Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - departing MIDTOWN

New York, US
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Highlights

  • Spectacular views of downtown and midtown with the Empire State and Chrysler buildings
  • Panoramic views of the entire skyline from New Jersey
  • Up-close and unobstructed view of the Statue of Liberty
  • Iconic photos of the Manhattan skyline with the Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground
  • Views of the Hudson Yards Complex and The Vessel

Meeting Point

CHELSEA PIERS / PIER 59 -- MIDTOWN. We will meet you by the dockhouse on the left/south side of CHELSEA PIERS MARINA at Pier 59. The entrance to the marina is on 11th Ave (West Side Highway) across from W17th Street. Please wait by the dock gate.

Meeting point

59 Chelsea Piers suite 5915, New York, NY 10011 , United States

End point

End Point

CHELSEA PIERS / PIER 59 -- MIDTOWN. We will meet you by the dockhouse on the left/south side of CHELSEA PIERS MARINA at Pier 59. The entrance to the marina is on 11th Ave (West Side Highway) across from W17th Street. Please wait by the dock gate.

Meeting point

59 Chelsea Piers suite 5915, New York, NY 10011 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex

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.

Duration 2 minutes
2

New Jersey

We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.

Duration 2 minutes
3

Financial District

From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.

Duration 2 minutes
4

Battery Park City

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.

Duration 2 minutes
5

Statue of Liberty

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.

Duration 5 minutes
6

Ellis Island

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.

Duration 3 minutes
7

Brooklyn Bridge

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

Duration 5 minutes
8

Hudson Yards

We'll stop the boat right infront of the Hudson Yards Complex so you can see The Vessel and all the other new buildings.

Duration 3 minutes
9

Governors Island

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.

Duration 2 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Our tours run with a minimum of 4 passengers
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    Minimum age is 4 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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    Adult pricing applies to all passengers
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    Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to your late arrival
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    No high heels; flat shoes only
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    Recommended: Bring sunglasses and your camera!
Provided by New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive early to secure a good seat.
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    Bring a charger for your camera!
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    Check out nearby Brookfield Place for dining.
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    Dress in layers; it can be breezy.
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    Consider visiting Governors Island after.

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