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Champagne City Lights Cruise On Yacht Manhattan
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience a bright and beautiful New York City skyline by night during a comfortable and unique New York City harbor cruise. This is truly one of the most spectacular ways to see NYC and our most romantic cruise! Though this cruise provides excellent sightseeing, it is not narrated, providing a more passive and romantic tourism experience. Step aboard a decked-out 1920s inspired motor yacht. As you cozy up in the climate-controlled observation cabin to take in the twinkling lights of this famous skyline, enjoy a complimentary Drink. (Enjoy a complimentary beer, wine, champagne or soda on us. Cash bar available for additional drink purchases) Sit back and relax on a beautifully crafted boat as you cruise by Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island. Light music is played over the sound system and this cruise provides excellent sightseeing of the city lights. Guests that are on this cruise who would like information about the sites are invited to ask our crew or captain for 1 on 1 narration. This specific cruise of ours is created for a more romantic and passive style of tourism. The vessel travels south from Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River, passing the West Village and Tribeca portion of Hudson River Park. Cruise along the Hudson River and New York Harbor. She then makes a wide pass through the New York City Harbor to grab a spectacular view of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Financial District and the complete NYC skyline before heading north on the Hudson River to return to Chelsea Piers. Absolutely safe. Along with your captain, there is a minimum of two crew members on every sail to make sure you feel comfortable and at home on the water. We are stocked with water, beverages, and life jackets should you feel you need one. It is very rare for our guests to become seasick. While most people do not experience any seasickness on these yachts, you may want to consider light medication if you normally take it for motion sickness. We cannot officially advise you to take any medication, however. Our cruise will end at the same pier from which it departed. The aft-deck observatory of these yachts is a completely enclosed area with a roof, so in the event of rain, you will be covered.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See all major lower Manhattan lit up at night
- Battery Park, South Street Seaport and the Financial District
- The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island lit up at night
- Parts of Brooklyn and the entire illuminated New York City skyline
- Cruise along the Hudson River and New York Harbor
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
New York City
Boating.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Gratuity
What to Bring
You are more than welcome to bring a light snack or picnic meal with you on board
Restrictions
General admission tickets are for all ages. There are no free infant tickets or child tickets available on the City Lights Cruise. We do have free infant tickets and child tickets available on the Statue & Skyline Cruise and the Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise. You are permitted to bring Children on the City Lights Cruise, but they will have to have a "General Admission" full price ticket purchased on their behalf. This trip is designated for Adults and Couples and we aim to create an elegant experience for these guests. We ask that only mature, well-behaved children be brought aboard for this cruise. It is illegal for you to bring alcohol of your own on board. While there is no age limit for the cruise, all attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Manhattan and Manhattan II is accessible to those with walkers and canes. While their exterior deck is also accessible to those in wheelchairs, they are not completely wheelchair accessible by average standards. If you are in a wheelchair, please keep in mind that there is, unfortunately, no access into the main cabin (the back interior observatory). In addition, areas such as the onboard restrooms have limited access as they are located down several steps. A guest using a wheelchair who would like to reach the back observatory must be comfortable with being carried down by our crew. For this reason, we cannot safely accommodate guests who require this service if they weigh more than 175 pounds. If you will need this service, please click “Contact SailNYC” to discuss with us before purchasing tickets. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the boat.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) - W. 22nd and Hudson River (Manhattan, NY). (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.) Parking is available at Chelsea Piers. You must be south-bound on the West Side Hwy in order to access the turn-in for parking on Piers 61, 60, and 59. Up to 3 hours of parking is $25, and up to 4 hours is $38.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-05-20
5.00 / 5
What a unique and beautiful way to view New York City at night. The boat was beautiful and the staff was attentive. The cruise was a highlight for my vacation.
2023-10-16
5.00 / 5
Jacqueline found the perfect venue for my out of town childhood friends and me. We didn’t want a crowded dinner cruise. She booked on on the yacht that highlighted the iconic New z York building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Colgate sign. It was a beautiful night with sparking lights. The champagne toast was nice. The crew was fabulous and funny. Perfect birthday celebration for me. I’ll book another trip through Jacqueline.! She listens to what you’re looking for.
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