The 10 NYC Brunch Tours and Cruises That Earn Their Price

1.City Cruises Luxury Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 881 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $112Our pick

Board at Pier 61 for a 2 to 3 hour Bateaux dining cruise with a three-course meal, live music, narration, and wide city views through all-glass decks. Choose brunch, lunch, or semi-formal dinner. Sunday brunch includes unlimited mimosas, while drinks cost extra on other sailings.

“It was so great. No regrets. I will do it again in a heartbeat. Celebrated my 4th year anniversary and they were so sweet and generous. Loved the staff, view, the live music, and the food. 10/10.”

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2.City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Buffet Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 417 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $84

Board the Spirit of New York at Chelsea Piers for a 2 to 3 hour buffet cruise past Manhattan’s biggest sights. Choose brunch with bottomless mimosas, lunch, or dinner, then step onto the outdoor decks for Statue of Liberty views, skyline photos, DJ music, and seasonal holiday décor.

“It was a great experience. The city look great and the Statue of Liberty was the great highlight. The food and service was excellent”

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3.Mount Morris Gospel Tour with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Join Carolyn, Debbie, Jonathan, or another Welcome to Harlem guide for a four-hour Mount Morris walk, gospel service or Saturday concert, and fine brunch. Expect brownstones, churches, local stories, soulful music, and a meal at a nearby Harlem restaurant.

“Exceptional!!! The Gospel Choir were amazing, the brunch was delicious, but what really made the tour was our guide Debi, she was outstanding, witty, humorous and very knowledgeable, as a family we love her”

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4.New York Harbor Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Sail from Pier 62 on a classic yacht for about 2 hours 45 minutes while enjoying a family-style and buffet brunch. You’ll pass the UN, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and three major bridges, with indoor seating and one complimentary beverage included.

“The cruise was enjoyable but food standard has definitely deteriorated. The bagels, croissants were dry and crusty. There is no variety for the price you pay. The menu needs revising and more brunch choices should everyone added to the 2nd course. We left feeling cheated”

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5.Manhattan Skyline Brunch Cruise with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2h 45m · from $139Top rated

Spend 165 minutes aboard a climate-controlled, 1920s-style yacht from Chelsea Piers. Enjoy a three-course brunch served family-style and buffet-style, one included drink, and water-level views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, Governor’s Island, and the Statue of Liberty.

“On August 10th, we had sunny pleasant weather and a wonderful brunch cruise on the Manhattan II circumnavigating (most of) Manhattan. The boat is attractively appointed, spacious, and comfortable, with windows affording good views, and outside viewing from the bow was refreshing. The food was good and plentiful, the staff particularly pleasant and helpful. I offer up the following suggestion: providing more extensive narrative of the interesting features of the city, either written or spoken/announced, would be a welcome addition for out-of-towers such as ourselves, and even for NYC natives who aren’t likely familiar with the river perspective of their city.”

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6.Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $158

Spend Christmas Eve aboard Bateaux New York, a glass-enclosed yacht departing Pier 61. Choose a casual brunch or semi-formal dinner, enjoy a plated three-course meal at your reserved table, and watch the Statue of Liberty, bridges, and Manhattan skyline pass by with live music.

“Very nice family time. However, dessert was served five minutes before we arrived, which was a real shame because we would have liked to have had some champagne with it.”

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7.Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · from $146

Board the Spirit of New York at Chelsea Piers for a 2-hour brunch or 2.5-hour dinner cruise. You get a reserved table, seasonal buffet, climate-controlled dining, live DJ music, outdoor decks, and views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan skyline.

“Very pleasant atmosphere, excellent food, very good briefing, and friendly service. The music could have been more appropriate (only music from the 90s was played, while Christmas music would have been more fitting on December 25). There was ample space for taking photos, and the ship's crew was very friendly and attentive.”

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8.Bottomless Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $79Best value

Set sail from Pier 40 for a two-hour brunch on the Hudson and East Rivers. Choose buffet or plated dining, standard or window seating, and enjoy bottomless mimosas for ages 21 and up. An entertaining host points out the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center from the Sky Deck.

“it was amazing first time trying this and we had an absolute blast”

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9.Weekend Holiday Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 2h 45m · from $163

Board a classic yacht at Chelsea Piers for a weekend holiday brunch around Manhattan. You’ll dine at an assigned table in a climate-controlled salon, enjoy one included drink, and step outside for views of the Statue of Liberty, bridges, One World Trade, and the George Washington Bridge.

“We had a fantastic time on the cruise on Christmas Eve. The food was fantastic and the views amazing from the river. Great service and easy to book and then find location on the day! Thanks”

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10.Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Premium Viewing Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $999

Spend Thanksgiving morning at Gotham Hall with a gourmet brunch, brunch cocktails, wine, live entertainment, and outdoor parade viewing near 36th Street. Arrive through 42nd Street and Broadway, plan for police barriers and crowds, and allow extra time to reach the venue.

“Great food and it was organized quite well. We will be coming back next year!”

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