Circle Line

On June 15, 1945 Frank Barry, Joe Moran and other partners merged several sightseeing boats to form the Circle Line operating out of Battery Park.In 1955 it began operating at its current Pier 83 location. In 1962 it bought the Hudson River Day Line.

In 1981 the two companies split and in 1988 the 42nd Street company bought World Yachts operating upscale dining cruises from Chelsea Piers. In 1998 the 42nd Street company also launched The Beast, a speedboat ride which takes tourists around the Statue of Liberty and goes 45 mph.

In the meantime 1985 Mayor Edward I. Koch proclaims April 23rd as “Circle Line” Day in connection with Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts, Inc.’s 40th Anniversary.

In 1992 Circle Line 42nd Street launches celebrity-narrated tours featuring former Mayor Koch, author Tama Janowitz and restaurant guide editors, Nina and Tom Zagat.

It is claimed that since 1953 Circle Line has transported 70 million people to Liberty Island. Sightseeing cruses run Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall and is now billed as the World’s Most Famous Boat Ride Offers Year-Round Excursions.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Pier 83, West 42nd Street,NY, NY phone 212-563-3200

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