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Holiday Cruises

Let us get you into the holiday spirit with our Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruises!  Our special winter holiday themed boat rides start in November and are offered throughout December. 

Make your December in New York City memorable by cruising with your close family, friends & team members on 1920s style yachts decked out in holiday décor. Our motor yachts Manhattan, Manhattan II and Northern Lights are heated and have newly installed HEPA air filtration systems. Your group will have an assigned private table inside and an outside deck perfect to grab the best photos of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC Skyline.  The private tables are elegantly divided by clear glass partitions and feature a 360 view of the iconic Manhattan skyline from large windows and grand skylights.  

We offer a variety of holiday excursions to choose from: Statue & Skyline Holiday Cocoa Cruise, the Sunset & Holiday Cocoa Cruise and New York City Lights Holiday Cocoa Cruise, our scrumptious Holiday Brunch Cruise, Holiday Jazz and the memorable Cocoa & Carols Cruise all starting in November and running throughout December.  

These winter holiday cruises create lasting memories.  Book your tickets for public cruises through this link to set a date to look forward to celebrating and spending time with loved ones–we’ll provide the house made hot cocoa (Spiked if you please). You can also book an affordable private charter and customize your small party with special catering or bar packages with an event sales agent: [email protected] or 212-627-1825.  

A winter NYC Holiday cruise is the best way to view this beautiful city that we proudly call home and get into the holiday spirit. 


Cocoa and Carols themed boat interior, with families gathered inside

Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

Please join us for this special warm and cozy cruise with your friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Join us inside the toasty solarium in full holiday decor for a one hour and thirty minute cruise to see the New York City lights. Listen to Holiday songs backed by a live band!  One complimentary drink of Beer, Wine, Champagne or Delicious Hot Cocoa (Spiked if you please), Cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! (**Additional Drinks are available for purchase)   This is a NYC Holiday cruise that you just can’t miss! (Children tickets are available on early departure times) 

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  Duration: 1.5 hrs   Boat: Manhattan   Cost: General Admission $118

the Northern Lights yacht cruising down a river

NYC Holiday Brunch Cruise aboard Yacht Northern Lights

Join us for this special 2 hour Christmas Brunch cruise in NY Harbor.  Join us aboard the classic yacht Northern Lights our turn-of-the-century inspired yacht! This yacht is decked out in holiday decor creating an intimate experience that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit.  This is a jam packed buffet brunch loaded with delicious goods from New York purveyors.  From NY fresh bagels and bakery items, seasonal fruit, craft sausages, kale salad, stuffed quiche, classic smoked salmon display and pastries. Not only is the food scrumptious but the views of the NYC Skyline are magical.  This is the perfect way to start your weekend of in the month of December! 

  Duration: 2 hrs   Boat: Yacht Northern Lights   Cost: $116 - $128 Adults | $78 Child

groups of people on top of the Northern Lights Yacht deck socializing

Statue & Skyline Holiday Cocoa Cruise

Don’t let the cold scare you! Join us aboard one of our classic, climate controlled yachts, decked out in holiday decor and cruise with us into NY Harbor.  Take in the most famous skyline in the world and get an up close view of the Statue of Liberty.  This is one of NYCs Best Holiday Sightseeing Cruises!  Intimate and cozy, you are sure to enjoy your time out with us and make it a memorable experience. 

  Duration: 1.5 hrs   Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II   Cost: Adult $72 | Child $28 | Infant $14

Cocoa and Carols themed holiday cruise, with groups of people enjoying social interaction

The Holy Cocoa & Carols Holiday Cruise: Traditional Christmas Music & Hymns

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Classic Harbor Line!  Please 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 1.5 hour cruise to see the New York City lights.  Delicious Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! Sit back and enjoy the show & the sites (Musically-talented groups are our special hosts for each of these cruises!)

  Duration: 1.5 hrs   Boat: Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II   Cost: General Admission $118

several band members on a stage performing music on the Yacht Manhattan II

Holiday Jazz Cruise

Join us aboard our luxury Yacht Manhattan II in full holiday decor and join us for our romantic Holiday Jazz Cruise.  Enjoy this 1.5 hour cruise with your loved one and a glass of Champagne in hand.  See the city lights twinkle at night as you cozy up for an evening out in NY Harbor aboard a luxury yacht.  A complimentary beer, wine, hot cocoa (spiked if you please) or champagne from the bar is offered on all trips. Additional drinks are available for purchase.

