I highly recommend using Empire Cruises for any celebration. I rented the Lucille for a joint birthday with my friend and we had a blast. I coordinated things with Edward, who was a bit slow to reply via email but most always picked up the phone. He made sure to answer any questions I had and accommodated us as much as he could. The only issue we had the day of the event was that the catering was late, but the staff made it up to us by giving us extra sailing time. Kenny managed things the day of our event and could not have been nicer or more helpful. He has a very positive, fun personality which made our experience all the better. We were able to have a friend DJ and setup with the equipment on the boat. Many of us were dancing the entire cruise! The food was also delicious and the premium open bar was a hit. All of our guests said they had a wonderful time. I most certainly did! It was one of the best birthdays Ive ever had!

Empire Cruises could not have been a better experience. Everything was timely, clear, and easy. Our event was for two birthdays and we could not have had a more fun and less stressful day. Empire was the most affordable in Manhattan, and the entire staff made everything seamless. I would 100% recommend Empire Cruises for any event or just a unique activity in the city!!!

Everything about this service was incredible! I had one of the best birthdays ever. Highly recommend. At first we felt it was a little pricey, but after doing more research of large boats/after experiencing it from start to finish, it was worth the $ hands down.

Had an amazing time renting out this party boat for my event! The crew was beyond fabulous! They were very hospitable, friendly, and very helpful! Couldn’t ask for a better crew and captain Sal! All the details went out smoothly and the experience was amazing. One issue we ran into was there was not enough of some of the food items for the guests but that was a catering issue. So make sure to order enough food!

I had the absolute best experience with Empire Cruises last Friday!! I rented the Cosmo boat for my aunts 60th birthday and had the best Manager - Sal -as well as his whole team!! Sal was on top of every detail and made sure we were all being taken care of and having a great time. At one point I spilled some water on my hand and he rushed over with some napkins for me to dry myself. He was the best!! The bartender was awesome, the DJ was great had us dancing all night and the rest of the team all worked really well with our group. It was a lovely boat ride and unforgettable experience. Thank you Empire Cruises!! 5 stars!!

Rented cosmo for our wedding rehearsal. 100% recommend. The food was surprisingly really good (I wasn’t expecting much given it’s not made on site But wow was it good!), Nicole was fantastic to work with, Sal and his crew were amazing and our wedding guests thought this was the coolest start to the weekend. Fantastic choice and we cannot thank Sal and Nicole (and Empire cruises) enough!

I just wanna write a Big Thank You to owner of Cosmo boat and all employees. It was such a pleasure having business with them .Nice boat and amazing service!!!!! Thank you, Kristina ( decor by Rosalia New York Event Company)

We had my best friends Birthday on the Lucille. All of us had such a great time.Kenny was amazing and so attentive to all our guests. Will definitely be booking future events with them!

Held a graduation party aboard the Lucille. Setting up the boat was easy, and Margarita in the office was informative and accessible. The boat itself was well-represented in pictures, and the lower deck, dance floor, and outdoor area were all fantastic. The food was plentiful and the drinks were flowing all night. Kenny the boat manager went above and beyond to ensure the comfort and safety of all of the guests. We had an incredible time, and Id highly recommend Empire Cruises to any group looking for a fun, safe, and memorable adventure.

What a beautiful way to celebrate had 57 friends the crew was fabulous it was beyond our expectations. I loved everything about it and the food was good. Dancing, drinking party with the city lights was a new appreciation for the city 🏙.

Beautiful sunset (it was super cloudy) cruise around Manhattan. We got some great skyline views, went under major bridges and a close pass by the Statue of Liberty. Drinks were good even if bartenders needed a little help. Food ran low but drinks made up for it.My one major complaint was the bathrooms. One room, little ventilation and only 1 of three toilets were working in the ladies room- on a boat of mostly women.

We had our daughter’s 16th birthday party on Lucille. Kenny is the manager of the crew onboard. It was outstanding experience. The boat was awesome. Food was good. The best part was Kenny and his crew. I totally recommend all my friends and family to consider partying on Lucille with Captain Kenny and his crew.

