Lower East Side Guide
Explore one of Manhattan’s most interesting neighborhoods before or after your skyline cruise from Pier 36.
Manhattan Skyline Cruise
The Lower East Side gives visitors a different New York experience than Midtown. Near Pier 36, you can find neighborhood food, historic streets, waterfront views, Chinatown, bridge views, and a quieter approach to Lower Manhattan sightseeing.
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Neighborhood Walks is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.
Food Stops is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.
Chinatown Nearby is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.
Waterfront Access is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.
Bridge Views is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.
Pier 36 Cruise is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.
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Cruise Route
The route is easy to understand and gives visitors multiple major views in one trip.
Board on Manhattan's Lower East Side waterfront.
Enjoy Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge angles from the water.
See Lower Manhattan, New York Harbor, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty area.
Head back to Pier 36 with skyline views behind you.
FAQ
Yes. Pier 36 is on the Lower East Side waterfront area of Manhattan.
Walk the neighborhood, visit Chinatown, see the waterfront, take photos near the bridges, or continue toward South Street Seaport.
Yes. It is one of the easiest neighborhoods to explore before boarding at Pier 36.
Yes. The Lower East Side has more local neighborhood character and less of a Midtown tourist feel.
Book Your Cruise
Reserve your Manhattan Skyline Cruise and enjoy skyline, harbor, bridge, and Statue of Liberty views from Pier 36.