Educational experiences that inspire.
Class trips, educational tours, graduation celebrations and student performances on New York Harbor — where the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline become the classroom.
- Group size
- 25–600
- Pricing
- On request
- Boards at
- Pier 36 · 299 South St
A different perspective on the city
Departing Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, our cruises give students a view of New York's most iconic landmarks that no classroom can match — the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline itself, as a backdrop for learning, celebration and connection.
Our team specializes in working with schools, student travel organizations, youth groups, performance ensembles, colleges, universities and tour operators to build experiences around your itinerary, budget and educational goals — from a narrated sightseeing cruise to a Student Dinner & Dance Cruise to a private charter for your group alone.
Three ways to bring a group aboard
Sightseeing Cruises
Narrated cruises that make New York Harbor an engaging, educational way to see the city's most famous landmarks. Daytime and evening departures fit into any school itinerary.
Student Dinner & Dance Cruises
An unforgettable evening with student-friendly dining, a professional DJ, dancing, climate-controlled indoor decks, outdoor viewing areas and the skyline all around you.
Private Student Charters
A completely customized event — educational programming, award ceremonies, graduation celebrations, student performances, leadership events, banquets or private school functions.
Who comes aboard
From a single classroom to an entire school, and the organizations that plan their travel.
Schools & universities
- K–12 school field trips
- Colleges and universities
- Senior class trips
- Graduation celebrations
- Student dinner & dance cruises
- School clubs & organizations
- Honor societies
Performance & activity groups
- Student performance tours
- Choirs, bands, orchestras & dance teams
- Athletic teams
- Student leadership conferences
- STEM, history & social studies programs
Youth & community groups
- Youth organizations
- Scout troops
- Church & faith-based youth groups
- Summer camps
Travel & tour partners
- Student travel & educational tour programs
- Educational travel organizations
- International student groups
- Language & cultural exchange programs
- Tour operators & receptive operators
- Educational travel planners
- Customized private student charters
Built for group travel
- Dedicated student group specialists
- Convenient departure from Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan
- Flexible itineraries and scheduling
- Student-friendly meal packages
- Safe, professional crew and experienced event staff
- Vessels accommodating 25–600 guests
- Perfect complement to any New York City educational itinerary
- Custom proposals for schools, tour operators, and youth organizations
One person, from first enquiry to departure
Benjamin Maddy is your dedicated group planning resource, and will personally handle customized proposals, itineraries, meal options, charter availability and group pricing — so your students, educators and chaperones get one point of contact the whole way through.
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NYC Water Cruises
Asking before booking
Tell us about your group and we'll come back with pricing, a sample itinerary and meal options.