World Yacht

I know it sounds like a tourist thing, but I’m a native New Yorker and this dinner cruise has never disappointed! I have gone with co-​workers, with friends, and with family members, and it has always been a great time. Seeing the Statue of Liberty, the New York skyline, the music, the food and the specialty drinks… all contributed to some terrific memories and good times. So if any of my family members read this, hint, hint, my birthday is coming up. ;)

I went on the brunch cruise today (Duchess yacht). Not worth the money. Brunch was bland and drab, and the bacon and sausage was so burnt that it was inedible. Should have remade it but they didn’t so no one at my table could eat it. Nothing classy or sophisticated about the experience at all. Would not go back and would not recommend this brunch cruise to anyone.

Got this for my sisters wedding anniversary. The boat was very nice, but our waitress was horrible. Literally consistently turned her back to us and ignored us. Served our food already somewhat cold. It came to the point where the couple sitting next to us felt bad since their waitress was always around them and shared their champagne with us. Probably the worst wait staff I have ever dealt with.

it was such a great experience I loved everything! i went with my bf to celebrate our 6^th year catch up. Everything was just perfect ! I said that I wanted a window seat and thats exactly what we got. I highly recommend anyone who wants to go. its worth the money. Such a wonderful romantic night!

This was an amazing experience my wife bought us tickets for my birthday the food was excellent and the ambiance was really nice. The only things I didn’t like was the photographer went all around taking pictures of everyone except me and my wife and on the ticket my wife got it said first come first serve and we came early so we could get a window seat but they set those seats were already reserved.

Good night with beautiful ambiance, great service and terrific food. The only drawback is the air conditioning was up so high it made enjoying the evening really difficult. Many passengers found it uncomfortably cold and expressed such. At times it felt like it got a it better to them go back. Despite it all it is a must do!
We enjoyed celebrating our 20^th wedding anniversary with World Yacht and its guests!

It was my anniversary and my parents made this suggestion to us. I was very excited at first but even making the reservations was a first sign of how things were run. I saw there was a military discount online and you could get something included for your anniversary. When I first called they said yes it was true and all year around. When I actually made the reservation they said it was only for fleet week and nothing was included. I even gave the promo code on the website and they just said «we don’t do that». That should have been my first clue but I managed to argue a bit of a discount.
On the boat was a little better but you could tell the staff knew that we had paid less and hadn’t gotten the extras. We felt like second class because we would get served last, have our plates left and have to ask multiple times for things. The other tables around us by the windows got far better service. The food was meh but came out cold which is never acceptable. While the view was beautiful I would not recommend this to anyone. If you are more expensive then other dinner cruises then the service and food should match that.

Took my wife to the formal sit down dinner and it was truly memorable. Upon entering the dinner yacht the gate attendant was very professional and courteous however, the $ 35 parking fee was a bit steep but eh thats Manhattan for you… the attendant was very knowledgeable and was able to direct me and my wife to exactly where to go, we didnt have to try to figure out what was next, because there was always someone guiding us. We parked the car and walked to the ticket booth where we were again greated by a smiling face eager to assist. We recieved our tickets and aboard we went.
My first impression of the yacht was pure excitement The yacht was clean (inside and out) and it smelled very pleaseant. Once we entered we were greated by very pleasant staff members and showed our table, although I wanted a window seat (they were sold out and an additional 80 bucks) we were seated at an aisle table which to my surprise my wife actually preferred the spot over the window.
FOOD: we started out with white or wheat bread and butter AMAZING… then followed by a lobster hordourve my wife said she could have eatten it all night but I passed as I was saving my appetite… next came the salad round eh not to big on veggies so not the highlight but to the entrée I ordered the chicken dinner which was well seasoned and moist which was served with risotto and steamed veggies AMAZING The wife had steak and potatoes, she couldnt get enough and that says alot because she never orders steak, it also was tender and well seasoned. Then came dessert, the absolute best hands down cheesecake in the world! After dinner they give the guests complimentary champagne and even accommodated my pregnant wife with ginger ale, was truly a nice touch. Dinner price is included with the ticket price. Drinks are extra and will be billed at the end of the tour.
AMBIANCE: although it was a formal dinner the atmosphere was very relaxing wasnt stuffy they had a dj that started off very rocky, but soon found his niche and played a mix for just about everyone. The dance floor was packed with people having a great time. The decks were well stocked with adequate seating for guests and the view of Manhattan/​brooklyn was absolutely breathtaking. Also, you are not required to sit and wait for food you can walk around and enjoy the tour and hot food will be served once you return. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. Not a place for children however there were two kids aboard.
CON: they expect to be given gratuity on the total ticket price versus just your drinks. Example ticket price 250 + drinks 50 = gratuity on a 300 versus 50 bill. Not a deal breaker but I typically pay for service and we enjoyed the service.
OVERALL: AMUST go at least once!!!

