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New York City Private Boat Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 12% in New York City

46 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise past Manhattan landmarks on a private one-hour powerboat tour, with space for up to six passengers and views of the Statue of Liberty.

About this tour

See Manhattan from the water on a private New York City boat tour, with skyline views and room to relax away from crowded ferries. Depart from North Cove Marina, beside the Freedom Tower and 9/11 Memorial, and settle into a 28-foot powerboat for a one-hour cruise around lower Manhattan.

Along the way, take in landmarks including the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. With a maximum of six passengers, this intimate ride offers a comfortable way to enjoy the city’s waterfront at your chosen departure time. The cruise runs daily, and a live guide is available in German. Before boarding, use the bathroom facilities at the marina.

Choose this New York City boat tour for a close-up look at iconic sights without the lines or crowds of a large ferry. Book your private cruise and experience Manhattan from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Cruise past the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge
  • Admire lower Manhattan and the Freedom Tower from the water
  • Relax aboard a private 28-foot powerboat
  • Enjoy a small-group outing with up to six passengers

What's included

Included

  • 1-hour cruise

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Meet at the Golf sign in the park at North Cove Marina
  • Use the marina bathroom facilities before boarding
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 46 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2. Top 12% in New York City means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in New York City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New York City

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