A yacht on the water with the New York City skyline
NYC Yacht Charters & Private Events

The most beautiful event room in New York has no walls.

Private party boat rentals, corporate charters, weddings, and celebrations aboard a fully private yacht on the Hudson. One team plans the whole evening. You host.

Scroll
Let's Cruise

A venue that moves with the moment.

No fixed ballroom, no ordinary backdrop. Just the skyline drifting past while one team handles every detail, from the first toast to the last song.

How it works

Three steps from idea to sailing.

01

Tell us about it

Your date, headcount, and the kind of event you imagine. We match the right vessel.

02

We design it

Open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, AV, decor, and timeline, built with one coordinator.

03

Set sail

Sip. Sail. Mixx. You step aboard and host while we handle everything else, dock to dock.

Star of the Hudson rooftop lounge set for a wedding reception
01 · Weddings

Say "I do" with the skyline behind you.

Ceremonies, plated receptions, and rehearsal dinners aboard a fully private yacht. The full sit-down celebration, sailing with the city as your backdrop.

Plan a wedding →
Guests enjoying a private corporate cruise on the Hudson with the NYC skyline behind them
02 · Corporate Events

Cocktail hour, open bar, skyline included.

Client appreciation, product launches, holiday parties, and team happy hours. Passed hors d'oeuvres and an open bar while the city slides by.

Plan a corporate event →
Friends celebrating on a private NYC yacht at night with the skyline behind them
03 · Celebrations

Birthdays, bachelorettes, and every holiday.

Milestone birthdays, sweet 16s, quinceañeras, bachelorette parties, kids' cruises, and NYE + 4th of July on the Hudson. The whole boat, the whole skyline.

Plan a celebration →
DJ set on a private NYC party boat at night with the Manhattan skyline behind
04 · Party Boat Rental

Rent the whole boat, on your terms.

Private party boat rentals in NYC for 12 to 440 guests, open bar, DJ, catering, and one coordinator. The fastest way to book the whole vessel.

See party boat rentals →
One team, not ten vendors

Everything handled, by one partner.

Skip juggling a venue, a caterer, and an AV company. We bring the boat and everything that happens on it, coordinated by one team.

Open bar & full bar service
Passed hors d'oeuvres & catering
AV, stage, sound & projection
Live entertainment or DJ
Photography & videography
Event coordination team
Themed decor & branding
Host & emcee
A completely private vessel
The Star of the Northeast on NYC waters
The fleet

From an intimate dozen to 440 guests.

400
Star of the Northeast
440
Star of the Hudson
30
Unity
12
Ocean Breeze
See all boats
Private events in NYC

A private event venue on the water

Let's Cruise is a private yacht venue in New York City for weddings, corporate events, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, galas, and special celebrations. Instead of another hotel ballroom, your event sails the Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop, while one team handles catering, the open bar, AV, and coordination.

We host yacht weddings and rehearsal dinners, company holiday parties, client appreciation nights, product launches, team happy hours, sweet 16s and quinceañeras, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, baby showers, retirement parties, reunions, and nonprofit galas for up to 440 guests. Every charter is fully private and departs from Pier 78 in Midtown Manhattan.

As a waterfront event venue, we make planning simple. One coordinator builds the whole evening with you, from passed hors d'oeuvres and the open bar to AV for a presentation, a wedding ceremony arch, or the DJ for the after-party.

Looking for a yacht rental or private boat charter in NYC for your next event? Tell us your date and guest count and we'll match you with the right boat from our fleet. Request a proposal →

Request a date
Good to know

Yacht event FAQ

How many guests can you host?

Our fleet of four boats handles everything from an intimate dinner of around a dozen guests up to a 440 person gala. We match the vessel to your headcount and the kind of event you are planning.

Do you provide catering and an open bar?

Yes. Let's Cruise is a full-service yacht venue. One team handles catering and fine dining, the open bar, AV and staging, entertainment or a DJ, photography, decor, and a dedicated coordinator, so you are not juggling separate vendors.

How much does a private yacht event in NYC cost?

Private charters are quoted based on your guest count, the date and season, and what you include, such as catering, open bar, and AV. Share your details through the inquiry form and we will come back with a tailored proposal.

Can you host a corporate holiday party?

Yes. Company holiday parties, client appreciation nights, product launches, team building, and corporate happy hours are some of the events we host most. The whole boat is private to your group.

Do you host weddings on the water?

Yes. We host yacht weddings in NYC, including ceremonies and receptions, with the skyline as your backdrop and a coordinator handling the timeline from the first toast to the last dance.

Where do the boats depart from?

Most charters depart from Pier 78 at 557 12th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on the Hudson River. We can confirm the exact pier for your date when we build your proposal.

Request a date