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World Yacht
Categories: Event Planning & Services Boat Charters Food Boat Charters, Food [Edit]
Pier 81W 41st St
New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood: Midtown West
(212) 630-8100
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 5:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Valet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Amanda F. said: "I've been on two cruises with Classic Harbor Lines, and had a wonderful time on each! Definitely a great, unique way to see the city. In September, I went on a sailing trip on the Adirondack with my boyfriend. I had never been…" read more »
31 reviews for World Yacht
Review Highlights
"Had a really nice time last night on the dinner cruise."
(in 7 reviews)
"The filet mignon was so soft and tasty."
(in 4 reviews)
"Great spot to enjoy great service with terrific views."
(in 10 reviews)
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31 reviews in English
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Review from V. N.
Somerset, NJ
10/16/2011
I want more. Went for the first time for an event - the Beauty Brunch. Food tasted real good. Service real good. Views..... breathtaking and that was in the day time. I would have liked it to last an extra 1.5 hrs so I could have received all the spa services I signed up for. Water was choppy but that's expected for this time of year. I wore a band on each wrist to avoid possible nausea.
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Review from Tina Z.
Manhattan, NY
8/17/2011
I took some of my International guests here- I must say they enjoyed the ride a lot (not the food) so in general I am happy they liked it.
I think their upper level deck with nice comfy couch is very nice indeed.
However, zero star for the food !! It was BAD !
The food captain was not doing his job right( did not get my order correctly)
the waiter was kinda obnoxious even though he was trying to be polite.
the little Asian drink waitress were very nice and polite.
So here is my recommendation, do not go for dinner ...urrrghh
Just do a drink a ride and have your dinner somewhere else. -
Review from Julia B.
5/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here with a couple of Yelpers for the Maifest Beerfest at Pier 81. What a great day to spend with friends! Everyone was happy, helpful and just there to have a great time.
Good beer
Good food - even the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck was there!
Good music
Plenty of seating
Plenty of dancing -
Review from Phil H.
This review is for the Maifest On The Hudson German Beerfest that I attended yesterday. It was set up at Pier 81 on the grounds right next to the World Yacht vessels. As we finally got some sunny warm weather it was the perfect setting on the water to listen to a live German band, watch men and women dressed in traditional German attire dance, drinks lots of Paulaner beer, eat pretzels and brats, and hang out with good friends under the communal beer tent. Prost!
The event itself was well run, staff was friendly, there were five different styles of beer available with easy to get to beer stands, lots of food available, and the setting for the event was a great choice. Also, having access to the nice bathrooms at Pier 81/World Yacht was a plus. Beats the heck out of using the porta potties!
Having the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream truck there was an added bonus! We each grabbed a cone of creamy cinnamon and chocolate and enjoyed a great dessert to end the day overlooking the water.
I bought the tickets for the event at a big discount off of ThrillList. Even though the tickets for the beer and food were a bit costly, having the savings off the event tickets made up for it. Overall, a great way to spend a sunny spring day on the water.Listed in: Festivus for the rest of us!
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Review from Neil H.
Berkeley, CA
7/3/2011
Note: From what I observed when we arrived, I believe that they have different levels of service, which probably impacts the experience. For the record, I believe that our tickets were around $150/person.
As we got on the boat, it was obvious that it was quite well maintained. There were two levels, which appeared to have different menus. We were seated on the lower level. All available seats were sold, but as the tables were not placed too close together, the seating area was not unduly crowded.
The food was surprisingly good. Indeed, having been on several dinner cruises in San Francisco, I would never have thought food that good could be served on a boat. Certainly, it is not as good as Mina's or French Laundry, but it is still good. The ambiance was also quite nice. The decor in the dining room was quite nice, with a lot of windows all of the way around the room. The music was nice, a combination of jazz and ambient; the vocalist was especially talented.
After dinner, we went topside. There were few people there, given the temperature and threat of rain. The deck was encircled by lounge chairs, which were very comfortable. Since, ultimately, the weather was clear, is was a great opportunity to view the city at night.
