|  Circle Line
(212) 563-3200
www.circleline.com
Whether you are exploring New York for the first time, rediscovering your hometown, or seeking a mini-vacation, a Circle Line cruise is a relaxing and fun way to see the world's most famous skyline. There are numerous cruises to choose from. Beverages, wine, beer, cocktails and food are available on board. Gray Line
(212) 397-2620
www.graylinenewyork.com/ Climb into one of the famous double-decker buses that criss-cross New York. Tours visit the city's most famous neighborhods. Among the options: the downtown loop, Manhattan comprehensive, Holiday Lights, and Wheels and Water, a combination boat and bus package. Circle Line Cruises
Pier 83, West 42nd Street, NYC
General Info: 212-563-3200
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www.circleline.com Sightseeing cruises are available year-round from Pier 83 at 42nd Street on the Hudson River. Locals and tourists alike rave about these cruises. On the two-hour semi-circle cruise, you will enjoy spectacular vistas of the New York skyline and a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty. You'll cruise down the Hudson, around the Battery, up the East River, and under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges to the United Nations and back. Call or check out the website for schedules and info on special events. Tickets are $10 for children, $20 for adults. Liberty Helicopter Tours
(212) 967-2099
www.libertyhelicopters.com/ Soar above the New York skyline and experience the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, and many other famous landmarks in a way that's unimaginable from the ground. Each ride lasts from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the itinerary. Individual and group packages are available. New York Waterway
(800) 533-3779
www.nywaterway.com In the early 1800s, ferries were the only way to get to and around Manhattan. As bridges and tunnels were built, ferry transportation faded. In 1986, Arthur E. Imperatore and his family rejuvenated the NY Harbor with the launch of the first NY Waterway boat. Since then, the company has carried more than 40 million passengers. NY Waterway has the largest ferry and excursion fleet in the harbor, but it's still a family business with all the personal attention to service and amenities that it had when it was just "Arthur's Ferry." Some people say a NY Waterway Ferry Ride or Sightseeing Cruise is the friendliest experience they have in New York. We say, "welcome aboard!" Manhattan Carriage Company
(212) 664-1149
www.ajnfineart.com/mcc.html The Manhattan Carriage Company offers horse and carriage rides around New York City. Guided tours are available through scenic Central Park for groups or a romantic ride for two. Carriages are available for engagements and special occasions; pick-ups and drop-offs available in certain areas. Liberty Helicopter Tours
(212) 213-2002
www.paddlewheelqueen.com The Paddlewheel Queen is a Coast Guard certified charter boat based in Manhattan, docked right near East 23rd Street off the FDR Drive. The courteous staff can help you plan and create any event, and the vessel's roomy interior and exterior decks can accommodate 50 to 400 guests. Your gala affair on this spacious cruise boat will be an unforgettable experience. Reasonable rates! World Yacht
(212) 630-8100
www.worldyacht.com/ World Yacht offers premiere dinner cruises and private parties. A World Yacht dinner cruise is a three-hour voyage to enchantment. It features the "Best of New York" menu -- superb cuisine created specially by eight of the city's most celebrated chefs and prepared fresh onboard by World Yacht's executive chef -- plus a live dance band and an ever-changing panorama of spectacular views. No other restaurant can match World Yacht's unique combination of food, ambience, and service. It's the perfect place for an intimate dinner or a fabulous party. | 
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