New Jersey Jet Ski Tours - Launch From Jersey City, Ride to the Statue of Liberty
Launch right here in New Jersey – from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City – and drive your own jet ski past the Statue of Liberty, under the Brooklyn Bridge, and alongside the Manhattan skyline. Your guide rides feet away on their own ski, never shouting through a megaphone.
This isn’t a boat tour, and you’re not stuck on someone else’s itinerary. You’re on your own jet ski, carving across New York Harbor straight from the New Jersey shoreline – the full Manhattan skyline in front of you and the Statue of Liberty close enough to see her face.
Every tour launches from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, NJ – directly across the Hudson from Battery Park and the 9/11 Memorial. You’re minutes from the Statue of Liberty, taking in world-famous sights before you even leave the New Jersey dock.
Choose Your New Jersey Jet Ski Tour
Every tour departs from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, NJ. All three options include a guide, all the gear, and a 10-minute calm-water warm-up to get comfortable before you head out into the Hudson River.
Sea The Highlights
- 1 Hour
From $185
- Statue of Liberty loop - up close
- Ellis Island + Brooklyn Bridge from the water
- Full Manhattan skyline finale
From $185
Sea It All
- 2–2.5 Hours
From $335
- Full Manhattan circumnavigation
- All four bridges + GW Bridge + Little Red Lighthouse
- Hudson Yards, Yankee Stadium, the UN
From $335
Groups & Private Tours
- Custom
Custom
- Bachelor / bachelorette, engagement, birthday
- Corporate team building (Amazon, MB, BofA)
- Private pricing, custom routes + photo stops
Private Pricing
What You Actually Get
You drive your own jet ski
Not a passenger on a ferry. Not a passenger on cruise with hundreds of strangers. Your own jet ski, throttle in your hand. Solo or tandem - you choose the adventure.
Closest marina to Lady Liberty
Most NYC operators launch from Hoboken or south Brooklyn and burn 30–60 minutes reaching the Statue. We launch from Liberty Landing Marina, directly across the harbor. Enjoy stunning views right from the start.
Highest-rated jet ski tour in NYC
4.9 stars across 2,500+ reviews on Google, Tripadvisor, Yelp, Trustpilot, and Facebook. Guests review their guides by name. That’s the level of service we provide.
Iconic Views of NYC Landmarks From The Water
Experience NYC's landmarks like never before
Liberty Landing Marina, Jersey City - Your New Jersey Launch Point
Liberty Landing Marina sits in Jersey City, New Jersey, tucked inside Liberty State Park and directly across the Hudson from Battery Park and the 9/11 Memorial. From our dock you can see the top of One World Trade over the water – and you’re only a few hundred yards from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It’s the closest, easiest jet ski launch to Manhattan without ever crossing into the city.
Getting here
- Liberty Landing Ferry from Brookfield Place (next to the 9/11 Memorial): $10, under 15 minutes
- PATH train to Grove Street or Exchange Place + 20 min walk or short Uber ride
- Driving? On-site parking in Liberty State Park: $7 flat
- 84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Your Guide Rides Alongside
Rides five feet from you
No loudspeaker. No tour boat. Your guide is on their own jet ski the entire ride - you can talk to them in a normal voice.
Matches your pace
Never been on a jet ski? Your guide keeps it chill until you settle in. Ridden before? They open it up with you. The tour adjusts to your group.
Knows the angles
Thousands of tours and 12 seasons. Your guide know which side of the Brooklyn Bridge photographs best, where to line up the Statue of Liberty skyline shot, and what time of day the light hits the skyline right.
NEW JERSEY'S #1 JET SKI TOUR · 4.9 ★ · 2,500+ REVIEWS
Sea the City launched in 2015 out of Jersey City with three jet skis and one idea: nobody should come to the New York and New Jersey harbor and only see it from a tour bus or a ferry. Twelve seasons later we run a 16-ski fleet out of Liberty Landing Marina and take thousands of guests across the harbor every year – first-timers, locals, bachelor parties, and corporate groups from Amazon, Mercedes-Benz, and Bank of America. Today we’re the top-rated jet ski tour company in New Jersey.
Our guides aren’t seasonal interns. They’re New Yorkers who’ve done hundreds of circuits – some of them thousands.
