New York City Private Charters

We offer private charters for any occasion. Whether it’s a romantic evening with a loved one, a celebratory night out with friends or a once-in-a-lifetime view of Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show – a private daytime or sunset charter aboard NYCbySEA offers an unparalleled boating experience. NYCbySEA is also a perfect opportunity to entertain corporate clients. Call now or email info@nycbysea.com to get more details on fun corporate events for groups of over 6 passengers.

NYCbySEA’s private tours create a truly memorable experience for everyone aboard. Passengers embark in lower Manhattan. The boat has a photo stop directly in front of the Freedom Tower before circling around Battery Park and heading north up the East River. Enjoy another photo opportunity underneath the majestic Brooklyn Bridge. The tour continues north up the East River and circles past the Williamsburg Bridge so passengers get a view of the Midtown Manhattan skyline including the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings and the United Nations. Sit back, relax and listen to the music of your choice as NYCbySEA makes way to the most iconic landmark in the world, the Statue of Liberty. You will have the most up-close and unforgettable view of Lady Liberty!

Passengers can embark and disembark at two locations:

New York City – Pier 25 in lower Manhattan located at 225 West St, New York, NY 10013

New Jersey – Liberty Landing Marina – 80 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

NYCbySEA’s daytime tours are a perfect way to see New York during morning or afternoon hours. Tours run from April to October.

Daytime Private Charter Cost

• 1 Hour Tour – $350 for Two Passengers
• $50 each additional person, up to 6. Please note: 5 or 6 passengers cost $500
• 2 Hour Tour – $500 for Two Passengers
• $50 each additional person, up to 6.

Departure Times: NYCbySEA will customize departure times to accommodate your schedule, but 2-hour tours usually run at 12, 2, and 4pm.

A sunset tour aboard NYCbySEA is truly a magical boating experience. Watch the sun set behind the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the captivating reflection off the most iconic skyline in the world.

NYCbySEA offers two sunset tours per evening. The timing of the early sunset tour coincides with the sun setting just north of the horizon directly behind the Statue of Liberty. The later sunset tour offers remarkable views of New York City both at sunset and at dusk so passengers can see the Manhattan skyline come alive at night.

Sunset Private Charter Cost

• 1 Hour Tour – $450 for Two Passengers
• $50 additional person, up to 6. Please note: 5 or 6 passengers cost $600
• 2 Hour Tour – $600 for Two Passengers
• $50 each additional person, up to 6. Please note: 5 or 6 passengers cost $750

Departure Times – Sunset tours departure times will vary depending on the time of year, but range between 4-8pm. Email info@nycbysea.com if you’re interested in a NYC Dusk tour.