Experience one of the world's most legendary skylines from the Empire State Building's iconic 86th-floor open-air deck at the golden hour — a truly once-in-a-lifetime New York moment. The city transforms at dusk or dawn into something utterly magical.
What to expect
Ascend through the Art Deco lobby — itself a landmark — and glide up to the 86th floor's open-air promenade, where the Manhattan grid stretches in every direction. At the premium tier, continue to the intimate 102nd-floor glass room for an unobstructed, bird's-eye perspective that few ever witness. Expert staff are on hand for stories behind the skyline. The lights of the city sparkling to the horizon are an image that stays with you forever.
Good to know
Pre-book timed entry online to avoid long queues on the day. The building is in Midtown Manhattan, easily reached by taxi or rideshare from the cruise piers in approximately 20 minutes. Allow at least 2 hours. A morning or late-afternoon visit is especially spectacular.