Dinner Cruises in New York

On the New York Spirit Dinner Cruise, you will celebrate New York aboard a chic, floating bistro with a hip Manhattan attitude, complete with dining, a live floorshow, and a dance lounge. This dinner cruise is available all year, but these rates apply to Sunday through Thursday from April through December.

This cruise offers everything you love about New York. It's Manhattan's only floating bistro on New York Harbor, and it offers three unique levels of pure enjoyment that include dining, dancing, and spectacular sightseeing.

Schedule Notes

Rates do not apply for specialty cruises such as Easter Sunday, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, or New Year's Eve.

The Cruise

Come aboard this magnificent 500-passenger vessel, and create your own "city experience." You can begin topside and stroll the outdoor patio deck under the stars, taking in all the sights of the world's greatest skyline. Then step below, where two cosmopolitan dining decks offer a wonderful shipboard buffet done Manhattan-style with a myriad of wonderful salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts.

While you relax over coffee, live Broadway-quality perfomers provide an entertaining finish to your meal. After the show, head down to the first deck disco lounge where flowing libations and the pulsing beat of popular dance music create a chic and sophisticated setting that will let you rock until you dock, and then some.

This quintessential New York experience is available for dinner year-round. One price covers everything except drinks and tip. So, remember: if you're in the city looking for a unique good time with a hip New York attitude, head for the harbor and the New York Spirit Dinner Cruise.

Our ship cruises the Hudson and East Rivers, past the skyscrapers of Manhattan including the Empire State Building. You'll also see the Intrepid Sea-Air Space museum, the Brooklyn Bridge, the site of the World Trade Center, Battery Park City, South Street Seaport, and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge - the second-longest single-span suspension bridge in the world - Governor's Island, Ellis Island, and Colgate Clock. Of course, the highlight of our cruise is the Statue of Liberty, one of the most celebrated landmarks in the world.

First Class Service Upgrade

Give your cruise event a truly special touch by adding this select enhancement package! First Class Service must be ordered for each person in your party ages 3+, and includes:

~ Private seating in the special first class section of the vessel
~ Superb personal service throughout the cruise
~ Amuse Bouche (palate teaser)
~ Premium open bar service - mixed drinks, house wines, domestic and imported beer, and soft drinks (ages 21+)
~ Open juice & soft drink service (ages 3-20)

Dinner Cruise Menu
(subject to change)

FRESH SALADS
-Salad Station - Assorted Greens, Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots, Croutons with choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch
-Chef's Daily Selection - Prepared fresh daily

CARVING STATION
-Old Smokehouse Carved Ham - Lean Ham slow-cured for a distinctively rich, smoky flavor and served with a whole grain Honey-Mustard Sauce
-Roasted Rosemary Beef - Slow Roasted Beef hand carved to order and served with a rich Demi-Glace and Chilled Horseradish Cream

ENTREES
-Mediterranean Chicken - Boneless chicken breast stuffed with fontina cheese and spicnahch, finished with a roasted red pepper sauce
-Wild Alaskan Salmon - Fresh Salmon drizzled with a Lemon-Herb Butter Sauce (Alaskan Salmon is eco-friendly and sustainable)
-Pasta Primavera - Imported Pasta accompanied by fresh Seasonal Vegetables served with your choice of traditional Marinara or the Chef's Special Selection

COMPLEMENTS
-Garlic Mashed Potatoes
-Fresh Local Harvest Seasonal Vegetables -Green Bean Almandine

DESSERTS
-Sweet Dessert Duo - Traditional New York-style Cheesecake and Sweet Chocolate Mousse Truffle

Dress Code: No T-shirts, jeans, shorts, sneakers, or men's sandals.

All pricing includes gratuity on food service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the ship go?
Our ship cruises the Hudson and East Rivers, past the skyscrapers of Manhattan including the Empire State Building. You'll also see the Intrepid Sea-Air Space museum, the Brooklyn Bridge, the site of the World Trade Center, Battery Park City, South Street Seaport, and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge - the second-longest single-span suspension bridge in the world - Governor's Island, Ellis Island, and Colgate Clock. Of course, the highlight of our cruise is the Statue of Liberty, one of the most celebrated landmarks in the world.

Is there any age requirement?
Everyone is welcome to ride our evening cruise, but there is no child price discount. You must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol on any of our other cruises.

Can we bring children on the cruise?
A limited number of booster seats and high chairs are available for luncheon cruises. Please call in advance so we are prepared for your child. We do not offer children's pricing on dinner cruises.

What type of entertainment is offered?
On each dining deck, you can enjoy a New York-style cabaret revue featuring Broadway favorites performed by star-quality singers. In the first-deck disco/lounge, you can enjoy popular dance music played by a disc jockey throughout the cruise.

Is the ship handicap accessible?
The Spirit of New York can accommodate wheelchairs for boarding and provides handicapped restrooms on the second deck. Please notify us of any special assistance members of your group prior to the cruise. We want to ensure you receive the necessary attention and appropriate assistance at the time of your arrival.

Will my cell phone work on the cruise?
Yes, your cell phone will work on the cruise. For the comfort of other guests, we ask that cell phone conversations be held on the outside decks.

Can I make reservations by phone and pay at the ship?
No. Payment is required in full at the time of the reservation. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

What should I wear?
For evening cruises, it is strongly suggested that men wear a jacket. For women, we recommend evening or business attire. We do not permit T-shirts, jeans, shorts or sneakers.

Is parking available at the ship?
Yes. Paid parking is available a few feet away from our ship.

Do you sail in foul weather?
Absolutely. Our ship is fully enclosed and climate-controlled for your comfort. We sail - rain or shine - year round.

How early should I arrive for my cruise?
Boarding generally begins 30 minutes prior to the cruise.

Will I get seasick?
It's unlikely. The ships operate in New York Harbor, on the Hudson River and the East River, which are all very calm bodies of water. What's more, our ship is large and very stable, so in most cases, you can hardly tell that the ship is moving.

How is seating arranged on board?
Seating is arranged on the day of the cruise. We try to arrange seating to complement your experience, however we do not accept seating requests.

This tour includes cruise, dinner, tax on dinner, basic gratuity on food service, and entertainment. Beverages (other than coffee and tea) are not included unless First Class Service Upgrade is added - see description of First Class Service above. Gratuity for non-included bar beverage service is the customer's responsibility. This tour does not offer a hotel pick-up. There is no child discount for this cruise, but children ages 2 and under are free. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-761-7375.