NYC Harbor Brunch Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Brooklyn Bridge

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Duration2h 45m

GroupUp to 80

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Brunch on the Water: See the Statue of Liberty Without Leaving Your Seat

You board at Pier 62, settle into the climate-controlled salon with assigned seating, and eat a three-course prix fixe brunch while passing under the Brooklyn Bridge, past the Statue of Liberty, and around Ellis Island. One drink is included. The whole route stays in New York Harbor, so you're seeing the major sights without arranging transport or timing yourself—the boat does both.

2h 45m

Step-by-step itinerary

New York Harbor brunch cruise

Depart from Pier 62
Cruise around New York Harbor
View United Nations Headquarters
Cruise under Brooklyn Bridge
Cruise under Manhattan Bridge
See Williamsburg Bridge
View Statue of Liberty up close
See Ellis Island and landmarks

The Experience

So you're sitting there with a bagel and smoked salmon, and suddenly the Statue of Liberty slides past the observation window—no ferry line, no crowds, just you and the harbor. That's the whole thing right there. The brunch cruise departs Pier 62 on a 1920s-style yacht with teak decks and big windows that let you watch Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the East River happen around you while you eat. The menu is prix fixe and built around New York State ingredients: fresh bagels from local bakeries, seasonal fruit, craft meat, a smoked salmon display, frittata, salad, pastries. One drink comes with it.

The route takes you under the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, and the Williamsburg Bridge—each one looks different from the water, and you're not rushing past them. You'll see the UN building on the East River from the main salon or the open bow, Ellis Island off to the side, and you get up close to the Statue of Liberty as the boat moves through the harbor. It's a weekend thing, and the whole experience happens in a climate-controlled grand salon where you're already seated before boarding, so there's no standing around waiting for a table. The brunch comes family-style and buffet mixed together, so you're not trapped in one spot.

The boat itself matters—teak decks, aesthetically pleasing decor, the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're on an actual yacht instead of a tourist ferry. If you're traveling with kids, they need an adult with them, and service animals are allowed. Large group bookings aren't permitted, and if you're buying tickets separately from others in your group, you'll want to note that in your reservation so the operator knows. A portion of the ticket is taxable and already built into the price.

What’s included

Your brunch includes a three-course prix fixe meal served family-style and buffet, featuring fresh bagels and bakery items, seasonal fruit, craft meat, smoked salmon display, frittata, fresh salad, and pastries from NYC purveyors.
One complimentary beverage is included.
The yacht has a climate-controlled grand salon with assigned seating, observation windows, and an open bow.
The cruise departs from Pier 62 and travels through New York Harbor, passing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and the UN building on the East River.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Classic Harbor Line NYC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Statue of Liberty, all three East River bridges, and Ellis Island without arranging separate ferries or timing multiple stops—the fixed route and assigned seating mean you show up and eat while the harbor moves past you.