NYC Harbor Tour: Iconic Skyline Photography

Experience the ultimate custom sightseeing adventure in New York Harbor with our Manhattan Boat Ride. Capture stunning photos of the iconic skyline and get up close to major attractions. Perfect for tourists and locals alike!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Little Island - The boat pauses adjacent to Little Island, offering a stunning view of the park from the water.
  • Financial District - From Hoboken, the journey crosses back to Manhattan, halting right in front of the Financial District and the Freedom Tower.
  • Battery Park City - As the boat rounds Battery Park, it enters the East River,…
What's Included
  • U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
  • Landing and/or facility fees
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
Additional Information

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…

Location
New York Media Boat | Adventure Boat Tours
Liberty Street
CHELSEA PIERS / PIER 59 -- MIDTOWN. We will meet you by the dock booth on the left/south side of the golf center at CHELSEA PIERS MARINA at Pier 59. The entrance to the marina is on 11th Ave (West Side Highway) across from W17th Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Janetst7190bq
Jul 13, 2026
New York Media Boat tour - We had a great time. Captain Eric was fantastic. Will recommend to friends!
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H2151tupauld
Jul 13, 2026
Fun, informative and loads to see in one hour. - We had a great trip with Mack. If you want to see a lot in one hour, this trip is perfect and great fun. Excellent value for what you get.
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M6130mefrang
Jul 13, 2026
Highly recommend! - Wonderful tour with Eric. Rain was predicted on the day we had reserved...company contacted us and they were very accommodating with rescheduling. Very fun and informative tour.
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998trinaf
Jul 11, 2026
Fun and great photo ops. - Mak was fun and knowledgeable and made the experience a winner. At first my husband and 14 yr old had doubts and after they were: that was the best tour! Thanks mom. 😜
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Nancyhm6936tl
Jul 8, 2026
SUPER FUN - We had Captain Bryant, who was prompt, friendly, informative, an excellent pilot over the waves in the NYC harbor. The SEATS in the boat were like Banana Bike seats or motorcycle seats; you sit astride a cushion and hold a safety bar on the back of the seat in front of you. You can't fall out.
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V2135eibrianm
Jul 1, 2026
The Greatest NY Harbor Tour Ever - Fabulous experience for all checking out NY Harbor with Capt Bryant Highly recommended for tourists and NYC folks This was my 10th tour with Relatives in from Ireland !
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Joannell3432ip
Jun 26, 2026
The best way to see NYC! - Took this tour today with Captain Mack - he was awesome! So personable and very knowledgable. The boat is great, very fast but comfortable (you don’t get wet!) and got us so close to all the key sights, far better than we would ever see on land. Mack took some great family shots for us and we got so close to the Statue of Liberty the tour was worth it for this alone! Our 16 year old and we all loved it and would highly recommend to anyone - you’ll have a great time! Thanks again Mack!
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Kellyml1947ig
Jun 17, 2026
Amazing Manhattan Sight-Seeing Boat Tour - 15Jun2026 - My wife and I have traveled around the USA, as well as several tropical spots (Hawaii, Cancun, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica) since we started vacationing with our two sons in 2004. We've experienced quite a few adventures together over the years (helicopter ride, parasailing, zip-lining, water-rafting, and a variety of low- and high-speed boat rides). The Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour rated as one of the best times we've ever had. Captain Mack did an excellent job explaining the boat's operating and safety instructions; and entertained us with a wealth of historical and fun-fact information throughout the entire one-hour tour around Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, and New Jersey. The boat ride itself was fantastic; this baby gets up and goes - definitely got our adrenaline pumping. We all agreed afterwards that the tour was the best thing we did during our visit to New York City. We would highly recommend Captain Mack and the NY Media Boat adventure.
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425sarahi
Jun 16, 2026
A must do - What an absolutely amazing experience. Captain Mack was brilliant lots of fun but very informative . The boat ride was a thrill, didn’t get wet, got so close to the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and what a view of the Manhattan skyline (and Brooklyn and Jersey). We have some awesome photos now! We went with 12 year old and 14 year old. They’ve both said it was the best thing they’ve done in New York (and we’ve done a lot). Well worth every penny.! Would recommend to anyone coming to NYC!
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Donna
Jun 11, 2026
Amazing!! - Amazing experience!! FUN and informative! Bryant was awesome!! Highly recommend this experience for families visiting NYC.
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From $99
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).