The 17 Best New Year’s Eve Cruises in New York 2024
As we are approaching the end of the year, one question typically remains: What are we going to do this New Year’s Eve? When thinking about all the options you have, you should definitely consider a New Year’s Eve Cruise in New York.
If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in New York with kids, take a look at our complete NYE guide which includes family-friendly ways to ring in the New Year.
This year there are several different NYE tours to choose from. What they all have in common is the destination: the New York harbor and Brooklyn Bridge. All New Year’s Eve cruises offer views of the fireworks and a toast of champagne as the clock strikes midnight. But which NYE cruise is the best? You can find out here in 👉 my comparison. And below you’ll find 👉 all the details about the NYE cruises.
My tip: Keep in mind that spaces on the New Year’s Eve cruises are limited. To guarantee a spot on one of the cruises, be sure to reserve your tickets as far in advance as you can!
The Best New Year’s Eve Cruises in NYC 2024
Cruises are a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Times Square. If you like the idea of watching the fireworks from a boat on the Hudson or East River, then one of these New Year’s Eve cruises in New York with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop is the right thing for you! Below you’ll find a table, comparing our favorite New Year’s Eve Cruises in New York City. Hopefully, it helps you make a decision! And 👉 here you find all available NYE cruises.
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Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 5 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 2.5 hours | 1.5 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours | 2 hours | 1.5 hours | 4 hours |
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Age |
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Age | - | - | - | 21 | 21 | 21 for toast at midnight | - | 18 | - | 21 | 21 | - | - | 21 | - | 21 | - |
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Pier |
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Pier | Pier 61 | Lincoln Harbor Marina, New Jersey | Pier 83 | Pier 40 | Pier 61 | Pier 36 | Pier 81 | Pier 83 | Pier 61 | Pier 62 | Pier 62 | Pier 81 | Pier 36 | Pier 36 | Pier 61 | Pier 62 | Pier 40 |
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Start |
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Start | 10 pm | 10 pm | 10 pm | 9:30 pm | 9:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:00 pm | 10 pm | 10 pm | 10:00 & 10:10 pm | 5:30 & 5:40 pm | 10 pm | 9 pm | 8 pm | 12 pm | 7:45 & 7:55 pm | 9:30 pm |
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View of fireworks |
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Food |
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Food | 4-course dinner | Buffet Dinner | Snacks | Dinner Buffet | Buffet Dinner | Dinner Buffet | Dinner Buffet | Appetizers & snacks | Dinner Buffet | Dessert cheeses & Desserts | Hand-picked artisanal cheeses | Mexican Dinner Buffet | Snacks | Buffet Style Food | 3 course lunch | Three Glass Flight Champagne & Dessert Pairing | available for purchase |
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Drinks |
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Drinks | Premium open bar | Unlimited coffee, tea & iced tea (sparkling wine for 21 ) | Champagne Toast & Open Bar with unlimited cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks | Premium Open Bar | Top Shelf Open Bar | Open Bar | Premium Open Bar | Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks | Platinum open bar, Unlimited Coffee, tea, and iced tea | Champagne (5 glasses) Open Bar | Three Glass Flight Champagne & Cheese Pairing | Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks | Champagne Toast & Cash Bar | Premium Open Bar | Coffee, tea, and iced tea. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. | Dessert Pairing | open bar |
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Music |
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Music | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live Band | - | DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | Live DJ | — | Live DJ |
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Price | from $899 | from $441 | $249 | from $259 | from $549 | from $339 | from $339 | $230 | from $497 | from $358 | $118 - $148 | $380 | $310 | $310 | $111 | $118 - $148 | $195 |
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Which NYE Cruise in New York is the Best?
Personally, I have two favorites: the New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Plated Dinner Cruise and my 2nd recommendation is the NYE Buffet Dinner Fireworks Cruise onboard of the Spirit of New York.
The NYE Cruises in NYC in Detail
Here you find all the information about the cruises that are available on New Year’s Eve:
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NYC New Year's Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise
Cruise in ChelseaOur Highlight
If you want to celebrate a truly beautiful New Year’s Eve in New York on a boat cruise with dinner, there’s no way around our beloved NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise.
There are two things at once that make this New Year’s Eve boat cruise special: first and foremost, of course, the ship itself. Its large windows give you a sensational view of the New York skyline. And in addition to that, the atmosphere on board is very nice: elegant, classy and yet relaxed.
You can expect a first-class dinner menu, the bar is very well equipped and the bartenders are very attentive and helpful. On time for the countdown, best with a glass of champagne in hand, you start into the New Year 2024 in New York. It doesn’t get any better than this!
