NYC & New Jersey Jet Ski Tours & Rentals — Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Skyline
New Jersey Jet Ski at Liberty Harbor Marina, 37 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ — 5 minutes from Manhattan via PATH train or NY Waterway ferry. Self-drive jet ski tours of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and the full Manhattan skyline. No boating license required. Riders 16+ to drive, passengers 6+. Unlimited on-site parking $10/day. Rated 4.9/5 from 2,400+ reviews.
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Jet Ski Tours & Rentals
- Statue of Liberty Rental Zone — 1 hour free-ride in our exclusive 100-acre zone within ~500 ft of the Statue. From $175.
- 35-Min Statue of Liberty Tour — Guided ride to the Statue and back. From $135.
- NYC Landmarks Tour — 1 hr 15 min: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO. From $185.
- Ultimate NYC Tour — 2.5 hours circling all of Manhattan. From $335.
- Private Pontoon Boat & Gift Cards also available.
Ways to Get to the Statue of Liberty from NYC
- Jet ski tour from Jersey City — closest legal approach (~500 ft), self-drive. From $135.
- Statue City Cruises ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park — only ferry that lands on the island, $25 adult.
- NY Waterway / Circle Line sightseeing cruise — passes a few hundred feet away, ~$35.
- Staten Island Ferry — free, passes ~0.5 mi away.
- Helicopter tour from Downtown Heliport — 12–18 min overhead, from $250.
- Liberty State Park shoreline — free distant view.
How to Get to Liberty Harbor Marina
- PATH train — Grove Street station, 5 min from World Trade Center, then 5-min walk.
- NY Waterway ferry — direct from Pier 11 / Brookfield Place / Wall Street to our marina dock.
- Driving — Holland Tunnel; $10 flat all-day on-site parking.
Things to Do in NYC on the Water
Jet ski tours of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline, sightseeing cruises around lower Manhattan, kayaking from Pier 26, sunset sailing from Chelsea Piers, and the free Staten Island Ferry. Jet skiing is the only NYC water activity where guests pilot themselves and the only way to ride directly under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Things to Do in New Jersey Near NYC
Jet ski tours of the NYC skyline from Liberty Harbor Marina, Liberty State Park (free Statue of Liberty viewing), Liberty Science Center, the Hoboken waterfront walk, Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial, Newport / Exchange Place skyline bars, and Mana Contemporary art complex. The NJ side offers the best ground-level and on-water views of Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a boating license?
No. We provide a 10-minute on-water training before launch. Drivers must be 16+ with valid government ID; passengers 6+.
How close can a jet ski legally get to the Statue of Liberty?
Our exclusive 100-acre rental zone begins about 500 feet from the Statue's federal security exclusion boundary — closer than any sightseeing ferry route.
Where is the closest jet ski rental to Manhattan?
New Jersey Jet Ski at Liberty Harbor Marina (37 Marin Blvd, Jersey City) — 5 minutes from World Trade Center via PATH or ferry. No jet ski rentals operate inside Manhattan itself.
How much does a Statue of Liberty jet ski tour cost?
Guided tours start at $135 for 35 minutes. NYC Landmarks tour from $185. Ultimate Manhattan loop from $335. 1-hr exclusive Statue free-ride from $175.