View the absolute icons of New York from a water perspective while cruising the Hudson River and up close while driving through the heart of Manhattan. The Big Apple’s skyline will look especially dramatic from the boat as you will see One World Trade Center – the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere – looming in the background. Once you pass Lower Manhattan, you will cruise past Ellis Island and on to the Statue of Liberty, where the boat will pause long enough for you to take close-up photos of this inspiring beacon of freedom and hope. The bus will follow a route that also presents one landmark after another, including Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park, the urban oasis that famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted co-designed in 1858. You will hear insightful commentary throughout the tour and all the way to the airport.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise the Hudson River for an unforgettable water perspective of Manhattan.
• Snap photos while the boat stops as close as possible to the Statue of Liberty.
• See countless landmarks while riding through Manhattan.
• Pass Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park.
• Head to either JFK or LaGuardia airport in plenty of time for your flight.
Note: This tour ends at JKF (John F. Kennedy International Airport) or LGA (LaGuardia Airport). This tour is for guests who have domestic flights after 3:30pm and international flights after 4:30pm. All walking is at guests' discretion. Passengers should note that the tour duration is heavily dependent on local traffic conditions and may vary. Tour sequence may vary. Depending on traffic or street closures, some sights may not be accessible. Cancellations made within 3 days or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty.
Explore a historical New York icon and experience the thrill of gazing out over the city from the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. The views from the soaring observation platform of Summit One Vanderbilt will be breathtaking in every direction, including straight down through the glass floor. You will see all five boroughs of New York and a sky-high perspective of landmarks such as the Chrysler Building and Central Park. Following this jaw-dropping experience, you will take a short walk to Grand Central Terminal, the famed train station that opened in 1913. As an introduction, the guide will describe the evolution of this national historic landmark that features a Beaux-Arts style. You will also enjoy free time to browse and shop before continuing to the airport.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy jaw-dropping views of New York from atop the Summit One Vanderbilt skyscraper.
• Look 1,100 feet down through the glass 'levitation' ledge floor.
• Follow a guide through Grand Central Terminal, a Midtown landmark since 1913.
• Learn fascinating facts about the terminal’s history and spend free time exploring further.
• Head to either JFK or LaGuardia airport in plenty of time for your flight.
Note: This tour ends at JKF (John F. Kennedy International Airport) or LGA (LaGuardia Airport). This tour is for guests who have domestic flights after 3:30pm and international flights after 4:30pm. All walking is at guests' discretion. Passengers should note that the tour duration is heavily dependent on local traffic conditions and may vary. Tour sequence may vary. Depending on traffic or street closures, some sights may not be accessible. This excursion is suitable for guests in foldable wheelchairs. Collapsible wheelchairs and scooters may be stored under coach. Cancellations made within 3 days or less are subject to a 100% cancellation penalty.
Take in the sites of the Big Apple's most fascinating areas in midtown as well as lower Manhattan. Pass by lively Chinatown, the tree lined streets of Greenwich Village and the oh-so-fashionable SoHo district. Drive by The World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial then Battery Park to catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty in the distance. Heading back uptown, view the austere United Nations Plaza (time permitting), Rockefeller Center with its famous flags and statue, the instantly recognizable Empire State Building, and Times Square, where the ball drops every New Year’s Eve. A drive by beautiful Central Park, completes your tour before heading to the airport.
Need to Know:
Note: It is recommended to book this excursion AFTER you have your flight information in order to avoid cancellation. Tour begins approximate 1 hour after ships’ arrival with a duration of about 3.5 hours. Suggested flight departure should begin no sooner than 3 hours after tour completion. This tour will drop guests at both, La Guardia Airport (LGA) and JFK Airport (JFK). Only guests with domestic flights departing after 2:30 pm and guests with international flights departing after 3:30 pm should book this tour. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tours are compatible with their flight departure times. The tour sequence may vary depending on local conditions. This is a panoramic tour with minimal walking. Guests who go ashore do so with the understanding that they will be mixing with members of the general public.
Adult from: $199.00 USD
Child from: $159.00 USD
DURATION3 1/2 hrs
ACTIVITY LEVEL1
Debark
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