We were on the Full moon, a sunset Hudson/East River cruise. It was absolutely amazing. From the…read moremoment we stepped on board this boat we had a wonderful time. The crew, the captain and Sean were awesome. It is a smaller boat, very beautiful, and comfortable. If you want a smaller crowd, this is the boat and crew for you. I always wanted to do a Hudson cruise but did not want a larger boat with tons of people. My guy found this company and now every time with come back to NYC, we will take a boat ride with them.

Such a great experience ! Couldn't recommend more ! Captain Levi, and crew members Yuliana and…read moreMaggie they made the experience even more special. Thank you !

This review is for a special fourth of July weekend brunch cruise on the Spirit of New Jersey…read moreleaving from Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City. This being said, my comments probably apply to many similar cruises offered by this company. The cruise was supposed to board at 10:30 am for an 11 am departure, returning at 1 pm. Boarding started maybe 10:50 am and the ship left about 20 minutes late, and still returned at 1 pm. So it was really a 1 hour and 40 minute cruise rather than a 2 hour one. The boat has two indoor, air-conditioned dining levels and an upper deck. It is random which level you are seated at, but the layout looks the same. With taxes and random fees, cost was about $350 for a family of three, and $500 for a family of four. We did not pay extra for a window table. We got a window table anyway, which was nice. There were also bottomless mimosas for the adults and orange juice for the kids. We did see the tall historic ships as advertised. We didn't see many - definitely less than 10 - but we did get pretty close to the ships and got some good pictures. The boat went around the tip of Manhattan and we saw Ellis Island, Governor's Island, and Staten Island. We spent a lot of time around the Statue of Liberty. It was a while before we got food. At the beginning of the cruise, the buffet was not ready yet so basically everyone went upstairs to the upper deck to take pictures first. When the buffet was ready there was a lot of waiting around while they called the tables up one by one. The buffet was honestly not great. The sausage was undercooked, the bacon was over-crispy, the salmon was overcooked. There was someone serving slices of beef which were somewhat dry but still the best thing there. The DJ did a commendable job acting as a tour guide but also playing every line dance that he could think of in order to convince people to get on the dance floor. I am sure nobody booked the cruise for the purposes of having a dance party, but there were definitely at least two families with kids dancing on the dance floor by the end of the cruise. Overall, decent but expensive.

The cruise was advertised as "New Jersey July 3rd Parade of Historic Ships signature afternoon…read morelunch". We saw no historic ships, no tall ships. The route advertised was from Liberty State Park to the Intrepid, then back to Battery Park and up the East River to Williamsburg Bridge. This boat simply circled Battery Park for 1 1/2 hours. No Intrepid and no East River! No historic ships. Food as fine, table location was excellent of there had been any ships to see. I received several emails warning to arrive 60 minutes early. We had to wait in the hot sun (nearly 100 degrees that day) and they boarded passengers 20 minutes later than stated in the email. So, we waited in the hot sun more than 80 minutes. Then we didn't have the cruise we paid for!! No email telling me the route changed or change of plans no access to the historic ships on this cruise!! if I had known that the day of the cruise, I would have demanded a refund before paying for five adults for this event. Make sure you double and triple check the actual cruise route before paying for a cruise with this organization.

A wonderful afternoon cruise around the Statue of Liberty... Thank you to our guide, Debbie for…read morewelcoming and sharing so much information with us.

Fall foliage, boats, beer, cider, Bavarian food, and four hours on the water? Honestly, what more…read moredo you need? We did the fall foliage tour with an Oktoberfest theme and had such a fun time. It was a four-hour delightful ride with plenty of food, drinks, sightseeing, and fresh air. Our guide, Andy, was fantastic. He had SO many facts about the city and everything we were seeing--and he was hilarious. Honestly, I think Andy could probably carry an entire conversation by himself if you stopped responding. He just keeps going! But in the best possible way. The themed drinks were a lot of fun. I had an apple cider mimosa, which felt very appropriate for a fall boat ride. They also had a special Oktoberfest mug for $45 that came with FREE REFILLS. My friends took advantage of that for the beer and cider, because apparently they understood the assignment. Food-wise, we shared a HUGE Bavarian pretzel and an apple cider donut. There were also larger food plates available for $16.50 if you wanted to make a whole meal of it. When we went, the leaves were just starting to change, so I can only imagine how gorgeous this ride will be once the colors really come in. I'm guessing mid-November could be spectacular. And PLEASE get upstairs. Take in the fresh air, let the sun hit your face, and actually enjoy those views. It makes the whole experience. Dress warmly, though! I was in a sweater, leggings, and boots and was definitely feeling the chill. And now for the public service announcement nobody asked for but everyone needs: THE BATHROOMS AREN'T SCARY. They actually have multiple stalls. They automatically flush. You will survive. Happy boating, sightseeing, drinking, eating, and aggressively looking at leaves! Would absolutely do this again.

Stay the F away!!! Scam Scam Scam!!! Said it would be an hour trip. After a 45min open bus ride in…read more98 temps stood in line for another 45 at the dock. Not worth your money or time stay away from all these scammers around the statue area!!!!!!!!! You have been warned!

We were booked for valentine weekend cruise for Friday 2/13/26 I received text of confirmation and…read morewas told boarding starts at 8:30 ship sail 9 pm. It was 25 degrees outside there was no boat in site at 8:30, the security kept saying they coming. It was now 9:05 no boat. We finally left at 9:15 after waiting in the cold for at least an hour. They had no regards to us all standing in the bitter cold. There was no contact saying they gonna be late. It was a horrible experience. It was so cold at least 5 couples left when we did. Totally unprofessional I will never do that again unless it's in the summer.

