Our family of 4 chose New York Media Boat Tour for Fall Break. What a great way to discover NYC from the water. Our sons are 20 and 22. We were warmly welcomed at the dock by John and Joel. Passengers were assigned to two different boats, and we enjoyed the next 1.5 hours with Joel at the helm and a nice couple from Jersey City (fun to see ‘locals’ enjoying the experience as well). After a summary of how the tour works and a rundown on safety, we took off. Within seconds, I knew we had chosen the *perfect family experience* for us! Such a thrilling feeling to bounce through the water with wind in our hair, see my family grinning ear-to-ear, and hear an occasional “Woo hoo!”.
Joel took the time to explain the highlights of the city skyline... to answer additional questions... and take photos for us. Upon completion of the tour, we read up on the company. Joel has a very impressive bio on the website, which explains the expertise by which he conducts himself. The website also details their fleet and offers background info on each employee. A great group of guys! Do yourself a favor and skip those large, clumsy sightseeing boats ... book this tour and you won’t be disappointed. 👍🏼