Ultimately, I would absolutely recommend World Yacht for any occasion! -
Review from Miriam B.
8/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a truly romantic evening on the world yacht!. My husband and I frequent dinner cruises all over the us. And in fact we had our entire wedding on the odyssey in Chicago. We had a lovely dinner. For starters the charcuterie plate filled with blue cheese, Brie, fruit, salami etc. Then a ceaser salad. For entrees I had the filet mignon cooked perfectly with Yukon gold roasted potatoes and green beans. My husband had the organic Amish chicken and rice. For dessert we tried the NY cheesecake( a classic in NYC) and the raspberry almond tart. The ambiance on the boat was nicer the The Spirit or The odyssey. We will be back soon.
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Review from Peter C.
5/23/2011
Maifest on the Hudson!
The beer was good, the weather was perfect and the setting was beautiful. There were enough tables for most, but at least chairs for all. The food was a bit mediocre, and the organization was off: to get in I had to talk to 4 different people to prove I was 21 / get my wristband / get my pre-purchased tickets, etc, and none of them seemed to know who was doing what. Chalk it up to this being the first Maifest.
Oh, and I've been on one of the dinner cruises too - it was fantastic, and way better than the cheesy "entertainment" cruises that leave from Chelsea Piers. -
Review from Amanda D.
New York, NY
5/6/2011 11 Check-ins Here
Yacht on the Hudson and some delish cocktails? yes please!
Had such a fantastic night the other day all thanks to the Duchess of the world Yacht; it was amazing. After a long day at work the last thing I wanted to do was take a boat ride at night, but I am so glad I dragged myself there because my attitude instantly changed... everyone is so nice! We had window seats which had the most beautiful view of the city and once we were seated we were greeted and served immediately. We chose the gold menu although my friend ordered the shrimp cocktail and fillet Mignon which was ten dollars more i believe. The best thing on the menu was
1. World Yacht Signature Salad (omg i would have ordered more and ate it as a meal it was so tasty)
2. Seared Pork chop- juicy, tender and the sauce was mouthwatering, the garnishes of string beans and seasoned potatoes were yummy as well
3. Filet Mignon- of course it's filet mignon lol
3. Raspberry tart- yum! so delicious and surprisingly light
4 The World Yacht Appletini (YUM)
The only thing we weren't too crazy about was the three tier pudding dessert that my friend had, but it wasn't bad at all just not our fav...
After the scrumptious meal (and a few cocktails) we headed to the dance floor and then the upper deck where there's a cool lounge feel to it...couches to sit and watch lady liberty shine on NYC. It was truly a beautiful experience and the worst part was definitely leaving.... -
Review from Stephanie L.
Brooklyn, NY
8/17/2010
Had a really nice time last night on the dinner cruise. Food was very good. I really enjoyed the cheese plate with fig jam and all of the appetizer options. The views were spectacular- especially when we cruised near the statue.
I would definitely recommend to someone who is tired of the old dinner and a movie date routine. -
Review from nina b.
Queens Village, NY
7/18/2011
The view was spectacular which is what you pay for. Took my bf for his bday dinner and we had a great time watching the sunset. Intimate setting. DO get one of the open bar packages if you plan on drinking as individual drinks are quite pricey ($14 dollars for a margarita i believe). DONT expect too much from the food, especially if you're tastebuds are use to NYC standards. DO take advantage of the top deck's lounge area.
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Review from Ashley W.
Manhattan, NY
6/13/2011
The boat ride was nice. At first I figured 2 hours would be too long but it gave time for intimate thinking and a nice get away from the world.
The food could've been better for the price, and the workers who stood over the food to make sure you didn't take a lot made the experience awkward. Especially since its an all-you-can eat buffet.
overall, the drinks, music, and ride was enjoyable. I wouldn't go again, only because its a one-time type of experience. Nothing you would pay to go repeatedly. -
Review from Rebekah O.
New York, NY
8/17/2010
My friends and I went on the dinner cruise last night - it was so much fun! The food was fantastic and the views were incredible... Of course - it IS the New York City skyline!
