- Empire State Building - We’ll depart from Manhattan and cruise along the Hudson River for an exceptional view of the lower and central parts of the city, featuring the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
- Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex - As we proceed northward on the Hudson, you’ll witness the FDNY Fireboat Station, Chelsea Piers, the VIP Heliport, Hudson Yards Project, The Highline, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center, culminating with a pause at the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Cruise Ship Terminal.
- New Jersey - We’ll make our way to the New Jersey coast and head south to enjoy a sweeping view of the entire cityscape.
- Financial District - Crossing from Hoboken back to Manhattan, we’ll make a stop directly in front of the Financial District and the Freedom Tower.
- Battery Park City - Circling around Battery Park, we’ll enter the East River. Here, you’ll observe helicopters ascending and descending as we sail by the South Street Seaport, glide beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, and approach the Manhattan Bridge. Following this, we’ll cruise along the Brooklyn waterfront, pass by the Red Hook Container Terminal, and circle Governors Island.
- Statue of Liberty - As we traverse the Upper Bay, you’ll spot various commercial vessels like tugboats, oil barges, and the Staten Island Ferry, en route to the Statue of Liberty. We’ll halt just outside the security perimeter to provide you with a clear, close-up view of this iconic monument.
We’ll halt just outside the security perimeter to provide you with a clear, close-up view of this iconic monument.
- Ellis Island - On our return to Manhattan, we’ll sail past Ellis Island, offering you magnificent vistas of the entire renowned NYC downtown skyline. We look forward to having you on board!
At each of our 12 tour stops, the captain will expertly position the vessel to ensure every passenger can capture the perfect photograph, and will assist with any photo requests.
- Brooklyn Bridge - Our captain will navigate beneath the Brooklyn Bridge and pause just beyond it, allowing you to snap those quintessential shots of the Manhattan skyline with the Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground.
- Hudson Yards - We’ll bring the boat to a standstill in front of the Hudson Yards Complex for a close look at The Vessel and the surrounding modern structures.
- Governors Island - From the water, our captain will point out several historical edifices on Governors Island, which has served as an Army base, a Coast Guard Station, and is now a vast public park.
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- Landing and/or facility fees
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
The ultimate personalized tour experience in New York Harbor! See the city from the best positions and capture the world-renowned skyline on the same vessel used by media agencies to cover current news events! Our Exciting Sightseeing Tour takes you on a memorable journey through the harbor. The narrated tour highlights over 40 sights on the local waterways. You’ll view the city from unique perspectives, selected specifically with photography enthusiasts in mind. We’ll bring you up close to major attractions and provide ample distance for you to snap panoramic shots of the skyline. Our captains pause the boat at numerous spots along the route to offer you the chance to snap unforgettable photos. It’s the ideal way to get to know the layout of New York City during your visit, and it’s a great time for both tourists and residents alike!
- Our tours run with a minimum of 4 passengers
- Minimum age is 4 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Adult pricing applies to all passengers
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to your late arrival
- No high heels; flat shoes only
- Recommended: Bring sunglasses and your camera!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.