I've been lucky enough to sail on the Popeye twice, and both experiences were fantastic. Most…read morerecently, we celebrated our daughter's college graduation with our family on board. Our group included lifelong New Yorkers as well as out-of-town guests experiencing New York for the first time, and everyone was equally impressed. Seeing the city from the water offers a whole new perspective, and Adam and his crew create such a welcoming, fun, and comfortable atmosphere. As a host, Adam makes everything easy and seamless. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, a trip on the Popeye is an absolute must-do!

Adam and George along with their team gave elite service to me and my older friends who were…read moreseniors and took the time to give us a tour from Statue of Liberty all the way to Verazano Bridge and swing back down to Brooklyn and we were even able to catch amazing fish and photos of the NYC skyline, these guys are professionals and can even host 20 people on their boat and do birthday party's like sweet 16, I'm itching to go back on the boat. No motion sickness i recommend getting the patch behind the ear if you are sensitive to motion sickness.Everyone needs to come to Hoboken to see this amazing experience on the Hudson River.

We sailed with Capt. Joel and had an amazing time! Our 4 year old was absolutely amazed at both the…read moreboat and getting to see bridges and Statue of Liberty up close. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a an amazing 2 hours of sightseeing!

Horrible experience from the start. We were told a bus would pick us up and take us to the boat in…read morejust a couple minutes. Unfortunately, it wasn't a couple minutes. It was an hour and a half. The bus arrived and we had to wait another 45 minutes before the bus moved. Arriving at the harbor we were told to wait out in the hot sun for another hour before boarding the boat. Some people just walked off totally disgusted. The experience was a nightmare! Don't waste your money. The staff would not answer questions. I asked to speak with the manager and was told they didn't know who the manger was; just another lie.

Need a quick and efficient way to get into NYC? This is the way to go. While it's only an hour and…read morea half drive to NYC the traffic near the Holland tunnel can be brutal and parking a nightmare. Plus if you're not used to driving in the city, you may die, no really, it's scary. For years to avoid the above, we would take the bus into the city. That used to be an affordable option but over the years has become quite costly. Low and behold, the ferry! This was our first time and we were somewhat skeptical but it was a complete success. We made the drive to Hokoben and it was a straight shot. Once we arrived we quickly found parking in a public structure, there is also some street parking but be sure to read the signs as some are 4 hour only. Walk up to the pier and you'll see a small little building. There you will find two kiosks where you can purchase tickets and all the schedules. Alternatively, you can download the NY waterway app and purchase e-tickets on your phone. Tickets are $9 one way ($18 round trip), they also have monthly passes, student, child and senior discounts. The ferry comes every 20 mins (at least on the weekend) and was promptly on time. It was 7-8 min boat ride across the Hudson. It couldn't be more simple. When you arrive there is a building with a restaurant, coffee shop, gift shop and restrooms. Outside you can catch a bus for free to other areas of the city. We were heading to Radio City Music Hall and the bus literally dropped us off a half a block away, easy preasy! Enjoy your day and repeat in reverse!

Hoboken ferry terminal. The worker at the window wasn't too friendly, but she did yell at me that…read morethe ferry was leaving soon, so I should get a hike on it - thanks to her, didn't have to wait 30min for the next one. Shared with NJT and Path station waiting room. Men's room was out of commission - they had a temporary set up outside. $9.50 for a one-way adult to 39th St Westside Midtown stop.

I did a lot of research until I found Imagine Yacht Charters and it definitely was as good as the…read morereviews said. This was our first time to New York and we did a sunset cruise and we were blown away!! The Captain and crew were outstanding and so accommodating and pointed out many landmarks around the harbor.. We got up close to the Statute of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and saw Manhattan lights by night. The weather was perfect and this cruise was the best highlight of our whole trip to New York!! Just want to say thank you again to Captain Scott and the Crew as you two were awesome!! We will certainly recommend you to all of our friends and family!! Hope you guys enjoy the song we made!! The Gilligan Island group, Joel and Laurie Nikolas Phil and Sandy Barone

The crew of the Imagine were flawless hosts. Incredible setup on the boat with multiple locations…read moreat which to hang out, and the views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, NJ and up and down the river are spectacular. But the highlight is certainly the proximity you can get to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Just two straight hours of smiles, laughs and good times. Could not recommend it more.

Amazing! Great excursion and staff. Friendly. I felt safe and comfortable. Will definitely do it…read moreagain and recommend to friends and family. Thanks for a great time

I booked a fishing charter for my sons 30th birthday…read more Captain Steve was amazing. Provided excellent communication and customer service. The trip was fantastic. Very nice boat. Great Captain. Great experience. Highly recommend.

Captain Mike is MAGIC!!…read more This boat ride around Manhattan with Captain Mike was the best way to see the city and all its beauty. Captain Mike was lovely, polite, kind, committed to providing us a 5-star ride!! We saw everything we wanted and more.....We captured great photos and left the boat saying that was the BEST! He shared trivia about the sights; where Sully landed the plane in the Hudson River, the forts and of course the Queen of the Sea, Lady Liberty!! I would highly recommend this boat ride with Captain Mike, you will throughly enjoy it!!

Highly recommend! We had a wonderful time and Mike was great and showed us so many different parts…read moreof New York. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.