City Cruises New York : Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise

Great experience. Amazing views of Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, etc. loved the live music! Highly recommend.

Great way to see the city from the water. We felt like we were the only couple on the boat. We will do this again when we return.

PROS -Boarding was prompt and easy. -Dining area was had a nice setup and ambiance. -The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. -The live band and singer were a nice touch. CONS -We weren’t seated at a window even though we were the first to board. (Seating was somehow assigned, which doesn’t seem to be mentioned in the booking details.) - Food was a big disappointment. It looked pretty, but was NOT good. The gnocchi had way too much lemon, which greatly overpowered the dish. The short rib seemed to be cooked with a cabbage slaw that was beginning to spoil, which caused an unusually sour flavor. * The views were neither a pro or a con. While the sunset was beautiful and we took great pics, the bridges and Statue of Liberty were the only real sites worth capturing, considering the proximity, time of day, and lighting. I enjoyed the experience, but wouldn’t do it again for the $500 price tag on the 2 tickets. I suggest finding a different dinner cruise for less, so you can splurge on a nice dinner somewhere in the city.

It was one of the most romantic experiences I've ever had, my wife and enjoyed it thoroughly. Between the experience and the bitter November cold, it made the experience unforgettable. Lol.

You are in for a treat, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the live music throughout the cruise and great choices of food. This was for my husband and I eleventh anniversary and the experience was truly amazing.

Having done a few other these cruises around the world. The evening was not to expectation considering they wanted semi-formal attire: it was quite expensive, and they delivered a very average night. Tableware was dirty, glasses with lip marks still on a few of them, cutlery dirty- with food on them. Slow drink service and it was advertised as 7pm-10pm and the boat docked at 9:20. Food was not bad.

Absolutely great cruise! Wonderful ambiance, excellent food, and exceptionally nice staff! Our waitress Julie was delightful! The maître d’ was so nice to give our 13 year old granddaughter a bouquet of roses and a special birthday dessert! Great live entertainment as well.

A lovely evening with good food, attentive service and a really enjoyable band. The trip was timed so that we saw the Statue of Liberty lights being switched on, which was an excellent touch. I think that we went on a quieter night than usual (Monday), just because one half of the boat was empty and not every table was filled in our half. I would recommend dressing smartly (jacket for gentlemen, evening dress for ladies) - you won't stand out for being overdressed and smart attire really contributed to a nice atmosphere. Just be aware that this isn't a tour (i.e. nobody explaining the sights you're seeing) but a cruise (a special night out). There is an open deck at either end of the boat where you can get fresh air, see the sights even better than from the table, and take nice photos. Drinks, cocktails, etc. are extra cost and there are some food upgrades available on the night too. The band really made the night. Would highly recommend to people visiting New York.

The boat and the cruise was fabulous. Food was delicious. Service lacked in several places. First we were served four of six appetizers. The other two came about 10 minutes later after we questioned the server. One chowder was served without a spoon. Secondly bar service was terrible. Had to keep chasing down our waiter. Would have given four stars

Wonderful staff, talented musicians, great views and really good food.