The Original
Booze Cruise NYC
Beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, a packed dance floor, and the whole Manhattan skyline sliding past your window. This is the NYC booze cruise everyone's talking about.
A booze cruise NYC night out means one thing here: a fully stocked cash bar, a live DJ, and open water views of Manhattan for the length of the sail. No sit-down dinner, no formalities โ just a floating bar and dance floor with the city as the backdrop.
What's Actually on the Bar
Our cash bar pours beer, wine, well and call-brand spirits, and a rotating list of cocktails all night long. It's cash-bar style so you build your own night rather than being locked into a single drink package โ grab a round when you want one. Guests looking for a more curated experience can upgrade to a VIP table with bottle service; see our tickets page for how that tier works.
Where the Boat Actually Goes
Sailings depart from Skyport Marina on the East Side and run along the East River and Hudson, passing under the Brooklyn Bridge and past the Statue of Liberty depending on the route and tide that night. It's the same skyline you'd pay for at a rooftop bar โ except you're moving through it.
Who a Booze Cruise Is Actually Good For
Friday and Saturday night sailings lean toward a general nightlife crowd โ reggaeton, hip-hop, and house from our resident DJs. Our Sunday sailing is our dedicated Latin & Reggaeton booze cruise, which has become one of the most requested nights on the calendar. Either way, it's a strong pick for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and any group that wants a real party instead of a quiet dinner cruise โ see how those group bookings work on our birthday cruise page.
Book Your Cruise
Live availability, pulled straight from our events calendar.
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Is the bar open bar or cash bar?It's a cash bar โ beer, wine, spirits and cocktails are available for purchase all night, so you control how much you spend. VIP tables can add bottle service on top of that.
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What forms of payment does the bar accept?Most bars on board accept card payment; bring a card to be safe even though the event is called a 'booze cruise.'
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Is there food on the booze cruise?This is a nightlife-focused cruise built around the bar, DJ, and dance floor rather than a dining event โ grab dinner before you board.
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How long is the cruise?Sail times vary slightly by event โ check your specific event listing on the homepage for the exact departure and return time.
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Is the booze cruise the same boat as the yacht party?Yes โ same vessel, same marina. 'Booze cruise' and 'yacht party' describe the same experience with slightly different music programming by night.
NYC Skyline. Cash Bar. Live DJs.
This is the NYC booze cruise everyone means when they say 'booze cruise.' Grab your ticket before the weekend sells out.