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  Duration: 1.5 hrs   Boat: Manhattan II   Cost: General Admission $118

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Around Manhattan Holiday Brunch Cruise

You will find her warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated within the main cabin — sure to bring you and your guests into the Spirit of the Season!  This around-Manhattan holiday-themed brunch cruise is packed with a bountiful holiday-themed **three-course prix fixe menu served at your private table.**!  Expect fresh baked bagels, gingerbread muffins, cinnamon-apple pastries, seasonal fruit, spiced-glazed ham, harvest-mix salad, stuffed quiches, gluten-free waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea. See Holiday activities we host! 

  Duration: 2.75 hrs   Boat: Manhattan   Cost: Adult $124 - $142 | Child $72 | Infant $18

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Sunset & Holiday Cocoa Cruise

Experience a beautiful New York City sunset and the illuminated cityscape during a comfortable and unique NYC Harbor sunset cruise through the Hudson River. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the grand salon of the Manhattan Yachts in their rich full Holiday decor while taking in NYC skyline during this magical time of year.

  Duration: 1.5 hrs   Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II   Cost: General Admission $96

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New Year’s Eve Champagne Tasting Cruise

Celebrate this New Year’s Eve with your special someone or your close and dear friends on Classic Harbor Line’s New Year’s Eve Champagne Tasting Cruise! As you cruise on the Yacht Manhattan II, you will be able to take in all the beauty the New York City skyline has to offer while cozying up and staying warm in our climate controlled observatory. This cruise has limited capacity to create an intimate, comfortable and quiet NY Harbor cruise.

This special tour features the twinkling lights of Manhattan and a selection of special sparkling wines featuring a delicious flight hand selected by our own wine and food expert.

This cruise will have a five flight Champagne tasting and the best spots in NY Harbor for the magical display of Fireworks off the Statue of Liberty! 

  Duration: 2.5 hours   Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II   Cost: Starting at $358 to $398

three woman on a bench leaning in for a selfie aboard yacht Manhattan in NY Harbor

New York City Lights Holiday Cocoa Cruise

Join us aboard the cozy yachts Manhattan or Manhattan II decked out in Holiday decor!  Get into the holiday spirit during this magical time of year and cruise with us in the grand salons of these yachts filled with rich, heart warming full Holiday decor. 

  Duration: 1.5 hrs   Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II   Cost: General Admission $96

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New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise

Happy Holidays! Come cruise into the New Year with us.  You will enjoy our warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated main cabin – which is sure to bring you and your guests into the Spirit of the Season.  This round-Manhattan New Year brunch cruise is packed with a bountiful holiday-themed menu!  Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of these 1920s style motor yachts. 

  Duration: 2.75 hrs   Boat: Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II   Cost: $124 to $142 Adults | $78 Child

New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise aboard the Yacht Manhattan II. Couple dancing with decorations in the background.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Champagne Tasting Cruise with hors d’ oeuvres and bar!

Join us in your finest formal-wear for a wonderful New Year’s Eve celebration aboard the yacht Northern Lights, and experience a comfortable and unique Manhattan waterways cruise through the Hudson and East Rivers. Enjoy a champagne/sparkling glass of wine at boarding to set the celebration in motion. Throughout this 3.5 hour cruise enjoy a 5-glass flight of Champagne, along with passed hors d’ oeuvres, a buffet of displays,  an open standard bar and our Live Jazz Trio the “Sound Waves”! And, of course, don’t forget the New York Harbor Fireworks at midnight from the decks of our intimate and elegant 1920s style yacht.

  Duration: 3.5 hrs   Boat: Yacht Northern Lights   Cost: $434 to $384

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AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour

Explore NYC’s new and enduring architecture, engineering marvels and the revitalized waterfront from the teak decks of Classic Harbor Line’s elegant motor yachts. The “Around Manhattan’s” insightful tour narration is eloquently shared by AIANY (American Institute of Architects) members. The story of NYC’s development is described as a broad overview for visitors yet includes deeper insights to satisfy demanding locals. Catch new and alluring sites including Little Island at Pier 55, the Hudson Yards “mega-project”, the continuing ascent of “supertall” luxury residential towers and join a discussion of how cities might adapt in the post-Covid era. Continuing education credits available »

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  Duration: 2.75 hrs   Boat: Manhattan   Cost: Adult $116 | Student $86

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