The Circle Line BBQ & Brews 1 hour dockside and 2 hour sun/fun cruise is the latest of Circle line cruises leaving from Pier 83 West 42^nd street and 12^th avenue. Let’s first talk about the history of Circle Line and how it’s been a significant part of the NYC harbor since 1945 hosting over 60 million passengers on their cruises earning them world-wide recognition as one of the best boat rides in the world. Circle Line received Awarded proclamations from two New York City mayors – Ed Koch proclaimed April 23^rd “Circle Line Day” In 1985, and Mike Bloomberg, proclaimed Sept. 17^th “Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise Day” in 2008. A fact not very known is in 2001 Circle Line vessels helped transport victims of the Sept 11^th attack back to New Jersey.

Currently, Circle Line Sightseeing fleet, boasts 8 vessels with an additional two completed – The Bronx, Staten Island and Liberty that constitute Circle Line’s new Empire-class state-of the art vessels with modern amenities such as digital screens and high-end sound systems.

Fast forward to June 2017 -The Circle Line BBQ & Brews Cruise with unlimited ice cold beer, wine, top shelf cocktails and mouth-watering BBQ complete with DJ, dance floor and panoramic skyline views of the world’s greatest city sites of the Intrepid, Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and the friendly presence of our loveable giant the Brooklyn Bridge while the Yacht laps around Manhattan.

If you needed a true break from the hustle and bustle of the city over the summer than this would have been the cruise for you as this was their first annual BBQ and Brews Cruise in the New York Harbor but the good news is there will be more of this cruising.

Visit Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises or call 212-563-3200 for more information on available & upcoming cruising.

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