Things to do nearEllis Island

Circle Manhattan by yacht and learn how NYC is adapting to climate change

Jet ski to the Statue of Liberty on a guided 35-minute tour

Private sail around New York Harbor for up to 6 guests

Sail New York Harbor in a small group, with skyline and Statue of Liberty views

See Manhattan from above on a private helicopter flight from Westchester

Circle Manhattan on a narrated architecture cruise with an AIA guide

See the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan on a 1.5-hour yacht cruise

Cruise NYC at sunset on a 1920s-style yacht with a complimentary drink

Cruise NYC at night with live jazz and skyline views

Explore the Statue of Liberty and hear Ellis Island immigration stories

Sail New York Harbor aboard a historic tall ship with close Statue of Liberty views

Ride over the Brooklyn Bridge on a 2-hour guided bike tour

See Manhattan from above on a shared helicopter flight from Westchester

See NYC from above on a 25–30 minute helicopter flight to Coney Island

See NYC icons from above on an 18–20 minute helicopter flight

See NYC landmarks from the air on a 12–15 minute helicopter flight

Ride NYC waterways as the skyline shifts at sunset

Cruise NYC Harbor with sparkling wine, cheese, and caviar on a classic Manhattan yacht

Savor live jazz and crooner classics aboard a 1920s-style yacht

Cruise NYC Harbor during Sail250 and view tall ships from a classic yacht

Guided Statue of Liberty visit with optional downtown attractions

See the Statue of Liberty and Central Park from the air in 12–15 minutes

18–20 minute helicopter flight from Liberty Harbor to Central Park and Upper Manhattan

See NYC by helicopter, with a longer route to Coney Island and the Palisades

See the Manhattan skyline by helicopter from NJ in 20–25 minutes

See the Manhattan skyline at night on a 20–25 minute helicopter flight from New Jersey

See Manhattan, the harbor and Coney Island from above

Jet ski around Manhattan with a guided route and skyline views

Jet ski to the Statue of Liberty with skyline and bridge views

Free-ride a supervised harbor zone beside the Statue of Liberty

See New York Harbor from a historic tall ship in pre-sunset light

Live jazz, harbor landmarks, and sunset views aboard a tall ship

Ride a Cannondale bike over the Brooklyn Bridge with Dutch guides

Private New York Harbor sail with views of the Statue of Liberty

Private moonlight sail past the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty

Sail New York Harbor on a private 2-hour charter for up to 6 guests

Capture New York Harbor landmarks from a fast, photo-focused speedboat

Private NYC sailboat cruise from Chelsea Piers, with skyline and landmark views

Private sunset sail from Chelsea Piers with skyline and Statue of Liberty views

Private 2-hour sunset sail with New York Harbor landmarks

Sail the NYC skyline with a buffet dinner and rooftop DJ dancing

See the Statue of Liberty up close on a fast 30-minute boat ride

Sail New York Harbor on a private 3-hour charter for up to 6 guests

Sail New York Harbor on a private 2-hour daytime charter

Private 2-hour sunset sail for up to 6 with Statue of Liberty views

Sail past Manhattan’s night skyline on a private 1.5-hour charter

Private 3-hour sail past the Statue of Liberty from Jersey City

Sail NYC on a private charter with a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain

Cruise out to Manhattan Yacht Club’s floating clubhouse near Ellis Island

Walk Battery Park, ferry to Liberty Island, then explore Ellis Island with a guide

See Lower Manhattan’s skyline and waterfront through an architect’s lens from the water

Hear live jazz as you cruise past Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty

Ride past NYC landmarks with time in the Statue of Liberty rental zone

Private sail past the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor landmarks

Golden-hour harbor views from a private classic sailboat

Sail past New York Harbor landmarks on a private daytime outing

See Manhattan's illuminated skyline from a private evening sail

Plan a proposal sail on a classic yacht with New York City landmark views

Private harbor sailing with sunset views of New York City landmarks

Private sailboat cinema with a film of your choice

Choose Three New York Landmarks for a Self-Guided Day

Buffet dining, DJ dancing and New York Harbor views aboard the Skyline Princess

Explore New York Harbor views, Wall Street landmarks, and the World Trade Center site

Cruise the East River for close views of the Statue of Liberty and New York landmarks

See Manhattan landmarks with live commentary from the East River

Jet ski around Manhattan’s rivers and landmarks on a guided ride

Ride through all five boroughs with waterfront greenways, ferries, bridges, and Central Park

Explore two landmark islands with museum admission and priority ferry access

Trace Jewish immigrant history and flavors through the Lower East Side

Discover your family's immigration story through personalized Ellis Island research

Cross Manhattan and Brooklyn by e-bike on a route with mostly protected lanes

Paddle the Hudson for close views of Lady Liberty and New York City landmarks

Explore Liberty Island, its pedestal, and Ellis Island with a private guide