Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers
Overview
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
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- Landing and facility fees
- [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
Meeting Location
225 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Little Island
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Financial District
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Battery Park City
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brooklyn Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Governors Island
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty (pass by)
Ellis Island (pass by)
New Jersey
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hudson Yards
3 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Manhattan Bridge
2 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour – from Chelsea Piers?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-103533P1
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Average 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 704 traveler reviews collected by Cool NYC and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain.
- Landing and facility fees.
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee.
- Local taxes.
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain
- Landing and facility fees
- [BRAND] Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
- Tour-guide/Captain gratuities are not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
