Viator · group up to 80 pax

New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht

4.8(364)New York City1 hour
VIATOR4.8(216)TRIPADVISOR4.8(148)

Description

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise along the Hudson River and New York Harbor on a classic 1920s-style yacht. Pass by Manhattan's financial district, One World Trade, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Take in the beautiful skyline as the sun dips below the horizon. This is a great way to see Manhattan for visitors and locals alike and a great photo opportunity as well.

Tour Options

3-hour Sunset Birding Tour
  • Duration: 3 hours Sandwiches included: Sandwiches are included with a meat and vegetarian option. Guests with dietary restrictions are welcome to bring a snack East River Sunset Cruise: Cruise from Chelsea Piers around the tip of Manhattan & up the East River to North & South Brother Islands. Bring binoculars! Narrated by Urban Naturalist: This partially narrated cruise covers the history and wildlife of the area. Our hope is to see Egrets and Herons nesting!
Sunset Cruise Option
Sunset Live Jazz Cruise Option
  • Live Jazz Sunset Cruise: There will be a live Jazz band onboard playing anything from swing jazz to classic jazz standards and more!

Itinerary

Pass by

Enjoy sweeping views of New York's incredible skyline

Pass by

Enjoy up-close views of the Statue of Liberty as the boat cruises by. Great photo opportunity!

Pass by

Cruise along the Hudson River and by Ellis Island for a closer view of this historic landmark.

Highlights

One complimentary beverage included
90-minute cruise around Manhattan

What's included

Included
One complimentary beverage included
90-minute cruise around Manhattan
Not included
Gratuities (recommended for the Captain and crew)
Light snacks available for purchase onboard. If bringing food please keep it to a light snack
Please note this cruise is not narrated. There will be relaxing music playing over our sound system

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on the reservation
  • Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
  • Please 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
  • Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard
  • Please note that we do not guarantee up-close views of the Brooklyn Bridge during this experience
  • General Admission ticketing applies to all travelers
  • Elegant tables assigned to each booking

Reviews(364)

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Sean_O
June 22, 2026
Wonderful

Great experience, the staff was amazing! The process of checking in and getting on the boat was seamless.

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Bianca_S
June 21, 2026
Great time!

Had such a wonderful time. A great way to see the city from a different view. Would definitely do it again.

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Matthew_M
June 19, 2026
Great cruise. Music was great, crew great, view great, boat great. The Viator website used to secure the tickets and the

The cruise was great, the Viator website is incredibly slow and clunky. Even leaving this review was difficult. Avoid Viator.

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Dee H
June 18, 2026
Short, beautiful evening cruise

The employees are extremely pleasant and accommodating. We were unable to make our original booking (flight cancellation), but they readily booked us on the same cruise two days later. It is amazing to see the city at night from the vantage of the rivers.

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Chintal_P
June 15, 2026
Awesome time!

This was so fun! Really great for date, spacious seating, amazing views, boat was awesome and clean. Crew was friendly. Loved our sunset cruise!

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Marie_B
June 15, 2026
Sunset boat tour

Very nice and clean boat. The staff are excellent. Will definitely book again for our future trip to NYC

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Tianyuan_C
June 15, 2026
Sunset, jazz and the New York skyline”

An unforgettable evening on the water! The jazz music and drinks set the perfect vibe, and watching the sunset over the Statue of Liberty was breathtaking. As the city lit up after dark the views of the skyline were stunning. Highly recommend!

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Glenn_L
June 6, 2026
Highly Recommend

A great experience and views! Took so many photos. Loved it. Visiting from out of town and was a great way to see the city.

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Brenda_B
June 6, 2026
Beautiful sunset cruise - Chill night vibe

If you’re looking for a smaller boat with less people, snickety snacks and drinks - this is your tour. The crew was lovely, answered questions and were really patient with our ADHD 10 year old. The boat is just the right size and it felt more relaxing than being crammed in to a large vessel with tons of people. Stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and an NYC sunset transitioning into all the twinkling lights. This is not a history or info narrated event, but that’s what made it nice for us.

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Jennifer_W
June 6, 2026
Beautiful Sunset Cruise

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. The staff were wonderful and really helpful. Highly recommend.

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