Food was terrible. The crab cake appetizer was dry, hard and bland. The salmon entrée was undercooked, not seared or crunchy on top and flavorless. Also why were both of these served without lemon? The wild rice was overcooked. Fortunately the vegetables were still crunchy not overcooked. The dessert was too sweet. If a business owner reads my review, please, invest into a better menu or chef. I can see how if this dining experience was sufficient or great, I would do this again. Although the terrible food was so that I made the experience a rip off.
As to the tour. The DJ plays recorded music. Nothing live. And there dance floor is small and under utilized. I have enjoy salsa, tango, west coast swing and other dances but this is more for the children to run around the tiny dance floor to mediocre recorded music.
The tour around was nice. Although the photography comes up to take a photo of your table when there is nothing in view outside and the photo doesn’t capture the view. Just your table which is nothing special for a photo. Bland set table.
I should have checked reviews prior to notice that others had less than desirable experiences. Would not have wasted the precious night in New York doing this. Much better options elsewhere.

Four of us took the dinner cruise on the yacht duchess. Everything went well. As expected the highlight of the excursion was the Manhattan and New Jersey skyline at night around to the Brooklyn bridge and back to pier 81, especially freedom tower and the extended time spent at the Statue of Liberty on the way back.
The food was surprising better than expected, not haute cuisine, but pretty good given the price and view. Service was fine.
The only deceptive part of the cruise was the attempt to obtain double tipping.
The way they work it is this: when you reserve your non refundable tickets to dinner you pay on top of the advertised dinner cruise price fix price of $ 107 an «administrative service charge» of 20%. So now the price for four is about $ 500 without any extras such as cocktails or wine. But don’t haha think this service charge is for any dinner service. Lol. At the end of the dinner even if you order no additional items you will get a bill with «suggested» tips of $ 60 $ 80 $ 100 or whatever, depending if you had extra drinks. And you thought that you had paid the service charge! Haha lol.
Since the person who ordered the tickets was genuinely misled on what a service charge of 20% was for in the first place, she declined to pay any additional service charge. According to the manager, the servers are forbidden to explain the distinction between service charges.
An additional tip is to bring ear plugs as the music gets much louder as the evening and the music decades progress. There are comfy chairs on the upstairs deck, please ask about arrangements before having wheelchairs as the narrow steep stairs require special treatment.

Was very nice only reason I didn’t give 5stars was the crowd kept starring at my fiancé & myself (lgbt) people need to get with the times its legalized in ny now

Our 14^th wedding anniversary — what better way to spend it than to enjoy a dinner cruise in NYC. This is not a casual attire cruise at dinner. Men are required to wear a dress shirt and women are asked to wear evening or business attire. (Sneakers, shorts, t-​shirts, flip-​flops and tank tops not permitted on-​board at any time). My husband made a huge mistake by not buying tickets directly through World Yacht — instead he purchased through a vendor (Viator). Not only did he pay more but our seats were lousy — appreciate him trying but those of you considering buying this package go directly through World Yacht and request a table with a view. The cruise begins at Pier 81 with a voyage down the Hudson river with breathtaking views of NYC at night. (Cruise begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm). There was a live band playing everything from Sinatra to Marley. The dinner comprised of a four course meal all made with fresh ingredients. Not sure if the menu is the same for every cruise but we were offered the following — we could choose 1 of each:
1) Amuse Bouche: we were given a fresh squeezed watermelon shot
2) Appetizers: Grilled Vegetable Timbale or Baby Arugula Salad or Maryland Lump Crab Cake
3) Entrees: Atlantic Salmon, Lemon Thyme Chicken Breast or New York Strip or Garganelli Pasta
4) Desserts: Chocolate Ganache or New York Cheesecake
(they can accommodate special diet request as well as vegetarian items)
The food was surprisingly good. My husband ordered the crab cake, salmon, and cheesecake. I went with the baby arugula salad, lemon thyme chicken breast and cheesecake, While waiting for each course to be served — we would head to the outdoor deck to take in the sights of the gorgeous NYC skyline. After dinner was served we danced a little to the live band but ultimately settled in on the outdoor deck that is furnished with comfortable over sized chairs. Only negative — they still allow people to smoke on the outdoor decks. Hard to enjoy your glass of champagne or wine when there is smoke being blown in your face. The cruise takes you around the tip of Manhattan up the East River passing under the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge — then heading towards the Statue of Liberty and back to Pier 81. Parking is available on the pier for $ 35. We chose to park at a garage very close to the pier for about $ 25 (not worth the $ 10 savings to walk that far to the closest garage).
Would we do this again? Absolutely, we had a wonderful time — but will book through World Yacht requesting window seating and will pay extra to park on the pier. $ 127.00 a person ages 12 and up. They offer different packages so be sure to visit their website for more information.

