Private Tour
Best Private Luxury Daytime Boat Tour in New York City - 2 Hour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City on this private, 2-hour cruise around lower Manhattan aboard a 30' luxurious powerboat. Get an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, Freedom Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and an up-close, personal view of the Statue of Liberty! Passengers are free to bring any food or drinks onboard the boat.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of two people per booking is required
Once booked, call to confirm departure time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Brooklyn Bridge
See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River
Statue of Liberty
See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River
What‘s Included
Private tour
Friendly and knowledgeable captain/guide
Gratuities
Options
Group of 3 Private Sail
Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way.
Group of 5 Private Sail
Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way.
Group of 2 Private Sail
Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way.
Group of 6 Private Sail
Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way.
Group of 4 Private Sail
Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way.
Reviews
89 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome private tour
762DavidF,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For a short trip you see lots of highlights and get great pictures. Will was awesome and helped line up some perfect family photos.
Perfect boat tour with a great captain / tour guide
Cruiser26158230831,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the two hour private boat tour and couldn’t have asked for a better experience or better value for money. The captain Mike was incredibly knowledgable and very friendly. The boat was really comfortable and the perfect vessel for our guided tour. This was a real highlight of our trip to NYC and took a lot of the pressure off “seeing everything” because we saw so much on this boat trip. Booking was quick and simple and again I can’t recommend this experience highly enough.
This was truly a...
Carrie D,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was truly a wonderful way to experience the city, bridges, & Statue of Liberty. Captain Will was amazing; knowledgeable and took time to stop at key points of interests, and take group photos! When booking, we made changes twice due to the weather, and Mike was extremely helpful and accommodating! Highly recommend.
Sean's opinion
Sean F,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike (captain) was great. I have not done this excursion through a multi non private company to compare to. My family and I had a great time on a boat by ourselves though. Having a captain that positioned the boat to get the best photos is something I can almost guarantee you wouldn't get from a public boat. Book this if you can spare the expense!
This is a perfect way to...
Lisa S,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a perfect way to see the Statue of Liberty up close without having to battle the crowds. Highly recommend it!
Superb in every way
Meatandcheesey,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did way more than expected and really covered a lot of ground. The captain knew loads of interesting history and overall it was worth every penny
Must do
Susie R,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat tour was the highlight of our trip! Will was our captain and very knowledgeable and fun. Boat was nice and clean.
A great way to see the City
Mathew T,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing few hours seeing the City from a totally different perspective. Well worth it that’s for sure. Captain John was also very educated on the history of the City. Thank you it was amazing. People need to try this, it’s better than the helicopter tour also.
Incredible Private Boat Tour of New York – Highly Recommended!
rippedgym,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was hands-down the best tour we’ve experienced in New York! The private boat ride offered unbeatable views of the skyline, Statue of Liberty, and iconic landmarks — all from a unique and relaxing perspective on the water. Our captain, Mike, was fantastic — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of interesting facts about the area. He was incredibly attentive throughout the tour, making sure we were comfortable and getting the most out of the experience. If you're looking for a memorable and personal way to see the city, this is it. We thoroughly recommend this tour — an absolute highlight of our trip!
A fantastic experience,...
Robert P,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic experience, our captain Kris was great, overall our best trip in New York. Wonderful views of the City.
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