Reserve a private speedboat with a captain and a route you can customize
1-hour
Up to 15 people
Captain, Fuel, Narration
Reserve a speedboat exclusively for your group and choose a narrated route or request specific sights. Talk with your captain when you board to tailor the trip.
Flat shoes only; no high heels; no smoking or vaping. Not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems; some boats are not suited for small children—check before booking for kids under 4.
No refunds within 5 days of scheduled departure. If you arrive more than 30 minutes past scheduled departure time, your booking becomes invalid and no refund will be issued. Full refund if the tour is cancelled due to weather.
Product ID: HKXASK
Wear flat shoes (no high heels). Regular street clothes work, but it can feel a few degrees colder on the water—bring a light jacket even in summer. In March, April, October, and November, dress extra warm and bring a hat, gloves, and warm shoes. Sunglasses can help shield your eyes from the wind.
The boats are not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems. Not all boats are suited for small children; for children under 4 years old, confirm suitability before booking. All minors must ride with a parent or guardian.
No smoking or vaping. Wear flat shoes only (no high heels).
Black gate 59, Chelsea Piers Marina at Pier 59
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.
I highly recommend this tour as an excellent way to see Manhattan from the water. Zach was engaging, entertaining and informative.
Paul Nelson
September 7, 2026
I highly recommend this tour as an excellent way to see Manhattan from the water. Zach was engaging, entertaining and informative.
Paul Nelson
September 7, 2026
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