New York Harbor Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a Three Hour Scenic Dinner Cruise on the Hudson River

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Price for 2 Participants

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About This Experience Gift

Spend the Evening Cruising Around Manhattan Harbor
Dance to a Live DJ After Devouring a Delicious Buffet Dinner
Enjoy Views of Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and More

Step aboard for an evening of fun and excitement with this experience gift! You and your guest are in for a treat during this three-hour Dinner Cruise.

The adventure begins at Chelsea Piers on the Westside of Manhattan when you are greeted by the friendly Captain and Crew. Once aboard the ship, you will be escorted to your dinner table. You may order a cocktail from your server or explore the vessel as the Captain navigates the boat away from the dock and down the Hudson River. After departure, fresh salads accompanied by warm rolls will be brought to your table. When you are invited to the buffet, you may enjoy as much as you would like. After you enjoy dinner on the boat, you can head out to the deck and take in the views of the Manhattan Harbor or head out onto the dance floor and enjoy the DJ’s selection of Top 40 hits. From Battery Park to the Financial Center, the Brooklyn Bridge and South Street Seaport, Governor’s Island, Ellis Island and of course the Statue of Liberty, savor the sights and sounds of this spectacular ship!

Whether you are looking for fun things to do in New York or a unique gift that your friends and family will enjoy, this NYC Dinner Cruise is the ticket.

Where to Go for Dinner Cruise Experiences in New York

New York, New York

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The New York Harbor Dinner Cruise Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for two participants, unless additional are added to the certificate. There may be up to two hundred additional participants on the cruise.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests or spectators.

When can you book New York Harbor Dinner Cruise

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The Dinner Cruises in New York are offered on select dates year-round, subject to availability. Cruises typically board at 6:30, depart at 7:00 PM and dock at 10:00 PM.

Xperience Certificate® are not redeemable for Specialty or Holiday Event Cruises.

How Long Is The New York Harbor Dinner Cruise

The NYC Dinner Cruises have a sail length of 3 hours and a total duration of approximately 3½ hours.

Does Weather Impact Dinner Cruise Experiences

The Manhattan Harbor Dinner Cruises may be held dockside by the Captain or the Coast Guard due to severe weather conditions.

What to Wear for Dinner Cruise Experiences

Business Casual attire is suggested. Appropriate attire for men includes slacks and a polo or button down shirt, and nice pants or a dress for women. T-shirts, casual jeans, shorts, and sneakers are strongly discouraged. Designer jeans are acceptable.

What To Know Before You Go

BUFFET DINNER MENU

The Salads
Served with freshly baked bread, whipped and flavored butter

Organic Mixed Field Greens
Smoked Bacon, Grape Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Carrots, Corn, American Cheddar Cheese, Herb Croutons served with either House-Made Ranch Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Low-Fat Italian Dressing

Organic Spinach & Kale Salad
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Red Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Lemon and Oregano Dressing

Roasted Red Beet Salad
Pickled Shallots, Fresh Mint, Italian Parsley

Mediterranean Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Scallions, Plum Tomatoes, Cumin and Paprika Vinaigrette

Orzo and Bay Shrimp Salad
Scallions, English Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Dill and Mustard Vinaigrette

Vegetables and Pastas

Roasted Broccoli Florets
Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes

Creamed Corn and Cheddar Cheese Casserole
Green Chilies, Scallions, Fresh Cilantro

Baked Ziti Pasta
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach and Garlic Sauce

Mashed Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes and Roasted Garlic

The Entrees

Oven Baked Atlantic Cod Filet
Tomato, Shallot and Caper Sauce

Honey and Sesame Chicken
Scallions, Fresno Chilies

Whole-Roasted Pork Loin
Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Braised Beef Short Ribs
Baby Carrots, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

The Dessert

Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Pound Cake and Strawberries
Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

*Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

Price includes tax and service charge. Beverages other than water, coffee and tea are additional and can be purchased on board.

Limited paid parking is available at the boarding location.

Xperience Certificate® are not redeemable for Specialty or Holiday Event Cruises.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: 04GR11000B

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

Changes to reservations for the New York Dinner Cruise Experience cannot be made once the date of this Experience is reserved.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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New York Dinner Cruise Customer Reviews

Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Great time on High Seas

We had a wonderful time on this dinner cruise. Crew was outstanding.
Edward Grilli - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
What a Great Time!

