From US$29 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
About this tour
Choose between a 60- or 90-minute Holiday Cruise of New York City with Santa on board. Have your camera ready as you sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge, and take in the world's most famous skyline.
Santa will be available for free photos, and you can purchase hot chocolate, cookies, and drinks from the full cash bar, including beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. Snacks like burgers, chicken fingers, nachos, hot dogs, and pretzels are also available.
Onboard narration guides you past iconic sights including the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, Ellis Island, Governor's Island, South Street Seaport, and more, with indoor and outdoor seating throughout.
The Regular Cruise is 60 minutes, while the Evening Cruise is 90 minutes, venturing further up the Hudson with music on the covered outdoor deck for dancing and mingling. Both cruises pause near the Statue of Liberty for photos.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
“The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs”The supplier’s own words
Meeting point: The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department. The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Board your cruise at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan(5 min)
- 2
Cruise under the Manhattan Suspension Bridge connecting Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn(pass by)
- 3
Sail under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with its neo-Gothic Stone Towers. Completed in 1883 is was the world’s longest suspension bridge and the first to use steel cable wire.(pass by)
- 4
See the historic ships docked at South Street Seaport including a 19th century cargo sailing ship and a 1908 floating lighthouse.(pass by)
- 5
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, it features historic Castle Clinton – part of the original defenses for New York Harbor(pass by)
- 6
Pass the USA’s main immigration station from 1892-1954, processing over 12 million immigrants. The original buildings still stand.(pass by)
- 7
The boat pauses off Liberty Island to give you unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty, allowing you to take photographs of this iconic structure.(pass by)
- 8
From the water you can see how the Freedom Tower dominates the New York Skyline. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.(pass by)
- 9
Look up the Hudson River and the West side of Manhattan, with New Jersey opposite(pass by)
- 10
See Castle Williams, another part of the historic defenses of New York Harbor(pass by)
- 11
Take in views of Brooklyn Heights, an upmarket residential district where the houses have amazing views of the Manhattan Skyline(pass by)
- 12
Spot the Empire State Building, a 102-story skyscrpaer which was the world’s tallest building from 1931-1970.(pass by)
- 13
Return back to Pier 36 at the end of your cruise(5 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is cold on the outdoor decks so warm clothes are suggested
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs
- To purchase or consume alcohol you must be 21+ and have a valid picture ID
- Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
Included
- Live Santa Claus available to take photos with
- Sightseeing Cruise of New York Harbor
- Outdoor and indoor seating
- Sail within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Commentary pointing out landmarks in English
- Cash bar on board
Not included
- Cookies and Hot Chocolate (available for purchase)
- Snacks & drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department. The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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