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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, per guest
$99
Duration
3 hours
Boards at
Pier 36 · 299 South St
4.7 · 1,400+ reviewsReviews sourced from Google

Free date changes up to 24 hours before sailing

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
  • One beer or wine with your ticket
  • Unlimited soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea
  • A private table for your party
  • 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 — cocktails from $17, wine from $17 a glass, beer from $9
  • VIP deck upgrade — caviar and lobster courses, private bar, window table
  • Gratuity
Hour by hour

How the night runs

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

  1. 6:30 PM

    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. 7:00 PM

    Cast off

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

  3. Once under way

    Dinner service

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

  4. Mid-cruise

    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. 10:00 PM

    Return to pier

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

Know before you go

The practical bits

Weather
We sail rain or shine. The dining room is fully enclosed and climate-controlled, so dinner and the entertainment go ahead in any weather. In the rare event the Coast Guard cancels a sailing, you'll be offered a new date or a refund.
Changes and cancellations
Reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before departure — just call or email. Tickets are non-refundable after purchase unless you add Trip Insurance at checkout, which lets you cancel up to 2 hours before departure for a full refund.
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.

Free date changes up to 24 hours before sailing

Need a different night? Reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, by phone or email. Tickets are non-refundable after purchase unless you add Trip Insurance at checkout, which lets you cancel up to 2 hours before departure for a full refund. If we cancel a sailing, you choose a new date, a gift card or a full refund.

Checkout is handled securely by FareHarbor, our booking system.

Guests

What the evening did for them

Wedding

The staff made the day

We celebrated our wedding with NYC Water Cruises in October. I expected the scenery to be a beautiful backdrop, but I had no idea how much the staff would add to the day. Our guests raved about the food and service, and the team was friendly and accommodating from start to finish. It was a perfect day for us and our family and friends. 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.