Top Water Activities in New York

The City that never sleeps is one of the places on top of any traveler’s bucket list. Wouldn’t it just be great to experience New York with your family? Don’t skip our list of best city tours in New York to evaluate which ones are suited for your family’s interests. Growing more popular nowadays to kids is doing water activities. There are various water sports activities to do in New York including kayaking, adventure speedboat rides, and jet skiing that will excite your family members.

Take a whole day away from the bustling city and join the Circle Line: Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise. See sights such as Grant's Tomb, The Cloisters, and the George Washington Bridge while on the boat. Go on a nature adventure on Bear Mountain and visit the Trailside Museums and Zoo. For other options, browse through the list of boat tours of New York.

See the city’s top attractions like Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, and the Empire Building while on a hop on hop off bus tours of New York. You will have the freedom to spend more time on places your family prefers rather than abiding by a group tour’s itinerary. Kids may want to stay longer in the best amusement parks in New York like Coney Island, Harris Hill Amusement Park, and Adventureland. 

Needless to say, walking tours of New York are still very popular with tourists especially to first-time visitors. It’s an effective way to get to know the city well. With all these options and choices, one might be thinking of the expenses. Before you make any final decisions, head on to the list of free things to do in New York to stretch your budget even more.

Best New York Water Sports Price

Manhattan Adventure Boat Ride €93.4
New York Private Boat Charter (Up to 6 Passengers) €659.5
Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge Boat Tour €47.17
Guided Kayak Fishing Tour €532.23
Circle Line: NYC Beast Speedboat Ride €30.19
New York to Vermont Full-Day Adventure with Private Helicopter €16322.3
New York City Jet Ski Rental €178.32
New York Harbor Jet Ski Tour €471.74
New York Sunset and Wildlife Jet Ski Tour €140.93
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Manhattan Adventure Boat Ride

1. Manhattan Adventure Boat Ride

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  • The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat media agencies charter to cover breaking news! Our Adventure Sightseeing Tour takes you on an unforgettable ride through the harbor. The narrated tour points out more than 40 sights on...
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New York Private Boat Charter (Up to 6 Passengers)

2. New York Private Boat Charter (Up to 6 Passengers)

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  • The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat media agencies charter to cover breaking news! Our 'PRIVATE CHARTER' Adventure Sightseeing Tour takes your group of up to 6 passengers on an unforgettable ride through the harbor. The...
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Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge Boat Tour

3. Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge Boat Tour

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  • This boat tour is great for anyone who wants to see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and Ellis Island while having fun on fast boats. Our professional boat captains are coast guard licensed and will show you New York Harbor on this 30 minute speedboat tour. We stop the boat multiple times for you to get the best photos of Manhattan. Daily...
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Guided Kayak Fishing Tour

4. Guided Kayak Fishing Tour

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  • I am the only guide, giving kayak fishing tours in the NYC metro area. This is a once in a lifetime experience with a professional fisherman / kayaker. I supply everything you need to catch fish in the big...
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Circle Line: NYC Beast Speedboat Ride

5. Circle Line: NYC Beast Speedboat Ride

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  • The BEAST Speedboat Ride - one of the most thrilling things you can do in NYC that is totally legal. This custom-built, 70-foot speedboat flies towards the Statue of Liberty at around 45 mph, with lots of twists, turns and splashy action. It's an exciting tour of NYC, to say the least. Wet suit recommended but not required, just ask our BEAST...
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New York to Vermont Full-Day Adventure with Private Helicopter

6. New York to Vermont Full-Day Adventure with Private Helicopter

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  • The perfect combination of nature, adventure and luxury, this experience begins with a private helicopter flight from Manhattan directly to The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa in Manchester, Vermont, where helicopters conveniently land on site.

    Start your escape with a round of 9-hole golf while enjoying crisp mountain air...
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New York City Jet Ski Rental

7. New York City Jet Ski Rental

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  • Rent your own Jet Ski for a fun, unique way to admire New York City's scenery. Cruise around Jamaica Bay off the coast of Queens, and feel the wind in your hair in the warm summer rays of Rockaway Beach. This is a 1-hour rental, and you can choose a single or tandem Jet Ski...
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New York Harbor Jet Ski Tour

8. New York Harbor Jet Ski Tour

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  • Enjoy an action-packed 4-hour Jet Ski excursion to Manhattan! Witness some of the most captivating and iconic sites The Big Apple has to offer from a unique vantage...
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New York Sunset and Wildlife Jet Ski Tour

9. New York Sunset and Wildlife Jet Ski Tour

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  • Join us for an enjoyable 1-hour Jet Ski adventure that allows you to zip through the waters of Jamaica Bay, on the southern side of Long Island. Here you'll witness the area's natural beauty and wildlife and take in captivating views of planes and birds gliding overhead. Explore the shorelines of Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary and admire the...
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