NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus

Duration1h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 150 travelers

Overview

Choose between a 60- or 90-minute Holiday Cruise of New York City with Santa on board. Have your camera ready as you sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge, and take in the world's most famous skyline.
Santa will be available for free photos, and you can purchase hot chocolate, cookies, and drinks from the full cash bar, including beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. Snacks like burgers, chicken fingers, nachos, hot dogs, and pretzels are also available.
Onboard narration guides you past iconic sights including the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, Ellis Island, Governor's Island, South Street Seaport, and more, with indoor and outdoor seating throughout.
The Regular Cruise is 60 minutes, while the Evening Cruise is 90 minutes, venturing further up the Hudson with music on the covered outdoor deck for dancing and mingling. Both cruises pause near the Statue of Liberty for photos.

Options

90-Minute Holiday Cruise

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

60-Minute Holiday Cruise

Duration: 1 hour

What's included

Live Santa Claus available to take photos with
Sightseeing Cruise of New York Harbor
Outdoor and indoor seating
Sail within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Commentary pointing out landmarks in English
Cash bar on board

Cookies and Hot Chocolate (available for purchase)
Snacks & drinks (available for purchase)
Gratuities

What to expect

5m

Board your cruise at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan
Manhattan Bridge
Pass by

Cruise under the Manhattan Suspension Bridge connecting Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Pass by

Sail under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with its neo-Gothic Stone Towers. Completed in 1883 is was the world’s longest suspension bridge and the first to use steel cable wire.
South Street Seaport Museum
Pass by

See the historic ships docked at South Street Seaport including a 19th century cargo sailing ship and a 1908 floating lighthouse.
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Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, it features historic Castle Clinton – part of the original defenses for New York Harbor
Ellis Island
Pass by

Pass the USA’s main immigration station from 1892-1954, processing over 12 million immigrants. The original buildings still stand.
Statue of Liberty
Pass by

The boat pauses off Liberty Island to give you unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty, allowing you to take photographs of this iconic structure.
Pass by

From the water you can see how the Freedom Tower dominates the New York Skyline. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Pass by

Look up the Hudson River and the West side of Manhattan, with New Jersey opposite
Governors Island
Pass by

See Castle Williams, another part of the historic defenses of New York Harbor
Pass by

Take in views of Brooklyn Heights, an upmarket residential district where the houses have amazing views of the Manhattan Skyline
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Spot the Empire State Building, a 102-story skyscrpaer which was the world’s tallest building from 1931-1970.
5m

Return back to Pier 36 at the end of your cruise

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department.

The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts

End point

The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department.

The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is cold on the outdoor decks so warm clothes are suggested
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs
To purchase or consume alcohol you must be 21+ and have a valid picture ID
Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island

Cancellation policy

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