"This cruise is a must! The boat and decorations were gorgeous, the staff were AMAZING, the carols were beautiful, and the views! The best views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, all with a champas in hand. Our children loved it too. This cruise was the highlight of our NY holiday. We stayed for 16 days and did EVERYTHING - and this cruise was an absolute stand-out. Absolutely do it! Don't hesitate!"
Pier 62 · 90 Minutes · From $134 (Oct 2026)
Holiday Dinner Cruise NYC
A decorated 1920s-style yacht on New York Harbor in December: hot cocoa, holiday cookies, a glass of champagne, carols or a live jazz trio, and the skyline and the Statue of Liberty lit up.
Top rated
From
$134
per person (minimum of two tickets; cocoa, cookies and one drink included; checked October 2026)
Free cancellation
- 4.7 / 5 572+ Reviews
- 90 Minutes Decorated Yacht
- Cocoa + Carols or Jazz
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Holiday Cruise Includes
90 minutes on a decorated yacht, live music, cocoa and cookies, and one glass of champagne, wine or beer.
Highlights
- Enjoy cocoa and cookies on a holiday cruise around New York City
- See famous Manhattan sites such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and more
- Sip a complimentary champagne, wine or beer as you listen to live music
- Celebrate the holiday season in style aboard a luxury yacht in New York Harbor
- This tour will take place on a classic yacht, Manhattan or Manhattan II
What's Included
- 90-minute cruise
- Live entertainment
- Holiday cookies
- 1 beverage per person
Good to know: Please note there is a 2-ticket purchase minimum for this experience · All people planning to attend must purchase a ticket. Adult ticketing applies to all travelers · When purchasing tickets, customers should make a special note if they are buying tickets separately from others who are part of the same group · Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator · You must coordinate with the operator in advance if requiring assistance when boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat · Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard (emotional support animals or pets are not permitted) · Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time to check-in at the ticket booth for your boarding passes. Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on the reservation. · Not Included: Gratuity, Additional drinks (available for purchase)
How the Holiday Yacht Cruise Works
Buy at least two tickets, bring photo ID, and check in at the Pier 62 ticket booth 15 to 30 minutes before.
Buy Two or More
The listing has a two-ticket minimum, and every guest needs a ticket at the adult price. Note it on the booking if you buy separately from others in your group.
Bring Photo ID
Boarding passes are issued at the ticket booth at Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, against a photo ID matching the name on the booking.
Arrive 15 to 30 Minutes Early
Check in 15 to 30 minutes before the departure time. The yacht leaves on schedule.
Cocoa, Carols and the Statue
The yacht sails past Battery Park, the Financial District, Governors Island, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty while the band plays and the cocoa comes round.
Photo Gallery
The Holiday Yacht Cruise
Photos from the listing: the decorated salon, the band and the harbor at night.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Instant confirmation; cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Holiday Evenings on the Harbor
The decorated yacht against a full dinner on the water and a cheaper harbor-lights cruise. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | DECORATED Holiday Yacht Cruise | City Cruises Luxury Dinner | Circle Line Harbor Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | $134 per person (2-ticket minimum) | $112 per person (lowest option) | $45 per person |
| Time on the water | 90 minutes | 2 to 2.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Food and drink | Cocoa, cookies, 1 drink | 3-course meal | Sold on board |
| Music | Carols or a jazz trio | Pianist or band | Live guide |
| Pier | Pier 62, Chelsea Piers | Pier 61, Chelsea Piers | Pier 83, West 42nd St |
| Rating | 4.8 (572 reviews) | 4.5 (1,062 reviews) | 4.6 (9,034 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See the Luxury Cruise | See the Lights Cruise |
A Full Dinner Instead
Dinner Cruises Through the Holidays
The glass-roofed boat from Chelsea Piers, the 3-hour cruise with a band from Pier 36, and a cheaper harbor-lights cruise without a meal.
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The Guide
A Holiday Cruise or a Holiday Dinner Cruise?
The yacht is the festive one. A full Christmas dinner on the water means one of the big dining boats.
The holiday cruise New Yorkers book in December is Classic Harbor Line’s 90-minute sailing on a decorated 1920s-style yacht from Pier 62, with hot cocoa, cookies, a glass of champagne and carols or a live jazz trio. It is sold as the Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols, from $134 a person (checked October 2026) with a two-ticket minimum, and rated 4.8 out of 5 from 572 reviews. It is not a dinner: the food is cookies and treats, and a full meal on the water means one of the dining boats below.
