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The Brooklyn Bridge looming over a sightseeing boat, July 3, 1964

Our History

Our History

New York Cruise Lines has a rich history, which started back in 1945 with Circle Line Sightseeing Tours.

Twin Towers viewed from a Circle Line boat
People buying tickets at the Circle Line booth, June 10, 1964
The Brooklyn Bridge looming over a sightseeing boat, July 3, 1964
Another (black & white) view of the Brooklyn Bridge
Lady Bird Johnson in front of the Statue of Liberty, May 17, 1968
Actress Dawn Wells ("Gilligan's Island") on the Circle Line pier
RT COHN, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Todd and a fourth unidentified man on the gangway, October 18, 1957
New York Cruise Lines HQ, 2017

Twin Towers viewed from a Circle Line boat