Ellis Island Hot Tub Boat Cruise
Drift past the historic gateway to America – right beside the Statue of Liberty.
Private Tub • BYOB • Starting at $395 / 2 guests
Ellis Island sits quietly beside Lady Liberty, the companion piece to one of the world’s most famous views. On a hot tub boat cruise you glide past both, taking in the history and the harbor from the warm water – without the crowds, queues or rushed ferry schedule.
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Why See It From a Hot Tub Boat?
Private, Not Packed
Your own hot tub, your own group – up to 10 per tub or 20 for a full-boat buyout. No crowded ferry deck.
Views at Water Level
Chest-deep in heated water, you see the harbor from the best angle there is – closer and more personal.
Warm Year-Round
The tubs stay heated in every season, so a crisp evening on the water only makes the steam and skyline more magical.
BYOB & Insta-Ready
Bring your drinks (beer, wine, champagne, seltzer) and toast the moment. Every angle is a photo worth posting.
Moments on the Water
Ellis Island, a Quiet Counterpoint to Lady Liberty
Ellis Island adds depth and context to the harbor. Its grand halls once welcomed millions of new arrivals to America, and its architecture still tells that story from the water. Quieter than the Statue’s pier and more contemplative, it brings a sense of history and scale to the open water around it.
Together, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty form a complete narrative – the monumental welcome and the practical gateway, side by side. A crowded ferry might rush you past it; from a heated hot tub you can slow down, take it in, and feel the weight of the place without pressure. As you pass, the landscape adds texture and depth to the skyline behind it.
Good to Know
Every cruise is a private 90-minute experience departing from Liberty Landing Marina, 84 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 – minutes from Manhattan by car, PATH or ferry. All cruises are BYOB (beer, wine, champagne and seltzer; no hard liquor). Guests must be 21+ with valid ID. Single-tub cruises start at $395 for 2 guests; buy out the whole boat for up to 20.
Questions? Answered.
Our route brings you right into the heart of the view. Because you’re at water level in a small private boat – not on a towering ferry deck – every landmark feels dramatically closer and more personal.
Each cruise runs about 90 minutes and departs from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City, just minutes from Manhattan.
A single hot tub seats up to 10 guests. Want the whole boat to yourselves? Buy out both tubs for groups up to 20.
Yes – all cruises are BYOB. Beer, wine, champagne and seltzer are welcome (no hard liquor). All guests must be 21+ with valid ID.
Swimwear under a robe or cover-up works great. Bring a towel and, in cooler months, something warm for before and after your soak. The water stays heated the whole time.
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