Thursday, Dec 31 New Year's Eve: Louisa Dinner Cruise 2027 at Pier 36 NYC

About the party

NYC Water Cruises hosts a New Year's Eve dinner cruise aboard its yacht Louisa on Thursday, December 31. The boat boards at Pier 36, 299 South Street on the Lower East Side waterfront, and sails New York Harbor for the midnight fireworks. Eventbrite lists it from 8:30 PM to 1 AM.

What to expect

A seated dinner cruise on a boat the organizer caps at about 100 guests, with assigned tables, a climate-controlled interior, large windows and open access to the outside decks. The package includes a New Year's Eve menu, a premium open bar of beer, wine and themed cocktails, soft drinks and coffee, and live entertainment from a band and a DJ. The organizer warns that fireworks depend on the authorities and the weather, and that seeing the Ball Drop live is not guaranteed. My take: this suits couples or a small group who want dinner, a toast and the fireworks from the water, with dancing as a bonus rather than the point.

Music and lineup

A live band and a DJ, per the listing. Neither is named, no genre is stated, and set times are not published.

Before you go

Boarding is at 8:30 PM and the boat sails from 9 PM to 1 AM, per the organizer, who notes that boarding and departure times may change before the night. The age policy is not stated on the listing. Pier 36 is at 299 South Street, and the organizer says there is a paid parking lot at the pier. VIP tickets add a second-deck window table, a private bathroom, a private bar and dedicated waitstaff. Coat check and accessibility are not confirmed.

Refunds (NYC Water Cruises)

Refunds up to 2 days before the event, per the Eventbrite listing.