I took this tour in summer 2024. It was awesome! I'll go again this summer. The boat is…read morecomfortable, the captain and crew are friendly and knowledgeable. There are snacks available. It was really interesting to see Coney Island from the water.

First off, this tour cost $1 to download online, so there is very little one can complain about for…read morethat rate. It's a steal. I'm a local, but there is a lot in CHinatown which which I am unfamiliar, and decided to do some exploring. The walk does take you down some side streets, point out some buildings, etc, that you may not have noticed in the past. The highlight for me was ending in a Buddhist temple. I have never been in one before, and would not have known I was permitted to enter this without the prompting of the tour guide. There were two "errors" on the tour. One the guide instructs a left-hand turn, but both the map and geography make it clear that you need to turn right. Second, there is point where you are guided through a metal gate into a community center. Either the gate is no longer open/used or it is not open every day (I did this on a Saturday), because access was locked when I got there. In terms of the audio itself, I found the background "ambiance" music and sound effects distracting. I prefer to hear the organic and real sounds of the street than having music trying to overpower them. Many of the streets of the tour are already a cacophony of sound unto themselves, and adding sounds in the audio to that is too much. Additionally, at a few points, the narrator was melodramatic to the point of hilarity. I certainly cannot use those points to recommend against the tour, again because it costs only $1. Go for it and see what you think.

This is one of the best soundwalks there is in NYC. It was not time consuming and was very easy to…read morefollow. The pacing was perfect and it was a great insight into Chinatown and its opium dens, tea parlors, sweatshops etc. The music and the accompanying sound effects make it feel like you are a participator rather than a passive observer. The sights pointed out cannot be known to even the local new yorkers. The highlight was when you come to Bowery from a tunnel and all of a sudden some euro trance like music starts to play and you are in the middle of whizzing cars. How perfect! Feels like you are in a movie and it gives you such a high. would recommend you do it before/after Lunch since you are in Chinatown anyway

I'm completely blown away! Celebrating my 55th birthday with J Boogie was absolutely phenomenal -…read morethe best decision I ever made! I found them on Instagram and after a few flawless emails with the incredible Stephanie, I booked the party and it was truly, hands down, the most epic birthday bash ever! The staff were absolute superstars, effortlessly handling every detail with finesse, precision, and a level of service that was truly exceptional! They were attentive, warm, and made everyone feel like royalty. I'm talking 110% professionalism, 100% fun, and 1000% wow factor! They anticipated every need, exceeded every expectation, and made sure I and my friends had the time of our lives. A million thanks to the entire J Boogie team, especially the amazing Stephanie and the entire crew, for making my 55th birthday a night to remember forever - I'm beyond excited to book with you again ! Trina

By far the best experience ever. From the planning of the event to the actual event was superb!!!!…read moreI would highly recommend anyone to this boat company.

My daughter and I were having lunch at Grand Banks when this zodiac type boat starts up and goes…read moreflying out into the Hudson with shrilling hands in the air happy people aboard. We looked at each other and said we have got to do that. Especially since my one vacation goal was to get as close to Statue of Liberty as possible with out being on a cattle call ferry. Mission accomplished, booked on line right there while eating lunch and we were on the next voyage. What a blast. Took us right up to and by Ellis Island, Governors Island, Statue of Liberty and under and around Brooklyn Bridge. So fun. Promise you won't regret it and the price is so fair.

RIBNewYork is one of the most exhilarating experience as one can enjoy in New York City. It is…read morecertainly the fastest way on a Time budget to see the Statue of Liberty up close and the Brooklyn Bridge. My only concern is that there should probably be a health warning for elderly pregnant heart conditions, etc etc etc. You will bounce and bound across Hudson River past Ellis Island, Circle the Statue of Liberty, go up the East River, under the Brooklyn Bridge with plenty of time to photo all, and be back on dock in 30 minutes. Eliminate the dead time cruising to the destinations! Spend more time enjoying NYC!! Note: Don't attempt encumbered with bags and cameras. You should have your cell phone secured somehow like a neck strap if you want to film the whole journey.

Queens Food Tours is a culinary and cultural walking tour company that focuses on Long Island City…read more Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, customers experience an exclusive taste from some of the best eateries and hidden gems in Queens. In between the food tastings, they receive an insider's view of the culture, history, and architecture that defines the area. Address: www.foodsofqueensny.com

A delicious and informative way to get to know long island city. Took a weekday afternoon tour and…read morereally enjoyed both the food(you will be full) and interesting local history. Perfect amount of walking to make room for the next tasting .Guide was thoughtful and detailed a true embasdor for cusine in the area. Guide gave great recommendations and I am looking forward to exploring more of the dining options available in the area.

