City Cruises New York Signature Lunch Cruise

Name: City Cruises New York Signature Lunch Cruise
Price: 84.71 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.31 (207 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

No matter the occasion, a New York Signature Lunch Cruise is sure to create an unforgettable afternoon. Experience a two-hour lunch buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts while you cruise on the East and Hudson Rivers. Dine the day away with friends and family and soak in New York's skyline views. Enjoy a casual environment with live DJ entertainment, with alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is no smoking inside the boat

Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge (meal not included)

Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.

Dress code: We encourage casual attire that is informal and comfortable, (khakis, nice jeans, dresses, casual button-ups/blouses)

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

City Cruises New York - Pier 61 North

Join us aboard Spirit of New York for a fun mix of dining, dancing, entertainment and skyline views.

Admission Not Applicable

New York Harbor

View famous landmarks and NYC highlights from the water

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water

Delicious lunch buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts

Live DJ entertainment

Scenic NYC skyline views

Guaranteed table for your party size

Creative cocktails, wine and beer from our well-stocked cash bar

Options

New York Lunch Cruise

Lunch cruise on New York harbor

Reviews

4.31

207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

134

The statue of liberty as the setting for lunch!
Marc R,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun trip. The seating is assigned. Tables are called up in order to get the buffet. Food was good. Careful when traveling on the stairs and open decks, the floor may be slippery! Very Clean. Very nicely done.
Perfect. 10/10 Experience.
Joey C,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The best part of our whole trip. The boat (ship?) was decorated beautifully, the buffet was delicious, and all of the staff were kind and so helpful. I use a wheelchair and they had no issues accommodating me.
Beautiful lunch cruise
L6636WCjenniferl,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
food was good, I would have liked more variety in the flavor profiles. A tad disappointed a lot of the ship was inaccessible to us. Maybe weather related as we were not allowed on upper deck. Staff was great Cabin warm.
Smooth sailing
Monica D,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed this tour. Everyone was very friendly and pleasant, food was great, the DJ did a great job even got on the dance floor and dance with us, so if you're considering going please do. We will do it again if we ever come back to New York!
Great experience
167kaciec,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow great experience! Such a fun way to see the city, food and drinks were great, and the crew was awesome. The ship did rock quite more than I was expecting but never felt ill
Our Lunch Cruise Experience.
Emerald G,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
All of the staff was friendly & accommodating from arrival onto the dock. Upon boarding, there was a faint & unplesant "mildew" smell while we walked onto the boat. Our table waitress was extremely nice & attentive, she was just busy, so it took a while for us to receive drink orders. The food buffet was not good. The food lacked flavor & our choices were mid & avrage. We hoped for something a bit more "special" & food that was more tasty & fun. I will look for future cruises where I can review the menu before buying the trip. Overall, I enjoyed the experience & would reccomended it to others.
Disappointed
Sharmaine L,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Lost $500 for 4 guests. We missed the boat but tried to call beforehand to reschedule but couldn’t reach nobody. Representative tried to admin ticket time from 12- 12:45pm but charged my card for the wrong location
Excellent Brunch!
SweetButter149,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We try to go on a City Cruise once a year and we have done many. This one, though stands out from the rest. I use a cane the time we boarded and the crew helped me up the ramp. The gentleman checked us in and gave us a window seat. Our server, can't remember her name but it started with a K was exceptional. We felt like we had royal treatment from beginning to end. The server even helped me bring my plate to our table. We did the signature brunch and it was excellent. I cannot express how much we loved this brunch cruise!
Great day on the water
Dennis B,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great cruise around New York City and lunch was good too! I'm looking forward to doing this trip again
This lunch cruise disappointed in so many ways.
133njerik,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Very disappointed with this buffet lunch cruise. Took the cruise on 7/6/25. We arrived early with other passengers. There was no place to sit and wait for the cruise boat to arrive, except stand in the hot July sun. The "buffet" was to say the least, inadequate. I paid $250 for 2 people for this lunch cruise. The selection was limited to chicken, pork and small pieces of salmon, tiny mixed potatoes which were cold and dry. There was pasta and yellow corn which were cold and sticky. Overall, the "hot" buffet was cold, the salad limited to mixed greens and desert was tiny square pieces of cheese cake and pound cake. No mixed fruit as advised in the menu. The servers were friendly and attentive and the views of nyc and statute of liberty never fail to awe. The cruise did not hit all the sites as advertised - did not make it to the Brooklyn Bridge. The music could have been turned down for the lunch and a few umbrellas on the top viewing deck would have made sight seeing a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.

