Discover NY & NJ Waterways with Hudson Valley Charters (HVC)
Hudson Valley Charters offers Metro Area Boat Charters for groups of up to 6 people. We also have our “Tag-A-Long” program where even a single individual can enjoy the day with us. We have great options to satisfy everyone from avid photographers to those who just want to get a way and enjoy a casual day on the water. Bring your own food and beverage or have HVC provide. Enjoy the day on the water as offered by none other.
See New York and New Jersey by private boat.
Charter our our boat tours on a journey through the iconic Hudson, Harlem and East Rivers. Bring your camera if you want to share your memories but your memories will last a lifetime.
If you are thinking this might be of interest then find out. Inquire below and you can decide if we are right for you.
See NY as only the water can offer. NYC picture taken by boat from the Harlem River.
Explore the NY & NJ Waterways by by private boat with Hudson Valley Charters
Private Boat Charters
Sightseer’s and boating enthusiasts alike, see what only a private charter can offer. We even offer specialty New York City Sunrise / Sunset excursions.
Photographers Welcome
Enjoy sightseeing? The water brings a perspective that cannot be gained on land alone.
Casual Cruisers
Want to keep cost down and enjoy everything you like. We welcome “Bring Your Own” cruisers who prefer to bring their own food and beverage to cruise and relax with HVC.
Brass Monkey
1976 Hatteras 42c. Powered by Detroit 6-71 Turbos. She cruises at about 10 – 15 knots and is great for those sightseeing trips.
Get to Know the Crew Behind the Magic
When you communicate your interests, HVC will recommend the vessel and captain and crew best suited to deliver the experience you seek; either from our fleet our one of our partner captains.
Testimonials
New York Metro & Statue of Liberty Boat Charters
Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium and much more. You can see it by water.
🚤 Heading South from Spuyten Duyvil Bridge (Upper Hudson)
- Spuyten Duyvil Bridge – Historic swing bridge connecting the Harlem River to the Hudson.
- Palisades Cliffs – Stunning natural rock formations on the New Jersey side.
- Riverdale Mansions – Gilded Age estates visible from the water in the Bronx and Yonkers.
- Inspiration Point Shelter – A scenic, abandoned structure along the Manhattan Greenway.
- George Washington Bridge – Massive double-deck suspension bridge with Fort Lee cliffs as a backdrop.
- Little Red Lighthouse – Charming lighthouse under the GWB, made famous by the children’s book.
- Riverside Church & Grant’s Tomb – Towering Gothic church and resting place of Ulysses S. Grant.
- Columbia University’s Boat Basin – Rare glimpse of Ivy League riverfront buildings.
🏙️ Midtown & Downtown Manhattan (Hudson River New York side)
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum – Aircraft carrier turned museum with visible planes and the Space Shuttle.
- Hudson Yards & The Vessel – New skyline additions and modern architecture.
- Empire State Building (distant view) – Iconic silhouette visible from the river.
- One World Trade Center – Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
- Battery Park – Historic southern tip of Manhattan.
🗽 Around the Statue of Liberty & Harbor
- Statue of Liberty – One of the most iconic symbols of freedom in the world.
- Ellis Island – Former immigration processing station, now a museum.
- Governor’s Island – Once military, now a public park with forts and festivals.
- Staten Island Ferry & Harbor Traffic – Active harbor with tugs, ferries, and container ships.
🌉 East River
- Brooklyn Bridge – World-famous suspension bridge with Gothic towers.
- Manhattan Bridge – Blue steel bridge often seen in film backdrops.
- Williamsburg Bridge – Industrial-style bridge linking Lower East Side to Brooklyn.
- Domino Sugar Factory Redevelopment – A blend of old factory and modern construction.
- United Nations Headquarters – International landmark overlooking the East River.
- Roosevelt Island Tram – Aerial cable car occasionally visible near the 59th Street Bridge.
🌊 Hell Gate & Upper East River
- Hell Gate – Tidal strait known for treacherous currents; thrilling to navigate.
- RFK Triborough Bridge – Complex span connecting Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx.
- Randall’s & Wards Islands – Home to athletic fields, events, and some urban wildlife.
- Bronx Kill & Harlem River Mouth – Narrow waterway between Randall’s Island and the Bronx.
🏁 Returning through the Harlem River
- High Bridge – Oldest bridge in NYC, originally part of the Croton Aqueduct.
- Yankee Stadium (distant view) – Visible from the river just south of Macombs Dam Bridge.
- Harlem River Lift Bridges – Multiple engineering marvels including the 145th Street and Park Avenue bridges.
- University Heights & Manhattan College – River-hugging colleges perched on bluffs.
- Return to Spuyten Duyvil – The circle completes under the swing bridge back to the Hudson.