At first I thought that 3 hours would be way too long, but it was perfect! We had bread and cheese plates, then salads, then dinner. I LOVED the filet. It would have ben great anywhere, but on a boat?! I was very impressed! After dinner we went up to the roof deck for an up close and personal view of lady liberty and the gorgeous skyline. We ended the evening with dancing and dessert.
All in all - a really amazing evening! -
Review from Dj M.
Feasterville-Trevose, PA
5/13/2008 12 photos
During a stay in NYC my mother, my husband and myself decided to book the World Yacht for a dinner harbor cruise. We were very disappointed, possibly we hit them on a very bad day.
The tour of the harbor was lovely and the yacht was nice, a bit dated and the stairs would be difficult for the elderly, especially with the restrooms being upstairs and not very convenient to get to.
They had live music and a dance floor. The tables are set for fine dining and the staff is dressed for the occasion.
The evening that we took the dinner cruise there was a large party for a rehearsal dinner and another large party of business men. They were catered to, while the rest of us were barely taken care of. We ordered drinks a good half hour after being seated and another half hour later we received them.
We waited a good hour for our appetizers and it continued to roll down hill. The food was cold, very bland, probably the worst filet I have ever eaten. My husband had duck and said it was tough and "lousy", my mother had the trout and said it would be good if it were warm to hot.
The staff did not really care and we booked a window table and paid big bucks for this cruise.
A great and "relaxing" way to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, however like me, if you've been to both skip this cruise, it is not worth a tenth of the money that we each spent!
Note* The stairs are cumbersome, if wearing heels or you are elderly. Stairs must be taken to enter and exit the dining room or to go on deck or to use the restroom. -
Review from robert w.
New York, NY
12/10/2007
I first found this a few years back, on a 4th of July dinner cruise with a then girlfriend. It was a fantastic experience. Great food in a refined and elegant atmosphere, with the hands down best view of the fireworks on the Hudson.
Some people prefer to stand shoulder to shoulder with a few thousand NYers near the Brooklyn Bridge or off the South Street Seaport, sweat in their skins, pee in cups, and then fight the crowd afterwards. Me? I prefer to dine on Filet Mignon, sip champagne, and watch the fireworks from the expansive upper deck.
Don't go cheap and opt for the Circle Line dinner cruise. It's not worth it. I did the Circle Line once and during several moments in the evening I actually contemplating jumping overboard and swiming for land. They pack you in like sardines and feed you diner food. Spend the extra few bucks and treat yourself and your date to a really memorable experience. I promise you won't leave disappointed.
The food was very good, service was excellent, and there's a live band for dancing. All in all, a unique experience. -
Review from Liz L.
Dallas, TX
6/21/2011
The food was mediocre but the view was nice. The boat brought you pretty close to the Statue of Liberty. Waitstaff was not attentive. This would be a great cruise for older couples that want to celebrate a special occasion. The music was live and decent for those that would like to dance. But when I say dance, I don't mean let's get low.
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Review from Susy V.
Stony Point, NY
4/14/2010
GREAT NIGHT!!
It was a perfect evening. Beautiful weather great views. You get so close to the statue of liberty that you could almost touch her. Great way to see her at night all lid up.
PROS
The service is outstanding. Jackie the manager was very accommodating and the food was very good. If you want to make sure to get a window table go for the platinum package that comes with a window table, champagne and a cheese plater.
The DJ was good and the dance floor was full. Sometimes the music got a bit loud, if you do not like loud music ask for the front of the boat or the upstairs deck.
CONS
Tipping was a bit confusing. Gratuity is not included in the price of the ticket. So you have to add the price of the ticket that you paid ahead of time and the bar bill that you get at the end, together and come up with an amount. We left $40 for the two of us, hope that was O.K.
After dinner we had plenty of time to go sit outside with our drinks and enjoy the view. Very romantic. We will go back for my birthday. -
Review from Deepti R.
