New York City Best Christmas Holiday Lights Sightseeing Cruise

There are so many way to experience the NYC Christmas spirit during this magical time of the year, and you can definitively add a holiday cruise to your list!

Last week, Bernadeta (the photographer who took all these pics), Margaryta, Kristin and I got invited to a 1.5-hour jazz cruise on the Hudson River, and we had so much fun – it was spectacular!!!

We boarded the cozy and luxurious 1920s-style Yacht Manhattan II, all decked out for the holidays, and we were assigned our table. We ordered a glass of wine (included in the ticket) while a jazz trio played live music.

We danced to the Boat Band jazz music while we journeyed toward the Statue of Liberty.

We daydreamed as the NYC skyline by night – with its twinkling lights – unfolded before our eyes: the newest observatory Summit, the Empire State Building, the Edge, Little Island, One Trade Center… and the view of Lady Liberty was BREATHTAKING!!!!

Ps. this is one of the few NON R-rated pics Bernadeta managed to take in front of the Yacht… make sure to wear something more covering if you plan to reenact Titanic – LOL 😂

The crew was so attentive and warm, we felt welcomed and spoiled!

Your Holiday Cruise Options

Make your December unforgettable with one of these incredible cruises:
– New York Harbor Brunch Cruise
– New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty
– Day Sail to the Statue of Liberty on Schooner America (read my review here)
– New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River
– New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht
– Champagne, Wine and Cheese Pairing
– New York City Skyline Night Sailboat Tour (read my review here)
– New York City Bright Lights Skyline Cruise on Yacht
– New York City Christmas Holiday Statue and Skyline Cocoa Cruise (read my review here)
– New York City Holiday Sunset Sightseeing Cruise 
– New York City Christmas Holiday Lights Sightseeing Cruise

Cost: Prices varies from apron $77 to $ 150, depending on the experience.

Departure Locations

Most of the cruises depart from Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) – W. 22nd Street and Hudson River, New York.

A few leave from North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place, New York.

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