This sightseeing cruise departs from Pier 36 on the Lower East Side and spends 60 minutes gliding around Lower Manhattan while the drinks keep coming. Guests check in at Slip 6, grab a seat indoors or out on the open deck, and settle in with a first round of Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, beer, or lemonade before the boat heads out. From there, it's an open bar the entire way, with refills on demand as a guide points out the sights over English commentary and music keeps the energy up.

The route passes under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, along South Street Seaport and Battery Park, then sails within about 100 feet of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty before looping past Governors Island, Brooklyn Heights, and views of One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building on the way back to the dock. It's a fun pick for a birthday, bachelorette party, date night, or any excuse to see New York City, New York from the water with a drink in hand.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages are welcome to ride, though guests must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children of all ages are welcome. Children under 3 go free on most cruises.
• Individuals with disabilities: The boat is wheelchair accessible for push wheelchairs but cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs.
• Languages: English commentary is provided throughout the cruise.
• Pets: No pets are allowed, aside from service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 60 minutes.
• What's included: Unlimited Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, beer, and lemonade, a guide with English commentary, music, and both indoor and outdoor seating.
• Who will be present: A guide is on board throughout, along with other guests, since this is a shared sightseeing cruise with room for up to 320 passengers.
• Photo/video: Photos are encouraged, especially from the open air deck.
• Specific rules to follow: Valid photo ID is required to purchase or consume alcohol onboard.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This cruise operates rain or shine, though sailings may be affected by weather conditions.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive about 20 minutes before the scheduled departure; check-in closes 5 minutes before departure.
• What to bring:
  • Valid photo ID for alcohol purchases
  • Camera
  • Weather appropriate clothing

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Cruises depart on time and cannot wait for late arrivals. Rescheduling within 24 hours of departure carries a $15 per person fee and is subject to availability, and there are no refunds.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.