Overview
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1 hour
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There are thousands of ways you can glimpse NYC's famed skyline but none of them are as breathtaking as this Kayak adventure. Develop a love for paddlesports and learn all the basics. Our tours are beginner friendly and an amazing experience for all levels. Our guides will keep you safe, correct your paddle technique and also take free picture of you throughout the activity.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
We are the #1 beginner friendly kayak tour company in NYC area! During this one Hour Guided Kayaking adventure, we will provide instructions including paddle basics. This amazing activity takes place on our sheltered cove with amazing views of New York City and the Statue of Liberty. You will get stunning panoramic views of the famous skyline. This is a very accessible trip even for those without water experience and ideal for travelers looking to see New York City from a new perspective Picture this: you're paddling through the calm waters on your colorful sit-on-top kayak in front of the most stunning backdrop in the world.
Options
See NYC on a Kayak Adventure
What‘s Included
Kayak + Paddle + PFD
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Last Minute Cancellation for a Trumped Up Reason
stevenlH6744PY,Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were scheduled to take a tour to The Statue of Liberty but they contacted us to say we needed to do a 1 hr tour previously although nowhere on the website does it says we needed prior experience - and we're experienced kayakers! In fact, they proudly advertise the opposite. We suspect that just didn't want to run the tour that was likely under booked. We were happy to take the refund, but we were really looking forward to the experience of a tour.
Getting out of the ordinary
E3480LKgabrielac,Sep 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s really cool to experience different things apart from the typical activities in NYC. We got to do some exercise and enjoy the amazing view of the Skyline. Definitely the best plan for an evening with your partner or friends por
Sunset Kyack NYC Views
910stacig,Sep 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience fantastic staff. Safe, organized, timely, clean fun! Did sunset tour and will do again!
Definitely recommend!
D5185ZGmatthews,Sep 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Instructor was very nice, informative, and made the trip easy. Very smooth process and the view was incredible! Would definitely recommend!
They almost flipped us over at night in the river then yelled at us we when complained.
MaximusMarine89,Jul 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00What an unbelievably unprofessional and hostile experience. Avoid at all costs. Go spend the money at one of the nice bars there and you will even get better pictures as well. “LED night tour with amazing views of the city and the Statue of Liberty” First of all, you never leave the dock area. You will see boats for 90% of the time and never see the statue. Our boat had no lights and the ones that did basically had a glorified glow stick tied underneath it. The one time you might get a decent photo is by the Colgate clock but more on that in a minute. You DJ is basically one song selection that each kayak picks, so it’s basically a Spotify stream coming from one power boat that drives around and you can’t even hear from most of the times. Parking is insane. There’s a lot run by parking attendants that are constantly yelling at people and sound like they are on drugs. Once on the water, there is little logic to the process. They constantly give conflicting directions and it made it impossible to stay with our three boat group. Every time we tried to team up for photos, they yelled at us to keep moving. Once we tried to stop to take photos with the skyline in the background, one tour guide told us to move up for better photos….so we did. As soon as we tried to setup for photos where they told us to go (which are impossible due to lighting), a different guide came racing over in a boat to yell at us. They turned in front of us aggressively and yelled at us to get back. This churned up the water and almost flipped us over in the Hudson at night. This was reckless, dangerous and should’ve been completely avoided. Once we got back to the docks, the captain claimed that “he did that for safety”. He insulted our party, claimed that we were the real threat and then finally accused the designated driver for the group as being drunk. What a way for them to help us remember a special night out for our group together.
Great experience!
DeeDee570,Jul 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery up close of Manhattan skyline and boats, good exercise but not hard, good instructions and safety, very nice staff.
Better than expected
kevinhC7528DB,Jul 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. The guys were very helpful and took us on a great adventure!
NYC Skyline AM Kayaking
jeremiahb808,Jul 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were able to book an early 9am kayaking small group out of the Jersey side of the Hudson which provided excellent views and photos of the Manhattan Skyline. Staff were very helpful and patient while alert to our environment. I would strongly recommend this tour and the AM slot given the lower maritime traffic and summertime temperatures.
Excellent!
Inspire545443,Jun 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin and his team were really nice. I recommend. Excellent activity to do in New York under the sun
AMAZING
Estarks,May 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was an amazing guide. Him and his crew made our first time kayaking feel like professionals with the excellent guidance before we departed. He showed us the basics and provided some cool details about the surrounding area. The view alone was worth the trip.I would highly recommend and would love to come back.
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