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NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise 60 min

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  • New York City
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise New York Harbor with Santa, sail close to the Statue of Liberty, and take in skyline views from indoor or outdoor seating.

About this tour

See New York Harbor in holiday style on a 60-minute NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise, with Santa on board and the city’s landmark skyline all around you. Bring your camera for a festive photo, then settle into indoor or outdoor seating as the boat glides across the harbor.

The cruise sails within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, offering close-up views without stopping on either island. Along the way, English commentary points out notable sights, and the route includes a pass beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. A cash bar is available on board, with cookies, hot chocolate, snacks, and other drinks offered for purchase. Dress warmly if you plan to enjoy the outdoor deck, especially in winter weather.

Board at Slip 6 behind the building at Pier 36, where NY Skyline staff in red shirts can check you in. Choose the NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise for a relaxed way to share harbor views, holiday photos, and classic New York scenery.

Highlights

  • Snap a holiday photo with Santa Claus on board
  • Sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Cruise beneath the Brooklyn Bridge and admire the Manhattan skyline
  • Choose indoor or outdoor seating as landmarks pass by
  • Listen to English commentary highlighting New York sights

What's included

Included

  • 60-minute New York Harbor sightseeing cruise
  • Live Santa Claus available for photos
  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • English landmark commentary
  • Cash bar on board

Not included

  • Cookies and hot chocolate, available for purchase
  • Snacks and drinks, available for purchase
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • The cruise does not land at Liberty Island or Ellis Island
  • 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 staff wearing red NY Skyline shirts
  • Dress warmly for time on the outdoor decks
  • Push-wheelchairs are accommodated; electric wheelchairs are not
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  • Alcohol purchase and consumption require a valid photo ID and age 21 or older
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; infant rates apply when they do not occupy a seat
  • Strollers and service animals are allowed
  • Wheelchair-accessible areas and transportation options are available nearby

Frequently asked questions

How long is the cruise?

This cruise lasts 60 minutes.

Does the cruise stop at Liberty Island or Ellis Island?

No. The boat sails near the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island but does not land at either island.

Where do I board?

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 staff wearing red NY Skyline shirts.

Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

Push-wheelchairs are accommodated, but electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

Can I buy food and drinks on board?

A cash bar is available, and cookies, hot chocolate, snacks, and drinks can be purchased on board.

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