Captain Mike is MAGIC!! This boat ride around Manhattan with Captain Mike was the best way to see the city and all its beauty. Captain Mike was lovely, polite, kind, committed to providing us a 5-star ride!! We saw everything we wanted and more.....We captured great photos and left the boat saying that was the BEST! He shared trivia about the sights; where Sully landed the plane in the Hudson River, the forts and of course the Queen of the Sea, Lady Liberty!! I would highly recommend this boat ride with Captain Mike, you will throughly enjoy it!! read more

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Highly recommend! We had a wonderful time and Mike was great and showed us so many different parts of New York. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. read more

Mike and his son were amazing! We saw the city like never before and seeing the Statue of Liberty so close was spectacular. 100% recommended! read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride on the Hudson river, during sunset. Mike was an awesome captain, and shared interesting facts as we toured around. The ride was smooth, and the views were epic. Getting close to the Statue of Liberty was the highlight. read more

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Wonderful staff! We got very close to all of the points of interest and they were sure to give us plenty of time to take photos. Would definitely recommend! read more

This was our second trip with NYC by SEA, and definitely will go again. Great trip on the water with Kris as our captain . Very knowledgeable and enjoyable read more

The best tour you can ask for!!! Super private, such an amazing experience! Thank you!!!!! I would literally take this tour everyday while in NYC. It's breath taking and he is amazing! read more

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Best Experience!!! Would give more stars if I could. Mike was very nice and showed us everything we wanted to see. Most definitely would go again. Very relaxing and enjoyable!!! read more

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Captain Mike was great! Our family absolutely enjoyed our time and would recommend for anyone looking to see the sites and avoid the crowds!

We had booked a Private Sunset Tour with NYCbySEA as we heard good things from our Travel Agent. Well, we couldn't have had a better time! Mike helped coordinate us to find the marina and our Captain, Kris. Once we were settled aboard the beautiful, modern boat, Kris gave us a fantastic 2 hour view of New York you can't experience any other way! Down around the Island, Battery Park, the Financial District, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, Governor's island and the incredible close up of Lady Liberty! He made sure we had plenty of historical info and group photos at the best locations. A one of a kind day thanks to NYCbySEA. read more

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Amazing!!! Do not second guess this NYC GEM!!! Michael takes you to the most special places and I was born and raised here NY/Jersey girl...So I was super picky;) I'm so happy! We had the BEST time!!!! Definitely making this a must especially if u haven't seen the Statue of Liberty up close and personal!!!! THANK YOU for taking such good care of us Michael read more

We had a blast! It was so fun having a boat to ourselves and Mike (super nice guy!) taking us around. It was personalized, lots of fun, great location (and easy) for meeting, We're from out of town, so Mike gave us the back stories on some buildings, history on others, and we smiled and laughed our way for our two hours. This is so worth it. This isn't just a tour, it's an "experience" that you'll share with others and remember for a long, long time. read more

I engaged NYCbySEA for scattering my Mother's ashes. The boat was immaculate, Mike Lombardi was punctual; kind and courteous. I highly recommend his charter services-- I could not have been more pleased! read more

This was such a great treat. Mike truly made it memorable, fun and comfortable for us. I decided to do a private charter to celebrate my 1 year anniversary. It was a surprise for my girlfriend and Mike was so kind to make sure that I had everything set up and ready to make this surprise special and executed just right! The tour itself was informative, relaxing, fun, and something we won't ever forget. Definitely do THIS TOUR (whether it be private or with a group) if you want a unique way to experience and see NYC. I've been living in New York for over two years now, and I've never experienced something so nice until I found NYCbySEA. Definitely will recommend it to all my friends, both locals and those who plan to visit! Thanks so much Mike for giving us this memorable experience! read more

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This was the highlight of our trip to New York. We had such a blast. They accommodated us very well. Really friendly and sweet. You can tell the owner went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. we couldn't stop smiling. Such a blast. Defiantly recommend and can't wait for the next! read more

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Great way to spend a few hours. Captain kris was super friendly and very accommodating. We really enjoyed ourselves. Very nice to just be by ourselves. Definitely recommend it. read more

Excellent people and a great time. Would do it again. Seeing from the water was so much different than being crowded in

Mike was an excellent captain and host for our first day in NYC. He has immense knowledge of the area and gets you the perfect picture in front of numerous landmarks. Highly recommended for a private charter, it made our 10th Anniversary even more memorable. read more

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Terrific team and Mike was great! We highly recommend this company.

