Question 1

How many students can you accommodate?

Accepted Answer

We can accommodate school groups from 15 students up to 580 students, depending on the cruise and availability.

Question 2

How far in advance should we book?

Accepted Answer

We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred date and time, especially during peak field trip season.

Question 3

Can schools pay with a purchase order?

Accepted Answer

Purchase orders are accepted for NYC schools. If you’re outside of New York City, please contact our Group Sales team to discuss available payment options.

Question 4

Can we add boxed lunches?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Student boxed lunches are available and include your choice of deli sandwich, chips, and a drink. Boxed lunches can be added to your reservation in advance. Please note that outside food and beverages are not permitted on board.

Question 5

Is bus drop-off available?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Bus drop-off is available near our departure location for easy student arrival. Please note that bus parking is not available on site.

Question 6

Are your boats wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our vessels are wheelchair accessible. If anyone in your group requires special accommodations, please let us know when booking so we can best assist you.

Question 7

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

We operate 364 days a year, rain or shine. In the rare event of a schedule change or cancellation due to weather or a U.S. Coast Guard directive, we’ll contact the group organizer directly with updates and next steps.

Question 8

Can our final headcount change?

Accepted Answer

We request your final headcount two weeks before your cruise. Need to add more students? We’re happy to accommodate additional guests, subject to availability.

Cruise	Departure Point	Cruise Length	Best for
Best of NYC	Pier 83, Midtown	2.5 hours	Groups who want the full NYC sightseeing experience and the most landmarks in one cruise.
Landmarks	Pier 83, Midtown	1.5 hours	Groups who want NYC's iconic sights on a classic, shorter sightseeing cruise.
Liberty Midtown	Pier 83, Midtown	1 hour	Groups with limited time who want great Statue of Liberty views from Midtown.
Liberty Super Express	Pier 16, South St. Seaport	50 mins	Downtown groups who want a quick, up-close cruise to the Statue of Liberty.

Cruise	Departure Point	Cruise Length	Best for
Harbor Lights	Pier 83, Midtown	2 hours	Groups looking for an evening of illuminated skyline views and NYC sightseeing.
Statue at Sunset	Pier 16, South St. Seaport	1.5 hours	Groups who want a relaxed sunset cruise with music, drinks and Statue views.
Sip 'N Groove	Pier 83, Midtown	1.5 hours	Celebrations and nights out with a DJ, cocktails, dancing and skyline views.

Cruise	Departure Point	Cruise Length	Best for
The Beast Speedboat	Pier 83, Midtown and Pier 16, South St. Seaport	30 mins	Adventurous groups looking for a fast-paced, high-energy speedboat ride on New York Harbor.
Bear Mountain Oktoberfest	Pier 83, Midtown	8 hours	Groups looking for a full-day fall excursion with a scenic cruise and time to explore Bear Mountain.
Hudson River Fall Foliage	Pier 83, Midtown	4 hours	Groups looking for a relaxing autumn cruise with colorful foliage and scenic Hudson River views.

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