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New York City Boat Tours Guide

MOST POPULAR NYC BOAT TOUR OPTIONS
Looking for a New York City boat tour? We have collected information on the major boat tour companies' offerings and present a comparison of the different tours available to NYC visitors, which will save you time planning your visit.  See our
Map of NYC Cruise Boat Locations.

World Yacht NY Harbor Dinner & Brunch Cruises

 World Yacht Dinner & Brunch Cruises - NYC Harbor
We offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Experience sumptuous cuisine, enjoy exciting entertainment and see the world famous Manhattan skyline aboard one of our large, climate-controlled multi-deck boats along New York Harbor.   Check out World Yacht Cruises.

New York City Boat Tours Comparison Chart

Information below is subject to change. Visit official websites to verify cruise types, pricing and hours/dates of operation and for more details to decide which tour best meets your needs. Price ranges typically indicate differences pertaining to day of week. Prices generally do not include taxes, fees or gratuity.

Location/Cruise Company Cruise Type/Name Duration Price Food/Beverage Season
Chelsea Piers-Pier 61
Entertainment Cruises
(Bateaux NY)
Dinner Cruise 3 hours $118 - $134 Plated dinner; cash bar. Year-Round.
  Lunch Cruise 2 hours $52 Plated lunch; cash bar. Year-Round.
  Brunch Cruise 2 hours $56 Brunch buffet; cash bar. Sundays; Check web site for schedule.
  Theme and Holiday Cruises varies varies varies Check website for upcoming events.
Chelsea Piers-Pier 62
Entertainment Cruises
(Spirit of New York)
Dinner Cruise 3 hours $77 - $88 Dinner buffet; cash bar. Year-Round.
  Lunch Cruise 2 hours $42 Lunch buffet; cash bar. Year-Round.
  Specialty Cruises (such as holiday, gospel, moonlight, karaoke) varies varies varies Check website for schedule.
Classic Harbor Line
(Yacht Manhattan)
Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise 2.75 hours $85 Brunch buffet and one complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Year-Round, Saturdays and Sundays.
  Around Manhattan Dinner Cruise 2.75 hours $110 Dinner buffet; cash bar. varies
  Around Manhattan Afternoon Tea Cruise 2.75 hours $75 Gourmet teas, English tea sandwiches, pastries, cheese and fruit.  Cash bar. Select Saturdays.
  Around Manhattan Official NYC Architecture Tour 2.75 hours $75 Light hors d'oeuvres, one complimentary beverage. Year-Round, Tuesdays and Sundays.
  NYC Bridges, Infrastructure & Architecture Tour 2.75 hours $75 Light hors d'oeuvres, one complimentary beverage. Select Saturdays.
  Wine Regions of the World Tasting Series Cruise 2 or 2.75 hours $75 or $85 Wine with cheese/hors d'oeuvres pairings. Year-Round, Mondays (2 hours) and Saturdays (2.75 hours).
  Statue and Skyline Cruise 1.5 hours $40 One complimentary beverage. Year-Round.
  Champagne Sunset Cruise 1.5 hours $50 One complimentary beverage.  Year-Round.
  Champagne City Lights Cruise 1.5 hours $50 One complimentary beverage.  Year-Round.
  Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise 1.5 hours $55 One complimentary beverage.  Year-Round, Sundays.
  Specialty Cruises (holiday, seasonal and other) varies varies varies Check website for upcoming events.
Classic Harbor Line
(Schooner Adirondack)
Day Sail 2 hours $45 Complimentary beer & soda. April through November.
  Sunset Sail 2 hours $60 Complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. April through November.
  City Lights Sail 2 hours $60 Complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. May through September.
  Morimoto Sushi & Sake Sail 2 hours $120 Light sushi dinner with sake, champagne, wine, beer & soda. Select dates; check website for schedule.
