Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Relax and unwind on this 1.5-hour evening Jazz cruise on a 1920s style yacht. This cruise features a main glass enclosed observation cabin with comfortable seating throughout, as well as an open bow. Listen to live music by the jazz trio, whose members may play anything from classic jazz standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Duke Ellington to new renditions of Motown songs, R&B grooves, and today's hits. Cruise along the Hudson River and experience many major lower Manhattan sites.
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
Minimum drinking age is 21 (valid ID required)
Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. 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
Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on your reservation
Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onboard
Elegant tables assigned to each booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
One complimentary beverage included
Cruise around Manhattan with live Jazz band
Gratuities
Light snacks available for purchase onboard
If bringing food please keep to a simple, light snack
What To Expect
Step aboard a 1920s-style yacht and cruise along the Hudson River listening to our resident live Jazz band! Sit back, relax and take in unobstructed skyline views of Manhattan, Battery Park City, Manhattan's financial district, the Statue of Liberty.
Options
Live Jazz Cruise Option
Serenade Cruise Option
Vocalist & musicians aboard: This option has a vocalist and musicians to host an evening of romantic Crooner-style classics from the 20’s through today.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Place for Happy Hour
Cherry K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A relaxing, beautiful way to see the city, one of my favorite things to do in NYC. I highly recommend the jazz cruise!
My boating birthday 🎂
SHONDA S,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an AMAZING time. Thank you to Mike our server and to the boat band . I loved the night views and of course the music 🎶
Spectacular!
827luanal,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful walk, no flaws. Good food and drink, quality jazz and a spectacular urban landscape. Highlight to the peak in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Perfect Way to End an NYC trip.
melissasD2204VB,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Worth every penny. Would recommend booking as you are guaranteed a table for your party. Staff were amazing.
Great and fun mini cruise for locals and tourists alike!
Jason K,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to be a tourist in our own backyard! Crew were professional, assigned seating was convenient, cabin was nice and cool (if you're susceptible to motion sickness), and the band was very pleasant. No issues from getting our boarding passes to getting on board. The trip starts by heading south on the river towards the statue of Liberty, then swinging by governor's Island and up the east river towards the Brooklyn bridge, returning to Chelsea Piers. The 90 minutes just flew by. Our family of four had a great time enjoying the sights and company.
LOVED!!!
Sunshinesalutations,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our trip!! The boat was absolutely beautiful, the crew was super nice, and the jazz musicians were excellent. The city, the Statue of Liberty, and the bridges were amazing from the water. Such a great activity!!
Highly recommend
Matthew F,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Live music, a bar and a beautiful sight seeing deck at the bow of the boat. Very clean amenities.
Totally Fantastic
michelleu507,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely recommend this cruise. From the booking all the way to the on boarding and off boarding, the staff was great! They were professional and really cared about each guest and their experience. It was great to know that the seats/tables were assigned, therefore everyone had a wonderful view, and there was no rush or problem with boarding. We went for my partners 70th birthday (And no, we aren’t 70 in spirit !! Recommend for younger attendees as well). When I mentioned the birthday, they added special touches which made it even an even greater evening. The music was on point and classy, and the boat band was wonderful. The views were incredible even though the weather was cloudy. I am a native New Yorker and would totally recommend this jazz cruise to visitors and natives alike.
A birthday to remember!
Michelle U,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on Father’s Day 2025 and it was also my partner‘s 70th BD . Everything from the reservations, to the boarding, time on board and exit was first class! The ‘boat band’ was great too. Totally attentive and extremely pleasant crew. The boat itself was very nice - large enough for the waves yet small enough to be intimate and the views were fantastic even though the weather was cloudy. Despite being a native New Yorker, it was a wonderful experience.
Manhattan evening jazz cruise 🛳
Rodalita B,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00THE BEAUTIFUL SITES 😍 FROM THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE TO THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Manhattan Evening Jazz 🛳 Cruise- United States - finally the cruise live jazz band so much enjoyed their live music, ❤️ together with the groups, excellent crew boat tour, great experience, 👍 evening cruise along the New York, Harbor, pass by the famous site from the Brooklyn 🌉 bridge to the statue of liberty...
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