Gourmet Catering for Afternoon Charters
Escape the city rush with a private lunch cruise in NYC. Sail the harbor with catering, champagne service, and panoramic skyline views—perfect for celebrations, client entertainment, and unforgettable afternoons.
All-Inclusive Menu
Lunch Feast + Open Bar
- Mediterranean Lunch Board filled with bite-size sandwich wraps, Mediterranean dips, pita bread, fresh vegetables, and cornichons.
- Open Bar with Chandon Brut Cuvée Champagne, Mimosas, Whispering Angel Rosé, High Noon Hard Seltzer, Pinot Gris, Beer, soda & seltzer
$80 per person (children under 10 are free)
À la Carte Menu
Mediterranean Board
- Bite-size sandwich wraps
- Mediterranean dips & pita bread
- Fresh vegetables & cornishons
$80 servings for two guests · $160 servings for 3-6 guests
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Dom Pérignon Champagne· $350
Veuve Clicquot Brut Reserve Cuvée Champagne· $137
Moët & Chandon Reserve Imperial Brut Champagne · $108
Organic Segura Viudas Cava Brut · $29
Mionetto Sparkling Wine (Non-Alcoholic) · $26
Rosé
Whispering Angel Rosé Château D’Esclans · $42
Fleur de Mer Cotes de Provence Rosé · $37
White Wine
Louis Jadot Chardonnay Steel · $34
Rainstorm Pinot Gris · $28
Hard Seltzer
High Noon Hard Seltzer · $10
Beer
Seasonal IPA, Pilsner & Lager · $8
Soda & Seltzer Package
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale & Seltzer
unlimited non-alcoholic beverages for all guests · $12
Coffee Service
hot coffee for all guests · $35
Sail, Share, Savor
Your NYC Lunch on the Water
A New York lunch cruise transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience. Picture this: you’re seated around a teak table on the outdoor deck of a 40-foot sailboat, the Manhattan skyline gliding past as you share a Mediterranean feast with your favorite people. The sun warms your shoulders, champagne sparkles in your glass, and for a few blissful hours, the demands of the city fade into the background.
This isn’t a crowded tourist boat with rushed service and plastic chairs. Your private lunch cruise NYC accommodates just six guests, creating an intimate atmosphere where conversation flows as smoothly as the Hudson River beneath your hull. With a USCG-licensed captain at the helm and a dedicated crew managing every detail, you’re free to simply enjoy the moment.
Mediterranean Lunch Experience
Our boat lunch NYC menu celebrates the art of sharing. At the heart of the experience is a beautifully arranged wooden platter brimming with Mediterranean classics: colorful pinwheel wraps, warm pita bread paired with creamy hummus and tangy dips, briny olives, and a vibrant selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
The cuisine is designed for grazing and conversation—pick up a wrap between stories, pass the olives while toasting a friend, nibble on fresh vegetables as the Brooklyn Bridge comes into view. Everything arrives ready to enjoy, expertly prepared and artfully presented. The center table on deck becomes your gathering place, where food, friendship, and spectacular views converge.
All-inclusive lunch packages start at $80 per person and include everything you need for a complete dining experience. Dietary accommodations are available with 24-hour advance notice, ensuring everyone at your table can participate fully in the feast.
Champagne, Wine & Beer
What’s a proper lunch cruise without proper drinks? Your Manhattan lunch cruise includes beverage options that range from elegant to easygoing. The open bar package keeps glasses filled throughout your charter with champagne, wine, beer, soda, and seltzer—all you can drink, no additional charges.
Prefer to customize your selection? Order beverages by the bottle instead. Your crew maintains attentive service throughout the sail, refreshing drinks and ensuring everyone’s glass stays full while never interrupting the flow of conversation.
This is drinking the way it should be on the water: relaxed, generous, and paired perfectly with both the food and the setting. Toast the good life as you pass the Statue of Liberty, or simply savor a cold beer while the city skyline unfolds around you.
