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New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
1,747 reviews
#1 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"With (at least) 15 stops and excellent guiding from captain Eric we will gladly recommend a trip with NY media boat :) We are leaving with a lot of good pictures of NY skyline,
Brooklyn bridge
, statue of Liberty a..."
"perfect weather, perfect choice of
boat tour
, perfect guide Eric ...highly recommend this water tour !"
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Tribeca Sailing
855 reviews
#2 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"While this is an amazing way for tourists to see iconic New York City landmarks like the Statue of Liberty,
Ellis Island
, the downtown skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge, I also highly recommend it for locals, too--..."
"The weather was perfect, sunny and a nice breeze from southeast made it a very relaxing
cruise
starting at a harbor near World Trade, then to the Statue of Liberty, passing Governors island to Brooklyn Bridge and..."
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Narwhal Yacht Charters
358 reviews
#3 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"
Captain Eric
provided a wonderful 4 hour sunset trip around Manhattan with details of each location (GWB, Jersey City Skyline, Manhattan's ever-changing skyline, Statue of Liberty, BK and Manhattan Bridge, etc.)."
"Captain Eric is awesome and
his passion
for sailing and knowledge of the city, waterways, etc makes for a truly enjoyable and unique way to enjoy NYC."
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NYCbySEA
259 reviews
#4 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Decided to take a boat tour in NYC and definitely such a WOW experience
captain Mike
was so welcoming while touring he stop by the most iconic parts of NY NJ and Brooklyn to give us informative history of the city..."
"Our Captain was knowledgeable, made us both feel very comfortable, offering to
take photos
of my gf and I with amazing backdrops of the City and the Statue of Liberty."
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New York Harbor Tours
99 reviews
#5 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Book this 2-hour tour of NYC’s historical rivers and let Captain Dave guide you through the rich history, monuments, and
architecture
."
"It was my husband's first time to see the Statue of Liberty, but he also got a wonderful description and historical review of the other sights along the harbor from
Captain Dave
."
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Classic Harbor Line
3,908 reviews
#6 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"It's educational, it's a wonderful way to see the NYC skyline, it's a terrific way to beat the crowds and heat in the summer, the
boat
is spotless, the staff very pleasant and the tour guide amazing."
"We were treated to an elegant motor
yacht
, a fascinating narrative of city architecture and bridges by an entertaining architect with extensive knowledge of his subject matter, and water views of the city we had n..."
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Sailaway NY
464 reviews
#7 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"From that point, think of the Four Seasons Hotel on water with personalized concierge service, with amazing
Captain Paul
and Five Star Chef Andrew tending to our every need with genuine and authentic courtesy, exp..."
"From the time of booking to the moment we stepped on the
sailboat
, the team made sure we were well accommodated—directions from Manhattan, easy access to the Captain via cell, bluetooth speakers, wine glasses, and..."
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AIA-NY Boat Tour
132 reviews
#8 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"A marvellous boat, attentive and engaging
crew
and our narrator, John Arbuckle, holds an incredible amount of architectural and historical information which he recounts over the duration of the cruise."
"The
guide
was gracious knowledgeable and well spoken - highly recommended and in all weathers it would work on the classic old boat with a huge amount of glass and comfortable seating."
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Brooklyn Sail
71 reviews
#9 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"We got very close to the Statue of Liberty and enjoyed this unique view of Manhatten and
Brooklyn
from the river, so highly recommend this."
"PROS: Ian was super responsive via phone/text etc meet up location was easy to find safety chat before boarding the
boat
was practical and reassuring the mix of tourists & locals, singles & couples made for an int..."
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The BEAST Speedboat Ride
642 reviews
#10 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Add the sights to that (especially the great views and photo opp's at the Statue of Liberty), and throw in the humorous commentary and mischievous
water-gun
antics and you've got a really great and memorable activ..."
"It was our second holiday to NYC and last time we did the New York Media
Boat Tour
(another fantastic trip that is very different) so didn’t feel the need to savour the views!"
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Sourced Adventures
348 reviews
#11 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"The motor coach we took out of the city to
Long Island
was super comfortable, roomy seats, air conditioning, trays, cup holders, charging ports and storage for bags!"
"Don’t wait book your
wine tour
today and you will completely satisfied."
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Bateaux New York
1,352 reviews
#12 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Amazing
dinner cruise
, fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and the best views of the Statue of Liberty illuminated at night."
"Amazing atmosphere amazing staff amazing memories we had the
vip package
and was worth every penny this is the only way to see New York great job"
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I Sail NYC
86 reviews
#13 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"I highly recommend ISail and Javi to everyone looking for
an awesome experience
- this is great for both locals and tourists."
"He is a capable and confident sailor and made us feel so comfortable and welcome on his
boat
."
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Sail Sunset
71 reviews
#14 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"
Captain James
and Kelsey are very knowledgeable about the sights and gave us great suggestions for the rest of our NY visit."
"Excellent experience from beginning to end: easy to check availability and reserve online,
boat
was clean and sanitized to prevent COVID, crew had mask and disposable gloves all the time, and the sailing was spect..."
