City Cruises NYC: Thanksgiving Gourmet Harbor Cruise
Astoria, Queens, New York
Cruise aboard a European-style, glass-enclosed yacht this Thanksgiving on a scenic NYC cruise. Enjoy lunch or dinner with live music and take in panoramic views of New York City’s skyline.
NYC Bateaux Cruise with 3-Course Meal and Skyline Views
This festive cruise in New York City suits guests seeking a refined dining experience with panoramic skyline views and live entertainment.
Highlights
- Festive 3-course plated meal with traditional holiday dishes
- Reserved private table in climate-controlled dining room
- Live band or DJ entertainment during the cruise
- Access to open-air rooftop lounge
- Views of iconic New York City landmarks and skyline
Description
The Bateaux New York offers a sophisticated cruise featuring uninterrupted 360-degree views of the city skyline. Guests enjoy a delicious 3-course prix fixe menu served at their table while listening to live music as the boat cruises past landmarks like the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.
The cruise includes a fully stocked bar where seasonal cocktails, wine pairings, and beers are available for purchase. Enjoy the experience from your reserved table, the dance floor, or the outdoor observation deck.
The setting is ideal for a Thanksgiving celebration or holiday lunch or dinner. Note that the lunch cruise has a casual dress code and permits children, while the dinner cruise requires semi-formal attire and excludes children under 6 due to the cruise length.
Sample Menu
- Starter (Choose One):
- Beet & Baby Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Signature Seafood Chowder with Clams, Idaho Potatoes, Cream
- Main Course (Choose One):
- Turkey Dinner with Garlic Mashed Potato, Traditional Stuffing, Haricot Verts, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
- Broiled Salmon Filet with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Lemon Orzo, Farm Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
- Fall Vegetable Ragu (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian) with Butternut Squash, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Carrots, White Bean Ragu
- Dessert: Seasonal Dessert Station with Assorted Cakes, Brownies, Pastries, Seasonal Fruit, Caramel Sauce, Fresh Whipped Cream (contains nuts)
Includes
- Boat tour of New York City's waterfront
- 3-course meal
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water
- Climate-controlled interior decks
- Guaranteed seating for your party size
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
- Commemorative photos (available for purchase)
- Tips
Important Information
- Make one reservation for your entire group to ensure seating together; separate bookings cannot be seated together.
- Dinner cruise attire is semi-formal (dressy separates such as slacks, button-up shirts, dresses).
- Lunch cruise attire is dressy-casual; dressy jeans are allowed; avoid casual jeans, t-shirts, athletic shoes, or flip-flops.
- Menu subject to change; inform the server of any food allergies before ordering.
- All indoor areas are non-smoking; smoking permitted only on outdoor decks.
- Children under 6 are not permitted on the dinner cruise but are welcome on the lunch cruise.
- Infants (0-2 years) ride free on the lunch cruise; select the free infant ticket option during booking.
Easy Cancellation
This activity is non-refundable.
For the best experience, book early to secure your preferred date and seating. Bring dress-appropriate clothing depending on the cruise time, and check the weather if you plan to use the open-air rooftop lounge.
