Yacht Cruisesin NYC

During this architecture boat tour of NYC, you will explore new and enduring architecture, engineering marvels, and the revitalized waterfront from the teak decks of Classic Harbor Line’s elegant motor yachts. This fully narrated NYC architecture boat tour is in collaboration with the AIANY (American Institute of Architects New York). The story of NYC’s development is described as a broad overview for visitors but includes deeper insights to satisfy demanding locals. During this New York architecture tour you’ll 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.

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A fun activity in NYC to do right now! Experience sightseeing like never before on this NYC boat tour with Classic Harbor Line! Join us aboard our 1920s-inspired motor yacht, Manhattan or Manhattan II and take in the iconic sights and landmarks of NYC from the Hudson River! Start your morning off at Hudson Yards and then walk the High Line to Chelsea Piers and join us for this sightseeing tour from the water! This is a top-rated sightseeing NYC boat cruise to book now for your next trip to NYC or while hosting out-of-town guests. Great for small groups, friends and family with child and infant tickets available! Sit back and relax on this elegantly crafted boat as you cruise by Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Governors Island, for sweeping views of the NYC skyline from NY Harbor.

A top rated sunset activity in NYC awaits on this Sunset Cruise in New York! Looking for something different for date night? Experience a beautiful New York City sunset during an epic date night in NYC for romance and fun! Our NYC Harbor sunset cruise along the Hudson River and into NY Harbor offers just that! On this Sunset Cruise in New York, sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree views of the NYC skyline from the open outer deck or the glass observatory of our classic 1920s-style yacht. Sip a drink from the bar and admire the sights as we pass by all the iconic landmarks around lower Manhattan. Cruise past the Statue of Liberty and make lasting memories in NYC at sunset!

Book now for an epic sunset cruise in New York and join us aboard the Manhattan or Manhattan II for the best NYC skyline views. Witness the beauty and elegance of New York with a one-of-a-kind perspective from the water!

Please join us for Christmas in December on this special warm and cozy NYC Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise! Bring your friends, family, and all your loved ones during the NYC holiday season in December. Join us inside the toasty solarium on this Christmas cruise in NYC and enjoy a boat in full holiday decor for a 1.5-hour cruise. See the NYC skyline during Christmas in NYC on your holiday vacation to New York, and listen to holiday songs played by our live band during your Cocoa & Carols Holiday Cruise! On this New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise, you receive one complimentary drink of beer, wine, champagne, or delicious hot cocoa (spiked if you please), along with cookies and treats included for all! Additional drinks are available for purchase by credit card. This is an NYC holiday cruise that you just can’t miss!

If you are wondering where to brunch in NYC look no further! Join us for a top rated NYC weekend brunch! Our famous leisurely weekend brunch cruise offers a freshly prepared prix fixe brunch along with the best sightseeing in NYC! Our “cruisine” is packed with delicious foods and fresh baked NYC goods served tableside on our classic boat. Guests on this 2.75-hour New York City yacht brunch cruise are treated to one complimentary bloody mary or mimosa, or add a brunch mimosa bucket at check-out for a bubbly brunch upgrade. Circumnavigate the island of Manhattan during this elegant brunch cruise in NYC and view all of the top rated NYC sights from the interior glass enclosed salon or the open outer deck of yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II. This is one of the best brunch spots in NYC to gather with your friends! On this weekend brunch cruise, our menu is packed with delicious New York State foods and local goods from NYC purveyors: seasonal fruit, fresh bagels and pastries, a classic smoked salmon display, mixed greens and garden veggie salad with house-made vinaigrette, four pepper chicken sausages, herb roasted potatoes, veggie frittata and delightful sweet treats to finish. *Gluten-free and meatless options are available upon request.

Looking for a fun live music event in NYC? Enjoy an Evening Jazz Cruise in NYC in the famous NY Harbor aboard the luxury 1920s-style yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II and listen to live jazz music by the Classic Harbor Line Jazz Trio, The Boat Band! This is truly the perfect way to start your evening with live music in NYC and relax to the soothing sounds of this NYC jazz cruise. This jazz boat ride in NYC is perfect for an after work gathering or a romantic NYC date night.

