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New York City Jazz Cruise with Live Music 1.5 hr

TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10

ExcellentTop 2% in New York City

3,947 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Hear live jazz aboard a 1920s-style yacht as you cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan’s skyline.

About this tour

Settle into a 1920s-style yacht as New York’s skyline glows around you and live jazz fills the air. This 1.5-hour New York City jazz cruise pairs romantic standards and Broadway ballads with sweeping harbor views, making an easygoing choice for a date night or a memorable evening on the water.

A live band and vocalist perform favorites associated with Sinatra, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and other beloved artists as the yacht cruises past Manhattan’s Financial District, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy one complimentary beverage, then take in the scenery from the open decks or the glassed-in solarium, where cushioned seating and panoramic windows offer a comfortable place to linger. The boat’s seating is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer.

Your New York City jazz cruise departs from Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers. Arrive early to check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth, then settle at your assigned table and let the music and harbor views set the pace. Book your New York City jazz cruise for an evening of live music and iconic sights.

Highlights

  • Enjoy live jazz and vocals aboard a 1920s-style yacht
  • Hear Broadway ballads, romantic standards, and classic crooner favorites
  • Admire the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan’s Financial District
  • Relax in the glassed-in solarium or on the open decks
  • Stay comfortable with heated winter seating and summer air conditioning

What's included

Included

  • 1.5-hour cruise
  • Live jazz band and vocalist
  • One complimentary beverage from the bar
  • Views of the NYC skyline, Financial District, Ellis Island, and Statue of Liberty

Not included

  • Additional drinks and food or light snacks, available for purchase by credit card
  • Tips or gratuity for the captain and crew

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before departure and check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth at the northern end of Chelsea Piers, Pier 62
  • Bring photo ID matching the reservation name
  • All guests in your group must be present at check-in
  • Notify the operator in advance if booking separately from others in your group so they can try to seat you together
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  • Tables are assigned; seating may be shared with a partition depending on party size
  • Large group bookings are not permitted; multiple bookings may incur fees or be canceled
  • The cruise operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Contact the operator in advance about boarding assistance or accessibility; accessibility varies by boat
  • Only service animals trained to perform a manual task are permitted; pets and emotional support animals are not allowed
  • Light snacks may be brought onboard

Frequently asked questions

How long is the cruise?

The cruise lasts 1.5 hours.

Where does the cruise depart?

It departs from and returns to Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. Check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth at the northern end of the complex.

What is included with the ticket?

The ticket includes a 1.5-hour cruise, live jazz and vocals, and one complimentary beverage.

Can I buy additional food and drinks onboard?

Yes. Additional drinks and food or light snacks are available for purchase by credit card.

Are pets allowed onboard?

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted. Service animals trained to perform a manual task are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.82 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • 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 9.4. Top 2% in New York City means it ranks in the top 2% of tours in New York City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New York City

How many tours in New York City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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