Welcome to Empire City Watersports, New York City’s premier jet ski experience since 2013.
Founded by lifelong New Yorker Gerry Sozio, Empire City Watersports was built with one goal in mind: creating unforgettable experiences on the waters surrounding the greatest city in the world. With more than 30 years of experience navigating New York Harbor and local waterways, Gerry has turned his passion for the water into one of NYC’s top-rated watersports experiences.
Over the years, we’ve provided thousands of riders from tourists visiting the city for the first time to local adrenaline seekers with memories that last a lifetime. Whether it’s your first time on a jet ski or you’re an experienced rider, our team is dedicated to making every tour exciting, safe, professional, and unforgettable.
What sets Empire City Watersports apart is our commitment to the experience. We offer tours, routes, and personalized service that you simply won’t find anywhere else in New York City. From breathtaking skyline views and close-up Statue of Liberty rides to high-energy guided adventures through New York Harbor, every ride is designed to give our guests a one-of-a-kind perspective of the city.
Our experienced tour guides are among the best in the industry, highly trained, knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate about what they do. Safety is always our top priority, but making sure our guests leave smiling is a close second.
As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in showing people the beauty, excitement, and energy of NYC from the water. We don’t just rent jet skis, we create moments people talk about long after the ride is over.
At Empire City Watersports, you’re not just booking a tour you’re becoming part of an experience built by New Yorkers, for everyone looking to experience New York City in the most unforgettable way possible.
We look forward to getting you out on the water.
