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.

Amazing experience. Well worth the price. Views and service were spectacular. Upgrading to the…read morepremier seating is well worth it. Highly recommend! A+

Beautiful morning, gorgeous views, quintessential Gotham tour…read more Alexis did a great job leading the tour with plenty of fun facts and humor. She also sang, "New York, New York," as we docked, as an, "Off, off, off, off Broadway performance." And who knew that Jersey City has become such a big town? P. S. Her boss' name is, Duffy.

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!

The boat charter was so extraordinary! Every detail was taking care of by the crew! The host he…read morefilled us in about what we were seeing at many points in the charter. I cannot express how much the crew took care of my friends and I as well as were extremely friendly. The fine details that most customers do not say which are important -the host took pictures with his camera and emailed them to me upon my consent -we put on our music from the phone -drinks were poured by the host(he's such a great guy! -made us feel comfortable -at the end we sat on the boat for a few, had drinks with the crew as well as got to know Hoboken a little better through their stories Again, Thank you so much for the hospitality that you showed as well as treating us like we are family!

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.

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.

Fun! Cheap easy and Great views and easy trip into the city without the hassle of parking or bus…read morerides. Highly recommend if you're driving in. Do it! Fun quick trip right to ground zero and then a few train rides to the park you are set for a Sunday afternoon.

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

Captain Scott and his crew made it a fantastic afternoon. We were celebrating a group of birthdays…read moreamong old friends, and the Imagine did not disappoint. A beautiful afternoon, a fantastic boat, and wonderful service made it a really special day. All of us had spent a lot of time in NYC, but seeing the skyline, Statue of Liberty, bridges and other sites from the water was unique, and made for a very memorable trip.

My objective was to photograph 16 of the lighthouses in Long Island Sound and to that end Steve…read moreenabled me accomplish my objective. He was waiting for me when I arrived, took me to all 16, staying at each one long enough for me to get some amazing shots while engaging in lively and knowledgeable conversation. My daughter and I were comfortable and felt safe even when the weather changed. It was a truly enjoyable trip. Steve even provided sandwiches. I would definitely recommend Monty's Arc Adventures to anyone venturing out onto Long Island Sound.

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.