NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus

one hour Free cancellation

NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Choose between a 60- or 90-minute Holiday Cruise of New York City with Santa on board. Have your camera ready as you sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge, and take in the world's most famous skyline.

Santa will be available for free photos, and you can purchase hot chocolate, cookies, and drinks from the full cash bar, including beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. Snacks like burgers, chicken fingers, nachos, hot dogs, and pretzels are also available.

Onboard narration guides you past iconic sights including the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, Ellis Island, Governor's Island, South Street Seaport, and more, with indoor and outdoor seating throughout.

The Regular Cruise is 60 minutes, while the Evening Cruise is 90 minutes, venturing further up the Hudson with music on the covered outdoor deck for dancing and mingling. Both cruises pause near the Statue of Liberty for photos.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 150 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Attractions4us LLC

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Live Santa Claus available to take photos with
Included: Sightseeing Cruise of New York Harbor
Included: Outdoor and indoor seating
Included: Sail within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Included: Commentary pointing out landmarks in English
Included: Cash bar on board

Not included

Not included: Cookies and Hot Chocolate (available for purchase)
Not included: Snacks & drinks (available for purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Board your cruise at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan
Manhattan Bridge

Passing by

Cruise under the Manhattan Suspension Bridge connecting Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge

Passing by

Sail under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with its neo-Gothic Stone Towers. Completed in 1883 is was the world’s longest suspension bridge and the first to use steel cable wire.
South Street Seaport Museum

Passing by

See the historic ships docked at South Street Seaport including a 19th century cargo sailing ship and a 1908 floating lighthouse.
Stop 5

Passing by

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, it features historic Castle Clinton – part of the original defenses for New York Harbor
Ellis Island

Passing by

Pass the USA’s main immigration station from 1892-1954, processing over 12 million immigrants. The original buildings still stand.
Statue of Liberty

Passing by

The boat pauses off Liberty Island to give you unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty, allowing you to take photographs of this iconic structure.
Stop 8

Passing by

From the water you can see how the Freedom Tower dominates the New York Skyline. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Stop 9

Passing by

Look up the Hudson River and the West side of Manhattan, with New Jersey opposite
Governors Island

Passing by

See Castle Williams, another part of the historic defenses of New York Harbor
Stop 11

Passing by

Take in views of Brooklyn Heights, an upmarket residential district where the houses have amazing views of the Manhattan Skyline
Stop 12

Passing by

Spot the Empire State Building, a 102-story skyscrpaer which was the world’s tallest building from 1931-1970.
Stop 13

5 min

Return back to Pier 36 at the end of your cruise

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department.

The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts

End point

The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department.

The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts

Using your ticket

Please aim to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time as parking and transportation can cause delays. Check-in closes 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Cruises depart on time and cannot be held for latecomers

If you need to reschedule your booking within 24-hours of departure, please call the local operator (Attractions4Us) at +1 212 512 0515. Call center hours (EST) are Daily 9.00AM - 5.00PM; Emergency Hours 5.00PM - 8.00PM

There is a $15 per person rescheduling fee. Rescheduling is subject to availability

There are no refunds

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is cold on the outdoor decks so warm clothes are suggested
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs
To purchase or consume alcohol you must be 21+ and have a valid picture ID
Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island