Thinking about taking a boating trip in New York? 

There's tons to see boating in New York City. Witnessing the city from the water gives you a fresh perspective of the city’s most iconic spots. 

Perhaps most amazing of all is the size of everything - just getting a bit closer to the Statue of Liberty, for instance, makes it feel more like a Colossus than a statue. The Brooklyn Bridge is more than a mile long, and seeing it from underneath really drives that point home. 

So, if you’re thinking of boating around New York, Staten Island, or Manhattan, you’re covered. 

What You’ll See Boating Around New York City

The New York Skylines

No matter which direction you’re facing in New York Harbor, every view is beautiful. Whether it’s Manhattan’s piling skyscrapers, or Long Island’s beaches mid-sized city architecture, boaters can really see just how massive New York City truly is. 

Wrapping around, you’ll see the Empire State Building, The World Trade Center, the Chrysler Building, and all the other massive skyscrapers that call New York City home. It’s an especially breathtaking sight if you live in New York and have experienced the architecture from the ground - seeing it from a mile or two out gives you a fresh perspective on the staggering size of the city. 

Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges

These bridges are massive, long, and busy. Sailing underneath, it’s hard to believe that literally hundreds of thousands of people travel over New York’s bridges every single day. Boating underneath you’ll witness the intricacies of their steel-beam construction, a testament to the architectural achievements they were when created.

What’s perhaps most incredible is understanding the times when the bridges were built, while seeing them from the water. The incredible history of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges is all the more inspiring when basking in its size from below. 

Statue of Liberty

See the Statue of Liberty as immigrants at the turn of the 20th century would have - by the water. As you get closer, you’ll begin to see why arriving at New York City in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s was such an inspiring experience. 

Thousands of writings cite the first glimpses of Lady Liberty from the water. Getting up close makes you truly experience its 450,000 pounds of weight and over 300 feet of height. 

New York City Lights

See the city lights in NYC like never before. Our private boat tours allow you to see them in all their resplendent wonder.

If You’re Ready, Contact Us Today

Since you know it’s going to be an incredible time - whether for a date, a group gathering, or a bachelor party - contact New York Harbor Tours today to experience everything you’ve just read, and more. 

Whether it’s your first time in New York, or you’ve been living here all your life, seeing the city from the water is something we want to share with you. Contact us today.