Castro Valley, CA
9/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
This was my first experience on a yacht for dinner and dance and I would say this was the BEST and AWESOME tour and time I have spent in my life.
There was a long line for the cruise, and I was surprised by the number of people coming in. The hostess sat us down for a table of two. First they brought out the bread- choice from white to wheat. Then they brought our first appetizer sorta like a dumpling, was cold so I really couldnt taste the flavor.
They have good choices for wine, mainly from California. As being from California I choice Syrah (Shiraz) which wasn't from CA, tasty! (forgot where it was from)
Our servers were really nice. We had to buy the drinks as it wasn't included in the 4 course meal dinner. Boyfriend had the rumrunner which was really good. I think he drank quite a few cos everytime the waitress came by she said the usual! So you get it :)
The yacht top was the best- open with good seating around and you can see NY city and takes you around the statue of liberty. BTW the cruise is for 3 hours and you better carry a sweater, as it gets chilly.
For appetizer I chose duck salad- good, and bf chose salmon trio (pay extra)- good different flavored salmon. Main course for me was the filet mignon(medium rare) with mashed potatoes and vegies. The filet mignon was so soft and tasty. Bf had the filet mignon with lobster (pay extra)- which he devoured.
There was choice for dessert- it was cheesecake, fruits, and chocolate cake. It was so tasty!!! Should I say more.
And everyone working there are awesome and really helpful.... -
Review from Terry B.
Merrick, NY
3/22/2011
We got half-price tickets to this online and waited until almost expiration time to use them. From the beginning, we found the staff to be extremely pleasant and helpful. There are two decks here, and we got a seat on the upper. We checked the lower deck out briefly and decided that we wouldn't have enjoyed this as much if we'd been put down there - cavernous and somewhat noisy. Our cruise did not come with a dinner, so we eventually ordered from the appetizer menu. The food and drink was quite good, but portions were on the tiny side. I'd have liked to see more choices, but that's about my only qualm. The cruise itself was magnificent, leaving minutes after sunset. It was clear weather, and it happened to be the night of a full moon, which peeked out over Brooklyn as we were approaching the bridges. Highly recommended, even if you have taken harbor cruises before.
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Review from Arika B.
Edgewater, NJ
8/28/2010
I was planning to surprise my husband for his birthday with tickets to a dinner cruise... I first bought 2 tickets to another cruise then after reading the yelp! review I was turned off... It was more of a booze cruise party boat deal..with crappy food. So I bought tickets to World Yacht after reading the yelp! reviews of course. And all that is said was right! It was wonderful, the views were breath taking, the music was live and good, the food was so-so...the duck salad was kind of gross but the Salmon made up for it. It was expensive for what you got... 50 bucks for a rack of lamb..kinda outrageous. 15 dollars for a martini... But over all it was a great experience and my husband was definitely surprised...oh and the first cruise I passed on floated by with wasted people screaming...glad I went with World Yacht!
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Review from Jason M.
8/19/2010
I happen to think this is the best public cruise that money can buy, aboard one of the nicest vessels in NYC. The ride itself is fantastic. You get to see both sides of Manhattan because you sail up and down both rivers. The staff are extremely pleasant, and the food is actually quite delicious. I highly recommend World Yacht for anyone looking to do something romantic or just all around special.
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Review from Veronica N.
Forest Hills, NY
6/8/2011
World Yacht has the WORST customer service EVER. DO NOT do business with these people. If I could give them 0 stars I WOULD! Back in August I was celebrating my first wedding anniversary, and my husband and I had been saving up for some time so we could do something nice. My husband was unemployed at the time, and myself, an artist, I don't make much money. My husband and I could only afford their brunch cruise (the cheapest one they have), but a moment after we had made the reservation we noticed we made it for the day AFTER our anniversary, as the Saturday of our anniversary did NOT serve brunch. Silly mistake, so within 2 minutes of making the reservation we called but they're calling center was closed. We left a message AND sent out an e-mail saying we wouldn't be coming for our brunch, we made an honest mistake, please help us change the date.
