Gateway to America Harbor Tour

Explore New York's remarkable history and cultural heritage on this hour-long cruise. Visit the city's five national parks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.

Step aboard an eco-friendly yellow catamaran—complete with a low-wake hull and a low-emission electronic diesel engine— for an educational and inspiring tour of New York's historic harbor. Cruise past the city's iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, Governors Island, the Brooklyn waterfront, and downtown Manhattan.

The tour is augmented by a unique audio commentary that offers insight into the harbor's history and the geographical and environmental attributes that, for four centuries, have made it one of America's most valuable commercial assets. (The pre-recorded commentary, narrated by actress Kathleen Turner, features the voices of prominent New Yorkers such as David Rockefeller, Jr., Columbia University historian Kenneth T. Jackson, architect Daniel Libeskind, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. At its conclusion, Harbor Tour guests disembark with a knowledge and appreciation for New York's kaleidoscopic heritage.


Inclusions :

• 1-hour narrated harbor cruise
• Taxes

Duration:
1 hour

Available:
Daily, April 15 - Oct. 15

Departure time and location:
Tours depart the South Street Seaport every hour on the hour from 11 AM to 5 PM, and from Battery Park at quarter past the hour from 11:15 AM to 5:15 PM. You may join the tour at either location.

Return time and location:
1 hour after departure, at South Street Seaport and Battery Park

Note:
The catamarans are handicapped-accessible, with restrooms on-board. Passengers can choose between a climate-controlled indoor deck or an outdoor deck. Beverages and snacks are not included, but are available for purchase on-board. Children younger than 3 ride for free.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
On the day you wish to take your harbor tour, please bring your voucher(s) and photo identification to either the South Street Seaport (Pier 17) or Battery Park (Slip 6). Tours depart the South Street Seaport every hour on the hour from 11 AM to 5 PM, and from Battery Park at quarter past the hour from 11:15 AM to 5:15 PM. You may join the tour at either location. Note: A departure schedule can be downloaded from the New York Water Taxi Web site.