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title: Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour - from Chelsea Piers
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 54
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 195
duration_minutes: 30
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 22 (Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/statue-of-liberty-speedboat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/
---

# Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour - from Chelsea Piers

In our comparison: #3 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A fun 30-minute trip to see the highlights of New York Harbor! We'll take you straight out to see the Statue of Liberty! Our captain stops the boat right in front of Lady Liberty so you can take great photos and selfies.
In addition you can capture nice images of the sweeping Manhattan skyline and Ellis Island.
This tour is perfect for anyone who likes fast boats, and wants to see the Statue of Liberty.
Pricing: $60/person. The tour will run with a minimum of 3 passengers aboard.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE…
- Starts 13:00, 14:30, 16:00: 3 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €54 per person
- Duration: 30m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 195 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: New York Media Boat / Adventure Sightseeing Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 13:00, 14:30, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.97 from 195 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 194 of 195.

- 5 stars: 192 (98%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- 30 minute Speedboat Tour
- Landing and facility fees

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Our captains will stop our fast and fun boats for about 5 minutes right in front of the Statue of Liberty so you can get the best views of her! We'll stay on the boat and you'll also get great skyline views of the Manhattan skyline from that location.
2. **One World Trade Center** (pass by, no stop) - You'll be able to take nice photos of One World Trade Center from our boats and appreciate the height of the building when viewing it and the skyline from our route through New York Harbor.
3. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - On our return to Manhattan we'll briefly stop next to Ellis Island for some photos.
4. **Little Island** (pass by, no stop) - You'll get to see the Little Island from the water, as we pass by this uniquely designed park.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13:00, 14:30, 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

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MIN BEFORE DEPARTURE FOR CHECK IN.
Our tours depart from CHELSEA PIERS MARINA, Pier59 in Midtown, NYC.

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
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 22** | €54 | 30 min | 4.97 (195) | shared |
| [Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour-2/?format=md) | €295 | 2h | 4.97 (868) | private |
| [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 |
| [Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital Complex](/usa/new-york/tours/hard-hat-tour-of-the-abandoned-ellis-island-hospital-complex/?format=md) | €60 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (242) | shared |

Ranked #3 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €295, median €60; typical length 2h. 4 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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