Effortless Hosting, Unforgettable Memories
The magic of a lunch boat cruise NYC lies not just in what you get, but in what you don’t have to do. Your professional crew handles absolutely everything—setting up the meal, managing service, topping off drinks, adjusting the shade, selecting the perfect route, and ensuring your comfort from departure to return.
You won’t lift a finger except to pass a plate or raise a glass. No coordinating with restaurants, no waiting for tables, no splitting checks at the end. This is hosting without the hassle, entertaining without the stress. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, impressing important clients, or simply treating your closest friends to something special, you get to be fully present.
The afternoon unfolds at a civilized pace. Two to four-hour charters give you time to settle in, enjoy multiple courses, and savor the experience without feeling rushed. The boat’s full shade system means you stay comfortable regardless of the sun’s intensity, and the spacious cockpit layout allows everyone to relax in cushioned seating with unobstructed views.
Perfect for Every Occasion
Corporate Entertainment: Impress clients or reward your team with a sophisticated alternative to standard business lunches. The intimate six-person capacity ensures meaningful conversation, while the unique setting makes your company memorable. It’s networking elevated—literally and figuratively.
Milestone Celebrations: Birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, or “just because” moments deserve more than a typical restaurant reservation. A private lunch cruise creates memories that last far longer than the meal itself.
Family Gatherings: Three generations around one table, sharing food and stories while sailing past iconic landmarks—it’s the kind of afternoon that becomes family lore.
Romantic Occasions: For couples seeking privacy with a touch of luxury, a lunch cruise offers intimacy that waterfront restaurants simply can’t match. Add champagne and decorations to make it extra special.
The Setting: Chelsea Piers to Open Harbor
Your lunch cruise departs from Chelsea Piers on Manhattan’s west side, where convenient garage parking and easy boarding make arrival stress-free. Once underway, your captain tailors the route to your preferences and the conditions of the day.
Popular lunch cruise itineraries include close passes of the Statue of Liberty (within 150 yards for photos), sailing under the Brooklyn Bridge, circumnavigating Governors Island, and cruising along the Manhattan skyline from midtown to the Financial District. The beauty of a private charter is flexibility—if you want to linger in one spot or request a specific landmark, your captain accommodates.
The Beneteau 40 provides an ideal platform for lunch on the water. The outdoor cockpit features cushioned seating for six around a central table, with a full Bimini shade system for comfort. Below deck, you’ll find an indoor cabin with additional seating, a bathroom, and a kitchenette where your crew prepares and serves your meal. A bow sun pad offers space to stretch out if anyone wants to catch some rays between courses.
What Makes This Different
Manhattan offers countless lunch options, but a private lunch cruise NYC occupies its own category. You’re not fighting for a window table or competing with ambient noise. You’re not constrained by a restaurant’s schedule or menu limitations. You’re not sharing the experience with strangers.
Instead, you’re on your own vessel with your own crew, enjoying a meal tailored to your preferences while sailing one of the world’s most spectacular harbors. The Statue of Liberty doesn’t appear on a screen—she towers beside you, close enough to photograph in stunning detail. The Brooklyn Bridge doesn’t frame a distant view—you pass directly beneath her iconic span.
This is lunch as an event, a meal as an experience, an afternoon that becomes a story you’ll tell for years. It’s what happens when you combine exceptional food, attentive service, intimate company, and one of the most beautiful settings in the world.
Ready to Book Your Private Lunch Cruise?
Transform your next lunch into an unforgettable sailing experience on New York Harbor. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply making an ordinary day extraordinary, a private lunch cruise offers something no restaurant can match: the freedom of the open water combined with the comfort of white-glove service.
Reserve your preferred date and customize your lunch cruise experience. Prime afternoon slots book quickly, especially for weekends and special occasions. Start planning your perfect afternoon on the water—the skyline, the champagne, and the Mediterranean feast await.