BIRTHDAY PARTY JET SKI TOURS & RENTALS
1 or 2-2.5 Hour | 5 or 12 Landmark Stops | From $185/per
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1 or 2.5 Hour
Total duration
Up to 9 people
Per tour
Liberty Landing
Marine Departure
- No Experience Necessary
- Instant Confirmation
- Free Reschedule 48 hrs+
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH A THRILLING JET SKI TOUR
Birthday parties are all about celebrating the fact that you’re one year older. What better way to do that than to crank your adrenaline up? Take your friends on a jet ski birthday party to ensure that everyone has the time of their lives! Aside from getting to crank your jet ski up to 55 MPH, you’ll also have the opportunity to see NYC’s iconic landmarks in style as you ride past them.
Birthday Jet Ski Tour Details
Your birthday should be fun for everyone, which is exactly what will happen if you book one of our birthday jet ski tours. Each member in your group will be taught important riding and safety tips, then your tour will depart with a tour leader. When you’re in open water, you’ll have the ability to go up to 55 MPH—which will feel much, much faster!
Glance around you to catch the look of joy on all your guests’ faces. You’ll be enjoying the speed, adrenaline, and sheer happiness as a group. Is there any better way to celebrate your big day than by having your closest friends sharing a unique experience together?
Plus, you’ll be able to choose from a solo ride or a tandem ride. Tandem rides are a fantastic way for couples to share the joy. Additionally, our jet ski drivers must be at least 18 years old, but anyone 12 and older is welcome to join us for your birthday party. Therefore, anyone who is between the ages of 12 and 17 must be part of a tandem ride.
What’s Included with My NYC Birthday Jet Ski Rental?
- 1-2 hours of riding on a jet ski around NYC
- Separate changing rooms and bathrooms in our New Jersey Marina
- Attentive tour guide to ensure a fantastic experience
- Wetsuit, life vest, water shoes, and other riding accessories are included
- A private bin to lock up your belongings
- Freedom to go up to 55 MPH
Book your jet ski rental today to ensure you and your friends can go on a birthday ride! Also, don’t forget to let us know that it’s your special day.
Sights You’ll See
You have the choice between a 1-hour or a 2-hour magical jet skiing experience. Either way, you’ll get to ride on the East River and Hudson River as you take in some of the most noteworthy landmarks in New York City.
1. One-Hour Jet Ski Tour
We’ll begin at Liberty Landing Marina in New Jersey, which is just over the border. Our first 10 to 15 minutes will be dedicated to providing basic safety training and jet skiing techniques. Next, it’ll be time to ride! Follow your tour leader past the following well-known attractions:
- Statue of Liberty (Lady Liberty)
- Liberty Island
- Ellis Island
- The World Trade Center
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Staten Island Ferry Terminal
- Wall Street Heliport
- Governor’s Island
- Verrazano Bridge
2. Two-Hour Jet Ski Tour
It’s your birthday, so why not sign up for our two to 2.5-hour tour? Have more than double the excitement as you ride past more than double the landmarks, including:
- Freedom Tower
- Manhattan Skyline
- Lady Liberty (Statue of Liberty)
- Liberty Island
- Ellis Island
- Little Island
- Hudson Yards
- Chelsea Piers
- The Vessel
- Empire State Building
- Little Red Lighthouse
- The Columbia ‘C’
- George Washington Bridge
- Harlem River
- Pepsi Cola Sign
- Yankee Stadium
- Roosevelt Island Queens
- Pebble Beach
- UN Headquarters
- Williamsburg Bridge
- Jane’s Carousel
- Governor’s Island
- Governor’s Island
- Verrazano Bridge
- Jersey City’s Colgate Clock
Sea the City includes everything you need for our 1- or 2-hour rides such as your wetsuit, water shoes, and other accessories for one all-inclusive price.
Meet the Team
Your professional jet ski leader has the skill required to safely take our new or experienced jet ski drivers. Safety is of paramount importance to them, so please listen up when they go over basic safety tips and driving instructions. Be aware that it’s necessary to stay within their eyesight at all times.
We also have experienced crew members who check out each jet ski before you ride them. They’re focused on providing the smoothest ride possible. However, if your jet ski seems like something might be wrong with it, speak up immediately to be switched to another PWC (personal watercraft).
It’s always our intention to provide a safe and fun tour that you’ll never, ever forget. You might not meet our entire crew but rest assured that each of them is fully dedicated to making sure you have a fantastic time!
Have the Best Birthday Party Ever with Sea the City
If you want to throw the best, most unique birthday party NYC has ever seen, then contact Sea the City right now. Remember to book your tour in advance to ensure you can choose the best day for your party. We also can help you with a romantic date night and much more!
Jet Skiing in New York – The Experience
Whether you choose to ride for 1 or 2 hours, everyone in your group will have the time of their lives. There is something truly special about feeling the power of a jet ski underneath you. It has the power to accelerate quickly and tops off at 55 MPH, which is fast enough to feel as if you’re skipping across the water.
Did you know that riding a jet ski can also do wonders for your physical and mental health? Benefits include:
- Improves cardiovascular system
- Improves endurance
- Muscle-strengthening
- Tones abs
- Burns calories
- Improves concentration
- Improves coordination and balance
- Stress management
- Very entertaining and fun!
When you’re looking for things to do for your birthday in NYC, selecting a jet ski birthday party is not only a lot of fun, but also offers plenty of benefits to each of your guests.