My birthday was made unbelievably special thanks to all the Cosmo staff!!!! Super communicative and helpful with all my questions. A birthday I will simply never forget! Thank you!!!

Excellent experience for a corporate event with Kenny & Empire Cruises. Very reasonable prices, nice boat, great time. Would definitely cruise with Empire again.

I had a great time celebrating my 30th bday. Everything that was mentioned to me that I would be getting included in my package is exactly wat I received. I don’t have anything negative to say it was such a good time and I would like to thank Empire Cruises and the boat manager Kelvin and his crew for helping me make my birthday one to remember.

Nicole provided an amazing customer service as far as hearing my needs and answering every single question. Her voice was very pleasant and I am satisfied with the treatment I received. I work customer service as well, which is why I appreciate her and decided to write a review.Thanks Nicole!

Beware of these scammers! They canceled my event 4 days before the party! Unscrupulous, exploitative and dont care about anything except making money. They ruined the whole party and left me high and dry. I had to scramble at the last minute calling other cruise companies, none of which were surprised that Empire did that to me. What an embarrassment! Dont deal with these people. Noemi, my contact, even quoted her manager saying, I ran this by the bosses and am waiting for a response. I can’t continue to hound them on this. Really? Even the owners dont care about their clients and will cancel your event at the last minute even after signing a contract. Read the fine print. They are not obliged to find another boat if one of theirs is not available, leaving you with nothing. Be warned!

My friends and I had a great day with Sal and Bodega! They made sure everything went smoothly and were very friendly. Would definitely recommend for anyone planning a boat cruise with friends!

Our theater company held a performance event on the Harbor Lights vessel earlier this month. It was a resounding success, all made possible by Empire Cruises excellent customer service and accommodations. They were professional and assisted us with this non-traditional charter. Our attendance was limited to about 125 guests on three nights. The company made possible an amazing experience for the company and our guests as we cruised the NY Harbor and floated near the Statue of Liberty for the performance. The crew was friendly and attending to all of our needs and requests.We found the charter affordable and flexible. Our guests were able to find the Skyport Marina fine, and Empire set us up with a welcome table to manage the check in from our online tickets.We would highly recommend Empire Cruises for a boat charter and especially for groups wanting to do an event a little out of the norm. Thanks to everyone at Empire for making this important event happen when things are slowly coming back to life after Covid.

OMGGG WANT TO BOOK WITH THEM EVERY YEAR SUCH GOOD SERVICE AND GREAT ENERGY MOST OF ALL THE BOAT IS BEAUTIFUL

July 4th, liberty bell. So far, the boat was supposed to arrive and start boarding at 5:30, it hadn’t arrived until 5:45. And it’s 6pm let’s see how long the open bar actually is now. Boarderd @ 6:40. Only 2 bars, not 3 fully staffed bars. It’s 7:10 and still no drink. Will update later.

I booked my event last year, which happened during the pandemic. Ive been emailing for months and no response. When reopened I still havent had anyone call me or return my email in regards to my event. I had to constantly call. I requested a refund for my deposit and been put on a waiting list and still waiting for about a month. Was told my refund for my deposit is on stand by. Communication and giving updates to their customer is very poor.

Very friendly staff/crew and had a great party! Will definitely return next year!

It was one of the best experience. The cruise ride was fun.

Great music and a fun boat ride up and down the east river. Went around the statue of liberty. Not the smoothest ride though.

Despite all the last minute hiccups, the event managers found a way to get me on a different boat and kept my party going. Responsive and clear -- exactly what you want when planning a massive party

Great staff! Didnt go very far. I would have liked it to go around the island a little more. Food..meh...Drinks good! VIP worth it for open bar! Entry was a little disorganized. Put up some signs, name of the boat, VIP line etc.

My daughter kept asking to go on a boat ride. I found not only an affordable but also a kids friendly cruise through Empire Cruises. We went as a group of family members. We had an Amazing time. There was a clown, face painting, games, music, dancing. It is kids friendly and they do keep your child entertained at all times. You can do some sight seeing from the Brooklyn bridge to the statue of Liberty . The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the food was not all that and a little overpriced. Looking forward to taking my daughter back in May.