  Full Moon Sail 2 hours $60 Complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. Select dates; check website for schedule.
  NY State Beer & Cheese Pairing Sail 2 hours $75 Craft beer and farmstead cheese pairings. Select dates; check website for schedule.
  Specialty Cruises (holiday, seasonal and other) varies varies varies Check website for upcoming events.
Classic Harbor Line
(Schooner America 2.0)
Brunch Sail n/a n/a Light brunch buffet with complimentary Mimosas, Bloody Mary's, beer, wine, champagne, soda, juice and coffee. Spring through Fall, Sundays.
  Day Sail n/a n/a Complimentary beer & soda. Spring through Fall.
  Sunset Sail n/a n/a Fruit display and snacks, plus complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. Spring through Fall.
  City Lights Sail n/a n/a Complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. Spring through Fall.
  City Lights Sail n/a n/a Complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. Spring through Fall.
Classic Harbor Line
(The Catskill & The Beacon)
Statue & Skyline Cruise n/a n/a Complimentary beverages. Spring through Fall.
  Sunset Cruise n/a n/a Complimentary beverages. Spring through Fall.
  Specialty Cruises n/a n/a Fruit display and snacks, plus complimentary champagne, wine, beer & soda. Spring through Fall.
North Cove Marina
Manhattan by Sail
(Shearwater)
Daytime Sail 90 min. Adult $45
Child $25
Senior $38
Includes one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink. Year-Round.
  Happy Hour Sail 90 min. Adult $45
Child $25
Senior $38
Includes open bar beer, wine and soft drinks. Year-Round.
  Sunset Sail 2 hours Adult $50
Child $25
Senior $38
Cash bar or open bar for $20. Year-Round.
  City Lights Evening Sail 90 min. Adult $45
Child $25
Senior $38
Includes one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink. June through September.
  Sunday Champagne Brunch Sail 2 hours Adult $79
Child $39
Brunch buffet plus open bar. Sundays.
  Sunday Wine Tasting Sail 2 hours Adult $95
Child $45
Wine tastings with snack/cheese pairings. Sundays.  Check website for weekly wine theme.
  Full Moon Sail 90 min. Adult $45
Child $25
Senior $38
Includes one complimentary beer, wine or soft drink. Limited dates based on full moon; check website for schedule.
South Street Seaport-Pier 16
Circle Line Downtown
(Shark)
Speedboat Thrill-Ride 30 min. Adult $23
Child $16
Senior $20
n/a May - September (May and September weekends only).
Circle Line Downtown
(Zephyr)
Seaport Liberty Cruise 1 hour Adult $27
Child $16
Senior $23
Food & beverage available on board. April through December.
South Street Seaport-Pier 17
Manhattan by Sail
(Clipper City Tall Ship)
Daytime Sail 90 min. Adult $39
Child $17
Senior $35
Cash bar. Year-Round.
  Twilight Sail 2 hours Adult $45
Child $20
Senior $38
Cash bar. Year-Round.
  Harbor Lights Sail 90 min. Adult $39
Child $17
Senior $35
Cash bar. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; June through September
  Craft Beer Tasting Sail 1 hour - 45 min. $105 Craft beer tastings, accompanied by meats and cheeses. Saturdays.
  Jazz Sail 90 min. $95 Includes one complimentary beer, wine or champagne; cash bar. Wednesdays; July through September.
West 38th St-Pier 78 or Battery Maritime Building, Slip 6
NY Waterway Midtown 90-Minute Skyline Cruise (Pier 78) 90 min. Adult $28
Child $17
Senior $23
n/a Year-Round.
  Midtown 90-Minute Twilight Cruise (Pier 78) 90 min. Adult $28
Child $17
Senior $23
n/a Approximately May through November.
  Midtown 90-Minute NY History Cruise (Pier 78) 90 min. Adult $28
Child $17
Senior $23
n/a Approximately April through December.
