- Brunch, lunch, sunset and dinner cruises find throngs of visitors ready to enjoy the scenery. Tour operators like Bateaux New York and Spirit Cruises indulge customers with a combination of food, music and relaxation combined with tasty menus and specialty-themed excursions, such as Thanksgiving, Fourth of July and New Year's Eve trips.
- The Shark Speedboat Ride from Circle Line Downtown Tours roars across the harbor, giving 136 passengers a 30-minute adventure ride, while the Beast Speedboat Ride bills itself as racing through the harbor at 45 miles per hour. A more sedate experience comes with the ZEPHYR Seaport Liberty Cruise, a 60-minute trip, gliding past the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge.
- The majority of tours depart from the piers and docks among lower Manhattan's financial district. Group charters for special excursions like school outings, weddings, fundraisers, parties, meetings and corporate events are provided by nearly every boat, combining the atmosphere of the water and aura of the city with a wide spate of entertainment options.
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