---
title: New York Signature Lunch Cruise
slug: new-york-lunch-cruise
type: attraction
sub_type: lunch cruises
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/new-york-lunch-cruise
city: New York
state: NY
country: US
address: Pier 61, Chelsea Piers | West 23rd and 12th Ave
geo:
  lat: 40.74672
  lng: -74.00937
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:31:49.200Z
price_from:
  amount: 82.9
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Signature Lunch Cruise
        price: 77.67
        regular_price: 82.9
        savings: 5.23
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (13+ yrs)
            min_age: 13
          - name: Child (4-12 yrs)
            min_age: 4
            max_age: 12
          - name: Kids Free (0-3 yrs)
            min_age: 0
            max_age: 3
---
## Overview

Climb aboard the Spirit of New York for a fun NYC lunch cruise, enjoying a chef-prepared buffet and spectacular views of the New York City skyline from the Hudson and East Rivers.

## What's Included

- 2-hour NYC cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers
- Delicious, chef-prepared lunch buffet with a variety of freshly made entrees, seasonal salads, side dishes, and desserts
- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water
- Live onboard entertainment including DJ music, dance floor, and games
- Access to climate-controlled indoor decks, rooftop, and outside observation decks

## What's Not Included

- Soda and juice available for purchase
- Creative cocktails, wines, and beers available for purchase for guests ages 21+ with valid ID

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## Ticket Options

- **Signature Lunch Cruise** — $77.67 (regularly $82.90, save $5.23)
  Enjoy a 2-hr New York Lunch Cruise with a freshly-prepared lunch buffet and unlimited tea and coffee. Cruise along the Hudson and East Rivers on the Spirit of New York, featuring 3 climate-controlled interior decks, an open-air top deck, DJ music and dance floor!
  - Adult (13+ yrs)
  - Child (4-12 yrs)
  - Kids Free (0-3 yrs)

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## Good to Know

- Family-friendly; free for infants ages 3 and under
- Departs from Chelsea Piers (Pier 61). Boarding is 30 minutes prior to cruise time; allow time for parking and city traffic
- Gaze upon views of the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and more
- Business casual attire and comfortable shoes recommended
- Soda, juice, craft cocktails, wine, and beer are available for purchase onboard
- Please inform your server of any food allergies
- The cruise sails rain or shine with climate-controlled decks and remains dockside only in severe weather as advised by the U.S. Coast Guard

## Cancellation Policy

[No cancellation policy text provided in source]

## FAQs

### Where does Spirit of New York City Buffet Lunch Cruise depart from?

The lunch cruise departs from Pier 61, Chelsea Piers at West 23rd and 12th Ave, New York, NY.

### Is there parking?

City Cruises does not operate any parking lots. However, there's local parking at Pier 61 (Chelsea Piers West 23rd and 12th Ave).

### Is there a dress code?

Yes, there's a dress code. The lunch cruise requires casual attire, such as khakis, nice jeans, dresses, button-up shirts, and blouses.

### Are children allowed onboard?

Yes, the cruise is family-friendly! Infants ages three (3) and below cruise for free.

### Are there highchairs or booster seats available?

Yes, there are highchairs available. No booster seat is offered.

### Can I bring a cake from outside?

Yes. Outside cakes are allowed on board as long as they're covered and held at your table. Please use flameless/LED birthday candles. Open flames like a lit candle are not allowed on board.

### Do I need to bring an ID?

Yes, please bring a government-issued ID. The U.S. Coast Guard requires all passengers over 18 years old to have a photo ID. You can only buy alcoholic drinks if you're age 21+ with a valid ID.

### What happens if it rains or snows?

Spirit of New York features a climate-controlled deck; it sails rain or shine. In the case of severe weather conditions or upon the advice of the U.S. Coast Guard, the vessel will remain dockside and still provide the full dining service.