The 8 Best New Year’s Eve Cruises in New York 2022

As we are approaching the end of the year, one question typically remains: What are we going to do this New Year’s Eve? When thinking about all the options you have, you should definitely consider a New Year’s Eve Cruise in New York.

If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in New York with kids, take a look at our complete NYE guide which includes family-friendly ways to ring in the New Year.

This year there are several different NYE tours to choose from. What they all have in common is the destination: the New York harbor and Brooklyn Bridge. And all New Year’s Eve cruises offer views of the fireworks and a toast of champagne as the clock strikes midnight. But which NYE cruise is the best? You can find out here in ? my comparison. And below you’ll find ? all the details about the NYE cruises.

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Keep in mind that spaces on the New Year’s Eve cruises are limited. To guarantee a spot on one of the cruises, be sure to reserve your tickets as far in advance as you can!

The Best New Year’s Eve Cruises in NYC 2022

Cruises are a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of Times Square. If you like the idea of watching the fireworks from a boat on the Hudson or East River, then one of these New Year’s Eve cruises in New York with the Manhattan’s skyline as a backdrop is the right thing for you!

Below you’ll find a table, comparing our favorite New Year’s Eve Cruises in New York City. Hopefully, it helps you make a decision!

	My tip NYE Fireworks Cruise (choose option 3)	Very popular NYC: New Year’s Eve Celebration on the water with Fireworks	Pre-Dinner NYE Cruise (choose option 1)	Post-Dinner NYE Cruise (choose option 2)	New Year’s Eve All-Inclusive Party Cruise 2023	La Barca Cantina – All-Inclusive New Year’s Fireworks Cruise	New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Lunch Cruise	NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise

Duration
Duration	2.5 hours	3 hours	1.5 hours	1.5 hours	3 hours	3 hours	2 hours	3 hours
Age
Age	21 +	–	21 +	21 +	18 +	–	–	–
Pier
Pier	Pier 62	Pier 36	Pier 62	Pier 62	Pier 83	Pier 81	Pier 61	Pier 61
Start
Start	10:00 & 10:10 pm	9 pm	5:30 & 5:40 pm	7:45 & 7:55 pm	10 pm	10 pm	12 pm	10 pm
View of fireworks
View of fireworks
Food
Food	Dessert cheeses & Desserts	Snacks	Three Glass Flight Champagne & Cheese Pairing	Three Glass Flight Champagne & Dessert Pairing	Appetizers & snacks	Mexican Dinner Buffet	3 course lunch	4-course dinner
Drinks
Drinks	Champagne (5 glasses) + Open Bar	Champagne Toast & Cash Bar	Hand-picked artisanal cheeses	Dessert Pairing	Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks	Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks	Coffee, tea, and iced tea. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase.	Premium open bar
Music
Music	Live Band	Live DJ	–	—	Live DJ	DJ	Live DJ	Live DJ
Price
Price	$338 – $398	$310	$118 – $148	$118 – $148	$199	$380	$111	$796
Tickets
Tickets	RESERVE	RESERVE	RESERVE	RESERVE	RESERVE	RESERVE	RESERVE	not available, yet
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Which NYE Cruise in New York is the Best?

Personally, I have one favorite: the NYC New Year’s Eve Champagne Tasting.

Right now there is one last cruise available.

The NYE Cruises in NYC in Detail

And here you find all information about the cruises that are available on New Year’s Eve:

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NYE Fireworks Cruise (choose option 3)

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If you’re looking for a very special New Year’s Eve boat cruise, you must check out the Champagne, Cheese & Dessert Pairing Cruise. You’ll be aboard the Manhattan or Manhattan II, a boat styled after 1920s yachts. This New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise in NYC offers a limited amount of tickets making sure that the experience is exclusive for those who want to celebrate in style and comfort.

The New Year’s Eve Cruise will take you all the way to New York Harbor, and you’ll get to experience the beautiful NYC skyline with all of its iconic buildings throughout the cruise.

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New Year’s Eve Celebration on the water with Fireworks

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A fairly new boat tour for New Year’s Eve in New York is this one. It starts at Pier 36 on the East River and takes you into the city’s harbor to the Statue of Liberty. The price of the 3-hour tour includes snacks and a glass of champagne to celebrate the New Year.

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New Year’s Eve All-Inclusive Party Cruise 2023

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Enjoy an open bar with great cocktails and champagne and of course fantastic views of the fireworks above the New York skyline that you cannot get from anywhere else. As the clock strikes midnight, admire unbeatable views of the fireworks shimmering above the Statue of Liberty, a picture-perfect and unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. The New Year’s Eve Cruise in New York by Circle Line will depart from Pier 83 in Midtown Manhattan.
- Boarding: 9 pm
- Departure: 10 pm sharp
- Return: roughly 1 am
What you’ll get:
- open bar
- a glass of champagne at midnight
- hors d’ oeuvres
- an amazing view of the fireworks
- live DJ
Good to know:
- Passengers must be at least 18 years of age and present an ID upon boarding
- You can dress however you like – there is no particular dress code!
- Print or mobile tickets are available
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NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise

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If you want to celebrate a truly beautiful New Year’s Eve in New York on a boat cruise with dinner, there’s no way around our beloved NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise.

There are two things at once that make this New Year’s Eve boat cruise special: first and foremost, of course, the ship itself. Its large windows give you a sensational view of the New York skyline. And in addition to that, the atmosphere on board is very nice: elegant, classy and yet relaxed.

You can expect a first-class dinner menu, the bar is very well equipped and the bartenders are very attentive and helpful. On time for the countdown, best with a glass of champagne in hand, you start into the New Year 2022 in New York. It doesn’t get any better than this!

We have done many of the Bateaux boat tours ourselves and have never been disappointed. Therefore, the NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Dinner Cruise is my absolute recommendation for you!

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La Barca Cantina – All-Inclusive New Year’s Fireworks Cruise

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La Barca Cantina is especially popular with New Yorkers in the summer, because here you can eat and drink Mexican food while experiencing NYC from the water.

Just in time for New Year’s Eve, there is now also a Fireworks Cruise with DJ, an open bar and a Mexican buffet. The price includes all fees, drinks and also the buffet – great, right?

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NYC New Year’s Eve Luxury Bateaux Lunch Cruise

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I love the boat tours aboard the glass-enclosed Bateaux – it is, for me, one of the most elegant vessels NYC has to offer. This 2-hour gourmet lunch cruise features a first-class 3-course lunch in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Classic Harbor Line: New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises (Pre-Dinner – choose option 1)

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From Classic Harbor Line’s New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises, there are several options to choose from right now.

On this 90-minute pre-dinner Champagne & Cheese Pairing, you can enjoy three coordinated varieties of cheese and Champagne. And it’s aboard the Manhattan as well as the Manhattan II. Just amazing!

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Classic Harbor Line: New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises (Post-Dinner – choose option 2)

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From Classic Harbor Line’s New Year’s Eve Champagne Pairing Cruises, there are several options to choose from right now.

This is the 90-minute Post-Dinner Champagne & Dessert Pairing, where you’ll enjoy two coordinated desserts and Champagne. What I find unique about this cruise is the vessel itself: the cruises will be hosted aboard a grand 1920s inspired yacht!

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