New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Manhattan Skyline
Enjoy sweeping views of New York's incredible skyline
Statue of Liberty
Enjoy up-close views of the Statue of Liberty as the boat cruises by. Great photo opportunity!
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!
What‘s Included
One complimentary beverage included
90-minute cruise around Manhattan
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
Sean O,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, the staff was amazing! The process of checking in and getting on the boat was seamless.
Great time!
Bianca S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had such a wonderful time. A great way to see the city from a different view. Would definitely do it again.
Great cruise. Music was great, crew great, view great, boat great. The Viator website used to secure the tickets and the
Matthew M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The cruise was great, the Viator website is incredibly slow and clunky. Even leaving this review was difficult. Avoid Viator.
Short, beautiful evening cruise
Dee H,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Awesome time!
Chintal P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so fun! Really great for date, spacious seating, amazing views, boat was awesome and clean. Crew was friendly. Loved our sunset cruise!
Sunset boat tour
Marie B,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice and clean boat. The staff are excellent. Will definitely book again for our future trip to NYC
Sunset, jazz and the New York skyline”
Tianyuan C,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An 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!
Highly Recommend
Glenn L,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience and views! Took so many photos. Loved it. Visiting from out of town and was a great way to see the city.
Beautiful sunset cruise - Chill night vibe
Brenda B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If 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.
Beautiful Sunset Cruise
Jennifer W,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. The staff were wonderful and really helpful. Highly recommend.
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