New Year’s Eve Cruises in New York 31-12-2025

New Year’s Eve cruises in New York are the best way to ring in the new year. Begin the year in style, enjoying the Manhattan skyline at night, as you toast with a glass of champagne. Don’t forget the fireworks! All the cruises I’ve listed here are very popular and will sell out. If you are in New York on New Year’s Eve and want to have a memorable experience, I recommend booking one of the cruises below.

Please note: the cruise order will change as they sell out.

• Eric's Index

  • 1 New Year’s Cruise with Open Bar
    • 1.1 Practical Information
  • 2 Cornucopia Majesty New Year’s Eve Cruise – ALL AGES
    • 2.1 Practical Information
  • 3 New Year’s Eve Cruise on Liberty Belle – ALL AGES
    • 3.1 Practical Information
  • 4 Harbor Lights Party Cruise
    • 4.1 Practical Information
  • 5 Harmony Yacht New Year’s Eve Cruise
    • 5.1 Practical Information
  • 6 New Year’s Eve Cruise on Timeless Yacht – ALL AGES
    • 6.1 Practical Information
  • 7 New Year’s Eve Champagne and Fireworks Cruise – ALL AGES
    • 7.1 Practical Information
  • 8 New Year’s Eve Cruise on Sundancer Yacht – ALL AGES
    • 8.1 Practical Information
  • 9 New Year’s Eve Champagne and Fireworks Cruise
    • 9.1 Practical Information
  • 10 Lucille Yacht New Year’s Eve Cruise – ALL AGES
    • 10.1 Practical Information
  • 11 Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York?

  New Year’s Cruise with Open Bar

  Start 2026 in true style, with a party aboard the Hornblower Infinity. This magnificent yacht has four spacious interior decks and an open sky deck, where you can take in the famous skyline views. Dance the night away on the dance floors and enjoy the 4-hour premium open bar and the dinner buffet.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $229
  • Departure time: 22:30 (boarding 21:30)
  • Departure point: Pier 15
  • Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for the New Year’s Cruise with Open Bar here
  

• Cornucopia Majesty New Year’s Eve Cruise – ALL AGES

  Join a New Year’s Eve party on water aboard the Cornucopia Majesty. There’s a dance floor and DJs provide the entertainment. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the buffet and open bar. Cornucopia Majesty is also the best option for wheelchair users as all levels are accessible; however, there’s no lift to the outdoor sky deck.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $309
  • Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
  • Departure point: Pier 81
  • Age limit: All ages
  • Note: alcohol served only to those 21 and over, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets Cornucopia Majesty New Year’s Eve Cruise here

• New Year’s Eve Cruise on Liberty Belle – ALL AGES

  The beautiful Liberty Belle Yacht offers a New Year’s Eve celebration. Start the evening with a buffet station and an open bar (for 3 hours). Continue to the dance floor with a mix of various music. Welcome the New Year while enjoying a view of the fireworks.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $189
  • Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
  • Departure point: Pier 36
  • Dress code: Dressy
  • Age limit: All ages
  • Note: alcohol served only to those 21 and over, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Cruise on Liberty Belle here
  

• Harbor Lights Party Cruise

  Welcome aboard the Harbor Lights NYC Cruise. During this evening, you will enjoy a buffet and a 3-hour open bar. You will board at the Skyport Marina after which you will cruise the East River. Admire the skyline views from the open deck, hit the dance floor and celebrate the New Year while watching the fireworks.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $169
  • Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
  • Departure point: Skyport Marina
  • Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets Harbor Lights Party Cruise here
  

• Harmony Yacht New Year’s Eve Cruise

  This 3-hour cruise aboard the Harmony Yacht is a fun option. You can enjoy an open bar and a dinner buffet. Hit the dance floor and dance to the music of the live DJ, before ringing in the new year with a toast and a view of the fireworks.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $189
  • Departure time: 22:00 (boarding 21:00)
  • Departure point: Skyport Marina
  • Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Harmony Yacht Cruise here

• New Year’s Eve Cruise on Timeless Yacht – ALL AGES

  Enjoy New Year’s Eve with an open bar, a dinner buffet and an amazing view of the New York skyline. The Timeless Yacht has an outside deck, from where you will have impressive views of the fireworks!

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $239
  • Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
  • Departure point: Pier 36
  • Age limit: All ages
  • Note: alcohol served only to those 21 and over, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Cruise on Timeless Yacht here
  

• New Year’s Eve Champagne and Fireworks Cruise – ALL AGES

  Welcome the New Year while partying the night away on the luxury yacht Cornucopia Princess. You will be treated to a buffet, a premium open bar, and a DJ who will take care of the music. The cruise sets off from the Hudson River and docks, later on, for the fireworks.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $319
  • Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
  • Departure point: Pier 81
  • Age limit: All ages
  • Note: alcohol served only to those 21 and over, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for New Year’s Eve Champagne and Fireworks Cruise here
  

• New Year’s Eve Cruise on Sundancer Yacht – ALL AGES

  Step on board the Sundancer Yacht. With room for 150 people, this New Year’s Eve cruise is the perfect intimate setting. From the outdoor deck, you can enjoy skyline views and, of course, the fireworks. There is a dinner buffet and an open bar on board.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $389
  • Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
  • Departure point: Pier 81
  • Age limit: All ages
  • Note: alcohol served only to those 21 and over, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for New Year’s Eve Cruise Sundancer Yacht here
  

• New Year’s Eve Champagne and Fireworks Cruise

  Welcome the New Year in while partying the night away on the Cosmo. You will be treated to a buffet, open bar, a midnight toast and a DJ who will take care of the music. The cruise sets off from the East River and docks, later on, for the fireworks.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $149
  • Departure time: 22:00 (boarding 21:00)
  • Departure point: Skyport Marina
  • Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for New Year’s Eve Champagne and Fireworks Cruise here

• Lucille Yacht New Year’s Eve Cruise – ALL AGES

  For a festive NYE celebration with the entire family, get on board the Lucille Yacht. This boat has two floors and offers a dinner buffet. While enjoying the nice open bar, you can admire the skyline, followed by the fireworks show later that evening.

  Practical Information

  • Price: tickets from $249
  • Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
  • Departure point: Skyport Marina
  • Age limit: All ages
  • Note: alcohol served only to those 21 and over, bring a valid ID

  Book your tickets for Lucille Yacht New Year’s Eve Cruise here

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York?

The best way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York and see the fireworks is on the water. Trust me, you don’t want to be on Times Square when the ball drops. You’ll be waiting in the cold to count down for 10 seconds at midnight. There are no bathrooms, and finding an after-party isn’t easy: all the bars and clubs charge a premium. Save yourself the hassle and disappointment and book a New Year’s Eve cruise!

Take a look here for more ideas of things to do on New Year’s Eve in New York. I also have tips for what to do on New Year’s Day.