Santa Fun Cruise with Kids Activities NYC
From$79
1h 30m
New York City, USA
About this activity
Celebrate the holidays cruising NYC with Santa, carol singing, live storytelling, panoramic city views, festive kids crafts, sweet treats, and sparkling wine for adults.
Highlights
- Meet Santa and his festive elves on board
- Christmas carol singing and live storytelling
- Create holiday crafts: gingerbread houses and ornaments
- Panoramic views of New York City landmarks
- Complimentary sparkling wine for adults
Full description
Explore the magic of the season aboard the Santa Fun Cruise with Kids Activities, one of NYC's most delightful holiday experiences! Sail past iconic city sights as you and your family enjoy joyful festivities on a panoramic 3-deck vessel. The kids will be thrilled to meet Santa and his elves, join in carol singing, savor sweet treats, and listen to heartwarming holiday storytelling. Creative holiday crafts—gingerbread houses, Christmas trees, ornaments—bring the spirit of Christmas alive (and make for perfect keepsakes!). For parents, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine ensures a merry and relaxing journey. Unlimited hot chocolate is available with premium admission. Make magical memories on the water this holiday season!
Looking for fun christmas activities for kids or holiday santa experience? Join our Santa Fun Cruise with Kids Activities. One of the best NYC things to do for kids and available Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas Eve.
Come meet Santa and his elves, join in Christmas carol singing, drink cocoa and eat sweet treats while listening to live holiday storytelling. The kids will be able to create and decorate their own paper gingerbread house and Christmas tree with stickers - and, of course, there is the New York City sights along the way. And for the parents: a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for ultimate relaxation.
Included / Excluded
- Meet Santa and his elves, with carols and live storytelling
- Holiday crafts to take home: letters to Santa, hats, and ornaments
- Guaranteed seating with access to all 3 decks
- One glass of sparkling wine for adults
- Premium: sweet treats and unlimited hot chocolate, tea, and coffee
- Holiday cocktails (available for purchase)
- Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee (purchase for non-premium tickets)
- Chocolate chip cookie, brownie, cupcake or muffin (available for purchase)
Meeting point
Start Location
Event Cruises NYC Departure - Pier 40
353 West St, New York, NY 10014, USA
Departs from Pier 40 at Hudson River Park, 353 West St, New York, NY 10014. Please arrive early to allow time for boarding. The cruise returns to Pier 40.
Get directions →Operating hours
- Sunday03:00 PM
- Saturday03:00 PM
Important information
Know before you book
- Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure
- Runs Saturdays and Sundays, Nov 28 - Dec 27, 2026
- Kids tickets are for ages 0-12 (all children need a ticket)
- Sparkling wine is for adults 21+ with valid ID
Know before you go
- Departs from Pier 40, 353 West St (Hudson River Park)
- The cruise departs at 3:00 PM; please arrive early to board
- Show the QR code on your phone to board
- Holiday drinks and baked goods are available for purchase on board
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund