New Yorker Hafen-Brunch-Kreuzfahrt

If I could give more than five stars, I would. This brunch cruise around Manhattan was not only the highlight of our time in New York City, but one of the most memorable travel experiences I have ever had. From the moment we stepped aboard the beautiful luxury yacht, everything was exceptional. The atmosphere was perfect, with classic Yacht Rock playing softly in the background as we set off to circumnavigate Manhattan, passing beneath twenty bridges and taking in breathtaking views around every corner. Every few minutes another iconic New York landmark appeared, and it genuinely felt like seeing the city for the first time all over again. The food was outstanding — quite honestly the best food we enjoyed during our entire three-week trip through the United States. The smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese bagels were delicious, the fresh fruit platter was refreshing, and the pastries, banana bread, croissants and apple tea cake were all beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. The chicken and waffles were the perfect brunch dish and every course was thoughtfully prepared. A special thank you to the talented chefs whose attention to detail elevated what could have been a simple brunch into a truly memorable dining experience. Equally impressive was the service. Every member of staff we encountered was warm, welcoming, professional and genuinely passionate about ensuring guests had a wonderful experience. The hospitality was flawless from beginning to end. It is rare to encounter a team that delivers such consistently high standards while still making everything feel relaxed and effortless. What struck me most was the incredible quality of the entire experience. The yacht was immaculate, the food exceptional, the service outstanding and the views simply unforgettable. Standing on the bow with the Manhattan skyline surrounding us is a memory I will treasure for years to come. As visitors from Australia, this was our final activity before leaving New York, and it could not have been a more perfect way to conclude our trip. We arrived expecting a nice brunch cruise and left feeling genuinely grateful to everyone involved for creating such a special experience. Thank you to the crew, the chefs and the entire team for delivering excellence in every possible way. This is New York at its absolute best.

This is our second time going. The staff are always great and the food is consistently excellent. No matter the weather, we’ve done it while it is raining and it was still just as good.

Sooooooo good!!!!! Beautiful accommodations…friendly service! My only concern was that they didn’t announce the sights. They’ve already acknowledged my concern because their customer service is AMAZING!!!!!!!! Do this cruise! It was magical!

We really enjoyed the trip and the food was great. It is a cool way to see the city. Especially if you are travelling with kids.

Lovely experience! crew was amazing, food was wonderful. My family loved it ! Tour guide was very informative!

This is the second time we have used Classic Harbor Line! We love that this is a small family owned business and prefer the smaller , intimate cruise rather than the ferry's that are overly crowded. The first cruise we used Classic Harbor line was a couple of years ago when we enjoyed the architectural tour around the island of Manhattan. We loved that tour so much that we booked a New York Harbor Brunch Sept of 2025! The Boats are beautiful, we were fed for almost 3 hours, and you can feast your eyes on the NYC skyline and Statue of Liberty! It was a memorable way to spend the day!

The cruise was enjoyable but food standard has definitely deteriorated. The bagels, croissants were dry and crusty. There is no variety for the price you pay. The menu needs revising and more brunch choices should everyone added to the 2nd course. We left feeling cheated

An incredible experience! The length of the cruise, breathtaking sights, friendly crew, and beautiful vessel are worth every penny. Loved the intimate vibes — perfect for a small group to enjoy the full loop of the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers.

Great relaxing trip with wonderful views of NYC and good food. Length of the trip was just right with a professional staff dedicated in providing good customer service throughout the cruise.

We went on the around Manhattan brunch cruise at 10am on the 9th of August. It was an incredible experience. Led by captain Ciara (I may have spelt her name wrong). The entire crew were so attentive and they took very good care of us. The food was delicious and the boat was very comfortable. We will be back for another cruise with these soon!