About OUR Private Boat Tours in New york city
Private Boat Charter on the Hudson River
we have 2 Boats Available:
RELIANCE: OUR NEW 16-PASSENGER BOAT OFFERS A UNIQUE NEW WAY TO GET ON THE WATER.
Reliance headed to pick up passengers at Pier 25.
MEET RELIANCE, OUR NEW 16-PASSENGER BOAT!
The newest addition to our fleet is the Passenger Vessel Reliance, an absolute beauty that is Coast Guard certified to carry up to 16 passengers! Built in 1971 (50 years ago!) in the lovely shipbuilding hub of Thomaston, Maine, she is a classic Downeast-style power yacht. She served an offshore school ferry boat up in her native Maine for years before we brought down to NY Harbor last winter and began a complete overhaul. She’s been fitted out with a new deck and frames, cabin, roof, rails and hardware, fuel tank, plumbing and electrical, you name it. It has been a long process—over a year and counting!—but the efforts, attention to detail, and careful thought we’ve put into this project has produced a boat we love, and are absolutely sure you will too! Contact us to book a trip aboard and for picture-filled blog posts on the refit of this classic beauty. This is perfect for small weddings, bachelor parties, company outings, and more. We can hardly wait to take you for a cruise past the Battery and out to the Statue Liberty. More to come!
Reliance rounding the Battery in Lower Manhattan with a group of 16.
Reliance awaiting passengers at Brooklyn marina.
Tireless:Our 6 passenger boat is perfect for taking in the NYC scenery
Our boat, Tireless
OUR BOAT, TIRELESS - Charter in Manhattan, CAN CARRY UP TO 6 PASSENGERS.
New York Harbor Tours offers the best private boat tours in NYC and NJ. Our New York boat rides take passengers down the the scenic Hudson River to see many of NYC icons rights including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, The Freedom Tower, all of the city's famed bridges, and more.
Our private tour boat departs from two locations, one in Manhattan and Jersey City, NJ. Our NYC tour boat features the following amenities for all our Hudson River harbor cruises:
A large open boat deck with plenty of seating; perfect for spreading out and taking in the NYC sights and the city lights.
A protected cabin with comfortable seating—(perfect shelter from a passing summer shower).
A clean, working head (bathroom).
A small but efficient galley perfect for storing and heating any drinks or food.
Our boat, the Tireless, can carry up to 6 tour passengers at a time. So if you’re looking to book a private boat tour for 6 people or just 1 person, we can accommodate parties of all sizes.
Most of our tours take 2 to 3 hours, depending on what tour you choose. On our private boat tours in NYC you will be dazzled by the city sky line as it was meant to be seen, by water. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us online or via live chat. Also check out our frequently asked questions about our New York harbor cruises.
BYOB Private Boat Tours NYC
Our boat tours are bring-your-own-beer or alcohol (BYOB). So you can bring your own food, wine, beer, and alcohol onto the boat. We have coolers available to keep your drinks cold, as well as store food if needed.
Our guests enjoying a custom charter tour.
NYC Boat Tour REVIEWS
“Great experience with incredible views of the city. David was extremely responsive in answering questions and coordinating. We had Captain Chris on our trip, who was funny, hospitable and knowledgeable about the sights. They cater to your needs to ensure you have the best time. Our trip was during Covid, couldn’t have felt more safe while being able to get out on the water for a great escape.”
“We had a great time on the tour. We did the sunset tour and the weather was perfect. Dave is very personable. The boat was clean”
Corporate Events & Company Outings
Planning a corporate outing in NYC, company event, or team-building activity? Our large 16-passenger yacht is the perfect place to host your event.
Toast on the bow area of the boat. Reliance is perfect for bachelorette parties!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How much is it to rent a yacht in NYC for a day?
A. Prices can vary anywhere from $400-$4000 for 2 hours.