Overview
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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
anding and/or facility fees
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Local taxes
Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Departs from North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place
Address for map apps is 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY
Address: North Cove Marina
225 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10280
Directions: From the corner of South End Avenue and Liberty Street, walk past the security barrier and down the ramp towards North Cove Marina. You will see three flag poles at the bottom of the walkway and a small park (Pumphouse Park) will be on your right hand side. Our boats pick you up at the first floating dock in the South East corner of the boat basin. There is a blue sign on the railing that reads 'New York Media Boat'. Please wait at the gate and our captains will greet you there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Our boats run with a minimum of 4 passengers. To check boat-loads call +1-347-789-0588
- Guests shall arrive our dock at North Cove Marina 15 minutes prior to departure for check in. The boats depart right on time as scheduled. We can not delay departure and wait for anyone running late.
- Our Captains provide a safety briefing before you board the boat.
- Each guest is offered our tactical-weather gear for additional warmth before boarding.
- All tours are narrated in English and depart right on time. We can not wait for late arrivals.
- The captain stops the boat along the route to point out sites and gives you the opportunity to take great photos.
- New York Media Boat reserves the right to cancel a trip due to unsafe weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be issued. There is no refund for customers who do not show up for their scheduled departure.
What to expect
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Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
2 min
Going north on the Hudson you'll see, the FDNY Fireboat Station, Chelsea Piers, the VIP Heliport, Hudson Yards Project, The Highline and the Jacob Javits Convention Center before stopping at the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Cruise Ship Terminal.
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New Jersey
2 min
We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.
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Financial District
2 min
From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
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Battery Park City
2 min
Rounding Battery Park, we enter the East River where you'll see the helicopters take-off and land, as we cruise past South Street Seaport, go under the Brooklyn Bridge and to the Manhattan Bridge. After taking in the iconic views, we run along the Brooklyn waterfront, past the Red Hook Container Terminal and around Governors Island.
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Statue of Liberty
5 min
Crossing the Upper Bay you'll see commercial vessels such as tug boats, oil barges, and the Staten Island Ferry while making our way to the Statue of Liberty. We stop right outside the security zone so you can get an up-close and unobstructed view of Lady Liberty.
We stop right outside the security zone so you can get an up-close and unobstructed view of Lady Liberty. -
Ellis Island
3 min
Returning to Manhattan, we pass Ellis Island, and you'll have great views of the entire world-famous NYC downtown skyline. We hope to welcome you aboard!
At each of our 12 tour stops the captain positions the boat so that every guest can get a perfect photo and will help guests with any photo requests. -
Brooklyn Bridge
5 min
Our captain will take you under the Brooklyn Bridge and stop just north of there so you can take those iconic photos of the Manhattan skyline with the Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground
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Hudson Yards
3 min
We'll stop the boat right infront of the Hudson Yards Complex so you can see The Vessel and all the other new buildings.
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Governors Island
2 min
Our captain will show you some of the old buildings from the water on this island, which once was an Army base then a Coast Guard Station and now a large park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Recommended: Bring sunglasses and your camera!
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour
Can I cancel Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Departs from North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place Address for map apps is 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY Address: North Cove Marina 225 Liberty Street New York…
What's included?
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- anding and/or facility fees
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
What's not included?
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, New Jersey, Financial District, Battery Park City, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson Yards.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
