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PRIVATE HARBOR CRUISES
Depart Chelsea Piers and glide past the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and the full Manhattan skyline — completely private, fully crewed, with no strangers on board. A harbor cruise with Big Apple Charters is the city at its most cinematic.
Whether you’re hosting out-of-town guests, celebrating a milestone, or simply want to experience New York differently — there’s no better seat in the city than the water.
PRIVATE HARBOR CRUISES · CHELSEA PIERS
YOUR PRIVATE VESSEL. YOUR ROUTE.
Choose the Hudson Star for an intimate cruise up to 12, or the Skyline for groups up to 30. Both are fully crewed with a licensed USCG Captain. All charters are private — no shared tours, no strangers, no set itinerary.
BYOB always welcome. Catering, photography, and custom add-ons available. Minimum 2 hours daytime, 3 hours sunset. Departing Chelsea Piers, Pier 59.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
“I’ve lived in New York for 8 years and never seen the city like this. We had the Hudson Star for three hours and it felt like we were the only people in New York.”
— Claire M., Manhattan
“We were visiting family from Turkey. This was their first time in New York. The harbor cruise was the highlight of the entire trip — kids still talk about the Statue of Liberty and "driving the boat. Capt Mike was amazing.”
— Mohammed R., Istanbul
“The team made it effortless. We had 10 people, two hours and we should have booked two days. Best thing we’ve done in New York in years.”
— Rachel T., Brooklyn
PRIVATE HARBOR CRUISES · CHELSEA PIERS
BEGIN YOUR HARBOR CRUISE
Contact us directly. We respond personally and promptly, handle every detail from first inquiry to final farewell, and make the moment exactly what you imagined.
How far in advance should I book?
Sunset slots and weekend dates fill quickly — especially in summer. We recommend reaching out 3–4 weeks ahead, though we do our best to accommodate last-minute requests.
What landmarks will we see on a harbor cruise?
The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade, and the full Manhattan skyline are all in view. Your route is private — we’ll make sure you see the city at its best.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Light rain? We're fully enclosed and the experience continues. We only reschedule for a USCG small craft advisory — which is rare.
Can I bring food, drinks, or a photographer?
BYOB is always welcome. Catering, photography, and custom add-ons are available — just let us know in advance and we’ll coordinate the details.
Begin Your Voyage
We'll be in touch personally and promptly.
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We’ve done the tours, the rooftops, the helicopter. None of it compares. The moment you pull away from Chelsea Piers and the skyline opens up in front of you — it’s the version of New York you always imagined.
— James & Elena K., Harbor Cruise, New York City
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