--- title: New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 121 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 90 free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 25 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-harbor-live-holiday-jazz-cruise/ --- # New York Harbor Live Holiday Jazz Cruise In our comparison: #25 of 37 in Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy some holiday music performed by our resident Jazz band and views of Manhattan's skyline on this 90-minute holiday jazz cruise aboard a classic 1920s-style boat. Great for couples, co-workers, jazz enthusiasts, locals & tourists (but not a narrated tour). See the Statue of Liberty on all departures along with all the major sites along the Hudson River and New York Harbor. Plus see Manhattan lit up at night on all evening departures. Guests are also welcome to venture to the outer deck for more unobstructed views of the surroundings. Cookies and one complimentary spiked hot cocoa (or regular), beer, wine or champagne or soda is included. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check-in at the ticket booth for boarding passes. Bring a photo ID for check-in. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, - 21 start times: between 16:30 and 21:30 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €121 per person for the General Jazz Departures option; other options up to €138 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Classic Harbor Line NYC - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 21 start times between 16:30 and 21:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.8 from 35 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 35. - 5 stars: 31 (89%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | General Jazz Departures | €121 / person | - | General Season Rates Apply | | Peak Holiday Departures | €138 / person | - | Peak Season Rates Apply | ## What's included - One complimentary drink and holiday cookies - Sightseeing around Manhattan on a classic boat ## Not included - Gratuity (recommended for Captain or crew) - Additional beverages are available for purchase onboard by credit card ## Itinerary 1. **One World Observatory** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy sweeping views of One World Trade Center and Manhattan's financial district as the boat cruises along the Hudson River. 2. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by this historic landmark as the boat cruises toward the Statue of Liberty. 3. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise along the Hudson River into New York Harbor and take in the Statue of Liberty up-close. Also enjoy sweeping views of Manhattan's skyline 4. **Governors Island National Monument** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise by Governors Island, located off the southern tip of Manhattan. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 16:30 and 21:30 - 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, 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check-in for boarding passes - Operates in all weather conditions; the main observation cabin is heated - 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 - When purchasing tickets, please advise us right away if you are buying tickets separately from others in your group so that we can seat you together - Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator - Guests will be assigned elegant tables and comfortable seating in the grand salon of Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II ## Compared with other Sightseeing & Sunset Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 37** | €121 | 1h 30m | 4.8 (35) | 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 #25 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-harbor-live-holiday-jazz-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md