NEW YORK CITY
93 Tours Reviewed
Boston’s harbor tells a second story. This tour strings together the moments that led to the American Revolution, mixing on-foot stops near the Freedom Trail with a boat ride that shows the coastline like the British and Patriots would’ve recognized.…
One of the quickest ways to see NYC from the water. This 90-minute Manhattan skyline cruise mixes big-ticket sights with practical value: you get live narration in English, open-air deck access, and some of the best camera time for the…
Ghost stories and city lights on the Charles. The Charles Riverboat Company run a scenic-but-spooky ride from Cambridge that mixes history-flavored storytelling with eerie riverbank vibes. I really like the night-time views (the Boston-area skyline looks great after dark), and…
Heated harbor time for two. This NYC Valentine’s Day cruise puts you on a 1920s-style yacht cruising New York Harbor, with skyline views from both a cozy indoor salon and an open deck. The warm vibe comes from wrap-around windows…
Nighttime New York looks better at sea. This 2-hour Manhattan skyline cruise with an onboard DJ mixes classic sightseeing with a party vibe, passing major landmarks as they glow over the Hudson. I really like the photo-friendly nighttime views—the illuminated…
Liberty looks different from the Hudson. This NYC sunset cruise is built around one big idea: see Statue of Liberty from the water while the city lights start to pop. I also like the simple setup with indoor and outdoor…
A fast morning, and Niagara keeps up. This USA Side express tour is built for people who want the big moments without burning a whole day. You get priority access to the Maid of the Mist, then go straight into…
Night views on the Hudson can feel unreal. This 90-minute cruise from Midtown is built around Manhattan skyline photos, night-party energy, and the simple magic of being out on the water after dark. It runs from a clear, central meeting…
Night skies over NYC feel different. This Starship Sunset Cruise is a fun way to see the city after dark, with onboard narration and big landmark moments like the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge lit up for the…
This is one of the easier ways to do New Year’s in NYC. On a 5-hour ride with reserved banquet-style seating, a DJ, and a big countdown focus, you’re basically buying time on the water with prime skyline views—plus a…
Waterbirds meet Manhattan at dusk. It’s an easy way to slow down and watch NYC from the water, with a naturalist-led tour that keeps the focus on urban wildlife as you glide past some of the city’s most famous sights.…
Niagara isn’t just something you look at. It’s something you feel. This Into the Mist tour strings together four headline stops with hotel pickup and shuttle rides, so you get big moments without burning your legs walking between them. What…
Niagara power is close and personal here. This Niagara in a Nutshell walking tour strings together the best-known Niagara experiences in one smooth loop: Maid of the Mist right into Horseshoe Falls, then Cave of the Winds with a step…
Night looks better from the water. This 90-minute Hudson River evening cruise gives you that classic New York feeling: lights first, skyline second, and a steady stream of landmarks as the boat moves along. I like that it’s built for…
City lights look better from the harbor. This 90-minute Boston city lights sightseeing cruise puts you on the classic yacht Northern Lights and lines up photo-worthy views of downtown and waterfront landmarks as they light up after dark. I love…
