Statue of Liberty Private Boat Tour

Lady Liberty is perched in the middle of the New York Harbor on Liberty Island. Unlike other islands in our urban archipelago, Liberty Island is not connected by bridges or tunnels; the only way to see the statue is by helicopter or boat.

For the best sightseeing experience, skip the noise and the crowds. Take a NYC private cruise with close-up views, a personal guide to history and architecture, and the rare luxury of relaxing in the city. You will return to the city renewed and refreshed.

The 2-hour yacht tour include both the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, two towering symbols of New York’s storied past, each with its own rich and fascinating history. Lady Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, has stood tall and proud since 1886, a beacon of freedom and hope to immigrants arriving on America’s shores. At the same time the Statue was being assembled, the Brooklyn Bridge was constructed as the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time. Its soaring towers and intricate cables symbolized the marvels of engineering, and became a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the American people.

Making the pilgrimage to the Statue of Liberty is a must-do activity. The public ferry is one option, a modern-day Ellis Island immigrant experience. Brace yourself for long lines (average 1.5 hour wait without sitting). Security will do their best TSA impression with bag checks and metal detectors. Once aboard, you’ll join the stampede of tourists racing to grab a seat on a bench. Choose from the upper deck (with exhaust fumes), or below deck (with roaring engines). Ready to get back to dry land? Wait again until you’re herded down the gang plank. Welcome to steerage class.

The public ferry does offer one benefit — it is the only boat allowed to dock at Ellis Island and Liberty Island. The statue is a national monument operated by the National Park Service and protected by a strict security zone. A private Statue of Liberty boat tour is able to circle her from every angle with up-close views from the water, but private boating is not permitted to land on their docks.

Private Boat Tour Statue of Liberty is the first-class option when the journey is just as important as the destination. Discover the luxury yacht tour that makes sightseeing fun and enjoyable, not a checked box or a chore. Here you will be wined and dined and treated as a personal friend of the city. Have unique interests or questions about the Big Apple? Ask away! Wish for the time and space to fully experience being on the water? The moment is yours. A yacht ride in New York creates a journey of a lifetime.

⋅ Statue of Liberty: The most iconic landmark in the country, the Statue of Liberty is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

⋅ Ellis Island: Voyage across the water to the former immigration station. Approach the island just as 12 million immigrants had in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

⋅ One World Trade Center: The rebuilt World Trade Center complex is once again the tallest skyscraper in the United States.

⋅ Brooklyn Bridge: A National Historic Landmark, this bridge is a marvel of 19th-century engineering. Crossing the bridge span from underneath brings a new appreciation for the unique stories of this historical bridge.

⋅ Governor’s Island: A former military base turned public park, the island now hosts a spa, urban glamping, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and concerts.

⋅ Hudson River Greenway: Manhattan’s waterfront parks and promenades host a multitude of delights from secret gardens and lawns, sports, kayaking, public art, restaurants, and pop-up concerts.

⋅ New York Harbor: Lounge on deck and take in the endless sky overhead. Enjoy sweeping views that stretch to Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.

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