More Than a Tour. An Adventure.
Experience New York Harbor like never before, on your own Sea-Doo GTX Pro, with a guide riding alongside.
You Drive. You Control.
This isn’t a boat tour where you’re just a passenger. You’re on your own Sea-Doo GTX Pro, carving through the harbor with Manhattan’s skyline as your backdrop. Your guide rides alongside — not ahead on a distant boat.
Water-Level Views
Get closer to the Statue of Liberty than most people ever will. Park your jet ski right next to Ellis Island. Cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge. These aren’t distant views from a ferry deck — you’re in the water.
Perfect For Everyone
First-time visitors who want an unforgettable NYC story. Locals celebrating something special. Adventure seekers tired of the same old tourist traps. Groups looking for the one activity everyone will actually enjoy.
The Story You’ll Tell
Your Instagram feed will thank you. Your friends will be jealous. This is the one NYC experience they’ll ask you about months later. Not “how was the ferry?” — “Wait, you drove a jet ski past the Statue of Liberty?!”
Not a Loudspeaker. A Local Expert.
Your guide rides alongside you
Rides With You
Your guide isn't on a distant boat shouting through a megaphone. They're right there on their own jetski, riding alongside your group the entire time.
Adjusts To Your Pace
First time on a jet ski? They'll keep it chill. Experienced rider? They'll let you open it up. Every tour is different because every group is different.
Know the Insider Angles
They've done this hundreds of times. They know exactly where to postion you for the perfect Statue of Liberty shot, which side of the Brooklyn Bridge photographs best, and when the lighting is idea.
Shares Local Stories
This isn't a history lecture. It's a New Yorker showing you their city form the water, sharing the stories tourists don't hear, the details guidebooks miss.
Yes, You’ll Get the Shots
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Everything You Need
No surprises, just show up ready for adventure.
What's Included
Personal guide riding alongside
Not on a distant boat — right there with you
Sea-Doo GTX Pro (you drive)
Top-of-the-line, well-maintained equipment
Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Safety first, always
Waterproof bag for belongings
Keep your stuff dry and secure
Safety briefing & orientation
15-minute walkthrough before you ride
Photo stops at each landmark
Time to capture every moment
We Handle It
No License Required
You Don't Need A Boating License or Special Permit
No Experience Necessary
First timer welcome, we'll teach you everything
All Skill Levels Welcome
From nervous beginners to experienced riders
Choose Your Adventure
Select the perfect tour for your NYC experience.
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Know Before You Go
Getting There
Liberty Landing Marina
84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
From Manhattan
Take the LibertyLandingFerry.com (15 minutes) to our Marina or PATH Train to Grove or Exchange Place
Parking
On-site for $7 per day
What To Wear
Swimsuit underneath comfortable clothes (you will get splashed)
Sunglasses with a strap (highly recommended)
Avoid loose items that can fly off
Check-In
Arrive 30 minutes early.
This gives us time for check-in, safety briefing, and getting you fitted with equipment.
What happens at check-in:
Sign waiver (can be done online beforehand)
Get fitted for life jacket
15-minute safety briefing & jet ski orientation
Requirements
To Drive:
Age 18+ with valid ID
Weight limit: 400 lbs
Comfortable in the water
To Ride as Passenger:
Age 10+ (with parent/legal guardian driver)
Weight limit: 400 lbs combined
Parent/guardian consent required
Weather Policy
Your safety is our priority. We monitor weather conditions closely and will reschedule if conditions are unsafe.
We reschedule for:
Lightning or thunderstorms
High winds
Heavy rain or fog
Unsafe wave conditions
Free reschedule or full refund
If we cancel due to weather, you choose: pick a new date or get a 100% refund. No questions asked.
Questions?
Rain is not the only weather that can prevent us from being able to take a tour out. Weather and water conditions can be dangerous even if it appears to be a beautiful day out. If we cancel your tour, you will be given a choice to reschedule or receive a full refund. We will typically notify you of cancellation at least three hours prior to tour time. However, if you are concerned about the conditions, give us a call and ask.
If you’re coming from New York: You can take the PATH train to Grove Street in Jersey City, then grab a quick 10-minute taxi or Uber. Alternatively, take the Liberty Landing Ferry from Brookfield Place (near the 9/11 Memorial), which costs $7 and gets you to the marina in under 15 minutes.
If you’re coming from New Jersey: We’re just a short drive or Uber ride away in Liberty State Park, with parking available on-site for your convenience.
You can find directions here.
No prior experience is required! In fact, a large percentage of our guests have never ridden a jet ski before. As long as you’re comfortable around the water, you’ll have a blast! Our guides will give you a brief orientation and provide support throughout the tour, helping you with anything you need along the way.
Yes, you can! If you’re 18 or older and feel comfortable riding solo, you’re welcome to take the jet ski by yourself. If you’d prefer to have a passenger, just choose our Tandem package. Please note, our guides will be on separate skis, so you’ll never be riding with them—they’ll be there to assist from their own jet skis!
Yes, we offer group rates and special offers for large parties. Contact us directly at [email protected] for more details, and we’ll work with you to get the best deal for your group!
Yes, we offer private tours for those looking for a more personalized experience. Whether it’s a romantic outing, corporate event, or group celebration, we can customize the route and pace to suit your preferences. Contact us at [email protected] for more info!
Questions?
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