New York City: Hudson River Small-Group Boat Ride
Experience New York City from a new vantage point on an exclusive 12-person media boat tour, traditionally used by news photographers. Departing from Chelsea Piers Marina, your journey navigates the Hudson River under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. This intimate tour offers unparalleled views of downtown and midtown Manhattan, showcasing iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and The Highline. Crossing over to the New Jersey shoreline, you're treated to a panoramic view of the entire city skyline, followed by Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and a ride under the Brooklyn Bridge, with Governors Island also in view. Throughout, the captain provides insightful commentary about each landmark, enriching your understanding of the city's history and architecture. The tour concludes back at Chelsea Piers Marina, leaving you enriched with the knowledge and sights of New York from a new perspective.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy personalized attention in a small-group setting
- ✓Cover more ground than compared to walking
- ✓Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule
- ✓Go beyond the guidebooks and gain insights from live commentary
What you'll see & do
- ✓We’ll leave Manhattan and head out on the Hudson River to get spectacular views of downtown and midtown with the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
- ✓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.
- ✓We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.
- ✓From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓We'll stop the boat right infront of the Hudson Yards Complex so you can see The Vessel and all the other new buildings.
- ✓You can take perfect photos of the Manhattan Bridge when we stop the boat between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
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
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
New York City: Hudson River Small-Group Boat Ride
Experience New York City from a new vantage point on an exclusive 12-person media boat tour, traditionally used by news photographers. Departing from Chelsea Piers Marina, your journey navigates the Hudson River under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. This intimate tour offers unparalleled views of downtown and midtown Manhattan, showcasing iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and The Highline. Crossing over to the New Jersey shoreline, you're treated to a panoramic view of the entire city skyline, followed by Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and a ride under the Brooklyn Bridge, with Governors Island also in view. Throughout, the captain provides insightful commentary about each landmark, enriching your understanding of the city's history and architecture. The tour concludes back at Chelsea Piers Marina, leaving you enriched with the knowledge and sights of New York from a new perspective.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy personalized attention in a small-group setting
- ✓Cover more ground than compared to walking
- ✓Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule
- ✓Go beyond the guidebooks and gain insights from live commentary
What you'll see & do
- ✓We’ll leave Manhattan and head out on the Hudson River to get spectacular views of downtown and midtown with the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
- ✓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.
- ✓We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.
- ✓From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓We'll stop the boat right infront of the Hudson Yards Complex so you can see The Vessel and all the other new buildings.
- ✓You can take perfect photos of the Manhattan Bridge when we stop the boat between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
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
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
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.