The Sea the City Jet Ski Fleet
- 16 jet ski fleet
- 55 mph top speed - NOT throttle-limited
- Up to two riders per ski (400 lb combined)
- Season runs April through December
2,500+ Reviews. 4.9 Stars. Every Platform.
“By the time we hit the East River I was soaring. The views of lower Manhattan from the water are excellent – nothing like it.”
“Jordan our tour guide was AWESOME. I highly recommend going all the way around Manhattan – the 2.5 hour tour is the one to do.”
“Nothing comes close to jet skiing under the Brooklyn Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, and around Governors Island. Worth every dollar.”
Make It the Story
Corporate & Team Building
Trusted by Amazon, Mercedes-Benz, Bank of America. Private tented area included.
Jet Skiing Around New Jersey
Our guided tours launch from Jersey City, but the Garden State is full of great places to get on a jet ski. Here’s a quick rundown of where New Jersey riders love to ride.
Jersey City
Home of Sea the City. Launch from Liberty Landing Marina for up-close views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Manhattan skyline – the closest NJ jet ski launch to NYC.
Point Pleasant
A classic Jersey Shore beach town. Ride the waters around Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and the Manasquan Inlet, a longtime favorite for summer riders.
Seaside Heights
Famous for its two-mile boardwalk and Casino Pier. Open water leads out toward Barnegat Bay’s islands for a scenic cruise.
Wildwood
Five miles of wide free beach and Morey’s Piers. The open, gentle water makes it a great spot for first-time jet skiers.
Long Beach Island
An 18-mile barrier island with calm bayside water – ideal for long, scenic rides well away from the crowds.
Avalon
The mid-Atlantic’s chicest beach. Cruise the back bays and Townsends Inlet past the birds at the Avalon Seawatch.
Cape May
One of America’s oldest seaside resorts, where Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic. Endless protected water to explore.
Sea Isle City
A laid-back summer town with calm bay waters that are perfect for cruising and easygoing family rides.
Strathmere
Quiet Ludlam Island, with Corson Inlet and protected creeks – a true hidden-gem ride along the southern shore.
Stone Harbor
The upscale Seashore at its Best, with scenic back-bay channels made for a relaxed, picture-perfect cruise.
Know Before You Go
Requirements & check-in
- Drivers: 18+ with valid photo ID,
- Passengers: 10+ with parent or guardian on the same ski
- Combined 400 lbs per jet ski. No boating license required.
- Arrive 30 min early - waiver, life jacket, briefing
What to wear & bring
- Swimsuit under something light - you will get splashed
- Sunglasses with a strap (loose ones end up in the Hudson)
- GoPro or phone on a head or chest mount welcome. Handheld devices not permitted.
Weather & cancellation
- We will cancel for lightning, heavy rain or any other dangerous/uncomfortable weather
- If we cancel for weather or any other reason you choose: 100% refund OR free reschedule
- Call typically made 3+ hours before tour time
- Free reschedule up to 24 hours before your slot - no questions
FAQ
No. Most of our guests have never been on a jet ski. Every tour starts with 10-minutes of calm water riding before we let loose into the Hudson River. If you are still nervous after that your guide keeps the pace chill until you settle in.
No boating license is required to join a guided tour. Drivers must be 18+ with a valid photo ID, and passengers can be 10+ riding with a parent or guardian on the same ski. (For reference: New Jersey law permits licensed operators 16+, but our guided-tour policy is 18+ to drive.)
Sea the Highlights (1 hour) starts at $185 per jet ski. Sea It All (2–2.5 hours) starts at $335. Groups of 6 or more qualify for group rates – email us or use the group booking form. Team building, private tours, custom itineraries all available. Just call or text.
The easiest way is the Liberty Landing Ferry from Brookfield Place, right next to the 9/11 Memorial. $10 each way, under 15 minutes. You can also take PATH to Grove Street and grab a 10-minute Uber. Driving? On-site parking at Landing Marina.
If we cancel your tour for weather, you choose: full refund or free reschedule. We monitor the conditions all morning and make the call at least 3 hours before departure whenever possible. You can always call us the day of.
GoPros and phones with head or chest mounts are fine. Handheld phones and cameras go in our lockers during your ride – anything that isn’t strapped down ends up in the Hudson. Your guide takes photos at every stop, and our Epic Memories Photo Package with Action Video Clip is available as an add-on at booking.
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