NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr - Image 1
NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr - Image 2
NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr - Image 3
NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr - Image 4
NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr - Image 5
NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr - Image 6

Photo 1 / 6

NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise 4 hr

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

Average

3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Celebrate July 4th aboard a NYC fireworks cruise with skyline views, a light buffet, holiday desserts, and live DJ music.

About this tour

Celebrate the Fourth of July from the water as Macy’s fireworks light up the New York City skyline. This four-hour NYC 4th of July fireworks cruise pairs prime views with a lively onboard party and a route past some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Depart from Pier 36 and cruise beneath the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, past the Statue of Liberty, and around Lower Manhattan for fireworks viewing before returning after the grand finale. Take in the scene from outdoor decks or panoramic windows, then enjoy hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a light dinner buffet, and holiday-inspired desserts. A live DJ brings the dance floor to life, while tea, coffee, and water are available throughout the cruise. A cash bar offers alcoholic drinks for purchase.

This is a festive, social event rather than a seated dinner, and shared seating is limited. The NYC 4th of July fireworks cruise welcomes guests in all weather, subject to Coast Guard clearance, so dress for the conditions. Book your place aboard and celebrate Independence Day with the city’s skyline as your backdrop.

Highlights

  • Admire Macy’s fireworks from the water
  • Cruise past the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline
  • Pass beneath the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges
  • Savor a light dinner buffet, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday desserts
  • Dance to live DJ music on board

What's included

Included

  • Holiday-inspired desserts
  • Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
  • Cash bar
  • Light dinner buffet
  • Unlimited tea, coffee, and water
  • 4-hour July 4th fireworks cruise
  • Live DJ with dancing
  • 4th of July party favors

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks, available for purchase
  • Gratuities

Ratings on each provider

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

Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • The event is a celebration with dancing, not a sit-down dinner; shared seating is limited
  • The cruise operates in all weather conditions, subject to Coast Guard clearance; dress appropriately
Show 6 more
  • Wheelchair access is available for non-electric wheelchairs only
  • No pets, luggage, outside food, or outside drinks are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The boat is at Slip 6 behind the building at Pier 36; walk around the building’s north end near the fire department and check in with staff wearing red NY Skyline shirts

Frequently asked questions

Where does the cruise depart?

Board at Slip 6 behind the building at Pier 36. Walk around the building’s north end near the fire department and check in with NY Skyline staff wearing red shirts.

What food and drinks are included?

The cruise includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a light dinner buffet, holiday-inspired desserts, and unlimited tea, coffee, and water. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

Is seating available?

There is limited shared seating. This is a celebration event with dancing, not a sit-down dinner.

Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

Yes, for non-electric wheelchairs only.

Does the cruise operate in bad weather?

It operates in all weather conditions, subject to Coast Guard clearance. Dress appropriately.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.33 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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 6.9.

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.

  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

More Day & Sunset Cruises in New York City

from $289

on Viator

Check availability