Illustration of a family in sweaters passing dishes at a holiday dinner table with a gingerbread house (Bateaux New York Christmas Day Premier Brunch Cruise)

Bateaux New York Christmas Day Premier Brunch Cruise

Guests cruise aboard an elegant European-style, glass-enclosed Bateaux offering panoramic views of the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey skylines. The experience features a chef-prepared, three-course plated holiday meal accompanied by complimentary mimosas, champagne, and sparkling cider. Passengers dine in climate-controlled interior decks while enjoying music curated by an onboard DJ.

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Tickets

From $159; adult $158.96; adult ticket with guaranteed window table $188.95; child ages 4–12 $131.94; kids ages 3 and under free. Fees and taxes are included in the displayed price. An optional window table reservation is an upgrade.

Hours

Boarding 12:00pm; cruise 12:30pm–3:00pm.

Ages

21+ for alcohol, infants under 3 free

Neighborhood

Midtown Manhattan

Food & Drink

Choose a starter, main, and dessert from the plated brunch menu; coffee, tea, iced tea, and water are unlimited, while champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider are free-flowing for guests 21 and older with valid ID.

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Location

Pier 61, Chelsea Piers · West 23rd and 12th Avenue, New York, NY Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and groups looking for a festive holiday meal

Vibe

Festive and elegant

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive at Pier 61 in time for the 12:00pm boarding, before the cruise departs at 12:30pm.
  • Your booking includes a guaranteed table for your party size, so select the correct group size when reserving.
  • Bring valid photo ID if you are 21 or older and plan to enjoy the free-flowing champagne or mimosas.
  • Semi-formal attire is recommended; examples listed include dresses, blouses, button-up shirts, khakis, and nice jeans.
  • Tell your server about food allergies before ordering; the crew does its best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Guaranteed window tables are available as an upgrade ticket.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring the kids?

Yes, it's a family brunch. Kids ages 4 to 12 have their own child ticket, and children 3 and under cruise free. The champagne is only for guests 21 and older with a valid ID.

What's on the brunch menu?

It's a three-course plated meal. Starters are a butternut squash and kale salad or a Greek yogurt and granola parfait. Mains are buttermilk-brined chicken, scrambled eggs with thick-cut bacon, Nutella-stuffed brioche French toast, or potato gnocchi with tomato ragu. For dessert, choose tiramisu, mixed berries and pineapple, or Basque cheesecake. The menu may change.

Which drinks are included?

Champagne, mimosas and sparkling cider are free-flowing, and coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water are unlimited. Soda, juice, cocktails, wine and beer cost extra from the cash bar.

What should I wear?

The dress code is casual: khakis, nice jeans, dresses, button-up shirts and blouses. Semi-formal attire is recommended for this cruise.

Can they handle dietary restrictions?

They do their best to accommodate dietary restrictions. The menu marks vegetarian, vegan, nut and gluten-free items, but the kitchen is not gluten free and there is a small risk of cross-contamination.

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