Sunset Cruise
NYC
The signature sail. Board at 6 PM and watch the Manhattan skyline flip from gold to neon as we round the Statue of Liberty. Live DJ, full bar, and the best view in New York.
On board the sunset sail
- 4-hour cruise with a cash bar onboard
- Live DJ - sunset sets shift house → hip-hop as the sun drops
- Full pass of the Statue of Liberty at golden hour
- Manhattan skyline lighting up on the return
- Outdoor top deck + indoor climate-controlled deck
- Snacks available; food packages for private groups
The one everyone books
Sunset is our best-selling NYC party cruise for a reason. Departure lines up with golden hour, so within twenty minutes of sailing you're watching the light bounce off Midtown while the DJ starts. The Statue of Liberty pass hits right as the sky turns. On the way back the skyline is fully lit - the money shot every New Yorker sends home.
Summer weekends sell out early. Check the upcoming dates and lock in.
Boarding at Pier 78
Sunset cruises leave from Pier 78 at 455 12th Avenue in Midtown, right on the Hudson River. 7 train to 34th Street–Hudson Yards, or a five-minute cab from anywhere in Manhattan. Arrive 30 minutes early with a valid ID.
How the sunset sail plays out
- 5:30 PM
Boarding
Line up at Pier 78, ID out. Grab your first drink, pick your spot on the top deck.
- 6:00 PM
Push off
Horn blows, DJ opens with something easy. Skyline slides by on the starboard side.
- 7:30 PM
// the shotGolden hour
Statue of Liberty pass right as the light hits. This is the photo you're taking home.
- 9:00 PM
Skyline lit
Sky's dark, city's on. DJ shifts to hip-hop and house on the ride back to Pier 78.
Who books sunset cruises
Date night
Best sunset in the city, no waiting on a rooftop for a table. Splurge on a bar upgrade and you're set.
Birthday groups
Group of 8–20 celebrating something. Buy a block of tickets, meet at boarding, we do the rest.
First-timers in NYC
Statue, Midtown, downtown, Brooklyn Bridge — one sail hits all the postcards.
Locals who need a reset
You've done every rooftop. Get on the water. It's not the same city from out there.
Sunset FAQs
What time does the sun actually set?
Depends on the date - roughly 8:15 PM in June, 7:30 PM in August, 6:15 PM in October. We time the Statue of Liberty pass to golden hour every sail.
Is it cold on the water?
Cooler than shore by 5-10°. Bring a light layer, even in July. The indoor deck is climate-controlled if you want a break.
Can we bring a cake or decor?
Yes to a store-bought cake and small decor for birthdays. Confetti, glitter, and outside drinks are not allowed.
How's the view for photos?
Elite. Statue pass at golden hour and the skyline lit up on the return are both open-deck moments.
Is dinner included?
No - cash bar and snacks onboard. For a full dinner experience, book a private charter and we'll add catering.
What if we're late for boarding?
The boat leaves on time. Boarding closes 5 minutes before departure - be at Pier 78 by 5:30 PM.
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Day, sunset, or late-night sails on the Hudson. Same DJ energy, all summer.
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Holiday Cruises
Fireworks, ball drop, costume parties - the biggest nights of the year on the water.
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Private Charter
Book the whole boat for your group. Sunset slot, your DJ, your bar.
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