New York City

Private Luxury Daytime Boat Tour in New York City - 1 Hour

Name: Private Luxury Daytime Boat Tour in New York City - 1 Hour
Brand: NYCbySEA
SKU: 34556P2
Price: 350.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA

From $350.00

per group (up to 2)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Cruise the rivers and harbors of Manhattan in style during this 1-hour, small-group, sightseeing cruise aboard a 28-foot (8-meter) luxury powerboat. Skip the overcrowded tourist ferries as you join no more than 6 total guests for an unforgettable ride past some of the Big Apple’s best-known landmarks. Ride in comfort as you cruise past the Freedom Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and more. Want to commemorate your special ride? A video of your adventure is available for purchase.

Take a sightseeing boat trip past downtown New York aboard a luxury powerboat
Skip the crowded tourist ferries and have the NYC skyline views all to yourself
Cruise past NYC landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower and Brooklyn Bridge
Small-group excursion is limited to a maximum of 6 guests
Great way to get on the water in New York without the big crowds

What's Included

1-hour cruise

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

North Cove Marina
Vesey St, New York, NY 10281, USA
Departure Point: North Cove Marina Address: North Cove Marina, located at 250 Vesey Street, adjacent to the Freedom Tower and 9/11 Memorial

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Admire the New York’s most iconic downtown landmarks like a true VIP aboard a luxurious 28-foot (8-meter) powerboat. It’s the perfect opportunity to see New York’s top sights from the water without the stress or large crowds of the usual tourist ferries.

Head downtown to the North Cove Marina for your afternoon departure, joining no more than 5 other guests for a view of the Big Apple like no other. Settle into the comfortable seats of your high end vessel as you head out into the harbor, admiring famous NYC sites like the Statue of Liberty, the recently reopened One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) and the elegant Brooklyn Bridge. After soaking up the awe-inspiring views, you’ll head back to the North Cove Marina to finish your trip.

Want to share your amazing ride with friends and family back home? A souvenir video of your sightseeing boat trip is available for purchase at the end of your cruise.

Brooklyn Bridge

Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Liberty

Admission Ticket Free

One World Trade Center

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please use bathroom facilities at North Cove Marina before boarding
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Scott_C

Beautiful day spent on the Hudson. Had the boat to ourselves! Felt like a millionaire. Great day spent on the water in NYC seeing the city from a distance! Mike the captain could not have been nicer. If you r looking for a 1 hour break from the things of NYC this trip is for you

Reviews

5.0

25 reviews

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Amazing Time and Views of the city!

Nichole_W, Aug 2023

Captain Mike was super friendly, our family had an amazing time definitely the way to see the city away from crowded ferry. We will definitely do it again when we are back in the city.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank Nichole for the great review and the kind words! Very happy to hear you enjoyed your private boat charter! And I totally agree, it’s definitely better to see New York aboard NYCbySEA compared to those crowded ferries! I look forward to having aboard again! Best, Mike

fantastic

lori_w, Sep 2022

the tour was a perfect way for us to quickly experience the sites we wanted to see with our daughter it was a beautiful day on the water and our guide Mike did an excellent job

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you Lori for the great review! I’m glad Eleanor’s first experience of seeing the Statue of Liberty was with NYCbySEA! And glad to hear you enjoyed it as well! Thanks again! Best, Mike

Totally Amazing and Wonderful. Highly Recommended

Gaynor_T, Jul 2022

The tour was absolutely amazing. Very Highly Recommended. We got delayed on arriving but we still managed to see and do the tour, so a massive thank you. Being so close to the Statue of Liberty was just a wonderful experience. Going under the Brooklyn Bridge and seeing the skyline from a different view was gorgeous. The knowledge and information and laughs really made the trip. I would highly recommend this tour when visiting New York.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you so much for the great review! Yes, from the waters around NYC, the perspective of the City’s skyline is truly amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again! Best, Mike

Perfect family tour!

shannon_w, Jul 2022

Mike was so amazing! On time, welcoming and super proficient at showing us the sites and getting great photos! It was perfect

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you Shannon for the great review! I had great time with your family aboard NYCbySEA! Glad everyone enjoyed it! Best, Mike

Fantastic trip

Sharon H, Oct 2019

Captain Mike was great. My family had a wonderful time on this tour. We were able to see everything that we wanted to and more that we didn't even know was around the area. High value for the dollar and this trip can't be beat.