I was given the opportunity to participate in a private radio station cruise via the World Yacht Princess. The boat ride and the nice views were included, and everything else (including food) had to be paid for on-​board. I had fun on this cruise! My friend and I had the pleasure of meeting the «party crew» and DJs of the radio station, and talking with them briefly. We also participated in the «Guess The Number and Spin The Wheel» game, which was fun too.
The cruise itself sailed at a smooth (or close-​to) speed, and went toward the Statue of Liberty. After that, it turned around and sailed back to the pier. Ahh, the views were awesome! I had the pleasure of taking photos of certain spots, and let’s not forget about the panoramas! :) Seriously, who doesn’t like looking at the views? :P The weather was nice for this event. The ship itself looked okay too.
When it comes to rating cruises of ANY kind, I consider the food and drink qualities, and on-​board pricing. Unfortunately, my low rating is the result of that.
We didn’t eat dinner prior to boarding, so we decided to eat here. We paid $ 9 for Chicken Fingers with Fries from their limited menu. For a price that high, we expected the food to be really good. While it was edible, the quality was disappointing. The chicken itself was okay (wasn’t sure if this was frozen before), but the fries were not fresh, as they were soggy and re-​heated. No other sides were included.
If that wasn’t insulting enough, how about the drinks? $ 3 for a CUP of soda (which I got). WOW, I’ve been on other cruises before, and they give you more (a can) for the same price. Oh and if you wanted water, you had to pay $ 3 for that too (a cup!). On other cruises, it was available at no extra charge (excluding bottles). Want beer or a mixed drink? $ 9 and more! Yeah, I paid less for all of that stuff (or received more for same price) when I was on another cruise line last month. So yeah, didn’t buy any alcoholic drinks for that reason.
This was my first (and LAST) time with World Yacht. Even though I had a great time on this ship during the private event, and really enjoyed the AWESOME views that were provided throughout the duration, I’m sorry but I will NOT be considering any more cruises with this company.
Advisory: The ship kept on «rocking» while it was in dock. Hang on to the railings when walking through.

Wow! This was much more fun than I expected.
The service was great. Clayton was our server and he was very attentive.
Food was amazing! Every dish tasted great and fresh. The Local Market Salad was very flavorful. The Black Tea Chicken was amazing. It was soft, succulent, and flavorful. The Decadent Mango Cheesecake was also very good.
The views were spectacular. My photos of the Statue of Liberty were blurred by the auto-​focus (too much contrast between light on the statue and the darkness).
The DJ was surprisingly good. Songs were more for people in their early to late 30s but everyone got up to dance and have a good time.
I easily get sea-​sick but not on this boat (The Duchess).
I strongly recommend for anyone who likes good food, wants to get away from the crowds.

This is a review for customer service for World Yacht.
5 stars for a quick sincere response and taking time to understand my situation and the fact that my experience was less than stellar for what we paid. Thank you.

Happy valentines! My bf RSVP for sat. 02÷15÷14. I was scared to get on the boat being that the weather was horrible here in NYC. It is my second time visiting the world yacht. I do believe is slightly over priced, but then again i don’t know how their other boats are, I was on the Dutches.
The food is a 7/​10, my appetizer which was a lobster Mac &cheese came out cold so I changed it for a salad which was super good. My bf had an onion tart, which was also cold but he ate it anyways.
For our main plates he had the filet mignon, medium (the best way to order it) I had the salmon, but again slightly cold. The vegetables made up for it because they were still warm… Oh! And there’s always warm bread going around.
Live DJ, a spacious dance floor. We had a very pleasant night. Wished it wasn’t snowing so hard & actually step out to see the Statue of Liberty.

The scenery was nice. Food was ahh… For the price paid, food should be more top of the line. Portions are tiny.

The food is take out quality. The boat is nice and clean with great views. Once again BAD FOOD! This is NYC you gotta do better

I had a blast cruising around the Statue of Liberty in this boat!
The ship was reserved for my group and we got to spend the entire evening dining and partying on the ship. The dinner was decent but it was really the experience that made it memorable. You can see the NYC skyline from the deck and the views are breathtaking! The DJ was also pretty good so it just made the evening that much more enjoyable.

This review is for the Maifest On The Hudson German Beerfest that I attended yesterday. It was set up at Pier 81 on the grounds right next to the World Yacht vessels. As we finally got some sunny warm weather it was the perfect setting on the water to listen to a live German band, watch men and women dressed in traditional German attire dance, drinks lots of Paulaner beer, eat pretzels and brats, and hang out with good friends under the communal beer tent. Prost!
The event itself was well run, staff was friendly, there were five different styles of beer available with easy to get to beer stands, lots of food available, and the setting for the event was a great choice. Also, having access to the nice bathrooms at Pier 81/​World Yacht was a plus. Beats the heck out of using the porta potties!
Having the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream truck there was an added bonus! We each grabbed a cone of creamy cinnamon and chocolate and enjoyed a great dessert to end the day overlooking the water.
I bought the tickets for the event at a big discount off of ThrillList. Even though the tickets for the beer and food were a bit costly, having the savings off the event tickets made up for it. Overall, a great way to spend a sunny spring day on the water.