New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise
Who This Trip Suits
A sunset cruise on one of Classic Harbor Line’s 1920s-style yachts from Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, with an assigned table in the grand salon and one drink. The yacht runs down the Hudson past Battery Park and the Financial District to Governors Island, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as the sun sets and the towers light up. It is rated 4.9 from 502 reviews, the highest of any evening cruise on this site.
The boat is the attraction: wood and brass inside, an open outer deck and a glassed-in back-deck observatory. Departure times move through the season with the sunset, so check the time on your booking. Food is sold on board. Recent guests mention a proposal, the champagne, the help with photos from the crew, and going under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Practical points from the listing: advance purchase is strongly encouraged, general admission applies to every guest, and large group bookings are not allowed.
The price is from $113 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For live jazz on the same yacht, see the best dinner cruise guide; for the December version, the holiday cruise.
About This Experience
Experience a beautiful New York City sunset and the illuminated skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan on a harbor cruise of the Hudson River.
Highlights
- See the sights of Lower Manhattan at sunset
- Pass by the Statue of Liberty as the boat cruises along the Hudson River
- Comfortable seating is assigned in the grand salon
- Enjoy sweeping views from the open outer deck
What's Included
- ✓ Sunset boat cruise
- ✓ One drink
Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- The departure time of this cruise varies throughout the season due to the time of the sunset and daylight saving hours
- Advance purchase is strongly encouraged. General admission ticketing applies to all travelers
- Food selections are available for purchase onboard
- You must coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility
- Accessibility varies by boat
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- Elegant tables assigned to each booking
