Lower Manhattan Cruise: Wine & Cheese Experience

See all the major lower Manhattan sites along the Hudson River and around New York Harbor. Offered aboard classic 1920s inspired yachts with a spacious glassed-in observation cabin and open bow. Each booking party will be assigned comfortable seating in the grand salon. Enjoy a flight of three sophisticated wines paired with select cheeses.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • One World Trade Center - Sail south along the Hudson River for clear views of Manhattan’s Financial District and One WTC, the tallest building in North America.
  • Ellis Island - Glide past this historic site and continue into New York Harbor.
  • Statue of Liberty - Get close-up views of Lady Liberty. A perfect photo opportunity from the…
What's Included
  • Wine and cheese pairings with accoutrements including caviar
  • 1.5-hour cruise along Hudson River
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (recommended for Captain and crew)
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
  • Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
  • Large group…
Location
Classic Harbor Line
Chelsea Piers
The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex on the water. Our ticket booth is located steps from the dock. Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melanie
Sep 2, 2024
Bubbles and views - Beautiful boat and very hospitable staff. Enjoyed the experience of seeing NYC from the water. interesting commentary. Champagne and cheese was a nice addition.
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Aja_m
Jun 2, 2024
Fun, relaxing, beautiful - This experience turned out to be even better than I expected. The boat itself is beautiful and the crew was so kind and friendly. The wines and cheeses were great and were paired well. I also loved how it wasn’t overcrowded - it was very spacious.
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Atrainerjim1
May 27, 2024
The perfect start for a date night - This was a great experience! A wonderful way to comfortably see the city. I highly recommend going on a weeknight. Our boat was mostly empty, and we got a lot of personal attention from the host and crew.
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Jessie_f
May 19, 2024
A lovely adventure! - Really wonderful experience that staff worked to make great for everyone! I loved the kind nautre of the staff and how they learned everyone's name!
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624alano
May 17, 2024
Lovely tour of the harbour. - Really enjoyable. Lovely tour of the harbour. Friendly, and knowledgeable crew. Nice selection of cheeses and wines.
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R7831jnnataliam
Oct 22, 2023
Highly recommended - “Champange and cheese pairing” for two. We had a great time, this cheese board is for two and then each of us had four glasses of wine. Highly recommended! Excellent view of the city, staff is very kind and friendly and the boat is nice
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Hugh_e
Jul 22, 2024
Take the tour without the cheeses and wine. - The cruise was relaxing, however the wine was small amounts and the cheese platter was nothing more than a token gesture with the cheese so small it was impossible to get enough to taste what type you were eating.
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Michiganmelissa04
Jun 18, 2024
Not private tables - We enjoyed this cruise. However, there were some things that could have been better. The amount of cheese given for 2 people should have been doubled, or at least 50% more. It was not much at all. We paid extra for the hummus, olives, and fruit; even with these, it was not a whole lot of food for the cost. The champagnes were fine. I did not like that we had to share a table. When I inquired in advance, I was told that our party of two would be at a private table. However, what that looked like was a large table with a clear glass divider and two others at the table. Not at all private, and actually somewhat awkward. If the glass had been frosted, there would have been some semblance of privacy... but it was clear. So you had to do the friendly and greet your neighbors. In our case, it was a nice mother/daughter pair like my daughter and me. But I had zero interest in chatting the night away with strangers - I am an introvert and that is exhausting. So no, the tables are not necessarily private. Also, while on the one hand I appreciated the camaraderie and familiarity with which the primary host and wine server chatted with the passengers, on the other hand, it was a bit much. I guess it is a fine line between too aloof and too chatty, so that is tough to navigate I am sure. The view of the Statue of Liberty was wonderful from the water, and views of the city were equally stunning. I would do this again, don't get me wrong, but I would have liked to have gone in with a better understanding. So there it is. Hopefully somebody finds this helpful.
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Jerry_b
Jul 21, 2025
Champagne Wine & Cheese - Disappointed - Champagne Wine and Cheese Cruise was not as advertised. Of the 50 or so onboard, not even 20 were there for the advertised cruise. The great majority were screaming teenagers and younger kids who were on a boat ride having nothing to do with the advertised cruise. Felt we should have been told that about the cruise. Greatly took away from the experience and I didn't feel it had been honestly, transparently advertised.
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Robert_w
Jul 7, 2025
Disappointing - the cruise itself was very enjoyable. The cruse was disappointing in that it was advertised as a champagne and Caviar service. The caviar was not included, and the offering of how much champagne was poured was embarrassing. After we complained to the server, we were offered more beverage and even crackers for the 1st time. The cruise was advertised as an hour and a half, and was actually an hour and 20 minutes
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From $111
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).