Take a Hop of tour: There’s a lot to pack into a New York trip, and with your boat cruise a perfect way to get a feel, then hopping on the bus for an open-top tour of Manhattan and the main attractions is a must-do. See the Empire State Building, Central Park and Times Square.
It’ll be alright: New York may have a reputation for crime, but you’ll find the city is one of the safest cities in the world. You’ll be under the protection of the New York Police force, which is vigilant and friendly. However, as with any city you need to follow the usual be cautious where you go, and don’t carry expensive valuables with you.
Head up high: After getting a great view of the city from the water you really must get up high and observe the Manhattan skyline from above. There are several buildings to get views from including the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and the One World Observatory.
• New York Bay incorporates Upper New Bay and Lower New York Bay, which are connected by the narrows. The upper bay is often referred to as New York harbour, and the lower segment is where it opens out into the Atlantic Ocean. The mentioned narrows is a strait located between Brooklyn and Staten Island.
• In the upper New York Bay, you’ll find there are a variety of marine species. They include Bluefish and striped bass.
• Head for the Lower New York Bay and you’ll find it’s home to two artificial islands, both are a mile away from Staten Island’s south beach. They are Hoffman Island, created in 1873 and Swinburne Island, which was originally called Dix Island.
• In upper New York Bay you’ll find the most famous islands, which is where you’ll end up, no doubt. That’ll be Liberty Island, Ellis Island and Governor’s Island.
You will find there are several New York lunch and dinner cruise options available. Check the individual tour details for the menu and the options available.
We realise you want to capture those destination hotspots on your tour. Many operators do offer free Wi-Fi on board, but you will need to check with the individual operator.
Yes, but be aware that there is a high season (April to September) and Low Season (October to March). Check the tour details for timings.
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Each tour is different, but in general, they will have a duration of between 1hr and 2hrs. Make sure to check the specific tour for timings.
Boat tours will run at different times of the day, especially if you are booked on a lunch or dinner cruise. Make sure to check the tour details for a full listing of times.