Booked a tour to take my parents to see the statue of liberty from the water, deciding it was a far better use of the time then going to actually see it and Ellis island. Paid for the upgraded tix and this was completely worth it. The seats are inside with glass roof so you can see without getting rained on or blown away with wind. The seats themselves are padded which the normal seats are not. And with the premium tix you can go to the bow which the other tix do not let you go, so you can stand up there taking pictures if that is what you want to do. plus if you want to eat or drink something on this short cruise, there is a couple of waiters who will come by and take your order. If you have been on your feet most of the time in NYC, this is a very cool way to see the city from the water and the statue of liberty. Highly recommend this specific tour with the premium price.