Boat tours of New York City: Recommended tours & tickets

The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat media agencies charter to cover breaking news! Our Adventure Sightseeing Tour takes you on an unforgettable ride through the harbor. The narrated tour points out more than 40 sights on the local waterways. You’ll experience the city from unique vantage points, carefully chosen with the photographer’s interest in mind. We’ll bring you within feet of major attractions and create plenty of distance to view the panoramic skyline. Our captains stop the boat at many places along the way to give you the opportunity to take iconic photos. It’s the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the geography of New York City during your visit and a lot of fun for tourists and locals alike!

The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat media agencies charter to cover breaking news! Our Adventure Sightseeing Tour takes you on an unforgettable ride through the harbor. The narrated tour points out more than 40 sights on the local waterways. You’ll experience the city from unique vantage points, carefully chosen with the photographer’s interest in mind. We’ll bring you within feet of major attractions and create plenty of distance to view the panoramic skyline. Our captains stop the boat at many places along the way to give you the opportunity to take iconic photos. It’s the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the geography of New York City during your visit and a lot of fun for tourists and locals alike!

Explore the waters around Manhattan on a 1-hour private sightseeing cruise. Select a departure time, then climb aboard a luxurious, 28-foot powerboat cruiser and enjoy a relaxing and comfortable journey around lower Manhattan. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Freedom Tower, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and much more without the hassle of waiting on long lines or large crowds! This delightful boat cruise departs New York City's North Cove Marina, located adjacent to the Freedom Tower and 9/11 Memorial, every day. Each private tour is limited to only six passengers, ensuring that riders can sit back and enjoy the iconic landmarks of New York City without waiting in long lines or sitting on overcrowded ferries.

This unique tour is hosted by an experienced tour guide who is a native New Yorker. You will learn about the history and culture of New York City and you'll also learn "secrets" that you would not be able to find out on your own. Your experienced tour guide has hundreds of 5 star reviews on AirBnb. Our tour is also unique because we cover a LOT of ground! You will see more of NYC in 6 hours than most people see in 6 days! And you will have your own personal tour guide with you every step of the way. This is NOT like one of those "hop on hop off" bus tours where you're basically left alone. Your guide will be with you to answer your questions and teach you all of his New York Secrets every step of the way! These are also smaller tours than the big bus tours, we generally have only around 12 people on a tour so everyone gets individual attention and your tour guide is there for you every step of the way. PS: If you want a private tour or a date not on the calendar please message us.

Experience a New York City sunset from the water on this evening sightseeing sail past many famous waterside landmarks. Step aboard the 80-foot, 2-masted sailboat known as Schooner Adirondack - inspired by the pilot schooners of the 1890s. Sail past One World Trade, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. This is a very popular tour for date night, entertaining out of town guests and locals alike!

Experience New York by water on this 2-hour sail aboard Schooner Adirondack, an 80-foot, 2-masted schooner inspired by the pilot schooners of the 1890s. Sit back and relax as the crew raises sail and the boat effortlessly glides along the Hudson River and by Manhattan's iconic landmarks. Sail past World One and Manhattan's towering financial district, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Great for families who want to sail and see the sights!

See many major New York sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a 1920s-style yacht! Enjoy views from the open bow, or relax in the spacious climate controlled glassed-enclosed observation cabin. The boat cruises along the Hudson River offering views of Manhattan's west side and booming skyline. Pass by the Financial District, Ellis Island, and Statue of Liberty as the boat cruises into New York Harbor.

Experience the bright New York City skyline with views from the water in New York Harbor on this night time cruise. Join us aboard a 1920s inspired motor yacht and enjoy elegant seating in the main, climate controlled salon. Relax and take in the sights of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island along with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline at night.

Step aboard one of our 1920s-style yachts with teak decks, large observation windows, and aesthetically-pleasing decor for a leisurely weekend brunch cruise. Cruise around NY Harbor, seeing all the major sights while enjoying a prix fixe brunch served in our main salon. Our menu is packed with delicious New York State foods and local goods from NYC purveyors: fresh bagels and bakery, seasonal fruit, craft meat, fresh seasonal salad, frittata, a classic smoked salmon display, and pastries.

The BEAST Speedboat Ride - one of the most thrilling things you can do in NYC that is totally legal. This custom-built, 70-foot speedboat flies towards the Statue of Liberty at around 45 mph, with lots of twists, turns and splashy action. It's an exciting tour of NYC, to say the least. Wet suit recommended but not required, just ask our BEAST Handlers about “The Pool”…they’ll be happy to help you find a good seat! Get ready to get wet and see NYC at high-speed.

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline. Experience the grandeur of New York's skyline on this 1.5-hour highlights cruise. Sit back and relax while you cruise past New York's major sights, and enjoy a close encounter of the best kind with the Statue of Liberty.

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline. Sit back and unwind on a relaxing two and a half hour cruise around Manhattan Island. You'll see all the sights on the only New York cruise to circumnavigate Manhattan in its entirety. Choose between two ticket types: Cruise with Standard Seating which includes general admission boarding and seating available on the outdoor deck or inside the temperature-controlled cabin. Cruise with Premium Seating which includes advanced boarding and exclusive indoor seating area in the temperature-controlled cabin with premium-cushioned seating.

Come aboard for NYC's most elegant dinner on the water! Enjoy a chef-prepared, 3-course plated dinner while you take in unforgettable views of the skyline from the East and Hudson Rivers, with the live band performing. Cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center and more. From the climate controlled interior dining deck or exterior open-air deck enjoy breathtaking views of the iconic city sights. Creative cocktails, wine and beer are available for purchase from the well-stocked cash bar. Semi-formal attire required.

The first, the original, the iconic Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. Visitors’ #1 choice for sightseeing cruises in New York. With over 80 million passengers and counting, forget the rest and choose the best for your visit. Circle Line offers the largest fleet of sightseeing vessels with the largest boats. Comfortable seating with lots of legroom and outdoor and indoor space for the best views of the New York skyline. Take an evening New York City Harbor Lights cruise and, when seasons allow, bask in the glow of the setting sun and glistening harbor lights. While listening to an entertaining and informative tour commentary, sip your favorite drink and watch the City of New York light up for the night.

Grab your friends or that special someone and get ready for two-and-a-half hours of real New York fun departing from Chelsea Piers! This New York dinner cruise includes an attended chef-prepared buffet, fun DJ music with dancing and breathtaking views of the New York skyline from the interior dining decks and outside rooftop lounge. Creative cocktails, wine and beer available from the well-stocked cash bar. Enjoy iconic skyline views of Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and more! You will get a great view of Lady Liberty from the boat and get to take amazing photos. Don't wait - add this dinner cruise to your New York itinerary today!