TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10
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New York Fireworks Cruise with Buffet and Live Music 5 hr
TourTruth score 4.8 out of 10
Below average
58 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- New York City
- 5 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Celebrate the Fourth of July on a New York Harbor cruise with Macy’s fireworks, skyline views, a BBQ buffet, open bar, and live music.
About this tour
Celebrate the Fourth of July on the water with a New York fireworks cruise offering a front-row view of Macy’s spectacular display. As New York Fireworks Cruise glides through the harbor, take in the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge against the evening sky.
Board at Pier 36 at 5:45 PM for a 6:15 PM departure. The cruise includes more than five hours of scenic sailing, a BBQ buffet featuring classic Independence Day favorites, and an open bar serving beer, wine, juice, and soda. Live and DJ entertainment keeps the celebration going as the boat passes landmarks including Ellis Island. The return is scheduled for between 11:15 PM, with timing dependent on the fireworks show.
Arrive early to secure your boarding spot, and plan to leave outside food and beverages at home. With harbor views, a festive meal, and music throughout the evening, this New York Fireworks Cruise brings the city’s Independence Day celebration into view from the water.
Highlights
- Watch Macy’s 4th of July fireworks from New York Harbor
- Admire views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge
- Savor a BBQ buffet of classic Independence Day favorites
- Enjoy an open bar with beer, wine, juice, and soda
- Cruise past Ellis Island beneath the evening sky
- Celebrate with live and DJ entertainment
What's included
Included
- BBQ buffet featuring classic Independence Day favorites
- 5+ hours of scenic cruising and premium fireworks views
- Open bar with beer, wine, juice, and soda
- Live and DJ entertainment
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
3.38 / 5 · 8 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
2.92 / 5 · 50 reviews
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Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Boarding is at 5:45 PM; departure is at 6:15 PM
- Return is between 11:15 PM, depending on the fireworks show
- Arrive early to secure your boarding spot
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted
- Pier 36 is at 299 South St.; nearby transit includes the F train to East Broadway and buses M14A, M22, and M21
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 3.38 on Viator and 2.92 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
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- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.8.
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