We stumbled upon New York Media Boat tours just heading to the Battery Park walkway from the 9/11 memorial and I am so glad we did!
We've been to NYC plenty of times but this was the 1st visit for some of our group and we were only in the city for a day. This tour had us see so much and from a vantage point I've never seen the city!
We saw so many of the sights that others spend days and and even more money attempting to see but this 90-minute tour had it all! (Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, great shots of the GW Bridge, midtown and downtown skylines, Brooklyn, the High Line and other new elements of the skyline, etc.) We were closer than any other big harbor tour and with views you can't get when buried in the city on a bus or walking tour. Plus you also feel like it's private because of the small size of the speedboat. The information shared is historical and full of cool facts and because of the small group size, you can ask questions.
Eric, our captain/guide, was so knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and even took great photos of our group at many of the landmarks. If you're asking, the risk of getting wet is low, the boat is designed to push water away. We never got wet which was a plus since we had a Broadway show later. 😉 The speed was awesome, safe, and comfortable while zipping around the harbor, Hudson, and East rivers.
This tour is highly recommended! 👍👍 10 out of 10! Choose them for the best photos, adventure experience, and views of the NYC skyline and landmarks. The value is insane for everything you get to see and learn and, again, some of the best views and photos I've had of the NYC skyline out of all my visits. Thanks Eric and NYMB for this great spur of the moment experience!