2h45 Skyline Brunch, Drink

NYC: Manhattan Skyline Brunch Cruise with a Drink runs through Classic Harbor Line New York City. Rated 4.7 across 108 reviews. Runs 2 hours 45 minutes. From $139.92.

Overview

This brunch cruise runs aboard a 1920s-style yacht operated by Classic Harbor Line, and it circles the whole island of Manhattan over 2 hours 45 minutes. You board at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, and take an assigned seat in the climate-controlled grand salon.

The meal is a 3-course prix fixe brunch, served partly family-style and partly buffet, built around regional delicacies. One drink is included, with champagne and mimosas among the options, and more drinks can be bought on board. While you eat, the boat passes the Empire State Building, One World Trade, Ellis Island and Governors Island, and it sails close to the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge.

It suits travellers who want a sit-down meal with the scenery rather than a fast sightseeing loop. Reviewers often single out the crew, the food and the views. Groups larger than 7 are not permitted on a single booking, so larger parties need to plan around that before reserving.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Chelsea PiersBoard at Pier 62, across from West 22nd Street on the Hudson River side. Bring a passport or ID card.
2. Board the yachtTake your assigned table seating inside the climate-controlled grand salon of the 1920s-style yacht. Groups booked on separate tickets should flag this when booking so the operator can try to seat them together.
3. Brunch service beginsA 3-course prix fixe brunch is served in a mix of family-style and buffet formats. One complimentary drink is included, such as champagne or a mimosa, with more available to purchase.
4. Pass Lower Manhattan iconsThe route passes sights including the Empire State Building, One World Trade and Ellis Island.
5. Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn BridgeThe cruise approaches the Statue of Liberty and continues past Governors Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. One reviewer described the close pass of the statue as a standout moment.
6. Return to Pier 62The boat completes the full loop around Manhattan and returns to the departure point. Total time on the water is 2 hours 45 minutes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this cruise goes, from seating and drinks to wind on the Hudson.

• Bring ID. The listing asks for a passport or ID card. Have it with you on the day.
• Seating is assigned. Seats are assigned per booking inside the grand salon. One reviewer said the views were great from all seats, so there is no need to race for a spot.
• One drink included. A single complimentary drink comes with brunch, and additional drinks can be purchased. Tips are not included, so budget for both if you plan to drink more or reward the crew.
• Dress for wind. One reviewer found conditions a bit windy on deck but fine from inside the salon. Layers help if you plan to step outside for photos.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You make your own way to Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, across from West 22nd Street.
• Small parties only. Bookings of more than 7 guests are not permitted, and multiple bookings may face added fees or cancellation by the operator. Split parties should tell the operator when booking so seating can be coordinated.

Common issues. There is no hotel transport, and tips are excluded from the price. Groups larger than 7 cannot book together, and multiple bookings for one party risk added fees or cancellation. Smoking and pets are not allowed on board, with only assistance animals that perform a manual task permitted. Accessibility varies by boat, so anyone needing boarding assistance should contact the operator in advance.

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