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New York Harbor Tours

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👍👍 Such an amazing experience, wife and I did this as a 10 year anniversary gift to ourselves. We spent 5 days In NYC and this was definitely one of the highlights. Captain Dave was very pleasant to work with and gave us the lay of the land. He also has water, blankets and bubbly to ensure we were comf... People often mention Joel, Captain, boat, tour, recommend, experience, water, great, Liberty, amazing,


Address

215 West St, New York, NY 10013

Website

www.newyorkharbortours.com

Contact

(718) 230-0136

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (248 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 10 PM

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  • 5/5 ramblinblogger 10 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Such an amazing experience, wife and I did this as a 10 year anniversary gift to ourselves. We spent 5 days In NYC and this was definitely one of the highlights. Captain Dave was very pleasant to work with and gave us the lay of the land. He also has water, blankets and bubbly to ensure we were comfortable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron F. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my wife and our 2 kids out for her Birthday weekend! It was a great ride from Pier 25 to Dumbo, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and then back up the Hudson. Amazing views of all the east river bridges. Boat was super clean and Captain Joel was great. Highly recommend for any occasion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HHH T. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Captain Joel did a fantastic Job! Beautiful sunset cruise. There was 4 of us. We took Drinks and light snacks. Captain Joel was very knowledgeable of the area and buildings. Would Highly recommend this instead of a packed ferry boat!

  • 5/5 Paul S. 3 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Primere seating is a must in the colder months

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    David made booking very easy and rescheduling due to inclement weather was seamless. Captain Levi was terrific - knowledgeable with some fun-facts as well. Highly recommended for an exciting-relaxing day out on the water around the best city in the world

  • 5/5 Joseph F. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Capt. Joel was excellent. Great boat & unbelievable views of the city. Would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Mike T. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Captain Joel did an amazing job. I booked the boat trip for a surprise engagement and Joel was attentive to details and helped keep the secret on the boat until it was time to ask the big question. He brought us to the best spot on the Hudson for pictures and provided a bottle of champagne after to celebrate! All around great experience will definitely do again one day.

  • 5/5 Abby R. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Best thing we did in New York! Captain Joel was lovely; so welcoming and friendly! A really fabulous and informative trip, definitely the best way to see the statue of Liberty and the city vista. We had our 13 month old son with us and a suitable life jacket was provided for him; it was very safe for him to toddle around on the boat as well which made it stress-free and very enjoyable.Thank you so much, highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Allison D. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The best way to experience NYC! Highly recommend New York Harbor Tours and Captain Dave. He provided a clean boat with plenty of seating, a cooler full of ice and cold water, and lots of knowledge about the bridges, buildings and history surrounding us. We enjoyed seeing the Statue of Liberty up close and riding under the Brooklyn Bridge. Wonderful experience!

  • 5/5 Ariette van S. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Beautiful 26 mile boat tour with Joel. Excellent captain and he knows to adapt the tour to your personal style and explain everything you want to know about Manhattan - a must

  • 5/5 Noel W. 1 year ago on Google
    Our captain Roman was great. Picked us up on time ( actually he was early) and showed us all over the harbor with a great close up of Lady liberty. We even got stopped by the NYPD and inspected by the coast guard for a routine inspection (totally unplanned they were really nice) and since that took a while, Roman extended our time to make sure we saw all the sites. Terrific day!

  • 5/5 Carole C. 1 year ago on Google
    We recently chartered TIRELESS to have a family get together/memorial for our late sister. It was so fantastic. Captain Joel was AMAZING, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and SO MUCH FUN! He showed us all the sights we wanted to see and was the perfect host. We are DEFINITELY coming back.

  • 5/5 Joni R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very informational with extremely personable Dave! Included historical narrative. Great way to see the city, imagining the early years and future progress! Take your family on this adventure or make it a romantic date. We loved the private tour on the water!

  • 5/5 Geri G. 1 year ago on Google
    We met Dave, our captain, right on schedule! He was very engaging and accommodating! The boat is very clean and incredibly comfortable for our group of 5. We had a three hour tour that ended with a beautiful sunset behind the Statue of Liberty. All five of our group were incredibly thrilled with our experience. Thank you!!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Nancy P. 1 year ago on Google
    Our family of four loved our private harbor tour with Captain Levi. It was such a treat to have our own space and a knowledgeable captain, and share the experience of a lifetime with our family. On my previous 3 trips to NYC, I never did anything like this. Views like you cannot get anywhere else, from the water, the close up to The Statue of Liberty was especially moving! Also, round trip from Brooklyn was hard to find, so glad this company could accommodate us! Very special, glad we went for it!

  • 5/5 Martin H. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked the sunset tour. Joel was our captain. He did a terrific job. Our family really enjoyed it and it was an excellent ending to our NYC trip. Definately worth it. We also got to see, by freak chance, the presidents Marine 1 helicopter flanked by Ospreys. Crazy!

  • 5/5 Holly C. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to NYC. We had a private boat ride with two amazing captains (Roman and I can't remember the other one's name). We saw ALL of the sights that we wanted to see: Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, the city skyline, art, sights in NJ, and so much more. The captains were amazing with our two children: ages 8 and 10. They stopped when we asked them to, took our pictures, and were so very kind & knowledgeable. It was truly a memorable experience - I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone. We will definitely be back, it was the highlight of our trip. The service was impeccable! 5 stars!!

  • 5/5 Kennedy S. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked a private tour for our very small wedding party and it was awesome! Captains Dave and Roman were professional, kind, generous, and extremely knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend New York Harbor Tours as a unique and beautiful way to see the sites around NYC!!

  • 5/5 Kim C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a fantastic time!! From booking the date to experiencing the ride, New York Harbor Tours made it easy, informative and fun.

