
Circle Line Downtown is the only tour company providing the official Water Tours of the New York City Waterfalls, with four different in-depth ways to take in these breathtaking works of art: the 30-minute OFFICIAL Water Tour; the SHARK Speedboat Thrill Ride; the one-hour ZEPHYR Seaport Liberty Cruise; and private charters aboard the one-of-a-kind yacht, ZEPHYR. Eliasson, the subject of a comprehensive survey of works at the Museum of Modern Art and P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center that runs through June 30th, also provides an audio introduction and special insights into his work during the excursions.
The one-hour ZEPHYR tour features multiple climate-controlled decks and elegant amenities—indoor and outdoor sun decks, plush seating, two mahogany snack and beverage bars—all to be enjoyed while gliding past such legendary landmarks as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and, of course, the Waterfalls. The SHARK is a heart-pounding, 30-minute speedboat ride that includes a tour, music, and plenty of laughs for up to 140 passengers and takes you within a few feet of the Elliason’s creation. ZEPHYR can also be rented out for private, once-in-lifetime viewings of the Waterfalls.
Circle Line Downtown cruises depart from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport. Tickets are available at Pier 16, by calling 866-9CLINE1, or online at circlelinedowntown.com. The SHARK departs at the top of every hour between noon and 7pm; 30-minute tours depart frequently between 9am and 8:30pm; one-hour tours depart every 90 minutes between noon and 6pm (7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays). For more information on the New York City Waterfalls, visit www.nycwaterfalls.com.