Narrated Cruises

If you are specifically looking for a narrated tour, we have some great ones to offer! Whether you are a local New York that wants to go a few steps beyond the average NYC tour or if you are an international tourist that wants to hear about the most iconic NYC sites, we offer both! Furthermore, you can choose between a heavily narrated tour or a lightly narrated tour.

Many of our guests like to come out to just relax and hear the wind and waves. The schooner sails and our late night cruises are the best for passive tourism excursion where no narration is included.

Yacht Manhattan outside of Chelsea Piers

Official AIA New York City Architecture Tour

(Heavily Narrated)

This tour is our most popular among locals! Hosted by architects and members of the American Institute of Architects, the New York City Architectural Tour cruises around the entire city, taking in the Starchitecture of the West Side, icons of Lower Manhattan, and the icons of the East River, just to name a few. You'll find this tour jam packed with information and insight!

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Yacht Manhattan under East Harlem Bridge

Bridges, Infrastructure & Architecture Tour

(Heavily Narrated)

This cruise is our most highly reviewed narrated tour! Step aboard the luxurious yacht Manhattan for a full round-Manhattan cruise that takes an in depth look at the engineering marvels of all of New York City's fantastic, historic and wildly different bridges and tunnels! Tour includes content on city planning, infrastructure and architecture as well!

John Kriskiewicz, professor of Architecture and City Planning at Parsons and FIT is your knowledgeable host, on this relaxing afternoon cruise. Our guests regularly rave about John's performance! He is a captivating guide and an amazing host!

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Statue and Skyline Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan

Statue and Skyline Cruise

(Heavily Narrated)

Hop aboard Yacht Manhattan and join us for this 1.5 hour cruise! Pass by Battery Park, South Street Sea Port and the world famous Financial District. Cruise under the Williamsburg Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge and the Historical Brooklyn Bridge! Scoot around Governors Island and wave to the Statue of Liberty!

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Champagne Sunset Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan

Champagne Sunset Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

Through scheduled for our most romantic and picturesque time slot, the Champagne Sunset Cruise aboard the Yacht Manhattan is our only evening time cruise that offers some light narration about the Sights. One complimentary beer, wine, or champagne from the bar is included on all of cruises. See the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan and travel under the Brooklyn, Williamsburg & Manhattan Bridges!

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Brunch Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan

Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise

(Lightly Narrated)

On this delightful cruise you will fully circumnavigate the Island of Manhattan. You will hear light commentary as you eat your three course brunch. Yacht Manhattan will pass under the majestic George Washington Bridge, drift by parts of the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. See Roosevelt Island, Governors Island, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty!

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Around Manhattan Afternoon Tea Cruise

Join us for "Afternoon Tea" -- a shipboard, high-society ritual of the early 20th century Ocean Liners! Step aboard the teak decks our Great Gatsby Era yacht, the Manhattan, and enjoy this elegant cruise that circumnavigates the island of Manhattan! We have partnered with the Chelsea T Salon and local bakeries to lay out a lovely 'Afternoon Tea' buffet spread. Great views are plentiful and a lightly-narrated tour is included. A complimentary beer, wine and champagne also included. Great for a relaxing afternoon getaway!

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