New York City – Big. Bold. Busy. So many outstanding things to see and do, often without enough time to do them, can be daunting. The best way to see the most and maximize your vacation time is on guided tours.

In a city of superlatives, a cruise around New York Harbor should not be overlooked. Take a break the fast NYC pace and see the City from the water side.

Cruise vessels of all shapes and sizes offering tours around New York Harbor, give visitors multiple choices. While cruise types vary in style, price and experience, they all offer incredible views of the iconic skyline, the Statue of Liberty and the famous bridges.

Start by picking the right vessel for you. Choices include large, multi-level, sightseeing cruising yachts accommodating several hundred passengers, ferry boats running on regular schedules, luxury sailing schooners carrying from 49 to 12 passengers, majestic tall ships, U.S. Navy-issue rigid inflatables, replicas of 1920 luxury yachts, and go-fast boats.

Next, choose your cruise experiences. Whether you are looking for a daytime narrated sightseeing tour, a romantic sunset sail, happy hour tour, thrill ride, or a cruise with comfortable indoor spaces in which to enjoy good food, music and dancing, there’s something for everyone.

NOLITA
This is how to savor the Big Apple – one tasty bite at a time on the NOLITA NYC Food Tour. It’s an enjoyable 2-hour guided tasting tour through tiny Nolita (North of Little Italy). A bustling, on-the-move neighborhood blending Old World charm and a trendy vibe, it’s one of Manhattan’s gems.

New York City is the ultimate metropolis. It’s the global center of finance, fashion, theater, shopping and dining. It’s a magical place, a city of bests – best art, best museums, best restaurants, best theater, best shopping.

The definition of rainy day activities in New York City:  any from a long list of great places in which to become immersed for several hours.

To avoid slogging through puddles and jostling for umbrella space, minimize walking.  Go to rainy day choices clustered in geographic areas of Manhattan. Take a cab; ride the subway, or get around on Big Bus double decker bus tours with hop off/hop on privileges at many stops near must-see places throughout Manhattan. Each offers 1, 2, and 3 day packages with Uptown and Downtown loops.