Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers
At a glance
Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers is a 1h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 726 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain, Landing and facility fees, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 726 travellers
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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!
What's included
What's included
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- Landing and facility fees
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
Not included
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1m
We stop the boat right next to the Little Island so you can see the park from the water.
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Stop 2 · 2m
From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
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Stop 3 · 2m
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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Stop 4 · 5m
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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Stop 5 · 2m
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.
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Stop 6
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. -
Stop 7
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. -
Stop 8 · 2m
We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.
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Stop 9 · 3m
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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Stop 10 · 2m
You can take perfect photos of the Manhattan Bridge when we stop the boat between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers take?
The experience lasts about 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain; Landing and facility fees; TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee; Local taxes.
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 726 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
