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Getting Up Close to the New York City Waterfalls

On June 26th, and running through October 13th, the latest work from internationally renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, The New York City Waterfalls, will be unveiled. This temporary, monumental public art project commissioned by Public Art Fund, and presented in collaboration with the City of New York, consists of four man-made waterfalls at sites within the New York Harbor along the East River. Inserting nature into the urban landscape, they will add a striking element to the city’s iconic skyline. The 90- to 120-foot Waterfalls operate daily from 7am to 10pm and are illuminated after sunset.

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.

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