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5.0(3 reviews)

New York City Sightseeing and Seals Boat Tour

From$147.89
1h 30m
Commentary: Guide · en
New York City, USA

About this activity

Experience a 90-minute boat tour around Manhattan Island, offering close-up views of iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, accompanied by live commentary from knowledgeable crew members.

Highlights

  • Stunning views of the Statue of Liberty
  • Cruise under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge
  • Panoramic skyline vistas of Manhattan
  • Live insights from experienced crew members
  • Comfortable seating with ample photo opportunities

Full description

Join us for a boat ride aboard one of our classic motor yachts for an exciting cruise to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands apart of NY Harbor's Lower Bay. Take in the winter wildlife of NY Harbor and these amazing islands with rich history that now serve as a seal destination in winter. Seal sightings are not guaranteed, but they have been a constant inhabitant of Swinburne and Hoffman during winter for the past several years. Our expert Urban Naturalists Guides will regale you with fascinating tales of these iconic islands and historic waterways and illuminate the stories of the migrating birds who inhabit the harbor this time of year. Throughout the journey, learn insights into the conservation efforts aimed at preserving these precious ecosystems.

Included / Excluded

  • One drink (additional drinks available for purchase on board by credit card)
  • A light snack (additional snacks available for purchase onboard by credit card)
  • A narrated sightseeing and winter wildlife cruise
  • Gratuity

Itinerary

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Pass by: Pass by Manhattan's financial district and the One World Trade Center as we cruise to Hoffman and Swinburne Islands

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: We'll pass by Ellis Island and see the buildings in the distance as we cruise into NY Harbor

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: We'll pass by the Statue of Liberty so folks onboard can get an up-close view from NY Harbor

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: We'll cruise under this suspension bridge connecting the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Children under 3 years old can join the tour for free if they do not occupy a seat; a valid ID may be required for age verification.
  • Pets are not permitted on board, except for service animals with proper documentation.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to severe weather will be communicated in advance.

Know before you go

  • Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure timely boarding.
  • Dress appropriately for the weather conditions; the boat is open-air, so layers are recommended for cooler days.
  • Bring a valid ID for check-in purposes; tickets can be presented digitally or in print.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • We recommend bringing binoculars for this tour!
  • Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
  • Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
  • Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
  • Our Urban Naturalist Guides vary - either Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs will guide this tour
  • Elegant tables assigned to each booking. Tables may be shared with a clear partition divider depending on party size

Traveler reviews

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Ecology on the Hudson River

Interesting program with an excellent naturalist speaker sharing facts and pointing out the sights. Comfortable ship with a helpful staff. All the Classic Harbor trips are excellent.

S3091DHjeandMar 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Loved the trip

Trip was a lot of fun. Boat terrific with glass around inside if it’s cold and outside to get great photos. Learned a lot from the conservationists. Staff was very friendly . Highly recommend the trip

Andrew_DMar 2, 2026VIATOR

Fun tour in unusual weather

This is one of our favorites on Classic Harbor, and we’ve taken a lot of them. Excellent guide and crew, who made the most of unusual weather conditions and made the tour fun and rewarding. Good refreshments, too. So glad we went when the weather looked iffy!

davidcR3162WNFeb 16, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

We recommend bringing binoculars for this tour! Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator Our Urban Naturalist Guides vary - either Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs will guide this tour Elegant tables assigned to each booking. Tables may be shared with a clear partition divider depending on party size
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