Great tour of NYC by water with a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide who has a set itinerary but will customize the ride any way you want. The close-up of the Statue of Liberty alone is worth the cost of the ride. read more

This was a very fun outing. We booked a private trip and it was a gorgeous day. Both the Hudson and East River were busy but Mike was expert at handling it all. Stopping at just the right locations to allow perfect photos; the Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more. It was a view of New York I had always wanted, and totally enjoyed it. I highly recommend! read more

mike is very professional and friendly. he also explains a lot of history to us. the boat itself is like brand new.. read more

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A+ Experience!! My family and I used 'NYC by Sea' for a Sunday boat tour of the city and it was phenomenal. Not only did we get to see the Statue of Liberty up close, but we got to learn a lot about the history of the city. World class service, pristine boat and overall amazing day! read more

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Hi Mike! Wow!!! Wanted to express my gratitude and say thank you for making yesterday's trip so special with my family and for helping Juan plan his proposal to me! I am still in shock, processing the turnout of events and having to say "my fiancé" now but I couldn't have imagined a more special way than how Juan decided to pop the question. We will forever take this memory in our hearts! Your service and personal touch made such a big impact on us. It felt like we knew you for a long time and merged right into our family dynamic! You made sure to know our names which made it that much more personal. Your knowledge of the city and interesting "fun facts" made the trip even better! We were able to have discussions and ask questions where in a regular large-group tour, we would probably not have the opportunity to do so. My family thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality and recommend your service to anyone who wishes to have a beautiful and wholesome boat tour experience of New York City. Thanks again for everything and we cannot wait to see how the video turns out!! Best of luck with your business, we hope many more can take advantage of the amazing service you provided! Best, Juan & Mari read more

A must if you are visiting NYC!! What an unbelievable experience. We travel to NYC often and wanted to try something different. We heard the boat tours were interesting and give you a different perspective of NYC. Since we are experienced boaters from Annapolis, we did not want to be herded onto a huge tourist boat/ferry with dozens of other people so I found NYCbySea. They offer much more personalized NY Harbour tours with detailed information about the various landmarks. You can book a private charter ( which is what we did) or a sightseeing tour where you may be paired with other tourists. We started off at North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place. Since we had a private charter, Captain Mike allowed us to bring a cooler of beverages and snacks. Captain Mike took us out to the Hudson and pointed out the major landmarks with detailed and fun facts about each. Freedom Tower, Battery Park, Ellis Island, Staten Island, and NJ waterfront. Then we swung around lower Manhattan to see the financial district buildings and Wall St. From there we could see Governors Island and looking north the 3 major bridges, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and the Williamsburg Bridge. As we headed north we had amazing views of the NYC skyline to our left, including the Empire State Building and the UN. To our right was Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Queens waterfront. Then we finished off at the Statue of Liberty. During our 2 hour trip, Capt. Mike stopped and took pictures of us with the landmarks in the background. He couldn't have been more accommodating and fun. The boat was very clean and comfortable for our group of 4. I can't say enough about this experience and highly recommend it if you want to get out of the concrete jungle and see NY by water. Capt. Mike truly made this a memorable experience and worth every penny. We will definitely book him again!!! read more

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I had an amazing time !! I did the sunset cruise and mike took us around Hudson and we got to see some amazing views ! He was very knowledgeable and professional! I will definitely be back soon read more

Absolutely Awesome Experience!! NYCbySEA delivered more than promised! Well worth the extra money for a private tour! The close up pictures of SoL and Brooklyn Bridge were worth it alone! Not to mention all the other stops and education along the trip. I highly recommend it to anyone coming to NYC! read more

Highly recommend this boat tour. Came from Texas for business and the crowded streets and subways were a bit much. Walked from WTC memorial to the riverfront only 5-10 minutes away for some fresh air and found Mike and his boat. My 5 colleagues and I were contemplating taking a ferry boat ride tour around the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn bridge. We had heard there were long lines and more crowds, so we asked Mike about his tour. We were delighted that we had the boat to ourselves and he had an opening later that afternoon. Mike was a true professional and very hospitable to our group. He was happy to share about the local history and was very attentive to the waves so no one would be caught unaware of the slightly windy conditions. He also took pictures of us and even created a video that he will share with the group. If you want to get a break from the crowds and get out onto the open river water while guided by a truly nice gentleman, try Mike's NYCbySEA tour. read more

My wife and I took our parents who were visiting from Kansas out on the Hudson for a sunset and view of the Statue ! Incredible evening, everything was perfect. Mike was great! read more

Spent a bit of Father's Day with Mike and my son touring the Hudson on his gorgeous boat . A great time . We took some great pics up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty , Brooklyn Bridge , Manhattan Bridge . We love being on a boat and this was perfect. read more

They were able to accommodate us on last minutes notice. We were able to get out the next afternoon. Seeing a city from the water was truly a great experience. Making him his boat do a great job! read more

We have been visiting NY for over 20 years and never saw it "from the sea." Mike was GREAT, he made you feel safe and we taught us many things about Manhattan we never knew. Not only did we leave more knowledgeable but with AWESOME photos! Don't hesitate to book this trip! read more

Very pleased with our boat tour. Mike was very nice and informative, the boat was nice and clean, the trip itself was the perfect amount of time, and he even stopped to take pictures. We chose to take the private charter, so we brought drinks and snacks with us. Overall, great trip. read more