
Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 727 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers worth booking?
Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers is a 1-hour experience in New York, United States, from $99 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 727 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (727)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $99 per person
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 you get
About this experience
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
Included
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- anding and/or facility fees
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
Not included
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
What you'll see and do
Little Island
We stop the boat right next to the Little Island so you can see the park from the water.
1 minutes here
Financial District
From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
2 minutes here
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.
2 minutes here
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
5 minutes here
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.
2 minutes here
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.
Pass by without stopping
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.
Pass by without stopping
New Jersey
We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.
2 minutes here
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.
3 minutes here
Manhattan Bridge
You can take perfect photos of the Manhattan Bridge when we stop the boat between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
2 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
Know before you go
- 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!
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 726 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
726 verified traveler reviews for Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly Recommended
Had a great time, very informative and fun experience. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Was great to zoom all around NY harbor with an experience guide.
This was a great experience. We saw all the highlights in very little time and Captain Mack was awesome. Intelligent and funny. He stopped to take personal photos of us on request. The boat was fast and fun..
via Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!
Absolutely amazing experience! Mac was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
via Tripadvisor
Time well spent!
Zach was an informative and engaging guide. He provided helpful information, was thoughtful about the on-boat experience and attentive to individual needs. I would highly recommend this experience for any ages or groups.
via Viator
Absolute highlight-highly recommend
This was the absolute highlight of our trip to NY. We didn’t know what to expect and my 13yo daughter was initially not very excited, but it ended up being her favorite activity (even better than the helicopter tour!). It was fun and we loved the interesting facts shared by our guide (Captain Bryant — he was great!). Highly recommend booking this tour to anyone visiting the city!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 254
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 73.4.
See everything New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours runsWhy this scores 81
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Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers cost?
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Prices start at $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 727 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers?
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Around 254 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers?
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Included: U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain; anding and/or facility fees; TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee; and Local taxes. Not included: Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers?
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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. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers?
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Across 727 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, value for money. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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