 Reviews
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I thought that the captain was very informative and thorough. It was a great cruise and I paid more attention to the captain and the scenery than to the waterfalls! All in all I give it four stars.
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- Cathy
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Cathy
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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The boat ride was very nice. The narrator was very informative. Half way through the ride, we had a downpour (not fault to GoldStar). We enjoyed the boat ride. It was very clean. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to enjoy the sights of the city. I do think too much is made over the 15 million dollar Waterfalls .... It's nice, but it's just a waterfall ....
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- Zoe Lee
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Zoe Lee
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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Had a great time!! It was a beautiful summer day, the boat was fantastic and the falls were really neat. Thanks.
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- Marite Jones
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Marite Jones
Member since 2008
3 Reviews
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Delightful experience - we really enjoyed being out on the water and seeing all the waterfalls from different angles as the yacht traveled around the different locations on the East River. The cruise also includes a trip around tip of Manhattan with views of the Statue of Liberty... Get there early for the best top desk viewing seats...
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- tracy macari
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tracy macari
Member since 2007
12 Reviews
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It happened to be a beautiful day but it was hot so we stayed comfortably inside the boat which was very nice and clean and airconditioned. The speaker was very informative and since my friend was visiting from Las Vegas and has only been in New YOrk once she said she could not think of a better way to have seen New York. It was absolutely worth the price Goldstar charged for the tickets and thanks to Goldstar I could even treat my friend to the cruise.
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- Shan
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Shan
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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If I didn't have my cousin's screaming kid sitting next to me I think I may have enjoyed the experience more.
If you are sitting outside in the mid-deck, it's better to sit on the right side of the boat rather than the left. When the tour guide is explaining the landmarks he talks about the right side only and if you are on sitting outside on the left of the boat you can't see the right side. I recommend sitting at the end of the boat in the outside deck or sitting at the sun deck. Also, I didn't get the tour guide's sense of humor.
However, boat was a smooth ride with great views of the Statue of Liberty and Olafur Eliasson's "New York City Waterfalls".
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- David F.
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David F.
Member since 2007
7 Reviews
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Tour guide was very informative.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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The weather was terrible, but we decided to go anyway when 2 Circle Line employees told us there were enough interior seats for everyone. (I asked twice to confirm this point, as I was traveling with a large group including a 2 yr old and a 90 yr old and would have taken one of the later cruises had the weather cleared). However, this was not the case and no one in my group of 11 managed a seat. Heavy rains kept us inside for over half of the trip, and amazingly not one passenger offered a seat or to move over a little so the 90 yr old member of our party could sit. Crew members ignored her as well, but they were dealing with the terrible weather, so it was easier to tolerate. The cruise itself is okay for sightseeing in nicer weather, though it felt overbooked which would ruin it regardless of the weather.
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- Anthony J. Avallone
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Anthony J. Avallone
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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The ticketing and boarding process was smooth. The tour around the harbor was beautiful and the tour guide was informative and entertaining. Wonderful time!
Anthony
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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- Viola Fulton
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Viola Fulton
Member since 2007
4 Reviews
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The boat is 3 decks of loveliness and comfort. The crew is excellent, very mindful for our safety.
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- Vernon
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Vernon
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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My friends and I choose the Zephyr cruise because it was advertised as a nicer boat with special audio tour of the waterfalls. When we got there, we were told that the Zephyr was chartered that night and were given tickets for "Miss Liberty" which was as luxurious as the Staten Island Ferry. The guide talked non-stop for most of the hour and we could not wait to get back on land.
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- melissa
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melissa
Member since 2008
2 Reviews
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NOT worth it. I would not recommend at all.
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- melissa
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melissa
Member since 2008
2 Reviews
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Awful!
I had limited time with family in town and went to this per recommendation of a neighbor. It was horrible, touristy, oversold, overcrowded and not at all what was promised or what we expected. With all that NYC has to offer, this was a waste of time and money and I would not recommend it to anyone.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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Such a splendid way to spend time in NYC. It was exceedingly hot the day we went, so we elected to stay indoors (with amazing air conditioning) rather than opting for the top outdoor level.
The tour guide was quite knowledgeable but tended to talk more about NY history than about the waterfalls. I was glad I had done some reading in advance.
The very best possible photo op of the Statue of Liberty you will EVER get!!!
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- Keith McCarthy
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Keith McCarthy
Member since 2008
4 Reviews
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I took my parents, my sister and her husband, it was 95-degrees hot and the breezes off the water were a lifesaver! The tour was great, the ship was clean and very cool, and the entire trip was wonderful. Worth every penny.
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- Dean
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Dean
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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They changed the boat on us... it seemed to be charted out during the time we wanted.. so they gave us a much older boat.. so took away from the experience. But the tour itself was fine.. not very close to the waterfalls though.
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- Your ticket is good for any one of the cruise departure times on the date you choose.
- On Friday and Saturday, cruises depart at 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, and 7:30pm.
- On Sunday and Tuesday cruises depart at 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, and 6:00pm.
- On Thursday, cruises depart at noon, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, and 4:30pm.
- On Monday and Wednesday , cruises depart at 6PM.
- Arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour before the cruise you wish to take.
There's one New York harbor sightseeing cruise that offers something no others can: luxury. Its name: Zephyr Seaport Liberty Cruise. Climb aboard this one-of-a-kind yacht for a one-hour cruise and the opportunity to view New York City from the comfort of multiple climate-controlled decks. Surrounded by spectacular sights outside and elegant amenities inside, you will glide past many of New York's most legendary landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the Brooklyn Bridge. From start to finish, Zephyr provides a unique fun-filled experience. Departs from Pier 16 in the historic South Street Seaport in Downtown Manhattan.
All Zephyr Seaport Liberty Cruises from June 26th through October 13th will include up close views of “The New York City Waterfalls” by Olafur Eliasson. There is a special recorded introduction to “The New York City Waterfalls” played on the trip.
