Film Your Next Production on a NYC Hot Tub Boat
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A production-ready location partner for on-water shoots.
A Unique NYC Filming Location You Cannot Stage Anywhere Else
Looking for unique filming locations in NYC that no soundstage can replicate? The hot tub boat is a private boat rental for filming on New York Harbor – a one-of-a-kind production boat in NYC that puts your talent in the water with the Manhattan skyline wrapping around them. It works as a boat filming location in NYC for commercials, music videos, fashion editorials, unscripted and reality TV, documentaries, and photo shoots.
This boat rental for filming in NYC is fully private and captain-operated, and as a film location Manhattan’s waterfront becomes your set. Here is every landmark your production can frame from the water:
- Statue of Liberty: a close, slow loop at water level
- Ellis Island: the historic red-brick immigration gateway
- Governors Island: open green space and the outer harbor
- One World Trade Center: the Lower Manhattan skyline focal point
- Brooklyn Bridge: dramatic cable views seen from below
- Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges: layered spans over the East River
- Lower Manhattan skyline: the full financial-district waterfront
- South Street Seaport: NYC historic maritime waterfront
Aboard the Hot Tub Boat
Location, Access & Backdrops
The boat departs from Liberty Landing Marina, 84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 – minutes from Lower Manhattan, with free on-site parking for equipment trucks and crew vehicles and dock-level load-in at the slip. From the water your production can frame the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the full Lower Manhattan skyline. The route is fully flexible – we slow, hold, and reposition to match your shot list and the light.
Productions We Host
Production Booking Options
Half-Day Shoot
Cast & crew on board | Flexible call times
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Custom quote – tell us your needs
Full Day Shoot
Full-day access | Extended call times
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Custom quote for full-day productions
Photo & Press Shoots
Stills, B-roll & on-water interviews
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Tailored to your shot list
Production Logistics
Location & Access
Liberty Landing Marina
84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Free on-site parking for production vehicles and easy load-in. From Manhattan, take the Liberty Landing Ferry from Brookfield Place, or the PATH to Grove Street.
Crew, Gear & Catering
Bring your own camera, lighting, audio, and grip equipment – we will work with you on power, mounting, and safe placement. Catering and craft services are welcome, and the boat is BYOB to keep cast and crew comfortable. Send your gear list ahead of time so we can plan load-in.
Scheduling & Call Times
We schedule production bookings by arrangement, including early-morning and golden-hour call times. Arrive ahead of your call for load-in, a safety briefing, and setup. Shoot length is flexible – tell us how much time you need on the water.
Requirements & Safety
All cast and crew wear Coast Guard-compliant life jackets, and our licensed captain operates the vessel at all times. Standard capacity limits apply (up to twenty on board). Anyone consuming alcohol must be 21+ with valid ID. We review all safety requirements with your team before departure.
Weather & Rescheduling
We monitor weather closely to protect your shoot. Light rain is usually fine, but for storms, lightning, or high winds we will reschedule to keep your production and equipment safe. We stay in close contact with your team in the days before the shoot.
Production Spec Sheet
Everything your location manager needs to greenlight the shoot.
Insurance, COI & Permits
On-water productions are straightforward to insure with us. We work with productions on a standard Certificate of Insurance – typically general liability (commonly $1M per occurrence) naming the operator as an additional insured – and our USCG-licensed captain keeps the shoot compliant on the water. Tell us your production’s requirements and we will coordinate COI, scheduling, and any marine or film permits so your shoot day runs clean.