Ascend to the 86th and 102nd-floor observatories of the world's most iconic skyscraper with priority access and witness the Manhattan skyline transition from golden-hour glow to a blaze of city lights — pure New York magic.
What to expect
Your pre-booked priority ticket whisks you straight to the express elevators. On the 86th-floor Art Deco open-air deck you'll see all five boroughs, the Hudson, and on clear days, up to 80 miles. The intimate 102nd-floor enclosed Top Deck adds a level of exclusivity few visitors ever reach. Stay through dusk to watch the city ignite beneath you.
Good to know
The Empire State Building is at 350 Fifth Avenue, Midtown — approximately 20–25 minutes by taxi from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Tickets from USD 44 (main deck); book the Top Deck add-on online ahead of travel. Aim for a mid-to-late afternoon arrival to catch both daylight panoramas and sunset. Allow 2.5–3 hours round-trip including transit.