New York Holiday Jazz Cruise: Skyline Views

Experience the magic of the holiday season with a jazz cruise in New York. Enjoy live music, stunning skyline views, and a complimentary drink on this 90-minute cruise.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • One World Observatory - Experience breathtaking views of One World Trade Center and Manhattan’s financial district while the boat sails along the Hudson River.
  • Ellis Island - Sail past this iconic landmark as the boat heads towards the Statue of Liberty.
  • Statue of Liberty - Navigate the Hudson River into New York Harbor for an up-close…
What's Included
  • Sightseeing tour around Manhattan by classic boat
  • Complimentary drink and holiday cookies included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (recommended for Captain or crew)
  • Additional beverages are available for purchase onboard by credit card
Additional Information

Delight in holiday tunes performed by our in-house Jazz band while taking in the stunning views of Manhattan’s skyline on this 90-minute holiday jazz cruise aboard a classic 1920s-style vessel. Perfect for couples, colleagues, jazz lovers, locals, and visitors (note: this is not a narrated tour). Every departure offers a view of the Statue of Liberty,…

Location
Classic Harbor Line
Chelsea Piers
The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, at Pier 62, which is located at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. Our ticket booth is located on the water just steps from our dock. Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sabrina_b
Jan 4, 2026
Relaxing Mini Night Getaway - It’s a relaxing chill boat ride around south of manhattan looking over beautiful landmarks along the Hudson. A beautiful date night escape into a tranquil night of live smooth Jazz music taking you to a place of cozy comfort with a couple of drinks and treats. Highly recommend checking this experience.
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Laurie_g
Dec 31, 2025
Fun, meaningful - Great music. Great crew. So fun. Seeing the statue of Liberty by night was incredible! The lights of the city very special. Thanks!
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Corinne
Dec 18, 2025
Exceptional Experience - Exceptional experience. The staff is extremely welcoming and kind, and the service is great. The entertainment was very enjoyable & impressive. Cocktails on board are not as expensive as anticipated ($16 each). Definitely recommend for couples or tourists.
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Lilian
Jan 13, 2025
Very understandable company !! - I was not able to go on the cruise because my husband was sick. TripAdvisor took care of everything in a timely manner. I was able to get a refund! Very trustworthy company!
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Rachelkg3914ea
Dec 16, 2024
10/10!!! - This jazz cruise was incredible!! The musicians were extremely talented, the drinks were delicious, the service was top notch, and the views😍😲🤯🤩 chefs kiss! DO NOT miss this experience, it is a total holiday must in NYC!
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08dani
Dec 5, 2024
Wonderful 🗽 - It was really wonderful. An absolute must for all Christmas fans. Music and cookies create the right atmosphere. The view of the skyline and the Statue of Liberty is really impressive. Definitely recommended.
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2631emmanuelle
Aug 31, 2024
Jazz Cruise on the Hudson - Wonderful time. Cruise at sunset. Very good music and excellent musicians. Bartender care. A breathtaking view of Manhattan then Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty!!! I recommend 100%.
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Konomit976
Dec 24, 2023
Everything was great on this cruise. - Our family loved the cruise! The jazz band was great. The cruise staff members were excellent. We very much enjoyed the nighttime views of New York (it also helped that we had a clear night with no rain or snow). The boat was decorated nicely for the holidays, which added to the atmosphere. What a fun time! Overall, we highly recommend this activity.
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Baropensat5
Dec 21, 2023
Highlight of our trip! - Oh we enjoyed this river trip so much! As a family with 2 young adult kids it’s not always easy to find something that everyone is impressed with, but we all loved this. The jazz band was great and really created a lovely atmosphere, crew were so friendly and helpful and of course the amazing views of NYC by night are unbeatable. You can go outside to take pics but it is freezing on the water in December, however the windows slide open so you can open them up for a moment to take a few snaps and then close again to keep warm. The boat itself was lovely, all varnished wood which looked so pretty decorated for Christmas. Shame the covid panels were still up separating the table into 2 halves but it wasn’t busy on our trip so we were able to spread out. Toilets on board if you need them but none at the Pier after 8pm (although we nipped into the bowling alley a couple of piers down to use the restrooms)
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Lynda_w
Nov 26, 2025
There isn’t anywhere to... - There isn’t anywhere to wait so do not arrive too early. Staff are all very friendly. Great choice of cocktails. Disappointed that the band took a break. No music was played during that time.
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