See the Statue of Liberty up close on a fast 30-minute boat ride
30-minute
Fast boat ride, Photo stops
Cruise New York Harbor on a 30-minute express boat trip focused on the Statue of Liberty. Stop in front of Lady Liberty for photos, then take in skyline views as you ride.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and a mandatory safety briefing. Bring a valid photo ID and the credit card used to pay for your booking. The tour runs with a minimum of 3 passengers.
You may cancel or reschedule until 24 hours prior to departure. No refunds within 24 hours of departure.
Bring a valid photo ID and the credit card used to pay for your booking. The name on the credit card must match the name on your booking.
If no proof is established, the payment may be refunded to the card on file and the booking deemed invalid. You may provide another form of payment on the dock.
Boats depart on time. If you miss your scheduled departure (no-show), no refund is issued.
CHELSEA PIERS MARINA, PIER 59, 11th Ave / W17th Street, New York, NY
Speedboats, stunning skyline views, and genuinely enthusiastic captains seem to be the recurring theme across these reviews. Guests consistently rave about captains like Bryant, Eric, and Mack, who bring real knowledge and warmth to every tour. The experience covers serious ground, from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, all while hitting speeds that apparently get the adrenaline going. Repeat visitors are a telling sign here, with multiple reviewers coming back years later and calling it their favorite NYC activity. Families, solo travelers, and even lifelong New Yorkers all seem to walk away impressed. One minor note worth knowing: seating is first-come, first-served, so groups wanting to sit together should board early. Beyond that, this one earns its glowing reputation pretty consistently.
Captain Bryant was amazing! We had so much fun on our tour. He was so well versed in New York history and culture and told us all about the places we stopped. Definitely worth the extra to experience this incredible ride! Smooth ride and you don’t get wet at all! Much better than the typical NY ferries!!!
carly mantia
June 25, 2026
Captain Bryant was amazing! We had so much fun on our tour. He was so well versed in New York history and culture and told us all about the places we stopped. Definitely worth the extra to experience this incredible ride! Smooth ride and you don’t get wet at all! Much better than the typical NY ferries!!!
carly mantia
June 25, 2026
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