We had our Celebration for Father's Day on our July 18th Cruise. The staff was friendly and attentive to all of our needs. The views were breathtaking and the food was very good. The parking cost was $50.00. No surprise but quite exorbitant.
Elizabeth - Manhattan
Verified Xperience Days Participant
New York Cruise

We had a wonderful time on the dinner cruise. This was a wedding gift to us, so we had no idea what to expect. We definately did not expect the food to be what it was. The food was truly delicious. The Staff was great. We had no complaints at all. Believe me if we had a complaint we would definitely express our thoughts. We met some nice people on the cruise. It was a pleasant experience. Sincerely, Dennis & Debbie Peloso
Peloso - Chelsea Pier
Verified Xperience Days Participant
NYC Dinner Cruise

Had a good time and the views are worth the ride. Upon arrival our window table was taken, but they did give us another just as good. The waitress seemed spread too thin which affected the overall service. We were last in our area to receive drinks and it was very time consuming to get more EXPENSIVE drinks. The food was very good, but that could have been the large quantity of butter used - ok to eat only once in a while. It would have been nice to have a coctail hour to mingle with people while eating some orderves. The food was very rushed leaving not enough time to check out the outdoor views before eating. The entertainment was just ok, although they had some talanted employees. The outdoor tables could use some grip for the glasses. Overall amazing view of NYC, NJ, Brooklyn and Statue of Liberty well worth the photos that can be taken. It was a nice unique gift.
Lisa Tooker - NYC (August 14, 2010)
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Birthday Celebration

I have a wonderful time the staff was wonderful. I loved it. We were treated with so much respect. It was so much fun and I'd love to go back. It was so much fun. Katherine was the best. The food was great. It was a night I will never forget. Thank you for making my first date with Gabriel the best. The picture was perfect. Everything was just amazing. Thank you so much. Truly amazing.
Carolyn - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Romantic Dinner Cruise

The Cruise was Great the food was excellent the service was great our waiter was the best. We really enjoyed his singing. You see it was our anniversary and my wife was so impressed that she could not stop talking about it after the evening. My wife and I and the couple that was with us had a great time. We will definitely tell our friends about this.
Richard Gonzalez - New Jersey
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise New York

It was an excellent time and we really enjoyed ourselves. Very romantic and fun, the food was wonderful and the view of the City was spectacular. Service was very good.
Desmond - New York City
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Romantic Cruise

Wished there was more choices with the food..service was ok..the inside of the boat was to cold it was nicer outside..planning to go again though and would recommend others to go.
Tiffany - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit Dinner Cruise

The food was very good and the ship members were great! I definitely recommend this dinner to anyone interested!
Luis - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Evening Cruise

We were treated very well, and had lots of help from crew members with my wife's scooter and subsequently, her wheelchair. Our wait help, Ashley, was spectacularly helpful, acceeding to our every request. All in all, it was a great experience.
Barry Levine - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise St. Johns River

It was a nice excperience, we both enjoyed it, it was quiet and relaxing, we plan to experience the lunch cruise in the near future.
Nicole Johnson - Sanford
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise

It was not as bad as I thought. The menu was limited. The DJ was annoying. The inside of the boat looked a little shabby and the carpet needed a shampoo really badly. I was hoping we would go all around Manhattan island but we started at west 23rd st and went up to the south street seaport on the east side. We had a brief stop at the statue of liberty but it is at night so average cameras wont get a good photo. If you never had a dinner cruise before this is a good way to try one.
Jeff - NYC
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise

We had a wonderful time. The buffet, while limited in items, was delicious. The staff was very nice and attentive. We had both a server and assistant server to see to our needs and the manager came to each table in our section to introduce himself. With window seats, we had a excellant view of the skyline. The DJ did a fine job of selecting music for both dining and dancing. We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise.
Barbara Barnes - New Jersey
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Good

I found the cruise to be very nice, it was my first time giving such a gift to my girlfriend, the food to me was excellent along with the wait staff. They were all very attentive and on top of their game as far as making you feel comfortable. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was that we could not go up on the observation deck, I feel as though they could have planned a little bette for the inclement weather we experienced earlier in the day. But other than that, not a single complaint from me, very impressed with the whole experience
Jonathan Wagner - New York, NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit dinner cruise

We had a great time. Very nice dining room and we were given a window seat-nice suprise! The food was good, absolutely nothing to complain about. The weather was perfect and we spent a lot of time outside. The only reason I did not give a 5 was because of how loud the music was outside on the upper deck. I'm sure some people liked it, but we found it very intrusive and unnecessary on a beautiful evening cruise.
Gael Poltrack - Ossining, NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit Cruise

The actual crusie around Manhattan was great. The food was only so so. Service was good and everyone was friendly. We enjoyed the evening aboard the ship.
Loretta Schwartz - Long Island NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit Cruise

