Best Water Sports & Activities in New York City

17 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 17 water sports & activities in New York City using 5,426 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Jersey City Jet Ski Tour of Manhattan (9.2/10). Prices start at $34 and most cost between $53.12 and $215. A typical one lasts 1 hr.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Jersey City Jet Ski Tour of Manhattan

196 reviews

Reviewers like: friendly guide, attentive guide, excellent guide

Most reviewed

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 NYC Speedboat Ride to the Statue of Liberty, 30 min

5,130 reviews · $34 · 30 min

Reviewers like: friendly crew, top experience, fast boat

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Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Jersey City Jet Ski Tour of Manhattan TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (196) – –
2 NYC Speedboat Ride to the Statue of Liberty, 30 min TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 4.6★ (508) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (4,622) $34 30 min
3 New York City Jet Ski Tour of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty 2.5 hr TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (25) $385 2 hrs 30 min
4 New York Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge Jet Ski Tour 1 hr TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (44) $215 1 hr
5 New York City Jet Ski Tour of Manhattan & Statue of Liberty TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (4) – –
6 New York City Hot Tub Boat Tour TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (2) – –
7 New York Surf Lesson 90 min TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $189 1 hr 30 min
8 Rockaway Beach One-on-One Surf Lesson 1.5 hr TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $149 1 hr 30 min
9 NYC Speedboat Ride at Downtown TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (14) $34 30 min
10 New York City Hudson River Kayak Tour with Statue of Liberty TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10 GetYourGuide 2.2★ (3) – –

Questions

What is the best water sports & activity in New York City?

Jersey City Jet Ski Tour of Manhattan has the highest TourTruth score (9.2/10) of the 17 water sports & activities in New York City we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 196 reviews.

How much do water sports & activities in New York City cost?

Listed prices start at $34; the median is $149, and most cost between $53.12 and $215. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are water sports & activities in New York City?

The median listed duration is 1 hr.

Which water sports & activity in New York City has the most reviews?

NYC Speedboat Ride to the Statue of Liberty, 30 min, with 5,130 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.0/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide