--- title: Best Private Luxury Daytime Boat Tour in New York City - 2 Hour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 453 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 109 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 53 (City Highlights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/best-private-luxury-daytime-boat-tour-in-new-york-city-2-hour/ --- # Best Private Luxury Daytime Boat Tour in New York City - 2 Hour In our comparison: #5 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City on this private, 2-hour cruise around lower Manhattan aboard a 30' luxurious powerboat. Get an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline, Freedom Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and an up-close, personal view of the Statue of Liberty! Passengers are free to bring any food or drinks onboard the boat. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at the Golf sign in the park - 5 start times: between 12:00 and 16:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €453 per group/vehicle for the Group of 2 Private Sail option; other options up to €634 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 109 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NYCbySEA - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 109 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 109 of 109. - 5 stars: 109 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Group of 2 Private Sail | €453 per group | German, English, Italian, Spanish, French | Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way. | | Group of 3 Private Sail | €498 per group | German, English, Italian, Spanish, French | Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way. | | Group of 4 Private Sail | €544 per group | German, English, Italian, Spanish, French | Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way. | | Group of 5 Private Sail | €589 per group | German, English, Italian, Spanish, French | Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way. | | Group of 6 Private Sail | €634 per group | German, English, Italian, Spanish, French | Enjoy a 2 hour private daytime charter aboard the Boat. Passengers can bring any food or drink aboard, and relax dockside at the Marina before the boat makes way. | ## What's included - Private tour - Friendly and knowledgeable captain/guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Brooklyn Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 2. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 3. **Brookfield Place** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 4. **NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 5. **The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 6. **Hudson River Park** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 7. **One World Observatory** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 8. **NYCbySEA** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River 9. **One World Trade Center** (pass by, no stop) - See New York City from the waters of the Hudson River ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet at the Golf sign in the park Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of two people per booking is required - Once booked, call to confirm departure time ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €453 | €227 | | 4 | €544 | €136 | | 6 | €634 | €106 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Highlights Tours start at €32 per person. ## Compared with other City Highlights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 53** | €453 per group | 2h | 5.0 (109) | private | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | Ranked #5 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. 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