What the holiday yacht is like
The yacht Manhattan, or its twin, Manhattan II, is a long wooden boat with a heated salon behind big windows and an open deck at the back. In the holiday season the salon is hung with garlands and wreaths, the cocoa and cookies go round, and depending on the sailing you get carols or a jazz trio playing the Christmas standards. Each guest gets one glass of champagne, wine or beer; mixed drinks are sold at the bar. The route runs past Battery Park, the Financial District, Governors Island, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and after dark the whole downtown skyline is lit.
The reviews are the warmest on any cruise on this site. Guests from last December call it “so festive”, single out the band and the singer, and mention children who loved it. The practical notes: buy at least two tickets, bring a photo ID that matches the booking, and check in at the Pier 62 ticket booth 15 to 30 minutes before the sailing.
A full holiday dinner on the water
If what you want is Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner, the big dining boats sail through the season on their normal schedules, with their own calendars for the holiday dates. City Cruises’ luxury dining cruise serves a 3-course meal under a glass roof from Pier 61; NYC Water Cruises’ Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music runs three hours from Pier 36 with a band. Their holiday evenings, and New Year’s Eve above all, sell out earliest, and the special-date sailings can carry their own prices: check the calendar for your date rather than relying on the “from” figure. Both are cancellable free up to 24 hours before.
Pick the December evening that fits:
Festive, 90 minutes
Holiday Yacht with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols
A decorated yacht from Pier 62, live music, cocoa, cookies and one drink. Two-ticket minimum.
Check dates →A real dinner
City Cruises Luxury Dinner
Three courses under a glass roof from Chelsea Piers, with a semi-formal dress code.
See the luxury cruise →Prices and review counts as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026, not a quote.
Guest Reviews
What Holiday Cruise Guests Say
4.7/5
from 572 verified guests
"Fantastic live jazz band on board doing all the Christmas classics. Thoroughly enjoyed! Beautiful to see skyline and Statue of Liberty all lit up! Yummy cocktails and cookies too. Highly recommend."
"loved all aspects of the trip the staff were so friendly and made you feel very welcome ,the staff were very attentive without being over bearing, the music was fab and the singing was so good ,def got us in the christmas spirit, the biscuits were lovely 😍 and a good choice if drinks available 😀"
"We all loved this trip, very Christmassy, tour was well organised, staff were friendly and helpful. Band and singer were top class, plenty of choice with drinks and food, views of manhattan were fabulous."
"We absolutely loved this! So festive, the jazz band was amazing and the staff were incredible. The snacks and drinks were lovely and we saw a lot of New York by night - thanks to all involved!"
"Enjoyed all of it…cocktails, snacks, but mostly the live carols! So festive and fun!"
"Vista bellissima, personale molto gentile, atmosfera natalizia e band molto piacevoli"
"One of our favourite trips of the whole holiday. Music was incredible, great drink selection, amazing service with breathtaking views. Highly recommend!"
Read all 572 verified reviews
See All ReviewsCocoa, Carols and the Skyline in December
Classic Harbor Line's holiday cruise is 90 minutes on a decorated 1920s-style yacht from Pier 62, with live music, cocoa, cookies and one drink. Rated 4.8 from 572 reviews, from $134 a person as of October 2026 with a two-ticket minimum, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from $134 per person (minimum of two tickets; cocoa, cookies and one drink included; checked October 2026).
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Holiday Cruise FAQ
The questions people ask about Christmas and holiday cruises in New York.
Yes: Classic Harbor Line's Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols sails for 90 minutes from Pier 62 in the holiday season, from $134 a person (October 2026). It includes hot cocoa, cookies, live music and one glass of champagne, wine or beer.
No: the food is cookies and treats, with one drink. For a full meal, book one of the dining boats on its holiday date. City Cruises' luxury dining cruise and the Pier 36 dinner cruise both sail through the season.
At least two: the listing has a two-ticket minimum, and every guest pays the adult price. Make a note on the booking if you are buying separately from others in your group.
Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, at West 22nd Street; check in at the ticket booth 15 to 30 minutes before, with a photo ID that matches the booking. The pier guide has the subway.
Yes, the holiday evenings and New Year's Eve sell out first, so book once you know the date; the cruises here can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before. Special-date sailings on the luxury boat can carry their own prices, so check the calendar for your date.
Yes, the reviews mention children who loved it, but every guest needs an adult-price ticket. For a cheaper family evening with the lights, Circle Line's harbor lights cruise is $45 a person (October 2026).
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