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NYC Water Cruises
The dining saloon aboard a NYC Water Cruises vessel, tables set with white linen and gold cutlery
Nightly from New York Harbor

Dinner, and the whole city.

From
$120
Duration
3 hours
Boards at
Pier 36 · 299 South St
4.5 · 1,600+ reviewsReviews sourced from Google
The evening

Dinner, while the city goes past the window

We cast off as the first course goes out, run south past Liberty, and come back beneath the bridges with the skyline lit the whole way. A live band plays through dinner. Most people end up on the open deck by dessert.

Aboard
The dining saloon set for service, tables laid with white linen
A guitarist performing live aboard the vessel during dinner service
White wine being poured into two glasses at a table
A guest photographing the Statue of Liberty from the deck at night
What's included

What the ticket covers

And what it doesn't — stated plainly, so nothing is a surprise at the bar.

  • Five- to six-course chef-prepared dinner
  • Live band and entertainment throughout
  • Access to all decks, indoor and open-air
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi aboard
  • Taxes and port fees
  • Charged separately
  • Bar service — premium spirits, wine and cocktails
  • VIP deck upgrade — priority seating and a reserved area
  • Gratuity
Hour by hour

How the night runs

So you know what you're buying before you buy it.

  1. TBC

    Boarding opens

    Arrive at the pier, check in, and find your table. Come early — the light on the water before departure is worth it.

  2. TBC

    Cast off

    We pull away from the pier and turn toward the harbour as the first course is served.

  3. Dinner service

    Five to six courses, served at your table, while the band plays and the city slides past the windows.

  4. Liberty and the bridges

    The open deck is the place to be. Liberty first, then the run back under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.

  5. TBC

    Return to pier

    Dessert, a last drink, and a slow approach with the skyline lit behind you.

Know before you go

The practical bits

Dress code
Upscale casual. Exceptions are made in summer heat — comfort matters too.
Accessibility
Depending on water levels, boarding may require a ramp that can exceed 45 degrees. Call us before booking and we'll talk it through.
Children
Under 4 typically board free, but call ahead so we can add them to the manifest.
Animals
Only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted aboard.
Book

Choose your dinner cruise

Live availability and pricing, straight from our booking system.

Guests

What the evening did for them

Wedding

82 guests, and the staff made the day

We used NYC Water Cruises for our wedding on Oct 13, 2024. I thought the scenery would be a beautiful backdrop for our wedding but little did I know how great the staff would be and how much it would contribute to the day. The guests (82) were raving about the food and the service. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was a perfect day for us and our friends and family. Highly recommend.
Bobby Kitsios
Proposal

A magical proposal

Proposing to my girlfriend on the NYC Water Cruise was the best decision I've ever made. The staff helped me organize everything, from choosing the perfect spot on the yacht to playing her favorite song when I went down on one knee. When the city lights sparkled behind us, she said yes!
Taylor Thomas
New Year's Eve

A family celebration

We took the whole family on the New Year's Eve Cruise, and it was incredible! The kids loved the spacious deck, while my wife and I enjoyed the premium drinks and gourmet food. Watching the fireworks over the Manhattan skyline was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We've already booked for next year!
S Farooq
Questions

Asking before booking

We'll be delighted to answer any questions you have about the dinner cruise — send us a message.

A NYC Water Cruises vessel passing beneath the Manhattan Bridge at night

Tonight, or the night that matters.

$120

3 hours · 4.5

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