--- title: PRIVATE Manhattan Speedboat Tour - Up to 12 passengers lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 1088 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 60 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 37 (Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-manhattan-speedboat-tour-up-to-12-passengers/ --- # PRIVATE Manhattan Speedboat Tour - Up to 12 passengers In our comparison: #8 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat media agencies charter to cover breaking news! Our Adventure Sightseeing Tour takes you on an unforgettable ride through the harbor. The narrated tour points out more than 40 sights on the local waterways. You’ll experience the city from unique vantage points, carefully chosen with the photographer’s interest in mind. We’ll bring you within feet of major attractions and create plenty of distance to view the panoramic skyline. Our captains stop the boat at many places along the way to give you the opportunity to take iconic photos. It’s the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the geography of New York City during your visit and a lot of fun for tourists and locals alike! ## Before you book - 6 start times: between 10:00 and 17:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Minimum age is 4 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €1088 per group/vehicle - Duration: 1h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 60 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 60 of 60. - 5 stars: 60 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain - Landing and facility fees - TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee - Local taxes ## Not included - Tour-guide/captain gratuities are not included ## Itinerary 1. **New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours** - - Guests shall arrive our dock at North Cove Marina 15 minutes prior to departure. - Our captains provide a safety briefing before you board the boat. - Each guest is offered our tactical-weather gear for additional warmth before boarding. - All tours are narrated in English... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum age is 4 years - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to your late arrival - No high heels; flat shoes only - Recommended: Bring sunglasses and your camera! ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1088 | €544 | | 4 | €1088 | €272 | | 6 | €1088 | €181 | 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 Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises start at €23 per person. ## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 37** | €1088 per group | 1h | 5.0 (60) | 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 | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/80-minute-nyc-must-see-essentials-cruise/?format=md) | €27 | 1h 20m | 4.98 (275) | shared | Ranked #8 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €144, median €71; typical length 1h 30m. 4 of 37 are private. 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