We have done many of the Bateaux boat tours ourselves and have never been disappointed. Therefore, the NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise is my absolute recommendation for you!
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Spirit of New Jersey: NYC New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner Cruise From New Jersey
Cruise in New Jersey
Countdown to midnight and toast the New Year with unbeatable views of the New Year’s fireworks while you cruise around Manhattan on the Spirit of New York. You and your guests will enjoy a holiday dinner buffet freshly prepared by the chef along with an open bar.
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Hornblower: New York New Year's Eve Fireworks Party Cruise
Cruise in Chelsea
Come celebrate the last night of the year aboard the largest luxury yacht on Manhattan waters and sail along the NYC harbor! Welcome 2023 in style aboard the Infinity, where you’ll get to explore all the fun that’s available across 4 decks as you sip on drinks from the open bar or have a bite from the delicious food options available. Take some pictures with breathtaking views of the NYC skyline as your backdrop and create timeless memories with friends and family. Dance ’til you drop with the latest and greatest hits spun by a live DJ and 2 indoor dance floors to get your groove on. Get your tickets for this New York New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party Cruise in NYC!
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Horizon's Edge NYC New Year's Eve Party Cruise
Cruise in Hudson Yards
Experience the New York Waterways aboard the luxurious mega-yacht, Horizon’s Edge, this New Year’s Eve in NYC. Enjoy a delectable dinner buffet while taking in breathtaking views of the city skyline, including iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Tower, all illuminated by the dazzling NYC New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show.
On this family-friendly cruise, you can explore three elegant event spaces, each with its own deck, exclusive bar, dance floor, and captivating LED lighting. With a premium four-hour open bar, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to toast the New Year and dance to the vibrant tunes of a live DJ. Plus, every ticket includes reserved seating, ensuring a memorable and comfortable New Year’s celebration in the heart of New York City aboard the Horizon’s Edge.
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Lexington Yacht NYC New Year's Eve Cruise
Cruise in Chelsea
Welcome the arrival of 2024 in style with gourmet dining, premium beverages, great music, and an unparalleled view of the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display on The Lexington Yacht.
Experience a night of sheer elegance and sophistication on board The Lexington, a vessel designed with luxury and comfort in every detail. Savor a sumptuous seated dinner featuring mouthwatering appetizers, exquisite entrees, and delectable desserts. The evening’s entertainment includes a live DJ spinning the latest hits to keep the dance floor buzzing.
As the clock strikes midnight, raise your glass for a champagne toast to welcome the new year, followed by a mesmerizing display of the annual New York City New Year’s Eve fireworks. Secure your tickets for this exquisite fireworks yacht party and gather your friends for the finest New Year’s Eve dinner cruise in the city.
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Classic Harbor Line: New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise on Yacht Northern Lights
Cruise in Chelsea
Ring in the New Year with sophistication and charm aboard the Northern Lights yacht. This 3.5-hour cruise offers a delightful Manhattan waterways experience, complete with a champagne toast upon boarding. Indulge in a Champagne tasting featuring a selection of exquisite bubbly and savor hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the live jazz trio “Sound Waves.” As the clock strikes midnight, witness the dazzling New York Harbor Fireworks show. The heated glassed-in observatory provides cozy and conversation-friendly seating, offering picturesque views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks. Join friends and loved ones for an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration on the water.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise on Timeless Yacht
Cruise in Lower East Side
Sail into 2024 on the NYC Charter Yacht Timeless, offering three indoor levels with fully stocked bars and dance floors for up to 400 guests, along with a spacious open-air top deck. Enjoy the city’s skyline, raise a glass of bubbly at midnight, and witness the Statue of Liberty fireworks show. Create unforgettable memories this New Year’s Eve!
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NYC New Year's Eve Luxury Bateaux Lunch Cruise
Cruise in Chelsea
I love the boat tours aboard the glass-enclosed Bateaux – it is, for me, one of the most elegant vessels NYC has to offer. This 2-hour gourmet lunch cruise features a first-class 3-course lunch in a relaxed atmosphere.
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NYE Fireworks Cruise (choose option 3)
Cruise in ChelseaOur Highlight
UPDATE: SOLD OUT
If you’re looking for a very special New Year’s Eve boat cruise, you must check out the Champagne, Cheese & Dessert Pairing Cruise. You’ll be aboard the Manhattan or Manhattan II, a boat styled after 1920s yachts. This New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise in NYC offers a limited amount of tickets making sure that the experience is exclusive for those who want to celebrate in style and comfort.