Hosted a BDay party on Harmony this past December and it was better than expected. From the boat manager, Viktor, to the bartenders, everybody was very professional and helpful.

I could not recommend Empire Cruises more! They’re a great company that will go the extra mile to make your event a great success in every possible aspect. Thank you Mamadou, Jennifer, and especially Yisury for going above and beyond in helping make our party amazing. Would not think twice to work with them again.Food was great, the drinks were very well prepared (not watered down or skimped on alcohol), and in all honesty the Liberty Belle is one hell of a boat! Everyone had an amazing time — 10 out of 10 would do it again.

Good Vibe. Had a great time on it.

Great team. Kenny (head guy) was extremely accommodating. Nicole hooked us up with the best DJ... DJ Razz. We danced the entire time on the boat. Bartender was great too. My company had a blast. It was one of our best parties. We are looking forward to booking our next event with Empire.

Threw a 25th birthday party on the Cosmo, crew was amazing if I needed anything they were there to help me. Boat was like in the pictures, big and very spacey. Everything was exactly how I wanted, I brought some stuff on to the boat they helped and took care of it. Overall best time, would do it again for sure!!!

Super friendly crew! We had a blast on the St. Patricks Day Booze Cruise.

Arranging the event from out of town proved a breeze, thanks to the accommodating and very available staff. The crew on the day of the party could not have been nicer. A top flight experience! Cruising New York Harbor in the evening was absolutely magical and the long pause at the Statue of Liberty was perfect.

We had an amazing experience for my husbands surprise birthday party with Empire Cruises, aboard Lucille. Kenny was the boat manager and he was wonderful! He helped out with decorations and seriously everything else! He was so nice and accommodating. We had DJ Razz and he was awesome! I gave him a variety of a playlist and he covered it all! Our bartender was great! Edward, Nicole, Jennifer and Margarita from the office were so helpful. The food was so good and everyone had a great time dancing the night away! The views at night are spectacular! Thank you again and hope to book another party soon!

We went on the Lucille for a wedding. It was raining and the ride was a bit rough but the view made it great.

I’ve been using Empire Cruises 4 years now for corporate events and every year they make my events more enjoyable. I’ve been on the Liberty Bell and the Timeless and both ships are beautiful. The staff is also super friendly and willing to help and anytime. All the managers have always been available before, during and after the events. Thank you Empire cruises

We had a great Experiece with Empire Cruise Party Boat, our sale rep Margarita was Excellent ! All of our questions were answered promptlyand they were very patient during the entire process. A First Class Company that employs First class people they make you feel like home. I would recommend anyone interested in a party Boat to visit or to call Empire Cruise ! Thank you guys for such a great Day!!!!

One star is too much. Disappointing. Not accessible to persons with disabilities or problems walking. I was one of the persons. I will be reporting this incident.Security was unconcerned, and forced disabled persons to stand for over 70 minutes, despite the persons asking for a chair. One woman was forcibly removed from a Blade table and chairs display and made to stand. Unprofessional staff, nasty and argumentative. Will never go to that marina or ride on Harbor Lights again. Boat was old and decrepit. Reminds me of a fishing boat from 1960. It was like riding in a blender on water. The boat needs to be retired or renovated to meet 2019 standards for a yacht.

Empire cruises did a stellar job from start to finish! The coordinator, Jasmine, who setup the event and schedule, answered all my questions and made sure everything I needed was arranged. The boat captain, Sal, and his crew accommodated our party with everything that we wanted. You can tell that every staff member on that boat truly wanted us to be comfortable and have a great time. The DJ was awesome! Almost every track he played was what we wanted to hear and he constantly kept the vibe of the party energetic and was great MCing on the mic as well. The food on the boat was delicious! I had the BBQ buffet and they also gave me a large sheet cake for my birthday. I also couldnt have asked for a better boat. We got on the Cosmos, which was such a cool boat both from the interior and top level exterior. I highly recommend Empire Cruises!