Experience a romantic New York Sightseeing cruise like never before and join us aboard our luxurious 1920s-inspired motor yacht. On this boat ride in NYC, you’re able to cozy up in the climate-controlled observation cabin to take in the iconic sights. Join us for a bright and beautiful New York City skyline by nightfall during a comfortable and unique NYC boat tour. This romantic NYC night cruise is truly one of the most spectacular ways to see NYC!

This architecture boat tour capitalizes on the remarkable skyline of Manhattan after sunset! From the time the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated with dazzling lights and fireworks in 1883, architects and lighting designers have understood the importance of presenting their structures in the night sky. Today, “city that never sleeps” is stunningly illuminated more than ever. Today’s designers have a sophisticated array of sources, palette of colors and endless programs to run these lighting systems.

Looking for a fun Christmas experience in NYC in December? Join us on a holiday cruise in NYC aboard one of our classic, climate-controlled yachts, decked out in holiday decor and cruise the Hudson River and NY Harbor! On this holiday NYC boat tour, you’ll take in the most famous skyline in the world and get an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty and iconic NYC landmarks from the water. This cocoa cruise in NYC is one of New York’s best holiday sightseeing cruises during Christmas! On this Classic Harbor Line holiday cruise, guests are sure to have a cozy and memorable experience with comfortable seating in a heated grand salon as well as views from an open outer deck on this holiday cruise in NYC.

Looking for one of the best things to do this holiday season in NYC? Experience the greatest city in the world during Christmas on this sunset cruise in NYC! Marvel in the illuminated cityscape aboard a comfortable classic boat as we cruise the Hudson River during this holiday cruise in NYC. Get into the holiday spirit aboard the Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II in their full Christmas decor, and enjoy sweeping NYC skyline views during this magical time of year.

Listen to classic holiday tunes over the boat’s sound system while enjoying a complimentary beer, wine, Champagne or cup of our house-made cocoa (spiked if you please) from the boat’s heated grand salon.

During this Christmas cruise in NYC, your elegant table will glow with the warmth of our colorful garland. Poinsettias and classic holiday Christmas decorations will set the mood for a cruise filled with holiday spirit. Book now for you and your loved one or a small group of friends to enjoy a fun NYC holiday activity.

After your NYC holiday boat ride, walk up the Hudson River Park and take in the extravagant lights of Hudson Yards at Christmas!

Please note advance purchase is strongly encouraged!

Join us on the yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II, our cozy, elegant 1920s-style classic boats as we travel northbound on the Hudson River on this NYC Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise! Admire the last leaves of fall in their splendor through the skylights of our yachts heated and glass-enclosed observatory. During this NYC fall foliage Hudson River cruise, you’ll observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change. Our NYC Hudson River brunch cruise is a three-course prix fixe menu served tableside: freshly made New York bakery and pastry, salmon and lox, chef’s seasonal salad with an autumn twist, a roasted ham, and more. This Hudson River fall foliage cruise includes a complimentary bloody mary, mimosa, beer, wine, or champagne.

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On this evening cocktail cruise in New York, we invite you to enjoy and savor a well-made ‘welcome aboard’ complimentary cocktail varied by week! On this fun boat tour of NYC, you’ll see the NYC skyline while enjoying comfortable seating from the glass-enclosed grand salon. On this NY Harbor evening cocktail cruise, we invite you to take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty, explore the outer decks, or stay cozy in your private nook; every vantage point offers the BEST VIEWS OF NYC. Welcome to a new era of 20s cocktails with a Sake Gimlet or a Grapefruit & Rosemary Rickey. Our sophisticated cocktail menu is packed with creative modern-day spins and helps make this a fun evening cruise in New York. A full bar is available to purchase additional drinks by credit card. A specialty cocktail menu is also available on this fun New York harbor cruise!

Happy Holidays from Classic Harbor Line! Join us aboard our luxury 1920s-style Yacht Manhattan II in full holiday decor for our festive Holiday Jazz Cruise in NYC. This 1.5-hour NYC Jazz cruise is a fun date idea during the Christmas season in NYC. Join us for a glass of champagne and see the city lights twinkle at night as you cozy up for an evening in NY Harbor! Our luxury yacht offers top rated views of the NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty and parts of Brooklyn. Delicious champagne, hot cocoa (spiked if you please), cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! Additional drinks are available for purchase by credit card. Enjoy your evening with friends or for a fun NYC holiday date idea and immerse in the festive sounds of our live Jazz Trio during Christmas in NYC!

Bubbles, Bites & New York City Sights – these are the highlights of this champagne tasting in NYC cruise! As you cruise on the Yacht Manhattan II or Yacht Manhattan, you will be able to take in all the beauty the New York City skyline has to offer while relaxing in our grand observatory. This champagne cruise has limited capacity to create an intimate and comfortable NY Harbor cruise. This is the perfect cruise for a group of friends or a romantic date night...

Looking for the best place to end your NYC walking tour? Meet us at the Chelsea Piers complex for a sunset cruise in NYC aboard one of our classic mini yachts, Kingston! During this NYC sunset cruise, alongside up to 28 other guests, see a spectacular NYC sunset from the Hudson River. Our mini yacht, Kingston, is the most intimate yacht in the Classic Harbor Line fleet and is ideal for fun date night experience or night out with friends for a sunset boat cruise in NYC.

The yacht Kingston features a fantail stern, plumb bow, and mahogany rails and offers comfortable wrap-around seating in an interior salon with openable windows. The boat also has an outer deck that’s ideal for getting the best sunset pictures of the NYC skyline on this sunset boat tour of NYC! One complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soft drink or water is included with additional drinks available for purchase from the full bar onboard.

Guests are welcome on the forward deck, as well, to soak in the sun and to score fantastic photographs of the city skyline! She features a fantail stern, plumb bow, mahogany rails, and a beautiful bar at midship.

This is one of the best places in NYC to enjoy a cocktail with friends after work for a NYC sunset you won’t forget.

On this fall foliage cruise in NYC, you’ll admire the Palisades of the Hudson River through the skylights of our yachts heated and enclosed observatory, or while catching the breeze on her bow. On our fall foliage cruises, you observe New York's most dramatic natural wonders and dazzling colors as the seasons change. This is a spectacular season for cruising the Hudson River during autumn, north of NYC, and will be a true delight for you and your guests.

Enjoy a Hudson River fall foliage cruise aboard Yacht Kingston, our cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yacht, as we travel north on the Hudson River to experience the fall foliage in NYC! Admire the last leaves of fall in all their splendor through the large, windowed salon of our yacht’s heated and enclosed observatory with wrap-around seating, or while catching the autumn breeze on the open outer deck. This is a great Hudson River fall foliage cruise for photo opportunities! Observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change. It’s a Hudson River fall foliage cruise you won’t forget!

This cruise often sells out. If it is not available on the date you are seeking, consider any of our other NYC Fall Foliage sails.

On this Hudson River fall foliage cruise aboard either the yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II, guests can admire the grand Palisades of the Hudson River through the skylights of the heated and glass-enclosed observatory, or while catching the crisp breeze on the open outer deck! This is a narrated tour, hosted by an Urban Naturalist. Enjoy an exciting narration of the geology and ecology of this epic waterway as we cruise. A Hudson River fall foliage cruise offers views of New York’s most dramatic natural wonders along with NYC fall foliage colors as the seasons change. This is a spectacular season for a tree-lined, scenic Hudson River fall foliage cruise, north of NYC, and will be a true delight for you and your guests.

This cruise often sells out. If it is not available on the date you are seeking, consider one of our other Fall Foliage Sails.

Join us aboard our cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yachts, Manhattan or Manhattan II, as we travel past abandoned islands rich with history and modern day wildlife on this NYC eco tour! Embark on a journey of discovery as we navigate the scenic New York Harbor waterways from Chelsea Piers to the hidden gems of Belmont Island, Roosevelt Island, Mill Rock, and North and South Brother Islands. This NYC eco tour is a captivating 3-hour cruise through the heart of our city, where history and nature converge in breathtaking harmony. Perfect for bird enthusiasts, this unique New York eco-friendly boat tour is available during the summer months!

Join us aboard the luxury yacht *Manhattan II* -- our cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yacht -- as we explore the NYC winter wildlife and history of Lower NY harbor, the NYC skyline, and the obscure islands of Hoffman and Swinburne Islands just beyond the Verrazano Bridge! Embark on a journey of discovery on this new winter wildlife sightseeing boat cruise aboard our classic yacht, MANHATTAN II, as we navigate the scenic New York Harbor waterways from Chelsea Piers to the lesser known Hoffman and Swinburne Islands. On this captivating 2.75-hour NYC sightseeing cruise we'll take in the winter wildlife of NY Harbor and these amazing islands with rich history that now serve as a seal destination in winter. **Seal sightings are not guaranteed on this NYC wildlife boat tour, but they have been a constant inhabitant of Swinburne and Hoffman during winter for the past several years.**. On this NYC boat ride, our expert tour guides and renowned Urban Naturalists, Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs, will regale you with fascinating tales of these iconic islands and historic waterways. They'll illuminate the stories of the migrating birds who inhabit the harbor this time of year. Once used as islands for quarantining immigrants with contagious diseases in the 19th century, Swinburne and Hoffman are modern day 'abandoned islands', reclaimed by nature as a breeding ground for birds, and a winter 'haul out' destination for grey seals and harbor seals. Throughout this NYC eco boat tour, our knowledgeable naturalist-guide will share insights into the conservation efforts aimed at preserving these precious ecosystems. Learn about the ongoing research conducted by organizations such as the NYC Bird Alliance and Parks’ Natural Resources Group, as they strive to protect and nurture the diverse NYC wildlife that call these islands home. **This tour will not operate in foul weather or high wind conditions. Should we have to cancel due to weather limitations you will have the option for a refund or a reschedule.**

Leave the noise of city life behind and experience New York like never before aboard our boat tour of NYC. Sit back and enjoy this intimate lightly narrated Manhattan boat tour of lower Manhattan from the open deck of our mini yacht Kingston! On this NYC boat tour, get up close views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and the NYC Skyline from the Hudson River. This NYC cruise is great for small groups, friends, or family looking for a top-rated sightseeing experience around NYC. The boat features an interior salon with openable windows and an open outer deck, along with a full bar.

So book now and join us aboard the yacht Kingston today for this boat cruise in NYC, and see New York as it was meant to be seen—from the water!

Looking for a fun way to see the NYC skyline right now? Book your tickets now for a NYC boat ride aboard our classic mini yacht, Full Moon! After a day exploring the Chelsea neighborhood in NYC (known for its arts and culture), leave the city street life behind and join us in NY Harbor for a sightseeing NYC boat tour. Sit back, soak in the sun, enjoy a beverage from our full onboard bar, and enjoy the luxurious view of the NYC skyline from the comfort of the covered back deck or open outer deck of our classic boat. This Manhattan boat tour is one of the top things to do during spring in NYC!

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways on an architecture boat tour. Join us aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture, and the Future of NYC! Learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint. This fully narrated NYC climate change boat tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency. We’ll delve into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. This is an NYC architecture tour that focuses on climate change in NYC and will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City.

On this NYC climate change boat tour, hear compelling and comprehensive steps that interdisciplinary teams of urban planners, architects, landscape architects, developers, and community groups are taking to address storm surges, intense rains, and hotter temperatures.

While we cruise, our AIANY tour guide will talk about NYC climate change as we pass by many up-close examples of green buildings and sustainable designs that reduce energy consumption, water usage, and pollution.

See firsthand the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City. People of color and low-income families have often been pushed into low-lying neighborhoods that are most prone to flooding, have the highest levels of pollution, and suffer most from the urban heat island effect.

Continuing education credits available »

Looking for the best location in NYC to watch the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show? Join us for a NYC 4th of July cruise celebration aboard the 1920s-style luxury yacht Manhattan II. Enjoy top views of the Macy’s July 4th fireworks show in New York, the Statue of Liberty, and the NYC skyline, from the boat’s open-air deck, or glassed-in grand salon. On this NYC 4th of July fireworks cruise, you’ll enjoy a delicious prix fixe light hors d’ oeuvres menu along with a standard open bar (beer, wine, champagne, and soft drinks) included with your ticket. Enjoy the best view in NYC for the famous Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks!

Happy Holidays! Cruise into the NYC Christmas season aboard the Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for a leisurely weekend holiday brunch in NYC. On this holiday brunch cruise in NYC, you’ll find our yachts warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated with Christmas decor within the heated grand salon! This holiday brunch cruise is 2.75 hours and circumnavigates Manhattan passing under all 18 bridges and by all the iconic NYC sights as we cruise past: Manhattan’s financial district, the Statue of Liberty and under the Brooklyn Bridge to name a few! Our NYC Christmas brunch is a three-course prix fixe menu served tableside and filled with freshly prepared brunch favorites! Book your tickets today for our holiday brunch cruise and join us for a fun Christmas experience in NYC!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays in NYC from Classic Harbor Line! Are you looking for things to do in NYC for Christmas? Please join us for this special warm and cozy NYC Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise tailored for friends, family, and all your loved ones during Christmas in NYC. Make lasting memories on this holiday cruise in NYC from the moment you’re welcomed aboard our classic boat decked out in full holiday decor for Christmas in NYC! This 1.5-hour holiday cruise in NYC is a fun sightseeing activity to do in NYC during November and December offering a heated grand salon for epic views of NYC as we cruise. On this traditional New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise, guests are treated to one complimentary drink or house-made hot cocoa and the most festive nyc holiday cookies and treats! Musically talented groups will host these special Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise with traditional carols and hymns! This is one of the best things to do in NYC for Christmas, so sit back and enjoy the show and NYC sites during the holiday season in NYC!

Book now to join us for a fun and festive live music event in NYC during Christmas!

Looking for one of the best things to do in NYC on New Year’s Eve? Our New Year’s Eve cruise is one of the best events in NYC to bring in the New Year! Celebrate with your special someone or close friends on a Classic Harbor Line Champagne tasting New Year’s Eve cruise with a live Jazz band! Did you know NYC puts on the best New Year’s Eve fireworks show in NY Harbor? Enjoy the fireworks display on this NYC New Year’s Eve cruise aboard the yacht Manhattan and Manhattan II from the open outer deck or inside our cozy, heated observatory fully decorated for this special holiday! This fireworks cruise in NYC on New Year’s Eve has limited capacity to create an intimate, and comfortable, experience in NY Harbor. Picture cruising along the Hudson River on New Year’s Eve with a glass of Champagne in hand from a selection of our special sparkling wines hand-selected by our wine and food expert. See the best NYE fireworks show in NYC and dance the night away listening to tunes by our live Jazz band. Take a selfie with the NYC skyline twinkling as the clock strikes midnight. This NYC New Year’s Eve cruise will have a five-flight Champagne tasting and the best spot in NY Harbor for the magical display of Fireworks off the Statue of Liberty!

Join us on this holiday cruise in NYC aboard the cozy yachts Manhattan or Manhattan II decked out in festive, heartwarming holiday decor! Get into the holiday spirit during the most magical time of year during Christmas in NYC and enjoy the best NYC skyline views from the grand salon of our classic 1920s-style boats. This is the perfect cruise for a romantic date night in NYC during the Christmas season! On this 1.5-hour NYC holiday cruise, take in grand views of the New York City skyline at night from our cozy, heated glassed-in observatory. Cozy up at your private table with the glow of candles and holiday decor surrounding you. On this holiday cruise in NYC, enjoy a warm cup of our house-made cocoa and gourmet holiday cookies while you take in the twinkling lights of New York City at night. Our NYC night cruise offers classic holiday tunes over the boat’s sound system as you engage in quiet conversation while cruising aboard a classic yacht in NY Harbor.

Happy 4th of July in NYC! Join us from one of the best places to view the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in NY Harbor aboard Yacht Manhattan! Named one of the best things to do for the 4th of July in New York is the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC! Our classic 1920s-style yacht offers great views of the best New York fireworks show, the Statue of Liberty, and the NYC skyline from the New York waterways. Relax in the grand glass-enclosed salon or on the open outer deck and take in the views. On this NYC fireworks cruise, enjoy hors d’oeuvres from our delicious prix fixe light hors d’ oeuvres menu and sip on a drink from the bar. Beer, wine, champagne, and soft drinks are included. Enjoy the best view in NYC for the famous Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks aboard this classic yacht! Book now for one of the best things to do on 4th of July in NYC!

Looking for a fun weekend activity in NYC right now? Check out our NYC sightseeing cruise available weekend mornings with one mimosa included! Experience the city like you never have before on a morning Mimosa boat tour of NYC aboard the classic mini yacht Kingston. After a morning of coffee and walking the High Line in NYC, head over to the Chelsea Piers complex for a relaxing sightseeing NYC boat tour with Classic Harbor Line. Sip a mimosa and start your midafternoon with a cruise to the Statue of Liberty! Sit back and enjoy this intimate Manhattan boat tour from the comfortable interior salon or open outer deck of yacht Kingston! This is truly one of the best places to enjoy a mimosa in NYC! Book your tickets now aboard the yacht Kingston for an unforgettable boat tour of NYC!

Join us for a 4TH of July cruise in NYC aboard one of Classic Harbor Line’s smaller yachts, Kingston, to watch the spectacular Macy’s July 4th fireworks in New York! Yacht Kingston is a 1920s-style mini yacht, perfect for those looking for a small, more intimate gathering space to watch the best fireworks show in NYC! The yacht Kingston features wrap-around seating, a covered area midship, and an uncovered forward deck for excellent skyline views of the 4th of July fireworks.

On this 3.25-hour fully narrated AIANY Freshkills Park tour, cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of our luxury yachts. The American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY) and planners of Freshkills Park co-host this special NYC Freshkills Park tour alongside Classic Harbor Line. This is the only public Freshkills Park water tour available into the Fresh Kills waterway. Officially closed in 2001, Fresh Kills has embarked on a 30-year project to be transformed into the largest city park in NYC! Officially closed in 2001, Freshkills Park is the largest landfill to park transformation project in the world and when complete will be one of the largest parks in NYC. This Freshkills Park cruise shows off how its rolling grasslands, wetlands, and waterways are already home to an abundance of birds, fish, and wildlife.

Join us aboard the yacht Full Moon for an autumn cruise in NYC! Yacht Full Moon is our cozy, elegant mini yacht, also known as a Grebe Yacht. Cruise north on the Hudson River this fall in NYC to explore the grand colors of the Palisades Park on this Hudson River foliage cruise. Admire the last leaves of autumn in all their splendor on this Hudson River fall foliage cruise! Observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change with a hot beverage in hand from our full bar. The yacht Full Moon offers a unique and intimate NYC experience for the best fall foliage boat ride up the Hudson River.

Yacht Full Moon has a covered back deck and open bow offering top rated views of the Hudson River Fall Foliage. Enjoy comfortable seating, on a small intimate classic yacht with unobscured views for all! The back observatory is covered to protect you from the bright sun but open for you to feel the fresh fall breeze! Guests are also welcome on the forward deck to soak in the sun and score fantastic photographs of the NYC skyline! The main seating area is not climate-controlled so please dress accordingly.

This cruise often sells out. If it is not available on the date you are seeking, consider any of our other Fall Foliage Cruises!

Please note: We welcome families, but this boat is not suitable for children under 5. Please consider one of our larger yachts for accommodating young children.

In honor of the National Holiday Weekend and Fleet Week in NYC, Classic Harbor Line and Turnstile Tours have teamed up to offer this special tour of Naval New York Harbor History! Join us for NYC Fleet Week on Memorial Day Weekend for a special, in-depth New York City harbor tour of our rich harbor-related war history. This is a fun activity in NYC for Memorial Day! Our boat tour in NYC is a special 2.5-hour cruise that will explore the military history of New York Harbor from the Revolutionary War to today, with special emphasis on the role of the port in World War II. On this NYC Memorial Day cruise, we will visit historic military sites, monuments, and fortifications and see historic and modern fighting Navy ships up close! A Fleet Week cruise in NYC is the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in NYC!

Looking for a NYC Valentine’s Day Cruise to celebrate the day with your special someone or your close and dear friends? Join Classic Harbor Line for a NYC Valentine’s Cruise with live music and cabaret to elevate your date night! This is a unique romantic journey through NY Harbor on Valentine's Day where you'll find the main salon of our classic boats warm, cozy and enchanting. Enjoy a 4-glass champagne tasting, chocolates, cheese and accouterments with your special someone during this romantic Valentines cruise for the perfect NYC date night idea! This unique 1.5 hour musical show is filled with music, song, dance and comedy! The NYC skyline will be your backdrop and is sure to create a lasting memory. Enjoy this heartfelt Valentine’s Day boat ride and cruise into NY Harbor on this luxury yacht for a night of romance! Guests are assigned comfortable seating in the boat’s heated grand salon, making it easy to relax while taking in the iconic NYC sights as you listen to classic love songs throughout the evening.

Welcome to one of the best NYC Mother’s Day Brunch experiences! Treat mom to the elegant NYC Mother’s Day Brunch spot that she deserves on this Mother’s Day brunch cruise in NYC! Our classic boats, yacht Manhattan and Manhattan II, offer comfortable seating in a glass enclosed salon along with sweeping views of the NYC skyline and iconic landmarks from an open outer deck. A delicious three-course prix fixe brunch menu is served tableside with one complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa included! *Bottomless mimosas included for all Moms on Mother’s Day on our leisurely weekend brunch experience in NYC. This is the best brunch spot in NYC where you will see the entire island passing by all the major sites of Manhattan including the Statue of Liberty on this 2.75-hour cruise.

Happy New Year! Are you looking for one of the best things to do on New Year’s Day in NYC? Start your year with us on an NYC New Year’s Day brunch cruise! Take a seat on our classic boat, with a warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated main cabin, which is sure to bring you and your guests into the spirit of the season. This NYC New Year’s Day yacht cruise is packed with a bountiful holiday-themed brunch menu as well as one complimentary drink of beer, wine, Champagne, bloody Mary or mimosa. Celebrate at one of the best brunch spots in NYC on this 2.75-hour Manhattan Island circumnavigation cruise. This NYC sightseeing cruise checks all the boxes as guests enjoy the views from our climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of the yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II.

Looking for a fun activity in NYC for date night? Join us for a sunset cruise in NYC aboard one of Classic Harbor Line’s smaller, more intimate wooden mini yachts, Full Moon! A sunset cruise in New York Harbor aboard Yacht Full Moon is a top rated fun activity to do in NYC right now. Yacht Full Moon is a charming plumb-bowed mini yacht equipped with comfortable, covered wrap-around seating on an open back deck, while also offering excellent views of the NYC skyline and New York Harbor from her open outer deck. Each NYC sunset cruise will feature a slow pass by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Book now and our captain and mates look forward to welcoming you aboard Yacht Full Moon for an epic and memorable NYC sunset cruise in NY Harbor!