NEW YORK -- With heightened security measures in place, Circle Line
Oct. 24 resumed narrated sightseeing cruises in New York Harbor
from Battery Park in lower Manhattan.
The company said its one-hour cruises will not be able to stop
at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, which remain closed
following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Vessels initially will depart every 90 minutes between 9:30 a.m.
and 3:30 p.m. seven days a week. Fares are $10 for adults, $4 for
children ages three to 12 and $8 for senior citizens.
Circle Line said it is accepting outstanding Statue of Liberty
and Ellis Island tickets until the monuments reopen.
Call (212) 269-5755 for more information or visit the Web at www.statueoflibertyferry.com.