Festive Delights: Cocoa, Caroling Cruise & Holiday Markets
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season in NYC with our Festive Delights package. This not-to-be-missed experience filled with festive activities is a unique way to take in its breathtaking beauty during the most wonderful time of the year. First, you’ll enjoy a holiday-themed cruise complete with hot cocoa, tasty cookies & cheerful carols. Next, you’ll step into the merry atmosphere of the city’s most popular holiday markets where you’ll discover unlimited treasures & presents for everyone on your list. This year treat yourself & your family to the best gift of all – heartwarming memories!
Seasonal
(November 17th to December 30th)
Duration: Full Day (Approximately 6 Hours)
Start Time: 11:45 am to 4:15 pm
Meeting Location: Flexible
Activity Level: Easy
Festive Delights
Tour Itinerary & Highlights
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
- Cookies, Cocoa, Caroling – and Cruising: You’ll start your journey at the iconic Chelsea Piers where you’ll board a charming 1920s-style yacht for an unforgettable hour-and-a-half-long journey around the waters of Manhattan. Take in breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, adorned in festive holiday decorations (and lights, should you choose to do the cruise in the evening) and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you sing along to classic holiday carols backed by a live band! And don’t forget Santa’s favorites – there’ll be scrumptious cookies and warm cocoa for all!
- Merry Markets & Festive Finds: Upon your return to Chelsea Piers, you’ll be greeted by your expert tour guide and a private luxury vehicle that will whisk you away to your next adventure. Over the next four hours, you’ll explore the Big Apple’s most popular holiday markets while your knowledgeable guide provides fascinating insights into the city’s culture and history. As you meander through the vibrant markets, you’ll uncover unique finds and one-of-a-kind gifts for even the hardest-to-buy-for friend or relative! From artisanal Christmas gifts to scrumptious festive delicacies, you’ll get a taste of NYC’s festive spirit as you indulge in the hustle and bustle of these storied seasonal markets.
- HO, HO, HOme: When your fabulous day of holiday cheer comes to a close, your private luxury vehicle will drop you off at your hotel (or another location of your choice). But rest assured, the memories of your joyful harbor cruise and the delightful holiday markets will last long after the day is over!
- Private Holiday Markets Tour Includes :
- 4-hour vehicle & tour guide
- Visit some of NYC’s famous holiday markets such as:
- Winter Village at Bryant Park
- Columbus Circle Holiday Market
- Union Square Holiday Market
- Grand Central Holiday Fair
- Brooklyn Flea Market
- Chelsea Flea Market
- Brooklyn Borough Hall Holiday Market)
- 1 1/2 Hour Cocoa & Caroling Harbor Cruise (Public) Includes:
- A home-made holiday cookie assortment and a live jazz band
- One complimentary beverage of beer, wine, hot cocoa (spiked if you choose), or Champagne with your cruise ticket
- Appetizer and beverage packages are available for purchase for an additional cost
- Captain and crew gratuities
- Ride in comfort in our luxury vehicles with professional drivers and bottled water
- Experience the city and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
- Door-to-door service and flexible timing (additional charge for outside of Manhattan)
- Driver gratuity
- We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request
- 24-hour support phone number
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
- The starting time and date:
- Tour can start time anytime between 11:45 am and 4:15 pm.
- This tour is offered daily from November 17th through December 30th.
- Based on time and traffic, not all Holiday Markets will be visited.
- Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
You can customize the starting location of the tour to fit your schedule. You can choose to start the tour at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or lunch, or at a custom location of your liking.
- Pick-up or drop-off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
- Pick-up or drop-off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
- Transfer to Chelsea Piers OR transfer after cruise back to the hotel is not included but can be added for an additional cost.
- We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.
Starting from: $529 per guest
