
NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus
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Is NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus worth booking?
NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus is a 1-hour experience in New York, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
Choose between a 60- or 90-minute Holiday Cruise of New York City with Santa on board. Have your camera ready as you sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge, and take in the world'
What you get
About this experience
Choose between a 60- or 90-minute Holiday Cruise of New York City with Santa on board. Have your camera ready as you sail within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge, and take in the world's most famous skyline. Santa will be available for free photos, and you can purchase hot chocolate, cookies, and drinks from the full cash bar, including beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks. Snacks like burgers, chicken fingers, nachos, hot dogs, and pretzels are also available. Onboard narration guides you past iconic sights including the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, Ellis Island, Governor's Island, South Street Seaport, and more, with indoor and outdoor seating throughout. The Regular Cruise is 60 minutes, while the Evening Cruise is 90 minutes, venturing further up the Hudson with music on the covered outdoor deck for dancing and mingling. Both cruises pause near the Statue of Liberty for photos.
What's included
Included
- Live Santa Claus available to take photos with
- Sightseeing Cruise of New York Harbor
- Outdoor and indoor seating
- Sail within 100 feet of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Commentary pointing out landmarks in English
- Cash bar on board
Not included
- Cookies and Hot Chocolate (available for purchase)
- Snacks & drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Board your cruise at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan
5 minutes here
Manhattan Bridge
Cruise under the Manhattan Suspension Bridge connecting Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Bridge
Sail under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge with its neo-Gothic Stone Towers. Completed in 1883 is was the world’s longest suspension bridge and the first to use steel cable wire.
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South Street Seaport Museum
See the historic ships docked at South Street Seaport including a 19th century cargo sailing ship and a 1908 floating lighthouse.
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Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, it features historic Castle Clinton – part of the original defenses for New York Harbor
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Ellis Island
Pass the USA’s main immigration station from 1892-1954, processing over 12 million immigrants. The original buildings still stand.
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Statue of Liberty
The boat pauses off Liberty Island to give you unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty, allowing you to take photographs of this iconic structure.
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From the water you can see how the Freedom Tower dominates the New York Skyline. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
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Look up the Hudson River and the West side of Manhattan, with New Jersey opposite
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Governors Island
See Castle Williams, another part of the historic defenses of New York Harbor
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Take in views of Brooklyn Heights, an upmarket residential district where the houses have amazing views of the Manhattan Skyline
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Spot the Empire State Building, a 102-story skyscrpaer which was the world’s tallest building from 1931-1970.
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Return back to Pier 36 at the end of your cruise
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department. The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The boat is docked behind the building at Pier 36 and can be accessed by walking round the North End of the building - near the Fire Department. The boat, operated by “NY Skyline”, can be found at Slip 6. Check in with the NY Skyline Staff who will be wearing red “NY Skyline” shirts
Options you can book
60-Minute Holiday Cruise
Duration: 1 hour
90-Minute Holiday Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Attractions4us LLC
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is cold on the outdoor decks so warm clothes are suggested
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- The boat is wheelchair accessible for push-wheelchairs but is not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs
- To purchase or consume alcohol you must be 21+ and have a valid picture ID
- Please note, this tour does not land at either Liberty Island or Ellis Island
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $10 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does NYC Statue of Liberty Holiday Cruise with Santa Claus start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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