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4.31

(207 reviews)

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City Cruises New York Signature Lunch Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is no smoking inside the boat

Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge (meal not included)

Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.

Dress code: We encourage casual attire that is informal and comfortable, (khakis, nice jeans, dresses, casual button-ups/blouses)

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

City Cruises New York - Pier 61 North

Join us aboard Spirit of New York for a fun mix of dining, dancing, entertainment and skyline views.

Admission Not Applicable

New York Harbor

View famous landmarks and NYC highlights from the water

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water

Delicious lunch buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts

Live DJ entertainment

Scenic NYC skyline views

Guaranteed table for your party size

Creative cocktails, wine and beer from our well-stocked cash bar

Options

New York Lunch Cruise

Lunch cruise on New York harbor

Reviews

4.31

207 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

134

The statue of liberty as the setting for lunch!
Marc R,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun trip. The seating is assigned. Tables are called up in order to get the buffet. Food was good. Careful when traveling on the stairs and open decks, the floor may be slippery! Very Clean. Very nicely done.
Perfect. 10/10 Experience.
Joey C,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The best part of our whole trip. The boat (ship?) was decorated beautifully, the buffet was delicious, and all of the staff were kind and so helpful. I use a wheelchair and they had no issues accommodating me.
Beautiful lunch cruise
L6636WCjenniferl,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
food was good, I would have liked more variety in the flavor profiles. A tad disappointed a lot of the ship was inaccessible to us. Maybe weather related as we were not allowed on upper deck. Staff was great Cabin warm.
Smooth sailing
Monica D,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed this tour. Everyone was very friendly and pleasant, food was great, the DJ did a great job even got on the dance floor and dance with us, so if you're considering going please do. We will do it again if we ever come back to New York!
Great experience
167kaciec,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow great experience! Such a fun way to see the city, food and drinks were great, and the crew was awesome. The ship did rock quite more than I was expecting but never felt ill
Our Lunch Cruise Experience.
Emerald G,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
All of the staff was friendly & accommodating from arrival onto the dock. Upon boarding, there was a faint & unplesant "mildew" smell while we walked onto the boat. Our table waitress was extremely nice & attentive, she was just busy, so it took a while for us to receive drink orders. The food buffet was not good. The food lacked flavor & our choices were mid & avrage. We hoped for something a bit more "special" & food that was more tasty & fun. I will look for future cruises where I can review the menu before buying the trip. Overall, I enjoyed the experience & would reccomended it to others.
Disappointed
Sharmaine L,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Lost $500 for 4 guests. We missed the boat but tried to call beforehand to reschedule but couldn’t reach nobody. Representative tried to admin ticket time from 12- 12:45pm but charged my card for the wrong location
Excellent Brunch!
SweetButter149,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We try to go on a City Cruise once a year and we have done many. This one, though stands out from the rest. I use a cane the time we boarded and the crew helped me up the ramp. The gentleman checked us in and gave us a window seat. Our server, can't remember her name but it started with a K was exceptional. We felt like we had royal treatment from beginning to end. The server even helped me bring my plate to our table. We did the signature brunch and it was excellent. I cannot express how much we loved this brunch cruise!
Great day on the water
Dennis B,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great cruise around New York City and lunch was good too! I'm looking forward to doing this trip again
This lunch cruise disappointed in so many ways.
133njerik,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Very disappointed with this buffet lunch cruise. Took the cruise on 7/6/25. We arrived early with other passengers. There was no place to sit and wait for the cruise boat to arrive, except stand in the hot July sun. The "buffet" was to say the least, inadequate. I paid $250 for 2 people for this lunch cruise. The selection was limited to chicken, pork and small pieces of salmon, tiny mixed potatoes which were cold and dry. There was pasta and yellow corn which were cold and sticky. Overall, the "hot" buffet was cold, the salad limited to mixed greens and desert was tiny square pieces of cheese cake and pound cake. No mixed fruit as advised in the menu. The servers were friendly and attentive and the views of nyc and statute of liberty never fail to awe. The cruise did not hit all the sites as advertised - did not make it to the Brooklyn Bridge. The music could have been turned down for the lunch and a few umbrellas on the top viewing deck would have made sight seeing a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.