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What is the Bateaux Cruise in New York?

Answer: The New York Bateaux Cruise is a very well-known dinner cruise operated by City Cruises and is considered one of the most popular and in-demand boat tour among tourists here. It is a luxury 3-hour cruise on a European-style glass-enclosed boat with panoramic windows, featuring a full 3-course dinner buffet, unlimited soft drinks, and live music throughout the evening.

The cruise sails past many of the major and most famous landmarks in the New York Harbor, including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the iconic East River bridges, and more.

The cruise departs every evening at 7:00 pm from Pier 61 (Chelsea Piers) and returns around 10:00 pm. The price is about $250 per person, and you can book it in advance here. Cancellations with a full refund are available up to 24 hours before your scheduled date.

Please note: since this is a luxury dinner cruise, the company requires semi-formal attire (dress pants, dress shirts, skirts or dresses, and dress shoes). Casual jeans, t-shirts, and sandals are not permitted on board.

If you would like to see the full menu for the cruise, you can view it here.

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