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Highlights

  • Take a two-hour river escape, a midday pause from city streets as you trade traffic sounds for the steady motion and breeze on the water.
  • On arrival, you check in, step aboard, and are guided to your own table while the crew prepares for departure and the journey ahead.
  • Glide along the Hudson and East Rivers on a two-hour route that passes the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines.
  • During the sail, you can stay inside or move to shared lounges, refilling unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water whenever you like.
  • Choose between a plated three-course meal in a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled dining room or a buffet lunch with self-service stations.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Two-hour cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers
  • Multi-Course Lunch Cruise by Bateaux (Menu) (as per option selected)
  • Lunch Cruise with Buffet Dining (Menu) (as per option selected)
  • All-glass climate-controlled Bateaux riverboat (as per option selected)
  • Operated by City Cruiseâ„¢
  • Scenic NYC skyline and landmark views
  • Live DJ entertainment and interactive games
  • Creative cocktails, wine, and beer from the cash bar

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The cruise lasts for 2 hours.

You'll sail past famous sights such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center.

The cruise offers a plated lunch menu that includes fresh salads, mustard-glazed chicken, champagne, and unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water. Click here to view the full menu.

Yes, you can enjoy live piano performances while cruising along the Hudson and East Rivers.

Casual attire is recommended. Consider wearing khakis, nice jeans, dresses, button-up shirts, or blouses.

Yes, you must be at least 21 years old and present valid ID to partake in the free-flowing champagne.

The Bateaux is a European-style glass-enclosed boat, one of only a few all-glass structures on New York City's waterways. It provides stunning panoramic views.

Cocktails, soda, and juice are available for purchase but are not part of the standard inclusion.

Make sure you have your ID with you if you plan to enjoy the free-flowing champagne during lunch.

The cruise sails along the Hudson and East Rivers in New York City, offering views of its iconic skyline.

The cruise lasts for 2 hours.

You'll enjoy a cruise on both the Hudson and East Rivers.

Casual clothing such as khakis, nice jeans, dresses, button-up shirts, and blouses are suggested.

Yes, you can enjoy live piano tunes during your sail.

The cruise offers views of iconic New York City landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center.

You should have your ID ready if you wish to enjoy the free-flowing champagne on board.

The lunch includes a plated meal with fresh salads, mustard-glazed chicken, and other gourmet options along with unlimited beverages like coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water.

Yes, you must be at least 21 years old to enjoy the free-flowing champagne, provided you have a valid ID.

Cocktails and other non-included drinks such as soda are available for purchase if desired.

The Bateaux is one of only a few boats in New York City with an all-glass structure, providing panoramic views from a European-style glass-enclosed ship.

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