This review is for a special fourth of July weekend brunch cruise on the Spirit of New Jersey…read moreleaving from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City. This being said, my comments probably apply to many similar cruises offered by this company. The cruise was supposed to board at 10:30 am for an 11 am departure, returning at 1 pm. Boarding started maybe 10:50 am and the ship left about 20 minutes late, and still returned at 1 pm. So it was really a 1 hour and 40 minute cruise rather than a 2 hour one. The boat has two indoor, air-conditioned dining levels and an upper deck. It is random which level you are seated at, but the layout looks the same. With taxes and random fees, cost was about $350 for a family of three, and $500 for a family of four. We did not pay extra for a window table. We got a window table anyway, which was nice. There were also bottomless mimosas for the adults and orange juice for the kids. We did see the tall historic ships as advertised. We didn't see many - definitely less than 10 - but we did get pretty close to the ships and got some good pictures. The boat went around the tip of Manhattan and we saw Ellis Island, Governor's Island, and Staten Island. We spent a lot of time around the Statue of Liberty. It was a while before we got food. At the beginning of the cruise, the buffet was not ready yet so basically everyone went upstairs to the upper deck to take pictures first. When the buffet was ready there was a lot of waiting around while they called the tables up one by one. The buffet was honestly not great. The sausage was undercooked, the bacon was over-crispy, the salmon was overcooked. There was someone serving slices of beef which were somewhat dry but still the best thing there. The DJ did a commendable job acting as a tour guide but also playing every line dance that he could think of in order to convince people to get on the dance floor. I am sure nobody booked the cruise for the purposes of having a dance party, but there were definitely at least two families with kids dancing on the dance floor by the end of the cruise. Overall, decent but expensive.

The cruise was advertised as "New Jersey July 3rd Parade of Historic Ships signature afternoon…read morelunch". We saw no historic ships, no tall ships. The route advertised was from Liberty State Park to the Intrepid, then back to Battery Park and up the East River to Williamsburg Bridge. This boat simply circled Battery Park for 1 1/2 hours. No Intrepid and no East River! No historic ships. Food as fine, table location was excellent of there had been any ships to see. I received several emails warning to arrive 60 minutes early. We had to wait in the hot sun (nearly 100 degrees that day) and they boarded passengers 20 minutes later than stated in the email. So, we waited in the hot sun more than 80 minutes. Then we didn't have the cruise we paid for!! No email telling me the route changed or change of plans no access to the historic ships on this cruise!! if I had known that the day of the cruise, I would have demanded a refund before paying for five adults for this event. Make sure you double and triple check the actual cruise route before paying for a cruise with this organization.

Captain Nick is a true professional and excellent tour guide. He took me and my family around the…read moreStatue of Liberty and through the Hudson corridor. I highly recommend this tour.

My air tour of New York City was incredible! The views were spectacular and the pilot Nick, was…read moreexperienced and friendly. We especially enjoyed flying through the Hudson River corridor and even flying over our house. Two thumbs up!

I've been on other cruise lines, and this cruise is by far worth every penny. For everything that's…read moreincluded you get so much. I went on the Disney Magic out of New York. On the ship was playing the most recently released disney movies in a theater. There was also complimentary transportation to Disney World including tickets, park hopers, and three golden fast passes. The cuisine that's included on the ship was much better than Norwegian's included meals. I'm looking forward to my next Disney Cruise. The bar is set high now.

3rd Disney Cruise 1st one was on the Fantasy (best cruise…read moreever!) 2nd was the Wonder (meh...) 3rd was the Magic...almost identical to Wonder + a super cool waterslide Despite my love for the ships or lack thereof...the experience is what really makes Disney Cruises so magical. This cruise in particular was Thanksgiving week and was a Xmas themed cruise...so we celebrated both holidays on the ship.... there was a life sized gingerbread house...yes it was real gingerbread! the aroma wafted through the lobby as we entered the ship. amazing xmas tree adjacent to the gingerbread house. characters came out throughout the week dressed in different outfits (ex: captain mickey, sorcerer mickey, santa mickey etc... I saw goofy in workout clothes, santa clothes. My daughter was excited to see chip and dale doing yoga in the lobby) This one had it's pros and cons... pros... -holiday season -we celebrated multiple holiday's -ports were Castaway Cay and Disneyworld...no lame ports! -food was better than wonder -service was fabulous con's.. -too many little whining kids! i don't remember this on the previous 2 cruises...but those weren't during a school holiday -small ship...not as much fun as the Fantasy... yes of course we will go on another Disney Cruise...but now that I've tried 3/4 ships...i know that i will likely only go on the Fantasy again ..or the Dream (which i haven't tried) or one of the future ships that are soon to arrive!