Cruises & Helicopters | Yacht Cruises with Buffet

Yacht Cruises with DJ - Lunch or Dinner with Buffet

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Cruises & Helicopters | Yacht Cruises with Buffet

Duration

2.30-Hour Sail

Type

Group

Language

Cancellation

Not refundable

Overview

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Spirit Yacht Cruises are a combination of dining, dancing, live entertainment, and spectacular views. Close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and other incredible sights!

The Cruise is also available for Thanksgiving.

DESCRIPTION

Yacht Cruises with DJ - Dinner with Buffet a unique combination of dining, dancing, live entertainment, and spectacular views. On board our luxury yacht you will cruise down the Hudson River and up the East River to the United Nations Building passing under the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge.

Yacht Cruises Lunch with Buffet on Saturday. There is always a good reason for a New York City lunch cruise, it is sure to be an unforgettable day. Spend the day with friends and enjoy the iconic views of the New York skyline.

HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Cruises with DJ - Dinner with Buffet

Panoramic Views of the Bay & Skyline

Luxury Yacht In- & Outdoor Decks

Buffet + Live Entertainment & DJ

Delicious plated for lunch

THANKSGIVING DINNER CRUISE AVAILABLE

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Additional Description

City Cruises - What to Expect

During the cruise, you will enjoy some spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Financial District, South Street Seaport, and many others.

The Yacht Cruise features a sumptuous Buffett with a selection of various appetizers, entrees, and desserts to choose from. Coffee, Tea, and Water are included otherwise it’s possible to purchase an Open Bar Package for unlimited cocktails.

During the cruise, you can enjoy great views from one of our outside observation decks and live music & entertainment will create an incredible night to remember!

Available: Daily, Year-round
Dinner Buffet Menu
Lunch Buffet Menu

Special Holiday Cruises: Thanksgiving/Holiday Buffet Menu

Inclusions

2.5 hour dinner cruise (2 hour lunch cruise)
dinner or lunch (see menu) buffet with entrees, salads and desserts
Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water
Views of the city skyline and local landmarks, including the Empire State Building
Onboard entertainment with DJ music
Guaranteed table for your party size
Taxes and services

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Everything else not specifically outlined in the "What’s Included"

Pricing

Dinner Cruise
Sunday to Friday: $180.00 per person
Saturday: $195.00 per person
Dinner Buffet Menu

Lunch Cruise
Saturday: $110.00 per person
Child 3/12: $90.00
Lunch Buffet Menu

Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise: $180.00 per person
Thanksgiving/Holiday Buffet Menu

Activity Schedule

Departure Point: Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, New York
Departure Dates: Daily, Year-round

Dinner Schedule: Departure Time: 07:00 pm - Meeting Time: 06:30 pm
Lunch Schedule: Departure Time: 12:00 pm - Meeting Time: 11:30 am

Thanksgiving Cruise: Departure Time: 2:30 pm - Meeting Time: 2:00 pm
Black-out Dates: December 24th/25th - January 1st
Special Cruises & Holiday Cruises: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Valentine, July 4th

Additional Info & FAQ

For Dinner: Formal Attire is encouraged
For Lunch: Casual Attire.
Boarding-time: 30 minutes before departure.
No-Smoking.
Please note that during Holidays and Festivities prices may change without prior notice.
Holidays Cruises are available for Fleet Week, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and more.

Policy & Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note all reservations are subject to a 3% booking fee - This 3% Booking Fee is applied to all sales and is never refundable.
Tour Operated By: Please note we only operate directly our line of signature private experiences marked by the ™ symbol. For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company is listed under the additional info & faq section.
Cancellation Policy: Please carefully review our Cancellation Policy
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How to
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Map & Directions

This cruise departs from the famous Chelsea Piers, Hudson River on the West Side of Manhattan. You can easily reach the departure point by walking or utilizing public transportation. The are two Subway stops located nearby – the "14 Street & 8 Avenue" (A, C, E blue line + L gray line) and "23rd Street & 8 Avenue" (C, E blue line.) Chelsea Piers are within walking distance from/to Meatpacking District, Chelsea, the HighLine Park and Hudson Yards. If you opt for a car service (i.e. Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft etc.) the complete address is – City Cruises New York, Chelsea Piers - Pier 61, New York, NY 10011. Please note that once you have arrived by Chelsea Piers, you will have to head to the boarding dock for the City Cruises, New York Pier 61, you will find it closer to 21st & 2nd streets, towards the northern side of the Chelsea Pier Complex.

Testimonials & Reviews

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4.9

Based on 305 reviews

What They
Say

Alessio C. | TripAdvisor

Unforgettable holiday in New York, fantastic tour operator Irene, who introduced us to the city in all its beauty by telling us the story and describing passionately the life of the place. [...] Irene, I was able to see a Yankees tie as a fan, a dream of mine in the drawer..thanks for your help. Top. Thanks.

From TripAdvisor - May 2025

Alice P. | Google

During my recent trip to New York, I had the pleasure of meeting Irene who accompanied us on a tour of the city, and the experience was unforgettable. From the first moment, she was welcoming, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate [...]

From Google - Feb 2025

Barbara G. | Google

We relied on them to organize a group tour in New York. Professional, precise, helpful, friendly. We can only thank Mr. Tony, who followed us impeccably in the planning, and his daughter Irene, an extraordinary guide, who showed us New York in a way that we will not forget. [...]

From Google - November 2024

Antonella G. | Google

I am the owner of a Travel Agency. We are Italian in Erba, Eolo travel, I brought a small group and I entrusted myself to Tony. We received great service from start to finish. Punctuality and excellent guides.Thank you for the wonderful experience!!!

From Google - May 2024

Pierangelo G. | TripAdvisor

Irene? as I have already said elsewhere, she truly deserves all the compliments that are paid to her. Available, friendly, prepared, in short, if you need an Italian speaking guide in New York, she is the right person. You deserve 5 stars and more!

From TripAdvisor - April 2024

Carmine S. | Google

An extraordinary experience: I had the pleasure of having Irene as my guide for two days and thanks to the passion she puts into guiding you through the streets of NYC, the anecdotes, the trivia she lets you discover, and the facets she shows during the tour you can't help but fall even more in love with this wonderful city.

From Google - February 2024

Giuseppe M. | Google

Excellent guide, excellent organisation, Irene always ready to respond, available in every topic with competence, you can feel the passion for her work. Her voice accompanied our tour, we will miss you!

From Google - January 2024

Erica F. | Google

[...] unique, very professional, courteous, friendly we can only write positive adjectives, you made us feel at home and have the desire to return. Super recommended. Erica, Marco, Annalisa and Giuseppe.

From Google - December 2023

Giorgia M. | Google

We did 2 tours together with our guide Irene in one day, Hoboken and the East side. What can I say, in addition to the wonderful places, she has made everything more magical [...]

From Google - January 2023

Breanna A. | TripAdvisor

Irene was a FANTASTIC tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the area and was so patient with all our questions. We stopped to use the bathroom and we got coffee halfway through, she was so kind! It was a pleasure learning about Brooklyn from you!

From TripAdvisor - April 2022

DCA1014 | TripAdvisor

I’m the biggest fan of Fall activities, but haven’t had a chance to do anything beyond Apple Picking in NJ. I decided to take a last minute 2 day trip with a friend in Hudson Valley, but didn’t know where to start [...] Thankfully I was able to use New York Welcome to do the hard work for us [...]

From TripAdvisor - October 2021