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New York Waterway & Tours

New York City, NY
1-800-53-FERRY
Ranked #162 of 224 tours in New York City
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Most recent review
- 31 Mar 2012
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

I used my NY Pass. The highlight was the Statue of Liberty. I always enjoy seeing her. My heart overflows with mixed emotions... liberty, slavery, miracle on the Hudson, Holocaust memorial, 9-11, etc. and so on.

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Mishawaka, Indiana
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

gets you around and you stay out of the traffic around the big cities

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Salt Lake
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

The time on the actual boat was okay, and the poor overworked tour guide was good. Everything leading up to the boat, and everything after it was a nightmare. We stood in a line that didn't move for an hour in a VERY hot room with many angry people trying to get their tickets. My print out showed that I... More

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Toronto, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2010

We have been to NYC many times, but never done a harbour tour. I wanted to see the Statue of Liberty, but didn't want to spend 5 hours on a tour. This company has 90 minute river cruises, and the tour guide was full of fun facts and loads of history. He really was great. The sights were very comprehensive,... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010

We went on the Twilight cruise with a large family group. We ended up having a great time but it started out rough. We initially sat in the back top of the boat and that was a mistake. It was extremely loud (motor) so it was impossible to hear the tour guide. It was even hard to talk to one... More

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