Pier 36 Guide

Things to Do Near Pier 36 Before or After Your Cruise

Turn your Manhattan Skyline Cruise into a full Lower Manhattan outing with nearby stops like Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Pier 35, Brooklyn Bridge, and South Street Seaport.

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  • Lower East Side and Chinatown nearby
  • Pier 35 waterfront views
  • Brooklyn Bridge and Seaport options
  • Easy pre-cruise planning ideas

Manhattan Skyline Cruise

Things to Do Near Pier 36 Experience

Pier 36 sits in a useful part of Lower Manhattan. Before or after your cruise, visitors can explore Chinatown, the Lower East Side, East River waterfront areas, the Brooklyn Bridge, and South Street Seaport without needing to cross town.

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  • Lower East Side and Chinatown nearby
  • Pier 35 waterfront views
  • Brooklyn Bridge and Seaport options
  • Easy pre-cruise planning ideas

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Chinatown

Chinatown is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.

Lower East Side

Lower East Side is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.

Pier 35

Pier 35 is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.

South Street Seaport

South Street Seaport is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.

East River Waterfront

East River Waterfront is part of the experience visitors can use to plan a stronger New York sightseeing day from Pier 36.

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Pier 36
Lower East Side
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Brooklyn Bridge
South Street Seaport
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Before Cruise
After Cruise
Lower Manhattan

Cruise Route

A Simple Pier 36 Sightseeing Route

The route is easy to understand and gives visitors multiple major views in one trip.

Depart Pier 36

Board on Manhattan's Lower East Side waterfront.

Bridge Views

Enjoy Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge angles from the water.

Harbor Landmarks

See Lower Manhattan, New York Harbor, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty area.

Return to Manhattan

Head back to Pier 36 with skyline views behind you.

FAQ

Things to Do Near Pier 36 FAQ

What is close to Pier 36?

Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Pier 35, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and South Street Seaport are nearby.

Can I make this a half-day plan?

Yes. Combine a neighborhood walk, food stop, waterfront photos, and the cruise.

Is Pier 36 easy to reach?

Pier 36 is located at 299 South Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side waterfront.

Should I eat before the cruise?

This is a sightseeing cruise, so eating before or after nearby is a good plan.

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