Finally on Monday I was able to talk with a rep who said they couldn't help unless we paid another $40 in fees for the change. WTF, it's not like you went out and bought caviar on our behalf, we LITERALLY called 2 min after purchase and said we WONT be there. $40 is well worth a week of groceries, and we literally couldn't afford to pay a fee. After all at the time we lived paycheck to paycheck, or in this case commission to commission (crossing our fingers they would keep coming). Frustrated, my husband called back and the rep suggested to us to tell our bank it was FRAUD. Yes, FRAUD. He said that is how we would get our money back. My husband, 22 at the time, didn't think about the consequences and followed the rep's "advice".
Of course this slapped us back in the face, as the company had records of the whole thing. We were recharged the $124 and now stuck. At this point I got in contact with a man named Steve, the accountant for World Yacht. I have to say this guy is really patient and he did go out of his way for me. Probably the only good thing about the company. He tried to work to get my fee down from $40 to $20 as a courtesy and I believe to cover the mistake of a dumb rep, but by the time he got the OK, it was the weekend of Halloween. I was going to be out of town that weekend, I had already bought the tickets, booked the hotel, etc, but Steve informed me that it was the LAST DAY World Yacht would be sailing FOR THE YEAR. I literally had to screw over my family and friends and my visit or pay and extra $20 for a service I had already paid for. I chose family.
Fast forward to 2011 and the saga continues. It was warm outside so I decided they might be open, and time to make my calls again. I spoke with Steve again who was willing to help, but reluctant because of the time (Sorry I waited so long to call you, YOU WERE CLOSED FOR MONTHS!! my bad!). He told me to call a Ms. Campbell who was extremely RUDE with me. I was speaking to her all nice, and you could just hear her tone of voice slowly escalate, I was just thinking the whole time "What's her problem? I'm obviously not giving her attitude, I'm calling for help!". Eventually my tone changed due to her nasty way of treating me, and we literally got NO WHERE. She told me she wouldn't be able to help me at all, even if I paid my fee because too much time passed. WTF! Your policy says that I have to pay a fee for changes, there is NO MENTION of a time frame. BS LADY, BS!!! She ended the conversation telling me to deal with my bank about it, which I told her I've already done 2 claims, the first one being fraud, suggested by one of YOUR employees. This lady literally had no remorse for me, no patience (as she was hostile after her first sentence on the phone...even though we never spoke before) or a sense of customer service. She told me she had to go because she had other customers waiting. BS, you have an answering service, unless of course you're getting THAT MANY COMPLAINTS that you need to take care of. World Yacht, YOU SUCK!!! -
Review from Hannah G.
New York, NY
6/30/2010
Went on a dinner cruise for a work party and had a really nice time. The views are obviously spectacular, the food's good and the music was fun. The actual facilities are nothing too fancy, but nice and clean. The most impressive part of the evening by far was the service. Those guys are SO on the ball, making sure everyone's happy all the time. (One guy even literally ran after my boyfriend with another beer because he'd accidentally given him a less cold one. At that point my boyfriend said, "Does Yelp let you review yachts? These guys deserve a good review." That they do.)
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Review from Veronica O.
New York, NY
7/28/2008
Food - 3 stars. The menu is pretty extensive. However, about 1/4 the menu has an additional charge to it. When you are paying more than $100/head, EVERYTHING had better be included. I had the duck breast salad, the fillet (no extra charge) and my husband had the crab cakes appetizer and the chicken. My duck breast salad had literally 2 TINY slices of duck breast, that I could barely taste. The Crab cake was very good. My fillet was pretty good, although it was cooked to WELL DONE rather than the MEDIUM that I had asked for. I was too hungry to send it back to have it remade. The chicken was unimpressive and had a weird flavor to it that I was not a fan of. Both the chocolate cake and the cheesecake were terrible.
