Evening Helicopter Tour and Sightseeing Cruise in New York
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The evening helicopter tour and sightseeing cruise in New York is a spectacular experience. In the summer, you’ll fly during the day and then cruise during sunset and twilight. In the winter, both the flight and cruise will be in the evening. Each has its own charm but flying in the winter is especially unique, as it’s the only way of flying in the evening. You will see the lights of Manhattan sparkle in the darkness, from the water as well as from the sky. Spot sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Ellis Island and many many more.
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A Sensational Helicopter Tour in the evening
The helicopter tour is the highlight of the evening. You will start your flight at Pier 6 (to get there take Subway R, 2, 3, 4, or 5), where your helicopter will be waiting for a 15-minute flight around New York City. You ascend at 17:30, which means, if you prefer to fly in the evening, you should book the tour between October and March. During the other months, it’ll be far from dark.
Your pilot is knowledgeable about New York and will give you information as you fly past landmarks, like the Empire State Building, Chelsea Piers, Time Warner Center, 9/11 Memorial and One World Trade Center. Prior to the tour, you can see which route the helicopter will take here: it’s the one marked red.
Once back on the ground, take a short walk to Pier 16, where you’ll board the cruise.
A Sightseeing Cruise with a View of the Skyline
If you take the cruise during the summer, you’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset whilst cruising. During the winter months, it’ll already be dark when you depart, which has its own charm: all the reflecting lights of the city, that you have just seen, sparkle from above. On the 45-60 minute sightseeing cruise the guide will tell you many interesting and funny things about New York’s history, as well as its iconic attractions. While the boat stops briefly under the Brooklyn Bridge, you will be able to admire the fantastic skyline view and take photos. To top it all off, you’ll have a close up view of the Statue of Liberty.
Practical Information
There are also a variety of helicopter tours that fly during the day. After purchasing, you will receive a voucher that you can print and use as your ticket, or show as a mobile ticket on your phone.
- Duration: 15-minute flight and 45-60 minute sightseeing cruise
- Departure Point: Downtown Heliport at Pier 6
- Departure Time: 17:30
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure time
- Helicopters fit up to six passengers
- Children under 2 free
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Evening Flight from New Jersey
If you want to fly later in the evening, or if the above flight is sold out, you can book an evening flight from New Jersey. You get there by train from Penn Station. This flight takes 25-30 minutes, which gives you more than enough time to enjoy the breathtaking views of illuminated Manhattan. Fly past the Statue of Liberty and One World Observatory and will see the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. You’ll also fly over Central Park and see the colourful lights of Times Square, before the helicopter turns to return to New Jersey. This flight doesn’t include a cruise.
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