# New York Media Boat

> New York Media Boat is a New York City boat tour operator and marine media services company running public and private tours of New York Harbor. Consumer sightseeing tours bring guests close to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge, with 40+ sights along the Hudson and East Rivers. Departures from Manhattan: Chelsea Piers (Pier 59, Midtown) and North Cove Marina (Downtown). Operating since 2012.

New York Media Boat runs narrated harbor sightseeing tours with photography options, bringing guests close to major landmarks aboard fast, USCG licensed boats, alongside private group charters and professional support for film, television, and news crews. All captains hold U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials, and all passenger vessels carry a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI). The company began in 2012 as a vessel platform for photographers and news crews, and the sightseeing tours are open to everyone.

## Tours and Booking

- [Sightseeing Tours](https://www.nymediaboat.com/tours): The 1-hour narrated NY Harbor Adventure Sightseeing Tour. Covers 40+ sights including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge, with captains stopping the boat at photo vantage points along the route. Starting at $99.
- [Private Boat Tours](https://www.nymediaboat.com/private-boat-tours-nyc): Private speedboat and yacht charters for groups, with multiple boats combined to host up to 32 passengers. Suited to birthdays, proposals, family gatherings, photography groups, and corporate outings. Private speedboat charters start at $560, priced per boat.
- [Fleet](https://www.nymediaboat.com/fleet): The vessels, including COI-certified passenger boats, a Downeast-style yacht, and support craft, with capacity, length, power, and onboard equipment details.

## Company and Trust Signals

- [FAQ and Directions](https://www.nymediaboat.com/directions-faq): Common questions on who can book, what to wear and bring, departure locations, and boarding. Explains the origin of the company name and confirms tours are open to the general public.
- [In the Media](https://www.nymediaboat.com/in-the-media): Press and broadcast coverage, including appearances tied to Good Morning America and America's Got Talent, and network news reporting on New York Harbor rescues.
- [Blog](https://www.nymediaboat.com/blog): Updates on departure locations, harbor news, seasonal wildlife, and photography tips from the water.

## Media and Marine Support

- [Media and Support Boat Services](https://www.nymediaboat.com/mediasupport-boat): 24/7 chase boat and camera platform, ship-to-shore crew and gear transfers, safety escorts, and marine support for photographers, film, and TV production across New York Harbor, the Hudson River, and the East River.