New Year’s Eve Cruises in New York 31-12-2024

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 are very popular and will sell out. If you are in New York on New Year’s Eve and want to have the experience to remember, I recommend booking one of the cruises below.

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

Eric's Index
New Year’s Cruise with Open Bar

Start 2025 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 US $279
• 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

Step aboard the Cornucopia Majesty and join a New Year’s Eve party on the water. 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 US $329
• Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
• Departure point: Pier 81
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

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

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 with a glass of bubbly at midnight.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $199
• Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
• Departure point: Pier 36
• Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

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

Join the party aboard the Nautical Empress Yacht on New Year’s Eve. Cruise while partying on the dancefloor accompanied by music from the DJ. The premium open bar is available for 4 hours, a complimentary glass of champagne will be served at midnight and you can enjoy the buffet.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $199
• Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
• Departure point: Pier 81
• Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for the Nautical Empress Yacht New Year’s Eve Cruise here
New Year’s Eve Cruise with Buffet – ALL AGES

Enjoy a buffet dinner and a premium open bar whilst cruising in the New York harbour on the Horizon’s Edge. Dance the night away to the music spun by the live DJ and admire the skyline from the outdoor deck before toasting to the New Year and a front row seat to the firework display at midnight.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $369
• Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
• Departure point: Pier 81
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise with Buffet 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 US $189
• 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
New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise – ALL AGES

Board the Serenity for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in New York. This 3-hour cruise offers a buffet dinner, a platinum open bar, and a live DJ. During the trip, admire New York’s most iconic landmarks from the water and enjoy the fireworks show from the comfort of this luxurious yacht.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $339
• Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
• Departure point: Pier 15
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner 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 US $289
• Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
• Departure point: Pier 36
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Cruise on Timeless Yacht here
Emerald Princess New Year’s Eve Cruise – ALL AGES

This cruise aboard the Emerald Princess has a 4 hours open bar. This means you can get unlimited drinks. Enjoy a dinner buffet and dance into the New Year while the DJ provides music. At midnight, you can toast with a glass of champagne while watching the fireworks.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $369
• Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:30)
• Departure point: Pier 36
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for the New Year’s Eve Cruise on Emerald 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 Atlantis. You will be treated to a buffet and appetisers, 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 US $559
• Departure time: 21:30 (boarding 20:45)
• Departure point: Pier 81
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

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

Join the party aboard the Manhattan Elite on New Year’s Eve. Cruise while partying on the dance floor accompanied by music from the DJ. During this dinner cruise, the premium open bar is available for 4 hours, and a complimentary glass of champagne will be served at midnight.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $529
• Departure time: 22:00 (boarding 21:30)
• Departure point: Pier 61
• Age limit: 21 years, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for the Manhattan Elite New Year’s Eve Cruise here
BONUS: New Year’s Eve Cruise from New Jersey – ALL AGES

If you are staying in New Jersey, this New Year’s Eve cruise is a good option for you. As it departs from Hoboken, it will be easier to get back to your hotel than when you take a cruise from Manhattan. From the outdoor deck you can enjoy views of the skyline and, of course, the fireworks. On board there is a dinner buffer and an open bar.

Practical Information

• Price: tickets from US $399
• Departure time: 21:00 (boarding 20:00)
• Departure point: Hoboken 14th Street Pier
• Age limit: All ages
• Note: alcohol served only to 21+, bring a valid ID

Book your tickets for New Year’s Eve Cruise from New Jersey 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.