New York Harbor Cruises and Dinner Cruises

New York is a port city, and one of the best ways to see it is on a dinner cruise or harbor cruise. Whether you choose a fancy dinner cruise or a simple sightseeing cruise, you're sure to enjoy the views. New York harbor cruises are available in lengths from 75 minutes to a full day.

• NY Waterway
• Circle Line
• Spirit City New York
• Bateaux New York

The NY Waterway ferry company offers a range of sightseeing cruises. They feature NY harbor tours departing from midtown or downtown. Specialty cruises include Riverkeeper kids cruises, history cruises and architecture cruises. In 1986, Arthur Imperatore and his family rejuvenated the New York harbor with the launch of the first NY Waterway boat. Since then, the company has carried over 65 million passengers. NY Waterway has the largest ferry and excursion fleet in the harbor, but it is still a family business with all the personal attention to service and amenities that it had when it was just Arthur's ferry.

See New York from the water on a Circle Line sightseeing cruise. Whether you are exploring New York for the first time, rediscovering your hometown or seeking a mini-vacation, a Circle Line cruise is a relaxing and fun way to see the world's most famous skyline. There are numerous cruises, from 75 minutes to 3 hours in length. Beverages, wine, beer, cocktails and food are available on board.

The Spirit City New York outdoor deck is a perfect spot to gaze at the stars on New York Harbor. Grab a cocktail in the lounge or head for the dance club and move to the latest sounds. You'll also discover a new dining room with a new menu, attentive meal service, and all-new Broadway style entertainment. And of course you'll enjoy the views of the world's most dramatic skyline on this New York harbor cruise.

The Bateaux New York is a European-inspired vessel that offers lunch and dinner cruises. Enjoy an afternoon or evening of splendor on New York Harbor. As you view the skyline through glass ceilings and walls, you'll savour gourmet cuisine, fine wines and live jazz.

Want to see the sights on your computer screen? Take the Hudson River virtual harbor tour.