Set sail on the ultimate New Year's all-inclusive cruise! Family-friendly experience with a open bar, buffet, and amazing Fireworks views
Celebrate the New Year's Eve 2026 on the water aboard the luxurious Nautical Empress. This exclusive cruise offers a front-row seat to New York City’s famous Statue Of Liberty New Year's Eve fireworks display, with uninterrupted skyline views and a festive atmosphere.
Enjoy a buffet dinner, unlimited refreshing drinks, and reserved seating options across multiple indoor and outdoor decks as you sail past iconic landmarks, with a curated live DJ setting the mood and plenty of space to unwind.
Experience the magic of New Year's Eve with our exclusive cruise! Sail to the Statue of Liberty and secure the best water-front vantage point to witness the spectacular fireworks show. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration!
WHAT TO EXPECT
- 4-Hour Premium Open Bar
- Buffet Dinner
- Breathtaking views of the NYC Skyline and the Statue of Liberty
- Live view of the famous New Year's Eve Fireworks Show from a prime location
- Special Guest DJs
- 2 Indoor Climate-Controlled Decks and a very spacious Outdoor Deck
- Family-friendly Cruise
ITINERARY
The boat will board at Pier 36, Slip 0.
📲 CHECK-IN: Starts at 7:30 PM.
🚶♀️ BOARDING: 8:00 - 9:00 PM - If you miss the boarding, you will miss the cruise!
⛴️ DEPARTING: 9:00 PM SHARP
⚓️ EST RETURN: 01:00 AM - After the NYE Fireworks show ends.
The planned route is as follows:
- Pier 36
- Sail up the East River to the Hudson River
- Manhatten Bridge
- South Street Seaport Historic District
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Freedom Tower
- Wall Street
- Governors Island
- The Battery
- Battery Park
- World Financial Center
- North Cover Marina
- Rockefeller Park
- Little Island
- Chelsea Piers
- Hudson Yards
- The Vessel
- The Highline
- Weehawken, NJ
- Hoboken NJ
- Water Soul Statue
- Jersey City NJ
- Colgate clock
- Liberty State Park
- Ellis Island
- The Statue of Liberty - Docking for the New Year's Eve 2026 fireworks show
- Verizanno Bridge
- Fort Hamilton
- Brooklyn Heights
- Janes Carousel
- Dumbo
- Williamsburg Bridge
- Pier 36
Please note that all cruise sights, destinations, and itineraries are subject to change without notice as determined by the US Coast Guard, local authorities, or boat staff (Unforeseen restrictions may be enforced the night of the event)
Tickets are priced and sold based on demand and availability. New Year's Eve events prices can go up by over 3X as the event date approaches. Tickets are limited and will most likely sell out well before December 31st, so don’t miss out!
❗️FINE PRINT - PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET!
- To consume alcohol at this event, guests MUST be age 21 and up and present a valid form of government-issued photo ID.
- For guests under the age of 21, the open bar is limited to non-alcoholic drinks
- Guests under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult
- The boat will board at Pier 36, Slip 0. To ensure a smooth boarding process, we will begin check-in at 7:30 PM.
- Please try to use this early Check-In time and arrive at the dock no later than 8 PM!
- Boarding times are 8:00-9:00 pm SHARP. If you miss the boarding, you will miss the event!
- Due to the holiday and potential road closures, heavy traffic should be expected. Please allow plenty of travel time. Party Guide is not responsible if you miss the boarding.
- This is a holiday cruise, and it is not intended to be a sit-down restaurant dining event. If you wish to have a complete dining experience, we suggest you do so before attending this event. The buffet menu is subject to change.
- All cruise sights, destinations, and itineraries are subject to change without notice as determined by the US Coast Guard, local authorities, or event staff (Unforeseen restrictions may be enforced the night of the event)
- This event will take place regardless of weather conditions
- Fireworks display provided at the discretion of local authorities (weather permitting).
- Fireworks viewing can't be guaranteed!
- Unless the event is canceled or rescheduled, all sales are final; refunds or credits will not be granted for any and all claims, including those related to changes in cruise boarding and sailing schedules, fireworks viewing, or other specific sightseeing activities.
