This custom sightseeing tour on the Hudson River is designed for photographers and tourists alike. Travel on the same media boat that news photographers use to cover breaking stories, and view more than 40 iconic sights—including the New York City skyline—from unique vantage points. The captain’s narration provides a comprehensive overview of New York Harbor, with close-up views of landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty.

See major landmarks during a custom sightseeing tour on the Hudson River
Ride under the Brooklyn Bridge and see the Statue of Liberty from the water
Make multiple stops along the route and learn about each attraction
Use of tactical weather gear is included in the tour

What To Expect

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.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Jersey

We will cross over to the New Jersey shoreline and run south for panoramic views of the entire skyline.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Financial District

From Hoboken we cross back over to Manhattan and stop right in front of the Financial District and Freedom Tower.
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Our tours run with a minimum of 4 passengers
Stroller accessible
Minimum age is 4 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult pricing applies to all passengers
Service animals allowed
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to your late arrival
Near public transportation
No high heels; flat shoes only
Recommended: Bring sunglasses and your camera!
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Include

Local taxes
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
Landing and facility fees

Exclude

Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included