--- title: New York City Bright Lights Skyline Cruise on Yacht lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 71 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 130 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 29 of 37 (Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-bright-lights-skyline-cruise-on-yacht/ --- # New York City Bright Lights Skyline Cruise on Yacht In our comparison: #29 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the bright New York City skyline with views from the water in New York Harbor on this night time cruise. Join us aboard a 1920s inspired motor yacht and enjoy elegant seating in the main, climate controlled salon. Relax and take in the sights of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island along with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline at night. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 75 start times: between 16:30 and 23:00 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €71 per person for the Standard Tour option; other options up to €121 - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.73/5 from 130 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 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 75 start times between 16:30 and 23:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.73 from 130 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 123 of 130. - 5 stars: 112 (86%) - 4 stars: 11 (8%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (4%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Standard Tour | €71 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Holiday Night Cruise Off Peak | €103 / person (for 2+ people) | English | A festive night cruise: Enjoy this 1.25-hour festive night cruise around NYC with our boats fully decorated for the holiday season! Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes One drink included: Enjoy a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soda or hot cocoa. Additional drinks available for purchase by credit card. Great for a night out: This departure is a great opportunity to see the Statue and the NYC skyline lit up at night. Off peak pricing applies. | | City Lights Cocktail Tour | €103 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 1 cocktail included: 1 cocktail is included with each ticket. Additional available for purchase onboard by credit card | | Holiday Night Cruise Peak | €113 / person (for 2+ people) | English | A festive night cruise: Enjoy this 1.25-hour festive night cruise around NYC with our boats fully decorated for the holiday season! Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes One drink included: Enjoy a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soda or hot cocoa. Additional drinks available for purchase by credit card. Great for a night out: This departure is a great opportunity to see the Statue and the NYC skyline lit up at night. Peak pricing applies. | | Night cruise with Live Jazz | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Live Jazz Band onboard | | Holiday Wine & Bites Option | €121 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Wine, Cheese & Light Bites : Enjoy a 3-glass flight of holiday wines and festive light bites night cruise around NYC. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This experience is 90-minutes. Wine, Cheese & Light Bites : Enjoy a 3-glass flight of holiday wines and festive light bites to pair for this self-guided tasting menu | ## What's included - A night cruise around the lower part of Manhattan and surrounding area - 1 complimentary beverage (beer, wine, Champagne, rose, soda, coffee/tea) ## Not included - Gratuities are not included but recommended - Light snacks available for purchase onboard. If bringing food please keep it to a light snack ## Itinerary 1. **One World Observatory** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise along the Hudson River by Manhattan's Financial District and the One World Trade Centre. 2. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - See this historic landmark from the water as the boat cruises into New York Harbor. 3. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Get an up-close view of the Statue lit up at night. This is a great photo opportunity. 4. **Governors Island National Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise by this landmark and enjoy up-close views along with views of the tip of Manhattan's Financial District. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 75 start times between 16:30 and 23:00 - 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 standing on the west side highway facing the river, go around the north side of the large blue building. 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 - Adult ticketing applies to all travelers - 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 - Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted - Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator - Please note we do not guarantee up-close views of the Brooklyn Bridge during this experience - Elegant tables assigned to each booking ## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 37** | €71 | 1h 15m | 4.73 (130) | 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 #29 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/new-york-city-bright-lights-skyline-cruise-on-yacht/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md