June 3-- NY, NY –You don't have to be Gwyneth, the Donald or a Kardashian, to enjoy the perks of being a VIP in New York City anymore. New York Water Taxi's VIP Experiences programs offer everyday people access to perks and opportunities typically reserved for celebrities and the wealthy. The latest installment to the Experiences collection, VIP Statue by Night: Air and Sea joins the extremely popular VIP All Access Tour, which began last year. This nighttime counterpart is ultra-exclusive, as it includes the only night helicopter ride in New York City. These innovative tours are once-in-a-lifetime adventures and can only be found at New York Water Taxi!

“Manhattan is an island, and New York Water Taxi (NYWT) is in the unique position of being able to leverage relationships to integrate the waterfront into each Experience in a way that most people wouldn't have imagined, both VIP Statue by Night Air and Sea and VIP All Access Tours are perfect examples of this.” said Travis Noyes, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, New York Water Taxi. “So, whether our guest lives on Fifth Avenue, is a first or fiftieth time visitor to New York City, or a professional looking for an entertaining and unique venue or activity to impress clients, NYWT can create custom Experiences for any and all clients,” according to Noyes.

VIP Statue by Night: Air and Sea is one part New York Water Taxi ride, one part helicopter and all parts spectacular. This jet-setting adventurebegins as the sun goes down aboard the Statue by Night cruise. Passengers will marvel at breathtaking views of the glittering NY harbor, majestic NYC skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson & East Rivers, Chrysler and Empire State Buildings, World Trade Center reconstruction, and of course, the Statue of Liberty. Climb up to the top deck, and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast amidst the majestic back drop of Lady Liberty.

Then as all the other passengers disembark, enjoy a private New York Water Taxi ride from Manhattan to New Jersey to board a private Helicopter Flight Services helicopter for a fly by the dazzling Manhattan skyline -- a nighttime adventure typically reserved for the wealthy.

Once safely back on the ground, you will be transferred back to Times Square.

Sure to be voted New York City's best way to propose marriage, close a deal, or favorite vacation memory, NYWT's Statue by Night adventure puts the “ah” in a-mazing!! Operating Thursday-Sunday departing from the South Street Seaport, and the tour requires advanced reservations. Tickets are $249 per person and groups of all sizes can be accommodated.

The NYWT VIP All Access Experience tour is the original VIP Experience and remains popular with groups and FITs everywhere. Led by New York Water Taxi's well-versed VIP guide, this action packed adventure is limited to 40 people per tour (arrangements can be made to accommodate larger groups). The tour begins by savoring the sights of the Big Apple from the highest vantage point, the Empire State Building. Then board the New York Water Taxi Express bus for a ride with a guide through Times Square to the Intrepid, Sea, Air and Space to see the Enterprise Space Shuttle in her new home. When you're done at the Intrepid, hop on the New York Water at Pier 84, for prime views of the Statue of Liberty, the New Jersey skyline, George Washington Bridge, and the famed Chelsea and West Village neighborhoods before disembarking at the Battery. Continue your journey downtown through the world's busiest Financial District. When you're done at the Memorial, hop back aboard New York Water Taxi to see the Statue of Liberty, South Street Seaport, and the Brooklyn Bridge until your heart is content. The NYWT VIP All Access Experience tour operates daily and can accommodate groups of various sizes. Reservations are required in advance, and tickets are $109 per person.

All of New York Water Taxi's VIP Experiences are available to individuals, families and can be tailored to accommodate large groups. NYWT will continue to introduce special VIP Experiences each season and group and FIT rates are available. For more information about NYWT VIP Experiences, please visit www.nywatertaxi.com or call 212-742-1969. Enjoy the ride TM!

About New York Water Taxi:

New York Water Taxi (NYWT), an affiliate company of The Durst Organization, Inc, has been New York fixture since 2002. Beginning with a spunky fleet of five distinctive black and yellow-checkered vessels, today, the iconic 12-vessel fleet also includes the vessels of NYWT's sister organization Circle Line Downtown.

NYWT's mission is to provide entertaining, stimulating, and enlightening ways to see New York City's dazzling skyline, celebrated bridges, lush waterfront parks and enjoy the City, while maintaining a community-conscious fleet that honors our cherished waterways. For more information, please visit www.nywatertaxi.com. Enjoy the ride TM!