  Downtown Gateway to America Harbor Tour (Battery Maritime Building, Slip 6) 60 min. Adult $18
Child $14
Senior $16
n/a Approximately April through September.
  Special holiday and seasonal cruises. varies varies n/a Check website for upcoming schedule.
West 41st St-Pier 81
World Yacht
(Duchess, Princess, Destiny)
Sunday Brunch Cruise 2 hours $50 Brunch buffet with one glass champagne included April through December; check website for special holiday cruises
  Dinner Cruise 3 hours $40 - $115
(based on silver, gold or platinum pkg.)
Silver: meal not included; ala carte menu and cash bar available.
Gold: 4-course sit-down dinner; cash bar.
Platinum: 4-course sit-down dinner with open standard bar.
April through December; check website for special holiday cruises
  Special event cruises varies varies varies Check website for upcoming schedule.
West 42nd St-Pier 83
Circle Line Sightseeing at 42nd Street
(The Brooklyn, The Queens, The Manhattan)
Harbor Lights Sunset Cruise 2 hours Adult $32
Child $21
Senior $28
Food & beverage available on board. Year-Round.
  Liberty Cruise 75 min. Adult $27
Child $19
Senior $24
Food & beverage available on board. Approximately April through October.
  Full Island Cruise 3 hours Adult $36
Child $23
Senior $31
Food & beverage available on board. Year-Round.
  Semi-Circle Cruise 2 hours Adult $32
Child $21
Senior $28
Food & beverage available on board. Year-Round.
  "The Beast" Speed Boat 30 min. Adult $24
Child $18
Senior $24
n/a Approximately May through September.
World’s Fair Marina-Pier 1 (Queens)
Skyline Cruises
(Skyline Princess)
Dinner Cruise 4 hours $74-$102 (based on package; discounts for children and seniors) Dinner buffet; packages for cash bar, open bar or soda/juice/coffee only. Check website for schedule.
  Lighthouse Brunch Cruise 3 hours $54-$82 (based on package; discounts for children and seniors) Brunch buffet; packages for cash bar, open bar or soda/juice/coffee only. Check website for schedule.
Various Piers-Check Site
City Lights Cruises
(The Star)
Harbor Party Cruise 3 hours $70 Hot appetizer buffet and first two drinks included. Weekend cruises Memorial Day to Labor Day; cruises at other times of the year based on demand.
City Lights Cruises
(The Amberjack, The Cabaret, The Diplomat, The Temptress)
Yacht Party Cruise 3 hours $80 Hot appetizer buffet and first two drinks included Weekend cruises Memorial Day to Labor Day; cruises at other times of the year based on demand.
City Lights Cruises
(Atlantis)
Premium Party Cruise 3 hours $95 Hot appetizer buffet and first two drinks included Weekend cruises Memorial Day to Labor Day; cruises at other times of the year based on demand.


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Map of New York City Cruise Boat Locations

Manhattan Boat Pier Locations Map Location/Cruise Company

Chelsea Piers-Pier 61
Entertainment Cruises/Bateaux

Chelsea Piers-Pier 62
Entertainment Cruises/Spirit of New York
Classic Harbor Line/Yacht Manhattan
Classic Harbor Line/Schooner Adirondack
Classic Harbor Line/Schooner America 2.0
Classic Harbor Line/The Catskill & The Beacon

North Cove Marina
Manhattan by Sail/Shearwater

South Street Seaport-Pier 16
Circle Line Downtown/Shark & Zephyr

South Street Seaport-Pier 17
Manhattan by Sail/Clipper City Tall Ship

West 38th St-Pier 78
NY Waterway

West 41st St-Pier 81
World Yacht/Duchess, Princess & Destiny

West 42nd St-Pier 83
Circle Line Sightseeing at 42nd Street/The Brooklyn, The Queens & The Manhattan

World's Fair Marina-Pier 1 Queens
(pier not on this map)
Skyline Cruises

Various Piers-Check Site
(not on this map)
City Lights Cruises:
The Amberjack, The Cabaret, The Diplomat
The Temptress, Atlantis, The Star

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