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Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruise (Cocoa and Carols)

Landmark · Chelsea

Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruise (Cocoa and Carols), photographed by New York Dearest

What better way to soak in the holiday spirit than aboard a 1920s yacht gliding past Manhattan's most famous skyscrapers?

What better way to soak in the holiday spirit than aboard a 1920s yacht gliding past Manhattan’s most famous skyscrapers? You’ll be cozily tucked inside a heated observatory decked out with holiday decor and Christmas music. Beer, wine, Champagne and hot beverages are available for sale as well.

From the street, it looks unassuming, but inside something genuinely special about Enjoy a Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruise. It’s one of those places in 29 FESTIVE Things to Do for Christmas in NYC (2025 that I find myself recommending over and over again, not because it’s the most obvious choice. But because it delivers an experience that stays with you. The kind of place where you look up from whatever you’re doing and think, ‘I’m really glad I came here.’ Give yourself enough time to explore without rushing, the best details reveal themselves slowly. If you’re visiting 29 FESTIVE Things to Do for Christmas in NYC (2025 for the first time, put this near the top of your list.))

Cost
Tickets from $98 to $132 per person depending on departure and date
Subway
A, C, E, L to 14 St, 12 min
Address
Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011

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