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Celebrate New Year's Day with a Festive Manhattan Brunch Cruise - New York

Celebrate New Year's Day with a Festive Manhattan Brunch Cruise

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2.5–3 hours

Fitness Level

No strenuous activity required; suitable for all fitness levels as the cruise is seated and leisurely.

Overview

Ring in the New Year with a 2.75-hour brunch cruise around Manhattan aboard elegant 1920s-style yachts. Enjoy panoramic views, holiday-themed cuisine, and an intimate, cozy atmosphere on the New Year's Day Brunch Cruise.

New York, New York

New Year's Day Brunch Cruise

$124 - $142 Adult, $78 Child | 2.75 hrs

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About This Adventure

Experience a festive New Year’s Day brunch cruise aboard the elegant Manhattan or Manhattan II. This 2.75-hour journey offers stunning 360-degree views of Manhattan, delicious holiday-themed cuisine, and the charm of 1920s-style yachts. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere while circumnavigating the island and passing iconic landmarks. Celebrate in style!

Key points about this tour:

  • 2.75 hours long
  • $124 - $142 per adult, $78 per child
  • Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts)
  • Fully Circumnavigates the Island of Manhattan
  • Private elegant tables assigned per booking - each protected by Plexiglass dividers, cushioned seating and openable windows.
  • Our brunch is a three-course prix fixe menu served in a hybrid fashion of both 'family style' and buffet.
  • Includes a complimentary Bloody Mary, mimosa, beer, wine or Champagne
  • Additional beverages available for purchase
  • Indoor climate-controlled seating and outdoor seating available -Capacity is reduced to follow the current New York State Guidelines.
  • Seating is assigned (If you are purchasing tickets separately from other members of your party, please use the “Seating Request” field while booking to indicate with whom who you would like to be seated.)

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.

On this 2.75 hour cruise, you will completely circumnavigate the entire island of Manhattan (passing under all 18 bridges) while taking in picturesque views from our glassed-in observatory.

Highlights along the way include:

  • The Upper West Side and the majestic George Washington Bridge
  • Battery Park, South Street Seaport and the Financial District
  • Governor's Island, The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Parts of Brooklyn and Queens and the complete New York City skyline and the newly completed World Trade One!
  • Roosevelt Island, the United Nations Building, and the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges of the East River

So hop aboard the Manhattan or Manhattan II today for a cheerful New Years Day brunch cruise around the most famous island in the world!

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What Is Not Included?

  • Gratuity is not included unless you purchased the ‘Groups of 8 or more’ ticket type where a 15% gratuity is automatically applied. If you do end up obtaining 8 or more individual tickets by separate purchases, you will be contacted to make an advance payment of a 15% Group Gratuity.

Are you a Group of 17 or more?

  • Call us directly at 212-627-1825

Meeting Location

  • Chelsea Piers, near 22nd St on the Hudson River (Manhattan, NY) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

FAQ

General FAQs about all our excursions.


Policies

Refund/Rescheduling Policy

Bookings of 1 to 9 guests, have an option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate up until 24 hours prior to departure. Bookings of 10 to 16 must notify us 1 week in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit. Bookings of 17 or more must notify us 2 weeks in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit. Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@sail-nyc.com. *Unique cancelation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 212-627-1825, option 4.

Other Policies

Activity takes place rain or shine, but within reason. The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.


About

Classic Harbor Line

If you are into comfortable cruising or the gilded era of yachting, be sure to experience our 1920s-style "commuter" yachts, Manhattan and Manhattan II!

Both the Yacht Manhattan and Manhattan II were constructed right here in New York State by Scarano Boat Building. We take great pride in their New York heritage as well as in serving the very best of New York beers, wines, cheeses, produce and local baked goods aboard their decks.

Edible Manhattan wrote that we are “not your mother’s Circle Line.” We strive to surpass any “tourist” expectations of what a harbor cruise entails: We include a “taste of New York” in our menus and maintain an unprecedented level of hospitality aboard a special, beautiful, intimate yacht built by NY craftsmen.

Classically-lined and comfortable with teak decks and mahogany rails, these vessels can accommodate up to 110 guests. They feature an enclosed, cushioned observatory surrounded by large windows and skylights. They are equipped for all weather with a/c & heating and thus operates comfortably from early spring through New Year’s Day.

Adventure Tips

Reserve Seating Together

When booking separate tickets for your group, use the seating request to sit together and ensure a shared experience.

Dress Warmly for Outdoor Deck

Layers are important as outdoor seating is available and temperatures along the Hudson can be chilly even in winter.

Arrive Early to Chelsea Piers

Plan to arrive 20 minutes before departure to navigate check-in smoothly at Pier 62.

Check Weather for Optimal Comfort

Though indoor climate control is excellent, harsh weather may affect outdoor deck comfort—dress accordingly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Harbor seals sometimes spotted in the Hudson River
  • Migratory waterfowl during winter months

History

Manhattan’s harbor cruises follow waterways steeped in over 400 years of history since Henry Hudson’s 1609 voyage.

Conservation

The operator promotes local sourcing for their menus and carefully manages guest capacity to minimize environmental impact on the harbor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Warm Layers

Essential

Necessary to stay comfortable if spending time on the outdoor deck in cold weather.

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Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Capture stunning panoramic cityscapes and memorable moments during the cruise.

Comfortable Footwear

Helpful for walking around the yacht’s decks safely and comfortably.

Sunglasses

Protect your eyes and improve visibility during sunny daytime cruises.

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