From start to end empire cruises ENTIRE staff was BEYOND helpful, welcoming, understanding, professional and FUN. Me and my bf just had a birthday party for 75 of our friends and I can’t explain how well it turned out. Every single staff was so kind and helpful through the entire process. The food and drinks were EXCELLENT too !!!!!! Wish I could rate 10 stars.

Great service and support when trying to plan an event with them. I didnt not go through with hosting my event on one of their boats, but will certainly keep them in mind in the future. Special thanks to Margarita for supporting me through the process and for being extremely responsive to my questions. Thank you, thank you!

Wonderful cruise!!!

These people threw a 170 guest party at the height of the covid epidemic. They have no concern for the safety of their staff or clients. Book with them at your own risk.

This review is LONG overdueif you are thinking of hosting an event with this company, just do it!I hosted a surprise 30th birthday party for my husband last year and it was a great success!you cannot go wrong and the views of the city are spectacular =)

I would like to take the time to Thank all the staff from Empire Cruises. We had our Company christmas Party with Empire Cruises and I must say All staff was great, pleasant, welcoming, and attentive. I would recommend them to anyone for events!! We had a D.J assigned to us by the name of Anthony, I must say we had a few doubts, but he was amazing ! I would like to thank all the staff for everything. Happy New years to All !!!!!!!!!

Empire cruises was great. I booked them for my brothers 41st Birthday. We boarded the Lucille and it was beautiful. I ordered the Spanish food and it was delicious. The premium drinks were good as well. I worked with Yofi and Jenn and Alex also followed up to make sure everything was to my liking. Thank you empire cruises.

I have had such a great experience with Empire Cruises that I would recommend this company to everyone! From the start to finish the service provided by Edward and Jennifer was amazing, communication was quick and they worked with me from start to finish with every question I had. I had rented out the Cosmo and I worked with Sal on the boat and he was also amazing at making sure the guest were happy and everything was going smoothly. The drinks were strong and the food was yummy. Overall this was a great experience and I would definitely work with them again!!

Very relaxing and well guided cruise.. Andy did a great job with every detail about New York City & NJ. He gets 5 stars!!! Great job & he threw in a few jokes that were funny too. I would Definately recommend it and go again next summer.

From Booking & Arrangements, the experience was wonderful! Staff on/off the yacht were very friendly and accommodating! Thank you for giving us such a memorable experience!

I personally would like to thank Byron, Sal and Bodega! We had an amazing experience and intend to make this an anual party now. You paved the way and we love and appreciate you for that. Thank you so much! Empire Cruises you did amazing!

Hi recently had a surprise birthday party in the Jacana. Kelvin and his team were very professional and made us feel we were in great hands. I would definitely recommend this cruise and crew.

Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had on the 4th of July! We had an amazing time and watched the fireworks on the water. We booked it through the website and purchased the VIP package which included premium liquor and a buffet. After booking, I had the pleasure of coordinating with Ronny, who is very helpful and so pleasant to work with.When we arrived on the boat, it was very clean and the employees were really nice. It’s nice to see crew members who truly have a passion for their work. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to book a special date or to show family & friends the city from a unique perspective on the water.

Ive been on 3 of their party cruises and Ive had an excellent experience everytime. The service from start to finish has been great, starting with the greeters at the entrance of the port, to the staff serving drinks and food. Ive been on 2 of their boats and they also offer others which are for much larger groups. The boats are well kept and equipped with a nice audio system to keep the tunes blasting while cruising and dancing with the NYC skyline as your backdrop. The views of the city are just epic! The typical duration of the cruise is about 2 to 2-1/2hrs long. All in all just a great experience for a great price. Looking forward to the next event which I heard they are now sailing out of Brooklyn Army Terminal which is much more easily accessible for the Brooklyn residents.

I recently had a fashion show on the cosmo to present my fashion line & i could not be any happier with my experience. The manager Sal allowed for the night to run extremely smooth & super easy. He was extremely helpful & his crew were very commendable. Reggie & Kevin were also studs. I had the best time & look forward to coming on board again. Once again thank you to everyone at empire cruise especially Sal !! That man was an MVP & a true gem.

