Things to do in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

January 29, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. The BEAST Speedboat Ride

Excellent
78%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 642 reviews

The BEAST Speedboat Ride

The BEAST Speedboat Ride is a seasonal thrill ride in NYC open May - September. The BEAST leaves all others in its wake as the Captain takes this custom-built 70-foot offshore racing powerboat up to 45mph on a ride down to the Statue of Liberty.

2. World Yacht

Excellent
61%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 679 reviews

World Yacht

World Yacht brought the luxury dinner cruise business to New York City in 1984 and became the vanguard of experiential dining, hosting the sociocultural luminaries of the 20th and 21st century. Our vessels set the standard, both in terms of excellence and experience, for the ensuing three decades and created many enduring memories in the process. Today, both the market and our customer is evolving. At the same time, the neighborhood around us - the crossroads of Times Square, the High Line and Hudson Yards - is undergoing a massive transformation. As a result, the time has come for us to innovate once again, to reinvent experiential dining and, in so doing, make a new identity for World Yacht's home at Pier 81, as a social, culinary, and entertainment destination for New York City.

3. Go New York

Excellent
54%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 189 reviews

Go New York

Sightsee New York your way and enjoy big savings on attraction ticket prices. Climb to the top of the Empire State Building, sail past the Statue of Liberty, tour the Top of the Rock, admire masterpieces at The Met, and more. Choose your favorite attractions from a list of over 90 NYC landmarks and experience stress-free sightseeing. Available as an instant digital pass with the free Go City app.

4. City Sightseeing New York Cruises

Excellent
42%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
8%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 506 reviews

City Sightseeing New York Cruises

Hop on the City Sightseeing Cruises exploring New York City and its famed waterways with ample outdoor decks and a climate-controlled interior for those cooler days. Get stunning views of the NYC skyline and the city’s most iconic landmarks! Sit back and relax while our knowledgeable tour guide describe the best of Big Apple history, culture and, of course, sightseeing! Get close up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and much more! With 4 convenient hop-off stops along the way, you’ll also have plenty of opportunity to get out and explore some of New York City’s most unique neighborhoods up close. For a remarkable journey through NYC by land and sea, book your City Sightseeing tour today!

5. CitySights NY

Excellent
28%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
11%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1,977 reviews

CitySights NY

CitySights NY provides industry leading double-decker sightseeing tours of New York City. Our popular hop-on, hop-off bus tours and attraction packages help customers maximize savings, flexibility and fun! We offer unique bus tours of Manhattan and Brooklyn – as well as access to an extensive list of top New York City attractions like the One World Observatory, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock Observatory, Statue of Liberty, and more. Harbor cruises, museum visits, helicopter tours, shopping day trips and one-day escorted motorcoach tours to Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia & Amish Country are some of our offerings that will take your trip over the top!

6. Shark Speedboat Ride

Excellent
72%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Shark Speedboat Ride

7. Saturday Night Cruises

Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Saturday Night Cruises

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