NYC Holiday Cruise: Cocoa, Carols and Sightseeing

Experience the magic of the holiday season on a NYC Holiday Cruise. Enjoy cocoa, carols, and sightseeing as you cruise past iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Join in a festive sing-a-long and indulge in homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. Book your tickets now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • One World Observatory - Cruise along the Hudson River past Manhattan’s Financial District, One World Trade and Battery Park City. Once in New York Harbor enjoy sweeping views of the skyline.
  • Ellis Island - As the boat cruises toward the Statue of Liberty you’ll pass by this historic landmark.
  • Statue of Liberty - Enjoy an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty - a perfect photo opportunity.
What's Included
  • One complimentary drink included
  • Assortment of holiday cookies
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (recommended for the Captain and crew)
  • Additional beverages are available for purchase by credit card only
Additional Information

A holiday sing-a-long cruise with homemade cookies and spiked hot cocoa. During this 90-minute tour you will cruise by many of New York’s well-known areas, including Battery Park, Manhattan’s Financial District, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The live jazz band and host onboard will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit with festive…

Location
Classic Harbor Line
Chelsea Piers
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Courtney_m
Dec 29, 2025
Highly Recommend - What a fun experience and unique way to see NYC! The staff was wonderful and we especially loved the music. The cookies and beverages were a fun touch and seeing the sunset and day turn to night was a magical way to start our NYC trip.
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164onnas
Dec 28, 2025
Christmas cruise - Really enjoyable cruise! Jazz combo was great! Delicious hot cocoa and beautiful skyline views and the statue of liberty.
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176callens
Dec 28, 2025
AMAZING tour! - Amazing boat ride. The music was incredible and so relaxing. We had an amazing view of the skyline and Statue of Liberty! Great experience!
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Nycdavidc
Dec 28, 2025
Not just your typical carols - The music on this cruise is surprisingly good; real jazz aces. And the service stellar as always. A delight. We are regular sailors with Classic, and this time had the joy of taking our niece, who was home from college. Highly recommend those cruises that go from day to night. Skyline comes alive, and sunset behind Lady Liberty.
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Chelseach7286fq
Dec 27, 2025
Would recommend to all ages and both couples and families with kids. - We enjoyed this experience even more than we thought we would as my husband was a little unsure about it from the title. The yacht was very nice with a smooth ride, comfortable seating and festive decor. There was a bathroom downstairs. The drinks were well-made, service was excellent and the live Christmas music was pleasant and not overdone. I would recommend booking a window seat for a better view as you go right by the Statue of Liberty and a few other landmarks. We did the 6pm tour in mid-December so it was cool to see all the lights at night. I would also recommend bringing cash to tip the staff.
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Elaina_z
Dec 25, 2025
Awesome views of the city!! - This was a very enjoyable experience!!! The band was great, staff was friendly and the views were phenomenal!!! Rate 10/10 and would definitely recommend !
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Kathleen_n
Dec 25, 2025
New York Christmas Cruise - The band was excellent! Staff were wonderful-Decorations festive My family really enjoyed the cruise! Highly recommend
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Erica_c
Dec 22, 2025
Family Friendly - Great views of the city on this cruise! Musicians and crew were great! Fun & entertaining for families
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Karen_w
Jan 21, 2026
Christmas cocoa cruise - We enjoyed the Christmas cocoa cruise , the boat trip was brilliant the staff were really lovely and the singer and the band were fantastic , it was lovely and Christmassy , the sights were amazing ,my only slight criticism that the Christmas songs they sang which were brilliant but most the children didn’t know them I think for family Christmas trips like this it would of been better to have songs the children could song to , would definitely go again 😁
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K6679qgmm
Dec 30, 2025
Not again! - The cruise was fantastic, the crew was great. BUT, felt the jazz ensemble was just having a "jam session". Views of the city were great- seeing the Statue of Liberty up close is not to be missed. But, the jazz group was a BUST.
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