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NYC Thanksgiving Day Premium Lunch Cruise 2026
An afternoon Thanksgiving buffet cruise on the Hudson with Manhattan skyline views, a DJ and open decks. All ages, from $129 per adult.
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The basics
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Cash Bar
About
Spend Thanksgiving Day on the water at the NYC Thanksgiving Day Premium Lunch Cruise. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, sit down to a full Thanksgiving dinner buffet aboard a luxury yacht as it cruises the Hudson River past the Manhattan skyline, with a DJ on board and every deck open.
Please note: this is an afternoon cruise. It does not view the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade ends around noon; the cruise boards at 2:00 PM. To watch the parade, see the Gotham Hall and Stout NYC parade parties.
Boarding and return
Choose your pier when you buy tickets, and board at the pier on your ticket.
- Manhattan, Pier 81 (West 41st Street & 12th Avenue): boarding 2:00 PM, departs 2:15 PM, returns 5:00 PM
- Hoboken, NJ, Pier 14 (14th Street): boarding 3:00 PM, departs 3:15 PM, returns 6:00 PM
The Thanksgiving feast
A Grand Thanksgiving Feast buffet: herb-roasted turkey hand-carved with traditional gravy and cranberry sauce, chef-carved holiday ham and tender beef brisket, a three-cheese macaroni gratin, white fish in a lemon and white wine butter sauce, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, French green beans, a harvest salad bar, fresh fruit, artisan breads and a selection of holiday pies. See the full menu below.
On board
A DJ plays throughout the cruise, and all decks are open, so you can step outside for the skyline views. Drinks are available at the cash bar. The dress code is casual.
The NYC Thanksgiving Day Premium Lunch Cruise includes:
- Thanksgiving dinner buffet
- Cruise past the Manhattan skyline
- DJ entertainment
- Access to all decks
- Cash bar (drinks not included)
- All ages welcome (child tickets for ages 3-12)
Note: Tickets are limited.
* The yacht may change: depending on demand, a larger yacht from the same fleet may be used. Images included in this listing may not represent the actual yacht or set up.
All Sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds unless the event is canceled or rescheduled.
Food menu
A Grand Thanksgiving Feast
Artisan Bread Selection
- Freshly Baked Artisan Breads w/ Butter
Garden-Fresh Salads & Seasonal Fruits
- The Grand Harvest Salad Bar w/ Garden Greens, Fresh Vegetables, Toppings and Dressings
- Chef's Seasonal Harvest Salad
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Medley
The Grand Holiday Entrées
- Herb-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey, Hand-Carved, w/ Traditional Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
- Chef-Carved Holiday Ham
- Tender Beef Brisket
- Golden-Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni Gratin w/ Cheddar, Parmigiano Reggiano and Monterey Jack
- Pangasius Royale w/ Lemon-White Wine Butter Sauce
Signature Holiday Accompaniments
- Sour Cream & Chive Potato Purée
- Sweet Potato Purée
- French Haricots Verts
- Herb-Infused Thanksgiving Stuffing
- Classic Roasted Turkey Gravy
The Thanksgiving Dessert Finale
- Holiday Pâtisserie & Traditional Pie Selection
☛ Menu Subject to Change
Drinks menu
Gallery
Fine print
Tickets are sold on an on-demand / dynamic basis, meaning the price increases as ticket availability goes down. IMPORTANT: Events may sell out in advance of November 26.
THIS IS NOT A PARADE VIEWING EVENT
The cruise sails in the afternoon, after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has ended. It does not view the parade.
THE YACHT
The cruise is scheduled on one of the operator's luxury yachts. Depending on demand, a larger yacht from the same fleet may be used. The piers, boarding and return times, the menu and everything included stay the same.
BOARDING
- Manhattan, Pier 81 (West 41st Street & 12th Avenue): boarding 2:00 PM, departs 2:15 PM, returns 5:00 PM
- Hoboken, NJ, Pier 14 (14th Street): boarding 3:00 PM, departs 3:15 PM, returns 6:00 PM
Board at the pier on your ticket. The yacht departs on time; please arrive by the boarding time.
Drinks are not included (cash bar). Dress code: casual. Child tickets are for ages 3-12; adult tickets are for ages 13 and up.
Frequently asked questions
No. The Thanksgiving Day Premium Lunch Cruise sails in the afternoon, after the parade has ended, and it does not view the parade. It is a Thanksgiving buffet on the water with Manhattan skyline views. To watch the parade, see the Gotham Hall or Stout NYC parade parties on ThanksgivingNYC.com.
The cruise is scheduled on one of the operator's luxury yachts. Depending on demand, a larger yacht from the same fleet may be used. The piers, boarding and return times, the menu and everything included stay the same.
Choose your pier when you buy tickets:
- Manhattan, Pier 81 (West 41st Street & 12th Avenue): boarding 2:00 PM, departs 2:15 PM, returns 5:00 PM.
- Hoboken, NJ, Pier 14 (14th Street): boarding 3:00 PM, departs 3:15 PM, returns 6:00 PM.
Board at the pier on your ticket. The yacht leaves at the departure time, so arrive by boarding time.
Guests who board at Pier 81 in Manhattan return there at 5:00 PM. Guests who board in Hoboken return to Pier 14 at 6:00 PM. The whole event runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
A Grand Thanksgiving Feast buffet: herb-roasted turkey hand-carved with gravy and cranberry sauce, chef-carved holiday ham, beef brisket, three-cheese macaroni gratin, white fish with lemon and white wine butter sauce, stuffing, mashed and sweet potatoes, French green beans, a salad bar, fresh fruit, artisan breads and a selection of holiday pies. The menu is subject to change.
Drinks are not included. There is a cash bar on board.
Casual. Bring a warm layer if you plan to spend time on the open decks: it is late November on the Hudson.
Yes. The cruise is family-friendly, with a lower-priced ticket for ages 3 to 12. Adult tickets are for ages 13 and up.
Yes. A DJ plays throughout the cruise, and every deck is open, so you can step outside for the skyline views.
Where you'll be
The cruise boards at two piers. Pick yours when you choose your ticket.
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