The New Year’s Eve Cruise will take you all the way to New York Harbor, and you’ll get to experience the beautiful NYC skyline with all of its iconic buildings throughout the cruise.
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Classic Harbor Line: New Year's Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises (Pre-Dinner – choose option 1)
Cruise in Chelsea
From Classic Harbor Line’s New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises, there are several options to choose from right now.
On this 90-minute pre-dinner Champagne & Cheese Pairing, you can enjoy three coordinated varieties of cheese and Champagne. And it’s aboard the Manhattan as well as the Manhattan II. Just amazing!
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Classic Harbor Line: New Year's Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises (Post-Dinner – choose option 2)
Cruise in Chelsea
From Classic Harbor Line’s New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises, there are several options to choose from right now.
This is the 90-minute Post-Dinner Champagne & Dessert Pairing, where you’ll enjoy two coordinated desserts and Champagne. What I find unique about this cruise is the vessel itself: the cruises will be hosted aboard a grand 1920s inspired yacht!
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New Years Eve Fireworks Boat Party in New York
Cruise in Lower East Side
Aboard the Liberty Belle boat to celebrate New Year’s in NYC!… Celebrate sailing the waters. Upgrade your tickets to a VIP Package to upgrade your experience. VIP Tickets is per two person. Bring yourself and that special one or give it as a gift! See below for VIP Package description. Sip and party all night into the New Year. Live DJ playing top hits will keep you dancing all night. Beautiful views of New York City and the New Year’s fireworks.
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Spirit of New York: New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise
Cruise in ChelseaOur Highlight
Countdown to midnight and toast the New Year with unbeatable views of the New Year’s fireworks while you cruise around Manhattan on the Spirit of New York. You and your guests will enjoy a holiday dinner buffet freshly prepared by the chef along with an open bar.
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New Year's Eve Celebration on the water with Fireworks
Cruise in Lower East Side
A fairly new boat tour for New Year’s Eve in New York is this one. It starts at Pier 36 on the East River and takes you into the city’s harbor to the Statue of Liberty. The price of the 3-hour tour includes snacks and a glass of champagne to celebrate the New Year.
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New York City New Year's Eve Circle Line Cruise
Cruise in Hell's Kitchen
Enjoy an open bar with great cocktails and champagne and of course fantastic views of the fireworks above the New York skyline that you cannot get from anywhere else. As the clock strikes midnight, admire unbeatable views of the fireworks shimmering above the Statue of Liberty, a picture-perfect and unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. The New Year’s Eve Cruise in New York by Circle Line will depart from Pier 83 in Midtown Manhattan.
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La Barca Cantina - All-Inclusive New Year's Fireworks Cruise
Cruise in Hell's Kitchen
La Barca Cantina is especially popular with New Yorkers in the summer, because here you can eat and drink Mexican food while experiencing NYC from the water.
Just in time for New Year’s Eve, there is now also a Fireworks Cruise with DJ, an open bar and a Mexican buffet. The price includes all fees, drinks and also the buffet – great, right?
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New Year's Eve All-Inclusive Party Cruise 2023
Cruise in Hell's Kitchen
Enjoy an open bar with great cocktails and champagne and of course fantastic views of the fireworks above the New York skyline that you cannot get from anywhere else. As the clock strikes midnight, admire unbeatable views of the fireworks shimmering above the Statue of Liberty, a picture-perfect and unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. The New Year’s Eve Cruise in New York by Circle Line will depart from Pier 83 in Midtown Manhattan.
- Boarding: 9 pm
- Departure: 10 pm sharp
- Return: roughly 1 am
What you’ll get:
- open bar
- a glass of champagne at midnight
- hors d’ oeuvres
- an amazing view of the fireworks
- live DJ
Good to know:
- Passengers must be at least 18 years of age and present an ID upon boarding
- You can dress however you like – there is no particular dress code!
- Print or mobile tickets are available
Note: The following NYE cruises aren’t bookable at the moment but as soon as they are available again, you will of course find out here.
FAQ
When is the best time to see book the NYE cruises?
To guarantee a spot on one of the cruises, be sure to reserve your tickets as far in advance as you can! The New Year’s Eve cruises in New York City are very popular hence the tickets sell out fast!
Which NYE cruise in NYC is the cheapest?
The cheapest New Year’s Eve cruise in New York City starts at $195.
Where do the cruises depart from in New York?
The departure point depends on the operators. But most of the NYE cruises depart from Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River at Pier 61/62.
Is there a dress code?
No – usually there is no dress code for these cruises. If there is one you will get a notification on your ticket.
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