The 11 Best Cruises In NYC You Can Take This Month

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Are you looking for the best cruises in New York that you can take right now? Look no further! Here you find some of the best cruises in NYC that are currently available below!

Seemingly all cruise operators in New York City are back on the water, giving you plenty of options to relax on a boat and enjoy mesmerizing views while maybe even sipping cocktails and eating cheese. This list displays the best cruises in NYC you can take this fall! Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s sightseeing or leisure, with or without food, at day or at night – there’s a cruise for you!

Be sure to follow the cruises’ safety guidelines!

Even though cruises have set in place safety precautions, it’s your responsibility to follow them and thus maximize your and everyone else’s safety. Protective measures in place can vary from cruise to cruise, so I’d recommend informing yourself beforehand.

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    Classic Harbor Line: Champagne City Lights Cruise

    Cruise in Chelsea

    Our Highlight

    Champagne City Lights Cruise NYC

    We had an amazing time onboard the luxurious 1920s inspired motor yacht. Combine sightseeing with a romantic evening and step onboard the 1920s inspired boat at Pier 62 (Chelsea Piers – W. 22nd and Hudson River). During the 90-minutes long tour, you’ll get to see iconic NYC sights along the water and most importantly breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Especially in the summer, you can admire the most beautiful sunset during this special cruise. There is seating inside the yacht and outside seating as well.

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    Circle Line – Harbor Lights Night Cruise

    Cruise in Midtown Manhattan

    Our Highlight

    Circle Line - Harbor Lights Night Cruise

    The Harbor Lights Cruise by Cricle Line is an amazing way to see the NYC from the water. As the lights start to sparkle across the Hudson and East Rivers at dusk you see the beauty of the city at night from a whole different angle.

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    Spirit: Dinner Cruise with Buffet

    Cruise in Chelsea

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    Get a totally different and exciting perspective on New York: from a fun dinner cruise that floats around New York Harbor and Manhattan offering stunning views of the city and some of the world’s most famous landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge to the Empire State Building. Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner and then groove to the onboard DJ’ed music being spun. Add this dinner cruise to your New York itinerary today!

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    Classic Harbor Line: Architecture Yacht Cruise

    Cruise in Chelsea

    Our Highlight

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    The architecture boat tour takes you around Manhattan in 2.5 hours. On a 30 meter long wooden ship in the style of the 1920s you can relax and learn a lot of interesting facts about the many small and large buildings of the city. The tour is super-relaxing and the price includes a drink (vino, soft drinks) and small snacks.

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    Bateaux Lunch Cruise

    Cruise in Chelsea

    Our Highlight

    New York Premier Lunch Cruise

    This boat tour with lunch on board the Bateaux New York will take you from the Hudson River to the East River, which means you will see all the major buildings of the NYC skyline. And of course, the Statue of Liberty is included! Since the atmosphere on the Bateaux Lunch cruise is a bit more formal, guests are asked to wear long pants and no shorts or hot pants or flip flops.

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    Circle Line – New York Landmarks Cruise

    Cruise in Midtown Manhattan

    Our Highlight

    Circle Line - New York Landmarks Cruise

    This Circle Line cruise will take you past NYC’s most famous attractions and landmarks. You will head past the Statue of Liberty, the One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, amd much much more. If you are looking to explore Manhattan from the water and learn some of the history of NYC at the same time, this is definitely the cruise for you. At a lenght of approximately 1.5 hours, this cruise will take you half way around the Island of Manhattan as well as once around the Statue of Liberty for the ultimate photo opportunity.

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    Spirit: Lunch Cruise

    Cruise in Chelsea

    New York Spirit Lunch Cruise

    Relax on a comfortable boat as it cruises around New York Harbor and Manhattan on this relaxing 2-hour afternoon cruise that includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and DJ’ed music. Get great views and a different perspective on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building. And indulge in the delicious buffet lunch while doing it. Upgrade the afternoon to receive a welcome glass of champagne in a souvenir glass, a table for your party size, and access to a platinum open bar.

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    60-Min Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

    Cruise in Lower Manhattan

    Our Highlight

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    You start at the South Street Seaport right next to New York’s most famous bridge – the Brooklyn Bridge. From there, you will make a leisurely drive to the southern tip of Manhattan and you will be in the Port of New York where you can see the Statue of Liberty for the first time. On the way there you can also clearly see the new highest building in the evening skyline: the One World Trade Center.

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    Staten Island Ferry

    Cruise in Staten Island

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    One of New York’s most popular tourist attractions is the Staten Island Ferry, which commutes between the southern tip of Manhattan and Staten Island. The crossing is free of charge! The 5 mile journey takes about 20-25 minutes and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty.

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    Circle Line – New York Landmarks Cruise

    Cruise in Midtown Manhattan

    Our Highlight

    Circle Line - New York Landmarks Cruise

    This Circle Line cruise will take you past NYC’s most famous attractions and landmarks. You will head past the Statue of Liberty, the One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, amd much much more. If you are looking to explore Manhattan from the water and learn some of the history of NYC at the same time, this is definitely the cruise for you. At a lenght of approximately 1.5 hours, this cruise will take you half way around the Island of Manhattan as well as once around the Statue of Liberty for the ultimate photo opportunity.

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    Staten Island Ferry

    Cruise in Staten Island

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    One of New York’s most popular tourist attractions is the Staten Island Ferry, which commutes between the southern tip of Manhattan and Staten Island. The crossing is free of charge! The 5 mile journey takes about 20-25 minutes and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty.

What is the Best Cruise in New York for you?

There are over 40 boat and sailing tours in New York and it’s not easy to choose the best one. That’s where our Cruise Finder comes in. It will help you find the best boat tour for you!

My Favorite Cruise In NYC Right Now

If I had to recommend a cruise in New York City right now, it’d be the Harbor Lights Cruise. On this tour, you’ll get to enjoy all the views you could wish for, you can buy drinks, and you can choose to listen to a live commentary while doing so. At $41, the Harbor Lights Cruise is a great deal, too! Not to forget the 2 hour sailing cruise starting from Pier 62 – Sailing, first drink is included and enjoying the sunset in New York, could it get any better?

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