Service - 1 star. The service was terrible. It took 3 asks to get the waitress to bring us water. It was about 20 minutes before anyone came up to take our drink order and another 40 minutes to order food. The wine arrived well after we finished the first two courses (of 4). In general, the courses were spaced out over the 3 hour cruise and the first two were tiny, so we were hungry, waiting for the main course to arrive, preventing us from getting up and enjoying the outside areas of the boat. The dessert arrived as we were docking at 11pm. Overall, I think that it was just the setup of the cruise - that they space out the meal so you are constantly waiting for the next course, rather than enjoying the boat/dancing but we were not fans of this setup.
Dancing/DJ - 1star. We weren't expecting much of the whole music/dancing so we weren't too disappointed. The DJ played mostly slow songs. A few couples danced but the music was like bad wedding music.
Sights - 4 stars. New York is beautiful at night. The boat circles the Statue of Liberty for a good 10 minutes so there is plenty of time for pictures, etc. I wish the structure of the meal afforded us more time to hang out on the deck and take in New York at night rather than rushing back every few minutes to see if they were serving the next course.
Value - 1 star. The evening cost $300 including tax, tip, wine, etc. For the experience, it wasn't worth it. I'd recommend taking a night circle line tour and going to one of the awesome restaurants on Manhattan. That would cost less and probably be way more enjoyable.
People - The crowd was a total mix - very diverse. There were young people, old people, families, of all ethnic backgrounds. -
Review from Angela R.
Troy, MI
9/20/2010
The views of the city skyline and the statue of liberty were FIVE STARS. Amazingly beautiful. the service was terrible. We waited FOREVER for our food.. and it was not that good. We were never asked if we wanted dessert or anything.. which is fine because we didn't. It was expensive food for the bad service. The atmosphere was great.
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Review from Mell F.
Nashville, TN
6/5/2009
We took this cruise on a visit to NYC last week. A MUCH better experience than I expected. I knew the views would be spectacular (and they were), but I didn't expect much on the food front. I was very pleasantly surprised. The bread was fresh and there were several kinds. The duck on my salad was absolutely delicious. We both had filets. They were cooked properly and were very tender and tasty. Dessert was average, but we were full anyway. The music was a little cheesy, so we just went on the upper deck and took in the sites.Great staff. Exceeded expectations in every way.
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Review from Benjamin M.
NY
3/6/2010
Great spot to enjoy great service with terrific views! I do as often as I can!
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Review from diana m.
Brooklyn, NY
8/14/2008
Yes it's true the food isn't wonderful and they play bad wedding music. But to be honest you are on a boat with 200+ people how big can the dance floor be anyway. If you are looking for a place to shake your grove thing, this isn't the place for you. It's not meant for that. This cruise is meant for one thing and one thing only the view, the view, and the view. I've come here several times over the years and I've always had a good time.
Listed in: Out in the Open
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Review from Denise S.
Manhattan, NY
1/29/2009
I went for a birthday and it was a nice experience...the music was okay but I think what makes it great are the views. What I also like is that it's very classy and the service was great.
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Review from Anna D.
New York, NY
9/8/2009
Worth it if you get the 50% deal (expires 9/31/09).. if you book the dinner the same day- Definitely a must do for anyone visiting nyc. Dont worry about not getting a resi... the boat was not full on a Friday night.
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Review from Joe D.
Jersey City, NJ
11/22/2008
I've just recently went on World Yacht. I thought it was going to be the run of the mill NYC tourist trap but I was pleasently suprised it wasn't. I found out they just changed their chef and the food was above par!
Think about it ... For the price, there's no fine dinning restaurant that can beat World Yact's view as it changes all the time.
Here's a tip... You can add on an open bar package for like 35 bucks a person. This way you can drink what ever you like for the one price... Where in NYC can you get that. -
Review from Christian B.
Key West, FL
8/8/2010
We spent a delightful evening with World Yacht. We had dinner on the Hudson as the sun set over the city. It was fantastic! We highly recommend it. If you are thinking about it, use this coupon code for an extra 10% off (we think this is the cheapest rate online for the dinner cruise) - - NYWC10YP - - use it at: http://www.trustedtour... . Have a wonderful time!
