The 15 Best New York City Dinner Cruises

1.City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,371 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Spend about three hours aboard the Bateaux New York, leaving Chelsea Piers at 7:00 p.m. for a polished dinner cruise past One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Hudson Yards. You receive a starter, entrée, dessert, live music, and a guaranteed table for your party. Semi-formal dress is required.

“Fabulous experience . Food was delicious , service was excellent , the views of NYC skyline were breathtaking , pulling right up to the Statue of Liberty was fantastic , great way to spend my 69th birthday with my family .”

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2.City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,362 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Board at Pier 61 for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a freshly prepared buffet, assigned table, live DJ, and open-air deck views of Lady Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and Manhattan after dark. Bring comfortable dressy-casual clothes, arrive 30 minutes early, and budget extra for drinks.

“Just a relaxed evening with good food and amazing sightseeing. Tim our server was superb and looked after us amazingly well.”

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3.Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,074 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Board the Louisa of the Seas at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise past the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty. You’ll dine at a private table, hear New York off-Broadway musicians, and choose between regular and VIP seating. Staff such as Peter, Bryan, and Victoria have earned praise for warm, attentive service.

“The staff was very kind and the tour was beautiful! Driver kept the boat as balanced as one could while being on water. minimal rocking maximum fun”

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4.NYC: City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 881 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $112

Sail from Chelsea Piers aboard an all-glass dining vessel for a three-course brunch, lunch, or dinner with live music and skyline views. You’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Choose brunch for possible unlimited mimosas, or dinner for a semi-formal evening suited to anniversaries and special occasions.

“The brunch cruise was so much fun! This was my families favorite activity on our NYC trip. The crew and wait staff so cheerful and accommodating. Food was great and bottomless mimosas on Sunday! Great views! Five Stars!”

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5.NYC: City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 417 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $84Best value

Board the Spirit of New York at Chelsea Piers for a 2 to 3 hour brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, reserved indoor seating, outdoor observation decks, and DJ music while passing the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Brunch includes bottomless mimosas.

“I absolutely LOVED this dinner cruise. It is by far the best one I’ve been to. It wasn’t over crowded, the staff was incredible, the food was good, the atmosphere was so much fun. My now fiancé proposed to me in this cruise, so it will forever be one of my favorite places and most beloved and cherished memories. 10/10 recommend.”

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6.New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 377 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Board at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise around lower Manhattan. You’ll enjoy a five-course plated dinner at a private table, one beer or wine, unlimited soft drinks and coffee, live music, and outdoor-deck views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, and Statue of Liberty.

“Everything was setup really nice, food was good, nice band, but no heat! The boat need better heating system.”

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7.City Cruises New Jersey: NYC Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 100 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $84

Board the Spirit of New Jersey at Lincoln Harbor Marina for a two-hour lunch or dinner cruise with a reserved table, chef-prepared buffet, DJ, games, and open-air decks. You’ll pass the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty while enjoying coffee, tea, and city views. Alcohol is extra.

“the views were amazing. atmosphere was great. food was lovely”

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8.Signature Dinner Cruise on the Eternity

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $275

Settle into the climate-controlled yacht Eternity for a three-hour evening cruise from Pier 36. Your five-course dinner comes with a private window-side table, live house music, and views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and Manhattan’s skyline. Outdoor decks are open for photos, and VIP Deck access is available with a private bar.

“They can definitely improve the directions on how to get to the boat once guests are dropped off. We had no idea where to walk until we saw other confused people looking for the boats. They need signs or someone guiding people to the correct location.”

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9.NYC: New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · from $552

Spend three hours aboard a City Cruises New Year’s Eve boat with a reserved table, chef-prepared buffet, open bar, live DJ, and sparkling wine toast for guests 21 and older. You’ll see Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, and fireworks from enclosed dining decks or the outdoor rooftop lounge. Bring photo ID and dress comfortably but stylishly.

“The decoration and the atmosphere were amazing. Everyone was super friendly, the food was good. The music could have included more new songs, unfortunately only oldies were played, which meant that the dance floor was getting a little emptier. But overall it was a great experience, although it could have gone on a little longer, 3 hours went by way too quickly.”

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10.New York City Skyline Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about three hours aboard a climate-controlled dinner boat departing at 7 p.m. from 353 West Street. Enjoy a buffet or plated meal, music, hosted commentary, and views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Jersey City, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Window seating costs extra, and drinks are purchased separately.

“We had to wait outside in the dark prior to boarding; it was very cold. The boat did not have heat and we had to keep our coats on and it was still cold. The cold caused the windows to be foggy so visibility was poor. I do not recommend this event.”

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11.NYC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $158

Spend Christmas Eve aboard the glass-enclosed Bateaux New York yacht at Pier 61. Choose a casual brunch or semi-formal dinner, enjoy a plated three-course meal at your reserved table, and watch live music as Manhattan sights, bridges, and the Statue of Liberty pass by.

“Sehr schönes Ambiente. Gutes Essen. Schöne Musik. Top Blick auf die Skyline und Freiheitsstatue. Softdrinks könnten kostenfrei sein.”

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12.NYC: Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · from $146

Spend Christmas Day aboard the Spirit of New York, sailing from Chelsea Piers for a 2-hour brunch or 2.5-hour dinner. You get a reserved table, seasonal buffet, live DJ, skyline views, and, with brunch, unlimited mimosas. The route passes the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more.

“We did the Christmas evening cruise with hot buffet. Really enjoyed it. Food was good and the music was entertaining. Something different to do whilst visiting NY over the holidays.”

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13.NYC: Christmas Eve Buffet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 26 reviews · from $199

Spend Christmas Eve aboard the Spirit of New York, leaving from Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers. You’ll enjoy a seasonal buffet, reserved table, live DJ, and views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, and more from climate-controlled decks and an open-air rooftop.

“We picked the activity to spend Christmas Eve. We're celebrating in the best way Since we got on the cruise, the service was great, and so was the food and the night views. Recommended.”

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14.NYC: Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130Top rated

Spend 2 to 3 hours aboard Bateaux New York, a glass-enclosed yacht departing Pier 61. Enjoy a plated Thanksgiving meal, live music, and views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, and more. Lunch suits families, while dinner brings a semi-formal evening setting.

“Great cruise, high-quality meals, and suitable for people with food intolerances.”

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15.New York Pier 15 New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $496

City Cruises takes you from Pier 15 onto the Hudson River for about four hours of buffet dining, dancing, skyline views, and a midnight toast. You’ll have a guaranteed table for your party, a top-shelf bar for adults, onboard entertainment, and views of the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center. Fireworks depend on weather.

“We hebben ongeveer 400 dollar per persoon betaald en dat was het niet waard. Het eten was slecht. Puree, broccoli en kip. Er was nog ander vlees dat was wel lekker maar de rest was ondermaats. We moesten zelf om drinken vragen, veel pRead more”

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