Harbor Lights Cruise and Intrepid Museum Skip the Line Tickets

Highlights

• Its impressive collection of exhibits, including submarines, aircraft carriers, gunships, and space shuttle, makes it the best place to take you on a journey from the World War II, to the space race to the developing technologies now.
• The USS Intrepid is a monumental asset to the United States Navy as it participated in the battle of Leyte Gulf and in the Vietnam war.
• One of the most eye catching exhibits is the NASA space shuttle, Enterprise. After having served its missions, it is now docked in the Hudson for us to explore. The Deck also contains most of the museum’s collection of restored aircraft.
• Other notable attractions include attractions include Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra gunship, the submarine USS Growler, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane, Aurora 7 Mercury capsule replica; along with various exhibits from around the world like an Israeli Kfir and a Polish Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17.
• Witness the stunning panoramic views of midtown and lower Manhattan at sunset and after dark and cruise under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges.
• Onboard amenities like the cafe, outdoor deck space, restrooms and heated/air conditioned indoor seating with large windows made for sightseeing are available to give you a satisfying, hassle free tour.
• Use the Free Circle Line Skyline Navigator App onboard in seven languages with narration and enhanced content.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This

Intrepid Museum

The large collection of exhibits, including submarines, aircraft carriers, gunships, and space shuttle, makes it the best place to explore the prowess of American military history.
What makes this place really special is its well preserved exhibits like the USS Intrepid, the NASA space shuttle Enterprise, Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra gunship, the submarine USS Growler, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane and Aurora 7 Mercury capsule replica, to name a few. It also features various exhibits from around the world like an Israeli Kfir and a Polish Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17.

Harbor Lights Cruise

The NYC skyline’s sheer brilliance is one of the many inspiring features of the city that never sleeps. Witness the several iconic destinations like the beautifully lit up Statue of Liberty, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Empire State Building and the One World Trade Center, to name a few.
The cafe onboard sports a freshly prepared menu of sandwiches, salads and snacks and a full bar serving up hot and cold beverages, beer, wine and cocktails. So sit back, relax and breathe in the marvel that is New York City.

Your Experience

Intrepid Museum

As you prepare yourself to take in the prowess of American military history, start at the Hangar Deck, and see the Intrepid’s technology on the left side, and discover the life of those that worked on the ship on the right. You will learn how the USS Intrepid fared in the Pacific Theater of the war as it was bombarded by 5 Kamikaze attacks and 1 torpedo strike. Like the legend that it is, the ship survived and played a crucial role in the war. Here, you can also engage with exhibits that show the Intrepid’s career in the Navy 1943 onward. You can also discover how daily life looked like for enlisted sailors aboard the Intrepid, and head on to the Gallery Deck to see the Ready Room, where pilots got instructions before take off, and the Combat Information Center.
Next, prepare to take in the world’s oldest existing nuclear-capable submarine. This tour is your best chance at coming close, exploring and learning the inner workings of a nuclear-powered submarine. You can explore certain sections that are open to the public, and learn about life aboard a submarine.
Finally, move to the Flight Deck, where your admission pass will cover access to the NASA space shuttle, Enterprise. The shuttle was the first prototype that was developed by NASA, and having served its missions, it is now docked in the Hudson for us to explore and marvel at. The Deck also contains most of the museum’s collection of restored aircraft.

Harbor Lights Cruise

Assemble at Pier 83 on the Hudson River near Time Square at the specified time. Make yourself comfortable as you settle into your seat for a memorable ride.
This one-and-a-half hour tour will let you view some of New York City’s most premier destinations. The experienced and hospitable guide will take you through the guidelines. You will get to see the sheer brilliance of the illuminated statue. You can take back close-up photographs of the Lady of Liberty. Cruising below New York’s finest bridges, the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges, is a deeply satisfying experience.

Sights Covered

• Statue of Liberty
• Manhattan Bridge
• Williamsburg Bridge
• Empire State Building
• One World Trade Center
• Pier 54 (Titanic Pier)
• Battery Pack
• Ellis Island
• Governors Island
• Wall Street
• South Street Seaport
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Chrysler Buildings
• East Village
• United Nations
• USS Intrepid Pier