We received this cruise as a gift and decided to use it on our anniversary. The cruise was very enjoyable.
Kathy and Tim O'Leary - Manhattan, NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise

The ship ride was nice and the night out with my wife was also good. It was a beautiful night, the food was ok not great. Some of the food was cold, we had been given one plate of desert for two people. The waiter did not come around very much to look after us.
Ronell McCray - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Review

Overall somewhat disappointing. It was a beautiful balmy summer night and we spent quite a bit of time outside with spectacular views of Manhattan, the bridges, the 'Waterfalls' and the Lady. However, paid for a window seat (confirmed)and didn't get it, Ordereed pricey red wine that was served HOT (100+ degrees), and ate mediocre cafeteria food. Service was marginal had to literally pull the waiter off the dance floor to get served coffee. I'd give you a five on the cruise and 2 on most everything else.
P. Greco - Smithtown, NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner cruise experience

Had a great time, cruise itself was wonderful.Service was OK, food was really disappointing, reminded me of hospital food. We were encouraged to go outside, went out for about five minutes, came back, noticed other people were eating salad, asked for ours, told we were too late? Next time we'll do the Circle Line and eat in Manhattan instead.Entertainment was very good
M Petersen - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Our Cruise

We had a lovely time!
Kimberly Kulenych - New York City
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise for 2

The food was very good, atmosphere was enjoyable. Of all days it down poured with very heavy thunderstorms would have like to been outside on the deck more but it was still a very pleasant experience.
Marco Lima - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
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Questions about New York Dinner Cruise

Question: I am thinking of purchasing this for my grandparents, but my grandfather uses a wheelchair. Is the ship handicapped accessible?

Answer: Yes. The ship has a deck and restrooms that can accommodate most standard-sized wheelchairs and the crew will be happy to aide any passengers that need assistance.
Question: My guest is gluten-free. Will they be able to accommodate her?

Answer: Yes. The New York Harbor Dinner Cruise can accommodate most food allergies and/or dietary restrictions.
Question: What happens if the cruise is cancelled for bad weather?

Answer: The dinner cruise sails rain or shine. The decks are fully enclosed and, because of the size of the ship and the fact that you stay in the harbor, you won't feel any chop on the water. In the rare case that the Coast Guard won't allow the vessel to sail, you will either have dinner dockside or be rescheduled directly by the cruise company.
Question: My parents gave my boyfriend and I this gift. How is the seating on the ship? Will we have to sit with another couple?

Answer: Some of the tables seat two, but most seat 4 to 8 people. The crew will do their best to seat couples by themselves but it's not guaranteed unless you choose the Romance on the Water option from the drop down above the add to cart button.
Question: I am considering this as a gift for my wife for our anniversary. Does this cruise have a menu or a buffet?

Answer: The New York Harbor Dinner Cruise has an elaborate buffet.
Question: What is the Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise?

Answer: The Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise is a unique experience that combines a beautiful cruise around Manhattan with a delicious dinner and live entertainment. It's a perfect way to enjoy the stunning views of the city while savoring a great meal.
Question: How long does the dinner cruise last?

Answer: The cruise typically lasts about 2 to 3 hours, allowing guests plenty of time to enjoy their dinner, the sights, and the entertainment.
Question: What is included in the dinner cruise package?

Answer: The dinner cruise package usually includes a three-course meal, a live DJ for entertainment, and breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
Question: Is advance reservation required for the dinner cruise?

Answer: Yes, it is advisable to make an advance reservation, especially during peak seasons and holidays, to secure your spot on the cruise.
Question: Are there any age restrictions for the dinner cruise?

Answer: While the Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise is family-friendly, guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Question: What is the dress code for the dinner cruise?

Answer: The dress code for the dinner cruise is smart casual. While you can be comfortable, it's also a good opportunity to dress up a bit for a special evening out.
Question: Can special dietary requests be accommodated on the dinner cruise?

Answer: Yes, special dietary requests such as vegetarian, gluten-free, or other needs can typically be accommodated if communicated in advance when making your reservation.
Question: Is the dinner cruise available year-round?

Answer: Yes, the Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise operates year-round, offering beautiful experiences in all seasons.
Question: Can I purchase this dinner cruise as a gift?

Answer: Absolutely! The dinner cruise makes for a fantastic gift experience. You can purchase it as a gift voucher, allowing the recipient to choose their preferred date.
Question: What are some highlights I can expect to see during the cruise?

Answer: During the cruise, guests can look forward to seeing iconic sights such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the stunning skyline of Manhattan, all from the comfort of the boat.

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