New York Harbor Brunch Cruise
Recommended by 93% of travelers
New York City, USA
- 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
New York City is packed with landmarks, but some of the best views are only reachable from the water. During this weekend brunch cruise, sail around New York Harbor—catching sight of icons like the Brooklyn Bridge and Ellis Island. Relax onboard the teak decks of a 1920s-style yacht, digging into a fresh spread of NYC staples: bagels, smoked salmon, deli meats, and much more.
- Choose from multiple morning departure times
- Climate controled indoor seating available
- See Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and other NYC attractions
- A 3-course brunch spread is included
What's Included
- A 3-course prix fixe brunch served in a hybrid fashion of both 'family-style' and buffet
- One complimentary beverage is included
- Gratuities
- Additional drinks are available for purchase by credit card
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Chelsea Piers Field House62 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011, USA
The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex on the water. Check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Make your own way to the meeting point at Chelsea Piers. Hop aboard your classic yacht and settle in for a relaxing sail around Manhattan.
Have your camera ready as you pass by such landmarks as the United Nations Headquarters, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. From indoors or the deck, get unbeatable views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges as you cruise under them.
As you are cruising, savor a delicious 3-course brunch accompanied by one complimentary beverage and purchase any additional drinks by credit card.
After soaking up the sights of Manhattan from the water, disembark back at the meeting point.
Have your camera ready as you pass by such landmarks as the United Nations Headquarters, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. From indoors or the deck, get unbeatable views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges as you cruise under them.
As you are cruising, savor a delicious 3-course brunch accompanied by one complimentary beverage and purchase any additional drinks by credit card.
After soaking up the sights of Manhattan from the water, disembark back at the meeting point.
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex (Pass By)
New York Harbor (Pass By)
United Nations Headquarters (Pass By)
Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)
Manhattan Bridge (Pass By)
Williamsburg Bridge (Pass By)
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
Ellis Island (Pass By)
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals are permitted; emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
- Please note in your reservation if you are buying tickets separately from others in your group
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- A portion of each ticket is taxable and included in the listed price
- Guests will be assigned comfortable seating in the climate controlled grand salon prior to boarding the boat
- Brunch service will be served in a hybrid fashion of both 'family-style' and buffet
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
An incredible experience! The length of the cruise, breathtaking sights, friendly crew, and beautiful vessel are worth every penny. Loved the intimate vibes — perfect for a small group to enjoy the full loop of the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers.
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What a great way to take in some spectacular views while also getting brunch. The food was average, but in an above average setting.
Excellent food, views, staff and tour. Absolutely recommend. I’ve never been all the way around the island before. Stunning
This is our second time going. The staff are always great and the food is consistently excellent. No matter the weather, we’ve done it while it is raining and it was still just as good.
We really enjoyed the trip and the food was great. It is a cool way to see the city. Especially if you are travelling with kids.
Lovely experience! crew was amazing, food was wonderful. My family loved it ! Tour guide was very informative!
The cruise was enjoyable but food standard has definitely deteriorated. The bagels, croissants were dry and crusty. There is no variety for the price you pay. The menu needs revising and more brunch choices should everyone added to the 2nd course. We left feeling cheated
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Sonia, thank you for booking another cruise with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback. We are happy to hear that you had a good time and surprised that you were disappointed by the food. Our brunch menu rotates monthly to keep things different and interesting for returning guests, so it does get updated frequently. It also looks like on one previous occasion you joined us for a Fall Foliage Brunch, which has a different menu than the brunch trip you were just on and will be returning to the schedule soon. Your input is much appreciated and has been shared with our team to help improve future cruises. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an excellent experience on a future visit! - Classic Harbor Line
An incredible experience! The length of the cruise, breathtaking sights, friendly crew, and beautiful vessel are worth every penny. Loved the intimate vibes — perfect for a small group to enjoy the full loop of the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers.
Thank a lot for everything! Fantastic experience from the service to the food! Timing perfect! Thanks a lot to all the staff
The peace of mind is unreal. The food was magnificent! The hospitality of workers was amazing. We are coming back!!
Great experience, being able to see the landmarks (Statue of Liberty, etc) from the boat was great. The food was Ok, not the worse, not the best. The staff was awesome - very friendly and attentive. We would go again, only small complaint was maybe the boat ride was a little bit too long. Towards the end of the ride, after you’ve seen 1 bridge, it gets a little repetitive. I could see other passengers yawning at the end. I think 2 hours would have made this boat ride perfect.
