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Cocoa & Carols Holiday Cruise

Starting From From $142.23 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Hour 30 Mins 4.66 / 5 4 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Classic Harbor Line
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Join us for this special warm and cozy cruise tailored for friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Step inside this toasty solarium in full holiday decor for a 1.50-hour cruise to see the New York City lights! On this 1.50-hour cruise, take in picturesque views from our observatory. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the island from the heated back-deck salon of these yachts. One complimentary drink (hot or cold) holiday cookies and treats for all our guests are included! Additional beverages are available for purchase by credit card. Join in on live Holiday Carols or enjoy or live Holiday Jazz Trio! (Musically-talented groups are our special hosts for each of these cruises!). We travel 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. Then make 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. Our classic boats offer comfortable assigned seating in heated salons. Each boat has an indoor bar that's fully stocked and an outer deck where guests can get more views during the experience. Tables may be shared with a clear partition divider depending on party size. Our cruise will end at the same pier from which it departed.

Highlights

Why travelers choose this experience

  • The Yacht in Full Holiday Decor
  • Cocoa, Cookies & some sing along Holiday Carols with a live band
  • Battery Park, South Street Seaport & the Financial District
  • Governor's Island, The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • Parts of Brooklyn & the NYC skyline
  • Cruise along the Hudson River and New York Harbor
  • Great for families, couples, co workers, and friends
  • Live musical performance (with audience participation encouraged)
  • A complimentary beverage from the bar included
  • Housemade cookies
  • See the city lights on all evening departures and the Statue of Liberty
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

New York City

Boating.

Planning Details

Before you go

Not Included

Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise Hot cocoa Additional drinks

Restrictions

Reduced tickets for children are offered on select departures. If there are no child tickets available, you must purchase an adult/general admission ticket. All passengers, regardless of age, must have a ticket, so please make sure your entire party is accounted for in this way. While there is no age limit for the cruise, all attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They are accessible to those with walkers and canes. While the exterior deck is also accessible to those in wheelchairs, these vessels are not completely wheelchair accessible by average standards. Please click “Contact SailNYC” to discuss accessibility with us before purchasing tickets. No, 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.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-01-05 5.00 / 5

Great experience - recommend!

2025-12-23 5.00 / 5

The music was beautiful, we had a great view of the skyline & the Statue of Liberty, and the crew were amazing. My little girl and I had a wonderful time!! I highly recommend this!

2024-12-12 5.00 / 5

This was a great way to see the city! Loved the crew!

2021-12-21 5.00 / 5

It was wonderful and beautiful!

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