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Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

2.5 HOURS

PIER 83, MIDTOWN

Celebrate Christmas Eve with an unforgettable dinner cruise down the Hudson with NYC and the Statue sparkling in Christmas colors. Open bar and buffet dinner.

  • DJ
  • Holiday
  • Cocktails
  • Buffet

Cruises starting Monday, March 18

Celebrate Christmas Eve on the Water!

New York City is the place to be to celebrate Christmas Eve, but we're not talking about Rockefeller Center. The best views of New York are from the water with the incomparable NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty bathed in magical holiday colors.

Enjoy a buffet dinner, standard open bar - including beer, wine and cocktails - while an onboard DJ plays your favorite holiday hits all night. There's no better place to enjoy Christmas Eve than with family or friends and a spectacular view of the most beautiful city in the world. Get your tickets today! Seats are limited.

Things To Know

  • Boarding 6:30PM | Departure 7:00PM | Return 9:30PM
  • $199 per person includes buffet dinner, standard open bar, beer, wine, soft drinks. Children under 12 are $179. Children under 3 are free.
  • DJ entertainment included
  • This cruise sails in the rain or snow.
  • No outside food or beverages are allowed on board.
  • Dress code is casual. Please check the weather
  • This cruise is open to passengers of any age. Children under 3 cruise for free. There will be an ID check during the security process. 21 years or older with a valid photo ID to enjoy alcoholic beverages.
  • If we have to cancel due to stormy weather, you will receive a full refund.

Menu

See our Christmas menu Here!

CL boat Christmas Colors NYC Skyline
CL Buffet set up - Christmas
CL Bronx with Santa Pilot House
CL boat Christmas Colors NYC Skyline
CL Buffet set up - Christmas
CL Bronx with Santa Pilot House

Circle Line Bronx class with Santa and Christmas decorations

What you'll see

Unparalleled Views of NYC at Night

From the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge, our award-winning guides narrate this amazing evening cruise

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

Standing 305’ (93m) tall, Lady Liberty has welcomed visitors since she was bequeathed to America from France in 1886.

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

The longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1883, its 276’ (84m) high towers are built of limestone, granite and cement.

Chrysler Building

Chrysler Building

Classic Art Deco architecture, the building dons gargoyles that depict car ornaments and a spire modeled on a radiator grille.

High Line

High Line

An extraordinary 1.45 mile-long (2.33 km) elevated park built on an abandoned section of a former railroad.

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center

Built to memorialize the Twin Towers, the 1,776’ (541m) “Freedom Tower” is the tallest building in the Western hemisphere.

Ellis Island

Ellis Island

The busiest US immigrant port processed over 12 million immigrants from 1892 to 1954.

DUMBO

DUMBO

DUMBO's cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings are home to boutiques, trendy restaurants and cafés.

South Street Seaport

South Street Seaport

The South Street Seaport is a historic area in New York City. It features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan.

Empire State Building

Empire State Building

Standing 1,250’ (381m) tall, it was the world's tallest building from 1931 until the World Trade Center was completed in 1972.

Manhattan Bridge

Manhattan Bridge

Constructed in 1901, the Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge, connecting Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn.

Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

Constructed in 1896, The Williamsburg Bridge connects the Lower East Side of Manhattan with Williamsburg in Brooklyn.

MIDTOWN IN HUDSON RIVER PARK, WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN

Our Location

It's easy to find us because we are conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan. Our Landmarks, Best of NYC, Liberty Midtown and Harbor Lights Cruises all depart from Pier 83 all year round. From April through December, our Downtown Liberty Super Express departs from both Pier 16 in South Street Seaport and Slip 6 in Battery Park. Welcome aboard!

MIDTOWN WEST
Pier 83, West 42nd St. and 12th Ave. (Our midtown location is on the Hudson River, not near Grand Central Terminal)Map - Midtown 150
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Latest COVID Notice

ALL CRUISES REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION

Consistent with new NYC regulations, the Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise requires proof of at least one vaccine dose for all passengers older than 5. Children under 5 do need to show proof. The proof may be a vaccine card, a picture of your valid card, the NYC COVID Safe App, the Excelsior Pass app or an official immunization record from outside NYC or the U.S. but all proof must be accompanied by a valid ID. There are no exceptions for medical or religious reasons. Children between 5 and 18 must have proof but are not required to have a valid ID.

A negative COVID test (PCR, rapid) cannot be used as substitute for proof of vaccination.

Finally, when passengers are inside the cabin and not eating or drinking, they must wear masks.

If you have any concerns or would like a refund, please email guestservices@nycl.com.