Step aboard the elegant teak decks of Manhattan or Manhattan II and experience a leisurely weekend brunch while cruising around Manhattan Island. Our menu showcases the finest New York State foods and artisanal goods from local NYC purveyors. Enjoy fresh bagels and bakery items, seasonal fresh fruit, craft sausages, hearty kale salad, savory stuffed quiche, classic smoked salmon presentations, and delectable pastries.
Key Information About This Luxury Brunch Cruise:
- Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Ticket pricing is per person, with a minimum of two tickets and a maximum of three tickets per booking
- Elegant tables with cushioned seating, scenic windows, and clear partitions
- Three-course prix fixe menu served in a combination of family style and buffet format
- Available aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II, classic 1920s-style luxury yachts
- Complete circumnavigation of Manhattan Island, passing under 20 historic bridges
- Complimentary beverage: choose from Bloody Mary, mimosa, beer, wine, or champagne
- Indoor climate-controlled seating and outdoor deck seating options available
- Advance seat assignment; if booking separately from your party, indicate seating preferences during reservation
Notable Sites Along Your Route:
- The Upper West Side and the iconic George Washington Bridge
- Battery Park, South Street Seaport, and the Financial District skyline
- Governor's Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island
- The boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, plus stunning Manhattan views
- Cutting-edge architectural landmarks, including Hudson Yards and innovative waterfront parks such as Little Island
- Roosevelt Island, the United Nations Building, and the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges spanning the East River
Important Notes About Circumnavigation:
A complete circumnavigation of Manhattan is not guaranteed. In rare cases, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge may be inoperable and unable to open for passage. This situation is often not known until the tour is underway. Tours unable to complete the full circumnavigation will not be refunded; instead, an alternative route featuring double backing will be offered.
Three-Course Menu Details:
Your brunch includes a three-course prix fixe meal served in both family style and buffet format. A complimentary beer, wine, champagne, bloody mary, or mimosa is included; additional beverages are available for purchase.
First Course
- Freshly baked New York bagels served with the chef's house-made flavored cream cheeses
- Smoked salmon platter with capers, red onion, tomatoes, and fresh dill
Second Course
- House-made quiche featuring fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients that change weekly
- Breakfast meat selection
- Freshly prepared seasonal salad
Final Course
- Seasonal fresh fruit and miniature Italian pastries
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the seating arrangement?
- Seating varies depending on which yacht in the fleet. All boats offer outdoor deck seating. Motor boats provide covered indoor seating areas as well. The Manhattan yachts feature spacious enclosed, climate-controlled interiors designed for year-round comfort, with cushioned bench seating arranged around tables.
- All excursions operate at state or city-mandated capacity levels to ensure safety and comfort.
Is smoking permitted on board?
- No smoking is allowed on any of our yachts at any time.
Can I bring my own beverages?
- Outside alcohol is not permitted aboard. You may bring personal bottled water or non-alcoholic beverages. All excursions include a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, or soft drink, with additional beverages available for purchase.
Meeting Location and Logistics
- Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River in Manhattan, New York
- Detailed meeting location information will be provided immediately following ticket purchase
Weather and Cancellation Policy
- This activity operates in all weather conditions. In the rare event of cancellation by the provider, ticket holders may reschedule to another available date, receive credit toward a future event, or receive a full refund.
School Notes: For your security, at check-in, you are required to present a valid photo identification that must be identical to the contact name listed on your booking.
