Sail into the holiday spirit aboard Circle Line’s Holiday Harbor Lights Cruise, running from November 29 through January 5. Decked out with twinkling holiday lights, green garland, Christmas trees and other jolly decor, the festive—and heated!—boats will tour you around the Hudson River. Take in the stunning New York skyline as an informative guide shares fun facts about the city’s most iconic landmarks. As the boat sails past the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and other critical parts of the Manhattan skyline, you can view each one from either outdoor or indoor decks over the course of the journey’s two hours.
This year's cruise is complete with a “Create-Your-Own-Santa Hat” station to get all passengers in the holiday mood. A menu of seasonal cocktails inspired by the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes are available, with highlights like the Salted Caramel Rockette-tini or the Rum Punch Kick Line. Don't forget to leave a gift inside the Toys for Tots donation box for families who may not be able to afford gifts during Christmas.
“I can’t express how heartwarming it is to see the faces of our guests when they see it for the first time,” said Craig Kanarick, CEO of New York Cruise Lines. “New York City during the holiday season is extraordinary, and the Circle Line team is thrilled to contribute to it by offering locals and tourists a unique opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit from the Hudson River, where the city looks even more enchanting.”
The cruise departs each day at 7pm and you can buy tickets here starting at $45.