--- title: Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 121 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 152 duration_minutes: 90 free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 37 (Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-evening-jazz-cruise/ --- # Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise In our comparison: #18 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Relax and unwind on this 1.5-hour evening Jazz cruise on a 1920s style yacht. This cruise features a main glass enclosed observation cabin with comfortable seating throughout, as well as an open bow. Listen to live music by the jazz trio, whose members may play a variety of jazz from swing jazz to classic jazz standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Duke Ellington to new renditions of Motown songs, R&B grooves, and today's hits. Cruise along the Hudson River and experience many major lower Manhattan sites. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 61 start times: between 17:00 and 22:00 - Food not included: Light snacks available for purchase… - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €121 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 152 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Classic Harbor Line NYC - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 61 start times between 17:00 and 22:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.86 from 152 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 149 of 152. - 5 stars: 137 (90%) - 4 stars: 12 (8%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Live Jazz Cruise Option | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | - | About the band: Enjoy live jazz music ranging from swing jazz to classic jazz standards, todays hits and more! | | Cait Jones Trio Jazz Option | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Cait Jones Trio Jazz Option: Enjoy ‘throw-back’ vibes from the silky voice of jazz vocalist, Cait Jones. Usually features a electric guitar & bass Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 1 complimentary drink included Lower Manhattan Route: Enjoy a cruise through NY Harbor with a close pass by the Statue of Liberty on this live Jazz cruise with the Cait Jones Trio | | Serenade Cruise Option | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | - | Vocalist & musicians aboard: This option has a vocalist and musicians to host an evening of romantic Crooner-style classics from the 20’s through today. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | ## What's included - One complimentary beverage included - Cruise around Manhattan with live Jazz band ## Not included - Gratuities - Light snacks available for purchase onboard - If bringing food please keep to a simple, light snack ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 61 start times between 17:00 and 22:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers on the water. When walking to Chelsea Piers, you must cross the West Side Highway. There are crosswalks at 18th, 20th and 23rd Street. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum drinking age is 21 (valid ID required) - Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. 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 - Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on your reservation - Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator - Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onboard - Elegant tables assigned to each booking ## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 37** | €121 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (152) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [80-Minute NYC Must-See Essentials Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/80-minute-nyc-must-see-essentials-cruise/?format=md) | €27 | 1h 20m | 4.98 (275) | shared | Ranked #18 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €144, median €71; typical length 1h 30m. 4 of 37 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-sightseeing-cruises/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-evening-jazz-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md