USA · BOAT TOURS IN NEW YORK CITY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 boat tours in New York City worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See NYC after dark on Circle Line’s two-hour Harbor Lights Cruise, with close Statue of Liberty views, bridge passages, expert commentary, and a full bar.
“Get there early to get good seats! It is a fantastic trip with the best views around!”
Circle Manhattan by boat in 2.5 hours, with close Statue of Liberty views, expert narration, indoor comfort, and 100-plus NYC sights.
“Excellent trip guide told us lots of history about New York”
See Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, and Lower Manhattan on a 50-minute cruise with live commentary and photo stops.
“My family and I LOVED the Liberty Cruise tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic !!! Definitely worth the price! We got many memorable photos to kick off our family Christmas vacation!!!”
See the Statue of Liberty, bridges, and Manhattan skyline on Circle Line’s 90-minute cruise with live narration and skip-line boarding.
“Great way to see Manhattan from a different angle. The Tour Guide was very knowledgeable.”
See the Statue of Liberty, bridges, skyline, and Lower Manhattan on a 90-minute NYC cruise with live commentary and photo stops.
“The crew and guide were excellent, historic places pointed out and little extra info about things- it was a great ride!”
Circle Manhattan by boat for 2.5 hours, with Statue of Liberty views, live narration, skyline photos, Wi-Fi, and indoor or outdoor seating.
“Terrific information and festive atmosphere! Postcard Tim was a wonderful guide along with the crew!”
Review of Circle Line’s 1-hour Statue of Liberty cruise, with close-up harbor views, Ellis Island history, skyline sights, tips, and honest value advice.
“Andy did a great job telling us about the different sites and explaining their history.”
See New York’s skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and Statue of Liberty lit up on a narrated two-hour cruise from Pier 83.
“Absolutely amazing and refreshing experience. We are first time new to New York and got to see so many things on our list! We 10/10 recommend!”
See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and Manhattan skyline on a lively 50-minute cruise from $24.
“Definitely try it! Would easily recommend it to anyone that wants to experience New York from a different perspective! Nice scenery and great communication on the traveling sites!”
See Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan from a 90-minute Hudson River cruise with live narration and onboard photos.
“They cancelled the entire cruise and didn't inform only after I call I got informed No email no call nothing and it was freezing cold”
Bateaux New York pairs a three-hour dinner, live music, and close skyline views of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.
“Romantic high end experience and lovely cruise around lower Manhattan! Good food- exceptional service and a great band! Was a fun time!”
A 2.5-hour New York dinner cruise from Pier 61 with buffet dining, DJ entertainment, and skyline views of Lady Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge.
“Just a relaxed evening with good food and amazing sightseeing. Tim our server was superb and looked after us amazingly well.”
Circle Manhattan on a 1920s-style yacht with an AIANY architect, passing 18 bridges, landmark buildings, and waterfront memorials.
“Fascinating tour, beautiful vedsel, continuous wrll informed vommentaty, friendly staff. Excellent value.”
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