Five reasons why this cocktail cruise is the ultimate NYC summer experience

Whether you’re a born and bred New Yorker or you’re just passing through, there will be sides to the city that you’ve never seen. All of the Hornblower cruises take in the sights of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, so you can guarantee that, whichever one you choose, you’ll be left with memories (and enough selfies) to last a lifetime.

All that gawping at New York’s sights can be hungry (and thirsty) work. Fortunately, there is a great selection of refreshments onboard to purchase, and if you opt for a slightly more premium ticket, it will all be included with your admission. So whether you want to party without sending your bank balance overboard or sample some Tex Mex dishes with your early evening drinks, there will be something for you.

We’ve all been there—you’re trying to organise a group outing and things never go to plan. From people repeatedly asking for the ticket link, to the event selling out before everyone has secured their slot, the stress of planning a get-together can often make you wish you hadn’t bothered. It’s the complete opposite with Hornblower though, which makes the whole booking experience seamless. It’s possible to secure spots for up to 20 people at a time, and you can even specify if it’s for an occasion and the name of the celebrant(s) when booking. Easy!

If the views of New York City from the Hudson weren’t enough, the Alive After Five and Rock the Yacht cruises also have a live DJ onboard providing a soundtrack to the sights. While the former is a chilled affair, you can expect to hit the dancefloor for three hours of smash hits and classic throwbacks on the Hornblower’s seagoing shindig. You’d be cray to miss it.

To secure your spot aboard one of Hornblower’s cruises, RSVP by clicking this link here.