Beautiful Views of NYC from the wstet

Scott_C, Sep 2019

AWESOME

Debbie_H, Aug 2019

Mike was really lovely & great with our girls The boat trip was awesome, the views to all the best locations were fantastic. Only a little bumpy at times but mike told us. Really recommend the experience 👏👏

Didn’t stop smiling!

Alison_R, Aug 2019

What a great trip. Captain Mike looked after us well. Left on time, comfortable boat, stops at the perfect photo spots, Mike provided a great commentary and answered all our questions. This was so much fun, one of the best things we did in NYC.

Must do !

Emmanuel_E, Aug 2019

This was an absolute experience an amazing way to view the City. Thank you Mike. I highly recommend this

Best way to see the sights

Sherry G, Jul 2019

First Captain Drew was a real gentleman. I required some extra assistance getting down the dock and on the boat. He made sure I was taken care of. Now the tour could not have been better. This is the way to see the sights and hear the history. He knows his stuff from the forts, to where the jersey shore kids hang out. He customized his commentary to the people on the boat. He made sure we got all the great pics of the iconic places NY had to offer. If you dont like crowded boats then you will like this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Thank you Sherry for the great review and the kind words for Captain Drew! He’s certainly a gentlemen and he’ll always go out of his way to accommodate everyone! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! Thank you again! Best, Mike

The boat trip was fabulous. The...

Lynda G, Sep 2017

The boat trip was fabulous. The only thing I would change is to make it longer! Thanks to our wonderful captain and photographer.

Can't say enough good things about...

Brian C, Aug 2017

Can't say enough good things about this experience. I'm sure the other slow moving two-hour very slow moving cruises with food and bev are worthy, but this one hour with Captain Mike who is a USCG Licensed Captain, and a knowlegable and very personable guy, was so very well worth every cent. Time was important to us so we could do plenty and he hit all the great scenic spots at a comfortable and progressive pace in between and then would park and play the wind and currents to line up for great photo ops with the scene perfectly in the background and he would take the photo with you and your companion in the photo. Fun time... buck up and use this service and you won't be let down.

Mike was an amazing guide! He was...

Michelle C, Jun 2017

Mike was an amazing guide! He was friendly, informed and and excellent driver and host! Recommend his boat as a must do to see NYC!! We go fantastic photos and personalized service. Mike gave us very cool information about the skyline and city. Much better than the over crowded tour boats. We give it the best review possible!

The Captain, Mike, was a terrific...

John_F, May 2017

The Captain, Mike, was a terrific guide. He went out of his way to take photos of us and provided a wonderful history of the area and it's historic sites. This trip is the best boat trip out there. Skip the big, crowded boats and spend a little extra for this fabulous experience.

Best way to see NYC. Mike was...

Mandey J, Oct 2016

Best way to see NYC. Mike was wonderful and gave great insight about the city! My sister and I really enjoyed our tour. Thank you!

Amazing experience, I can't...

Sarah O, Aug 2016

Amazing experience, I can't recommend it highly enough! This is by far the best way to view the most iconic skyline in the world - it was the highlight of our trip and I'd book it again if I return to NY. This was my second visit to NY, fist time I queued with the hoards of tourists to board one of the passenger ferries that makes a number of stops and jostled for positions to take photos. Most of the time is spent waiting for passengers to get on and off as opposed to 'cruising' so unless you want to visit one of the islands this is a much better option and excellent value for money for such VIP treatment! Skipper Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable, providing great commentary on the surrounding area making it a truly memorable experience.