Empire Cruises has a wonderful team that goes above and beyond to help you get what you are looking for!! We recently had a trip aboard the Lucille and the Captain and Crew were outstanding and helped make the experience wonderful. I would highly recommend Empire Cruises to anyone looking to plan any event on the water!

Empire Cruises was fantastic! We used them for our end of the year event, and we overall had a great experience. The food was awesome, the music was great, and the sights were beautiful. Everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend using them. The service was exceptional!

Had our company party with Empire Cruises and couldnt have been more pleased with the turn out. The cruise lived up to our expectations and the highlight was getting to pause up close to the Statue of Liberty for amazing photos. The cruise was beautiful and the staff is very helpful with any requests/needs. Would 100% book again.

Staff was amazing. We were aboard the Jacana, which was a lovely boat. The weather was not in our favor, but we made the best of it and the staff did everything they could to make the evening enjoyable. When booking an event like this it is important to remember the boat sails rain or shine! The only thing that could use some improvement was the food, our chicken was a bit dry and the string beans were a little cold.

We hosted our companys summer party on Thursday and it was hands down the best party weve ever had! Arranging ahead of time with Byron was super easy and the package included food and bar so I didnt have to anything after we signed the contract. Once we got on the boat (the Cosmo) we were taken care of the entire time by a top of line staff with Sal, Kenny and Keisy made sure we had everything we needed including helping us set up a make shift karaoke set up that actually sounded awesome on their speaker system. He even set up extra speakers in the upper deck since we got some hours without rain to sit out. Would definitely recommend for all occasions, we had an awesome time!!

Not impressed. Boat was a dump with no heat and dirty, food was cold, cruise ended 30 minutes earlier than scheduled. Was to be 3 hours; was only 2.5 hours. Only reason for 1 star is the crew members were nice. Plus it costs 30.00 cash to park! I do not recommend at all.

I totally recommend booking with Empire cruises. The entire process from the beginning was smooth and straight forward. I was working with Yisuris the entire time, she answered all of or questions clearly and in a timely fashion.The boat ride for the most part was smooth and we were catered to very attentively. The boat host always ensured that everything was fine and communicated with me all the moves well be making. In all it was a 10/10 experience, and I will be booking again in the near future.

The staff were extremely nice and helpful. The view from the boat was great. Awesome experience overall.

The staff was soo supportive and helpful with my event that i had plan. Kelvin helped from start to finish with my decorations and made sure that things ran smoothly. THANKS GUYS !

Every dealing I had with the staff and crew at empire cruises was helpful courteous and professional. They did everything possible to ensure a wonderful experience. The food was yummy and plentiful We really enjoyed ourselves

I had my birthday on empire cruises. The crew was very professional and helpful throughout the process of booking and setting up the cruise. I worked with Jennifer and Byron. I would highly recommend this service.

The company work with your needs, Sal, Nicole, Jennifer Mercedes, are all good people. I love their service and am definitely using them again very soon😘

We booked a cruise for a Sweet Sixteen party. Everyone had a great time. The views of NY harbor, the skyline, the bridges and Statue of Liberty were amazing. On top of that, the servers were very attentive to our needs. Highly recommended.

With all the planning involved with events, it’s great to work with a manager like the Harbor Lights Yacht’s manager, Esrin, who consistently goes above and beyond to help make sure that we have everything we need before, during, and after every event. Esrin, along with his Harbor Lights Yacht staff, always help to not only make sure the yacht is set up the way we want before the event but also checks on us during the event to assist with whatever we need to ensure our guests have a good time and help the event run smoothly overall. As event coordinators it is a huge relief to work with someone so professional, that understands how much work goes into organizing an event, and is consistently there, event after event, to provide us with such top notch personable customer service.