  • 5/5 Osprey P. 2 years ago on Google
    David set us up with Captain Tom on a 35ft boat that was clean and perfect for the style tour we wanted. Tom was knowledgable and positioned us to get great photography and video. We highly recommend their five star services.

  • 5/5 Catherine Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Look forward to booking another trip in the Fall! Joel was great. Professional. Relaxing and Enjoyable. Definitely recommend

  • 5/5 Julie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow !!! What a super fun night on the water celebrating my daughter's 21st bday! Joel was amazing and helpful and super nice ! I highly recommend taking this tour because the views are incredible. It doesn’t get better !

  • 5/5 Lindsey O. 2 years ago on Google
    My coworkers and I took the sunset private cruise with Captain Joel. We had an amazing time. The company was very flexible with our crazy schedules and even worked with weather concerns occurring day of the ride. The boat was perfect for our party of 4 with room to spare. It was easy to bring food and drinks for the trip with a cooler on board. The ride was smooth and we were able to see of few of our favorite NY spots from the water. We can’t wait to book again in the spring!

  • 5/5 Evette B. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter and I had a girls weekend and during our first visit to NYC this was the most memorable activity. My 8 yr old daughter told me as we were coming back to the pier “I’ll never forget this mom, thanks for doing this” I almost ugly cried. 🤣 Levi was super friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend, Thanks!!!

  • 5/5 Nils S. 2 years ago on Google
    They were so friendly and flexible to adjust when we needed to. They also have very clear instructions for preparations and couldn’t have been more friendly and thoughtful during the boat ride. Will definitely be a regular customer!

  • 5/5 Celeste M. 2 years ago on Google
    Really wonderful experience, recommend for anyone visiting NYC, but also cool for locals! See the city from a new perspective. Captain was lovely and ride was smooth. Boat had a nice bathroom. Highly suggest! Will book again :)

  • 5/5 Maria D. 2 years ago on Google
    I chose this company because of the great reviews i read on Joel and Dave. Joel was as advertised: professional, responsive, kind, knowledgeable and conscientious. The tour around Manhattan was surreal and the weather was picture perfect. I am a native New Yorker and my city still awes. Would definitely use Joel again.

  • 5/5 H. D. 2 years ago on Google
    Super fun! We enjoyed every moment and hope to be able to schedule a sunset tour on our next visit to NYC. The boat tour was the highlight of our trip and our teenage grandson's favorite activity. It was a fantastic experience with amazing views.

  • 5/5 Brandie H. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great time on the Tireless! Dave & his co-captain were amazing! They were very knowledgeable about the city and very engaging! This private boating tour is definitely the best option to see NYC up close and personal! Great experience!

  • 5/5 Michael V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great tour with Joel. Asked and received the Statue of Liberty drive by, which was not included normally. No worries, went across Hudson. Osprey military copters did a circle over 200 ft above Liberty, passed right over us. That was COOL.

  • 5/5 Diana G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing, beautiful, best photo opportunities Of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. Captain Joel was absolutely perfect in every way, and was a wonderful host. We took the two hours sunset cruise and it was everything we could've hoped for. You can bring on your own food and beverage and there's a restroom on board. we chose to go to Eataly To pick up charcuterie and wine and had a wonderful two hours on the water.

  • 5/5 Mia B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great time! David was super responsive and accommodating with our large group. The boat was perfect, had space for all of our food and a nice cooler for all of our beverages. I highly recommend this tour for large parties!

  • 5/5 kathy g. 1 year ago on Google
    The best way to see all the sights! Such a great perspective of the Statue of Liberty. Captain Dave was super knowledgeable and friendly. He was very experienced at navigating the water as well. Highly recommend this tour!

  • 5/5 Maggie E. 1 year ago on Google
    There is no better way to take a water tour of Manhattan and the surrounding Boroughs. We had three small children in our party and the crew made an extra effort to keep them happy and safe. I would definitely book again and recommend to anyone looking for a way to avoid insane crowds and boats jammed full of hundreds of people. Worth every penny! Thanks Harbour Tours

  • 5/5 corrine m. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    AMAZING boat ride with a unique perspective of the city. Captain David was super friendly and knowledgeable about the shorelines of NYC. The pick up was easy and the location is not crowded. Boat was clean and spacious. Ice cold drinks in the cooler. Family friendly. We cruised by the Statue of Liberty and under the Brooklyn bridge. What a way to spend our last day in NYC! Thanks Captain David!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine S. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I cannot say enough fabulous things about our private NY Harbor Tour!! It was better than imagined and Captain Joel made it fun for my daughter (8) and niece (10). It truly is a great way to see Lady Liberty up close and the view of the city skyline and the bridges from the water was incredible - WOW!

  • 5/5 Mansi J. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Fantastic experience with a lovely boat owner and deckhand! We went with a group of 15 including little kids and all had the best time - the kiddos got turns steering the wheel, there was a speaker and cooler/ice for the adults and of course the boat itself was very comfortable and the views were great, as expected. Booking was simple and flawless - Thank you David for a memorable experience.

  • 5/5 Maggie C. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    What a wonderful evening on the water! Truly magical! Having lived in NYC for ten years, I have to say this was such a treat. Perfect service. Perfect views. Perfect photos. Will absolutely be back! From start to finish, Harbor Tours made sure we were well taken care of… don’t hesitate to book.., worth every penny.

  • 5/5 Tammy C. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We had a wonderful boat ride with Joel! It was relaxing and an amazing way to experience NYC from the water.

  • 5/5 Alecia F. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Joel was an amazing captain for our tour. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery and history that Joel provided! Thank you so much!


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