Overall, a good experience! The food was not as great, but satisfactory. Friendly crew. I think having some kind of entertainment or guide sharing what individuals are seeing en route would definitely add value. The weather was perfect and being out on the water is always fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Karen, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to leave a review. We are glad that you had a fun time and enjoyed friendly service from the crew, and we appreciate your feedback regarding things that would have improved the experience for you. We will take these thoughts into consideration as we make changes in the future! - Classic Harbor Line
Great way to see the Statue of Liberty. Plenty of food for everyone, kids were entertained for the entire time.
Cruise itself was great. Waiters were very attentive and cordial.
My complaint was the food. Fruit and pastries were good. French toast was not good at all. Edges were hard and center soggy. Bacon was extremely thin. Like prosciutto.
Go for the sights, not the food!
Lovely venue.!Great staff. Food was excellent. Staff were ver engaged and passionate about their work.
The boat was clean and air conditioned. Overall, a very good way to see New York. The spaces were separated, which made the ride welcomed.
I’m writing this review 6 months after the cruise.
The experience was fantastic. Boarding was simple enough, and the tables were divided up nicely. At the start of the cruise my friend and I were sharing a table with a family of 3 but since a group didn’t show up the captain came over and offered to let us take their table which was such a blessing. The food wasn’t my taste but was still good. I’m southern so I’m not used to this type of food. We do breakfast tacos and biscuits and gravy, not salmon bagels and frittatas. Anyway, the drinks were strong but tasty, the ride was as smooth as possible, the sight seeing was next level, and everyone was friendly. I’d recommend this brunch cruise to anyone and everyone, and if I come back to NYC in the future, this will definitely be on the itinerary.
The cruise was nice because of the many buildings, Bridges’s, Statue of Liberty up close etc I saw. The non-alcoholic drink was good, so was the chicken sausage, croissant and desert but there should be more of it, the food seems European to me. They had no beacon, potatoes etc. Before you book the trip find out the breakfast that would be served. I did this cruise because of my experience in Washington, DC cruise the food was phenomenal.
I paid about $500 in New York and it was not all you could eat buffet style ( only some items were buffet style) it was done
In courses. I asked for a second serving of fruits and the main course and was told they will see if they have extra in the kitchen which they had.
Again the food was not worth the $400++ almost $500 I paid for all 4 of us ladies.
Loved the experience! Great crew and fabulous food and drinks ! Highly recommend this excursion! Small group and a nearly three hour experience!
Unbelievable trip. Even with the pouring rain, it was unbelievable! We definitely want to do it again. The food was amazing and the sights were spectacular. Fabulous!!
Great views and food. Perfect way to spend a morning with friends! Planing to go again next time I’m in NYC!
We had a good time. They took us by many of the sites. The cruise was nice. The food was good. An all around great experience.
So much fun!! Took my parents on the holiday brunch cruise. Food was delish and the boat was so wonderfully decorated very cozy and comfortable. The staff was so attentive and took pics for us. Great views of the Statue of Liberty and the city. Would definitely recommend
The food was from around New York, so delicious.
The staff made the cruise fun and comfortable for everyone. They went above and beyond to make sure every guest was cared for.
Standing outside can be cold, windy and wobbly but its totally worth it for the views.
We got good enough pictures with the Statue of Liberty to not need another trip for it
The views are breathtaking.
The crew was professional and friendly.
The food was delicious.
Great cruise to do with friends.
It was a wonderful way to spend the morning. Food was great, as was the service. Luckily, the weather was beautiful. My nephew was with us and he pointed out different points of interest.
Great experience. Staff attentive to every need and a close up view of lower Manhattan. Highly recommend.
This was an absolutely lovely long cruise that circumnavigated Manhattan. The classic boat was gorgeous. I appreciated the comfort of the seats, and there were even some extra pillows for lumbar support - a thoughtful touch. Clean, air conditioned, lovely restrooms too. The food was ample - great fruit, pastries, hot bagels and accompaniments, salad, frittata, sausage, potatoes, and sweets. The host was great - he narrated loudly and clearly about what to expect at the start of the cruise. If I had any wants it would be to call the tables up by number when they put the extra food items on the buffet table. Most was served family style by the staff, and this was efficient and appreciated. Overall this is a great thing to do in NYC. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
I can’t say enough good things about this Brunch Cruise. The service, the beautiful teakwood vessel, the different courses that were superbly spread out over 2 hours. The food was a pleasant surprise!
I was skeptical about a brunch cruise. I had visions of McDonald quality food.
Each course was marvelous, and presented beautifully.
If you come to NYC, Don’t “Miss the Boat”
Beautiful view. Lovely food. Staff was wonderful. Especially Jakub! Loved the experience and would recommend to all.
Great food; attentive, friendly service and a beautiful, clean ship. Embarked and disembarked precisely on time. Small enough passenger group to avoid "the mad dash" to the buffet for pastries, bagels and salad. Main course was plated, and delicious. We skipped the dessert course - only because we were too full to eat any more food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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