Myiah was great with coordinating and answering all my questions. Was very flexible with payment and nice! Calvin the day of manager was great too and made me feel special and welcomed. I would recommend for sure

Last night, Empire Cruises, Sal the Cruise manager, Captain Dan, Bodega the bartender, and the crew made my boyfriends 30th birthday an incredible success!!! From the great communication prior to the party with Byron and Jennifer, up until the second we got off it was a dream!! Sal made sure we were always taken care of and knew exactly when to time the food and the cake cutting so we could catch the best views of the city on the upper deck! He truly made sure everything went off without a hitch and was always ready to serve in any way possible!! We chose the Italian menu and the food was excellent! Bodega our bartender made sure everyone had a drink in their hand and even brought one to me in the upper deck while I was running around making sure everyone was ok! It was truly the best night and an experience we will never forget!! We are already planning our next booking!!

We want to thank you and your team for a great night.Salvadore the Matre’d was AWESOME. He was super attentive and was very professional. The team of waiters and the BARTENDER were super. You assembled a great team for our corporate event.We look forward to holding future events with Empire

This was my first time booking a cruise event, and t Empire Cruises was a breeze to deal with every step of the way. DeAndra, my contact, was very helpful leading up to the event, and the actual cruise itself was a blast. Everyone had a good time - my only regret is that I didnt book a longer cruise ride! Would recommend to anyone. Fair on price too

Had a wonderful time on board the Cosmo with Sal the Captain! Went for a corporate summer party and all enjoyed - would highly recommend!

Empire gave us a fabulous experience. One of our guests accidentally went to the wrong pier and the captain agreed to pick them up without any issue. Everyone had a wonderful time and said that the hosts were attentive and courteous.

We thought that we had a good spot to watch the fireworks, from the top deck of the Liberty Bell...until the boat turned around and the captains deck and two HUGE pillars at the front of the boat blocked the view for everyone on our deck. We could barely see a thing... after waiting 4 hours and paying hundreds of dollars, this was very disappointing. The boat shouldve stayed facing backward as we had started out. While the night was beautiful and it was great being out on the river, we will do better research on the specifics of the boat set up itself, before we book again...

I’m usually against going to cruises however, I decided to go on this cruise for July 4th and what an awesome experience! I had so much fun, the music was great, staff were friendly and the views were phenomenal especially for a holiday like this but I’m sure even if it wasn’t a holiday, you’ll be able to have an enjoyable time. You should definitely go with empire cruise!!!

I attended the 4th of July event with my family at Empire Cruises and it was amazing. I was very impressed by how organized it was; it was comfortable and pleasant, the staff was great. The food was phenomenal. I had the lemon chicken with potatoes. Best experience we had, I would definitely recommend Empire Cruises for any event and will be joining next year’s!

Have a parking lot, easy to boarding, amazing to enjoy nightspots of New York and shoot spectacular picture

Attended the 4th of July cruise to view the fireworks on the Hudson. The ticket cost was $222 per person after taxes and fees. The cruise description included a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, Elis island, BBQ dinner, open bar, and view of the fireworks.Once on board the crew was very hospitable. The seating was extremely limited with mostly standing room. The dinner included pulled pork, dark meat chicken, Mac& cheese, rice, salad, and mixed vegetables. Dinner was good. The lines to the 2 (non-VIP) bars were long with a 30-60 wait. No bottle water was available. Water was offered in a 6 oz cup for a 4 hour event. The inside decks (the dinner and bar areas) were not air conditioned and with the multitude of people, the areas got very warm.The Liberty bell NEVER cruised around. The boat was about 100 yards from the dock at all times docking once to jet a bunch of unruly individuals off. The cruise around the historical sites never occurred. The Macy’s firework display was outstanding, but our view was not the best.Bottom Line: SAVE YOUR MONEY!! the liberty Bell was not work the expense and the crowd, heat, and entertainment was equivalent to being on land.

Boats need to depart on time. Dont expect for your time to be given back to you if the boat departs late. It wont happen.

All around great experience. From the people in the office, Jennifer and Mamadou, to Sal and his crew, everyone was great. I was always kept in contact and updated on everything. Despite the cold weather, everyone was very professional and genuinely cared about making the event a successful one. There was a minor hiccup when people arrived early and were not allowed to board the boat, but it was handled. All the guests and especially the celebrant were very pleased and had an amazing time. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the event. We greatly appreciate your top notch service.

