New York Harbor Tour: Iconic Skyline Views

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 will pause right beside Little Island, offering a unique view of the park from the water.
  • Financial District - After departing Hoboken, the journey crosses back to Manhattan, stopping directly in front of the Financial District and the Freedom Tower.
  • Battery Park City - As the boat rounds Battery Park, it enters…
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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430donaldg
Aug 19, 2025
Please please do this you will be so happy! - This is now my fifth time and OMG it’s always the best decision. If you want to see NYCs top attractions without lines, people (sometimes it’s nice to not be around a million folks), and feel like you are free…this is the tour. It’s easy to get to, easy to get on, the staff treats you like family, and the trip is just awesome. You get to see every part of Manhattan, go up and down the river…(it’s not scary and it doesnt make you nauseous at all). You come within 30 yards of the Statue of Liberty, you get a great history lesson that isnt boring, and you will smile the entire time. I️ will never not do this when I️ visit the city. Love these people and love this adventure. I️ give NOTHING a five star, but I️ cannot improve on this.
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Nicoledj8953la
Aug 18, 2025
Great tour with teen boy - My teenage son and I went on this tour because the smaller boat looked really fun. It definitely was! We sat in the front and loved going fast and bouncing a bit past the amazing urban scenery. We didn't get wet at all. We agreed that it was way more interesting than just sitting on one of the large boats and ferries.
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John_i
Aug 13, 2025
Review - Bryant did an excellent job! Very professional and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour and his explanations of each destination. Would highly recommend to on others.
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Robert_o
Aug 13, 2025
Really fun, high speed boat ride - Just a really fun, high speed trip around lower Manhattan. Captain Eric was a great tour guide. He was very friendly and gave us time at each stop to snap pictures and just enjoy the view.
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K1186wpchristined
Aug 12, 2025
Amazing! - Breathtaking views, super fun speed boat, interesting and unique facts about NYC! One of the best tours I have experienced overall!
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Chad
Aug 10, 2025
Experience N.Y. from the water and live your best life! - As a Manhattanite lucky enough to work in One World Trade Center—aka The Freedom Tower—I get to enjoy breathtaking views of the New York area every day. Still, the NY Media Boat tour with Captain Eric was an absolute blast and offered a whole new perspective on NYC and NJ landmarks. Eric was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience both fun and informative. The boat’s small, personal setting made it the perfect way to take in the city from the water. Highly recommend!
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Go04610280409
Aug 8, 2025
Simply AWSOME !!! - ABSOLUTELY recommendable !! The captain (unfortunately I forgot his name) was VERY entertaining and experienced. Had an awsome time, lots of fun and got very lucky that we were only 3 people in total. That was even more fun! Thank you SO MUCH for a fantastic hour in New York !!!
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Onair58989174333
Aug 6, 2025
Awesome - An amazing experience. Totally recommend. My teeanger son had fun he was very happy to celebrate his birthday on a boat with great weather .
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Lovisas677
Aug 6, 2025
Best activity ever! - This was the most fun I’ve had on a guided tour ever! The captain was awesome, he was knowledgeable, had great energy and was skilled at driving the boat. This was an adrenaline filled experience.
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Lillian_w
Aug 3, 2025
This is a must. Awesome... - This is a must. Awesome views and great photos. You see so much in a one hour period. Eric was our tour guide and he was amazing.
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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).