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Manhattan By Sail - Clipper City Tall Ship
518 reviews
#15 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Fantastic way to discover the skyline,
Ellis Island
and Lady Liberty from the sea rather than being stuck with the crowds or in a queue."
"Easy to get to in
Battery Park
and the sail was gorgeous even though there were a few rain drops."
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Circle Line Cruises
12,386 reviews
#16 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"... Andy the tour guide made up for it with his knowledgeable commentary on both sides of the boat great way to see more of the area great view of the Statue of Liberty and
Ellis island
thanks for a great afternoon"
"It was very informative (I believe our tour guide's name was Gerry), you got fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan Skyline, the
Brooklyn
Bridge and Manhattan Bridge in a relaxed atmosphere."
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Spirit of New York
813 reviews
#17 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"We saw many landmarks lit up beautifully, like the
Freedom Tower
, the Empire State Building, the Colgate Clock, and we got up close to the Statue of Liberty where the DJ played, "New York, New York.""
"We had a wonderful cruise on Christmas Eve! Great staff, good food and amazing views from the
ship
was all we needed for a perfect night."
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New York Water Taxi
2,262 reviews
#18 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"The
tour guide
Liam was fantastic, Brooklyn born and bred and made the trip funny and informative (including a
tour guide
rap) and took some amazing photos of us as we passed by the Bridge."
"Fantastic value for money hop on and hop off all day from midtown manhattan to
battery Park
then onto South Street seaport and brooklyn Bridge followed by an excellent view of the statue of liberty!"
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Honorable William Wall
225 reviews
#19 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"You'll see incredible vistas of New York,
New Jersey
, the Statue of Liberty, and an incredible sunset (weather permitting)."
"The
boats
sailing around you had into the unique feeling of a true yacht club experience, helpful and caring staff, simple but very tasty well poured drinks."
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World Yacht
680 reviews
#20 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"The
cruise
itself was amazing we sailed up to the Statue of Liberty and back."
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Minha Viagem A Nova York
59 reviews
#21 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
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Statue Cruises
1,731 reviews
#22 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Pick up your free
audio tour
headsets (they have a special program for kids/families), stroll around Liberty Island as you listen to the tour, and take advantage of many excellent photo opportunities of the statue..."
"... drop off at designated location *Statue of Liberty with informative self-guided audio tour and
pedestal access
*Plenty of personal time to tour both Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, nice souveniers on the i..."
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Atlantic Yachting
57 reviews
#23 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Both Dave and Johnathan are TOP NOTCH teachers and I truly recommend you learn how to sail at this
school
."
"Two friends and I are bareboat certified and have
sailed
with a few different companies -- Atlantic Yachting was top-notch."
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The Loeb Boathouse
363 reviews
#24 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"Beautiful scenery, fresh air, a bit of exercise, and wildlife too (lots of
turtles
!) I've done this a couple of times with my kids, who love taking a turn at rowing."
"Monday 17th June 2019 New York Holiday - From 72nd Street Station and Grays Papaya Hot Dog restaurant we walked into
Central Park
visiting Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace & fountain, and then Loeb Boathouse &..."
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Bateux Dinner Cruises
87 reviews
#25 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
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Go New York
187 reviews
#26 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
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SAIL NYC
37 reviews
#27 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"
Captain Dan
and Alessandro were welcoming and very warm throughout the whole sail and it was the best day to spend a day with friends on the water."
"The boat (Sailing Yacht - SOUND
WAVES
) is big and brand new and all the equipements to welcome young kids and adults who want to celebrate this view with a bootle of champagne."
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Manhattan Kayak Company
55 reviews
#28 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"We booked a private tour since we were here midweek, but it was basically the
skyline tour
."
"The Hudson wasn't my first choice for learning how to do a wet exit, but having Margaret as our
instructor
made up for it."
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Hornblower Cruises & Events
871 reviews
#29 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"You could sit inside on the downstairs deck or sit or stand outside for the tour, which goes by
Ellis Island
, the Statute of Liberty, provides a nice long look at the Manhattan skyline, and goes under the Brooklyn..."
"We (grandmother, daughter, teenager , 10 yr old) took the cruise from West st to
World Trade
area- excellent way to get a perspective of the city areas while traveling across town OFFour feet!"
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RIB New York
52 reviews
#30 of 110 Boat Tours & Water Sports in New York City
"You stop off at lady liberty and get to take pictures with her in the background and then the driver picks the pace up a bit which is great fun! also the driver then takes you along to the
Brooklyn Bridge
which wa..."
"The driver of the
boat
was great and gave us opportunity to take photos by the statue of liberty and brooklyn bridge."
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These places are best for boat tours & water sports in New York City:
New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in New York City for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in New York City:
New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
Tribeca Sailing
Narwhal Yacht Charters
NYCbySEA
Sailaway NY
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in New York City for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in New York City:
New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
Tribeca Sailing
Narwhal Yacht Charters
NYCbySEA
Sailaway NY
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in New York City for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in New York City:
Sailaway NY
Classic Harbor Line
AIA-NY Boat Tour
Bateaux New York
Manhattan By Sail - Clipper City Tall Ship
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in New York City for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in New York City:
New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
Tribeca Sailing
CitySights NY
New York Harbor Tours
Circle Line Cruises
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