Love love LOVE Empire Cruises - second time with this company and myself and my team were very impressed. The group had an awesome memorable time. Thank you for being so professional.

DO NOT DO THIS! This was a waste of time and money. They will take your money and will hire 3rd party companies to promote their service. Then when you arrive with tickets that say this is your ticket, you will get told by the workers that the ticket is only a voucher. Therefore, you WILL BE DENIED entry to the boat and SENT BACK to the ticket purchase booths to turn your apparent voucher which is a ticket into another ticket from them for an hour. Then you will be told at the window that since your ticket is apparently a voucher, but states its a ticket, that spots are sold out. So better luck for the next day or call your provider for your money back. We were told this while dozens of people were still waiting in line with the same issue or were being told by workers to get in line to wait like us even though the window would be shutting down in 9 minutes and the boat would be taking off.Youve been warned.

This place was amazing! Highly recommend going

Im on here every month during the summer for #summersplashoff. I always have a good time great music and drinks. I just dont like if they cut us short because the crowd isnt as big as they want.

Worst cruise ever the first year the boat leaves us and this year they never leave the harbor. Such a waste of money, dont do it if you dont have to. This really deserves negative stars but thats not an option

I was recently on a company party hosted by empire cruises and was blown away by their incredible service. From their punctuality with food catering to their bartending service, the staff was super friendly and extended their service beyond what I could have expected. As an attendee, I could have not had a better experience. I cannot reccomend empire cruises enough.

I celebrated my wedding in one of their boats and it was a memorable experience. Mamadou was extremely kind and attentive to the contract details and our needs, and the whole crew was super nice and helpful. We were blessed with a gorgeous evening, but the captain made sure to take our preferred route. I will definitely come back for an anniversary and I highly recommend it for any special celebration.

AVOID !!!! Dinner Cruise involved Williamsburg Bride to Roosevelt Island 3hrs... Table bill stated a cruise of thr LADY LIBERTY (Not at all). Staff had there own party as soon as we left port. Of no help. During the fireworks show only.1/2 of the customers could watch. Ship sent time facing forward and then turned in mid show to face backwards ... only those in that part of the ship could watch ... ( ever hear of sideways???!!!) ... AVOID ...

My friend and I booked an Empire Cruise for the 4th of July fireworks and it was best decision we made!! The cruise exceeded our expectations and staff went above and beyond to make sure we were having a great time. We were treated like VIPs with a top shelf open bar and delicious food served throughout the night. Would definitely recommend and will be back if we visit NYC again.

The wedding was beautiful the service was good everyone had a good time and enjoy the boat ride everything went as planned five hours went fast but it was a beautiful evening and will do it again thank you sal Byron and the rest of the crew

Empire cruises was excellent. My friend and I had such an amazing time on their 4th of July cruise. Open bar, music and overall ambience was great. Fire work show was my personal favorite. Thanks Edward and Yajaira for escorting us to the V.I.P area with no wait time. Definitely, worth the upgrade. Thanks again guys!

It was a nice boat ride. The service on the boat was okay. The staff checking the tickets and searching people before having access to the boat was very rude and in a rush. We also had to wait a long time in line before getting on the boat.

Staff was cool Boat was extra choppy was on it for a all white poeat at sea Event lights didnt really work until ride was done was fun tho

WOW, lovely experience . It wasnt me who hosted the party nor the one who made it happened but I do know who did . But we sure had a lovely experience.

Gemini Consulting hosted SAP HERUG dignitaries, it was great experience. The crew was fantastic. DJ got the party going. The views were fantastic.

I had a great experience on the boat. Staff was attentive and my boat manager Sal did everything I needed to make my event perfect.

Its a great experience all together it has great employers and its well organized fun to ride great on taking your mind away from all the things that maybe bothering you i think everyone should take a trip on it.people may think its pricey but ita worth the cost you wont know until you try