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We are a small business offering a high level of service and value. From start to finish, we will look after you and your boat.

SKIPPERS & CREW

A reliable and loyal team of Skippers

Very experienced Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean

All crew are committed and passionate sailors

Care and professionalism

Constant communication and transparency throughout

There are no gimmicks

Old or new, large or small

Sail or power

Monohull or Catamaran

Testimonials

We would be delighted to put you in touch with previous clients who we have moved boats for and taught. Alternatively, please see below for some client testimonials. We aim to provide a service that you are totally satisfied with and will go above and beyond to help achieve this.

“I purchased a new Lagoon 42 in France and decided to sail it back to the Caribbean myself via the ARC. So that meant a new boat, a sailor (me) with limited offshore experience, and the Bay of Biscay looming. Enter Tim Ball and his team to help get the boat to the Canaries. Needless to say the delivery went smoothly and I was able to be on board to tap into Tim’s wealth of… Read the full testimonial “Glen Yates”

“I have used Hornblower Yacht Delivery a number of times to move my yacht from Antibes to Palma and Palma to Greece. I can thoroughly recommend their services. Tim’s attention to detail and care for the boat is very… Read the full testimonial “Jerry Toher”

“I had the pleasure of using the services of Tim at the latter end of last year 2019. I required my boat to be delivered/sailed from Croatia to the UK. She is a Cutter rigged Ocean Star56. She arrived safely after a five week passage logging in access of some 3000 NM. Tim ensured at all times that the safety of both boat and crew were of paramount importance. He never failed to keep in… Read the full testimonial “Brian Wilde”

“In 2019 I took delivery of a Lagoon 42 in France and made my way to Sardinia with different  crews aboard. But as I would be solo for the last trip from Sardinia to Montenegro I needed assistance particularly for the overnight sails. I contacted Tim Ball of Hornblower Yacht deliveries. Right from my first contact I found Tim to be super helpful, providing advice and information even before we met in Sardinia. Tim also… Read the full testimonial “Paul Brown”

“I had the pleasure of meeting Tim briefly a few years ago in London. Subsequent to this, I required my Lagoon 450F to be moved from Sardinia to Montenegro. This yacht delivery was at a difficult time due to the ongoing Corona Virus pandemic. I managed to get hold of Tim who agreed to take on the task. Tim was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the required task. Most yachts tend to have complicated arrangements… Read the full testimonial “Dr James Asbury”

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Hornblower Group

We are Hornblower Group, the global leader in world-class experiences and transportation.

The brand heritage of our organization dates back nearly 100 years, with the establishment of Boston Harbor Cruises in Massachusetts in 1926; on the west coast of the United States, Hornblower Group began in 1980. Across our growing portfolio, we have a long-standing history of expertise and innovation and have continually redefined the marine hospitality industry. Today, our footprint spans 111 countries and territories, and 125 U.S. cities, with offerings including water-based experiences, land-based experiences, overnight cruise experiences, and ferry and transportation services and marine consulting & services.

Notably, we designed and built the first hybrid ferry in the United States which reduces fuel consumption by 75%; it is part of Alcatraz City Cruises. City Ferry operates the first zero-emission, all-electric passenger/vehicle ferry in the U.S.

Our Hornblower Group global headquarters is in San Francisco, California, with additional corporate offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; and Ontario, Canada.

Core Leadership Team

Kevin M. Rabbitt

X Kevin M. Rabbitt is Chief Executive Officer and Board Director at Hornblower Group, a global experiences and transportation leader. The group’s expansive portfolio includes land-based experiences (City Experiences), water-based experiences and dining and sightseeing cruises (City Cruises), ferry and transportation services (City Ferry), and small ship overnight cruises (American Queen  Voyages ). Hornblower is owned by management and private equity firm, Crestview Partners.

In addition to his role at Hornblower, Rabbitt serves as Operating Executive in the media portfolio for Crestview Partners. Rabbitt serves as a Board Director on behalf of Crestview for investments at Congruex Networks, Viad Corp and Framestore/Company 3. Additionally, Rabbitt serves on non-profit boards for Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Foundation and Jerome Bettis “The Bus Stops Here” Foundation.

Prior CEO roles for Rabbitt have included NEP Group, the worldwide leader of technical outsourced production services operating in 24 countries; 3 Day Blinds, a leading manufacturer and retailer of custom window coverings; and Global Experience Specialists (GES), a global face-to-face events and tradeshow services company.

Early roles for Rabbitt included consulting stops at Bain and Company and Deloitte Consulting; running a small entertainment business; time with the Houston Rockets basketball organization; and an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas State University.

Rabbitt holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School (2001), and a BA in Managerial Studies from Rice University (1995). While at Rice, Rabbitt was captain and point guard for the Men’s Basketball team.

Rabbitt enjoys spending time with his wife Emily (Rice 1994; Jones School 1995) and their four children. Rabbitt is an avid sports fan including Rice Owls as well as his native Kansas City teams the Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks. Rabbitt is an active supporter of college basketball programs including Pitt, Robert Morris University, UT-San Antonio, and Henderson State. In his free time, Rabbitt enjoys coaching youth sports and playing golf.

Adam C. Peakes

With Hornblower’s overarching goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader, Peakes works in partnership with the division leaders to enable the strategic business plans across the organization.

Peakes comes to Hornblower from Merichem Corporation,   a large private industrial services company, serving as the company CFO, and previously as CFO at Noble Corporation,   one of the largest publicly traded offshore drilling contractors in the oil and gas industry. Prior to that, he had a nearly 20-year career as an Investment Banker, serving as a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, then as a Partner at the boutique investment banking firm of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company. Peakes additionally spent time working in the sports industry, including playing professional basketball in Europe and later as a member of the Houston Rockets management team.

Peakes graduated from Rice University where he played Division I basketball and was a two-time Academic All-American, and the Southwest Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year.    He gained his MBA from Harvard Business School.   Additionally, Peakes serves on the Board of Directors for Trecora Resources (NYSE: TREC) and Diamond Offshore Drilling (NYSE: DO), and he is Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Rice University Jones School of Management (Rice MBA).

Outside of work, Peakes enjoys spending time with his wife and four children as well as traveling, reading, and playing golf.  He currently resides in Houston, Texas.

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Francesca Merlino

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Frank Dunsford

X As Hornblower Group’s Chief Financial Officer, Dunsford provides strategic financial insight, supports growth plans, and drives value creation while overseeing all financial and accounting matters related to the company. Dunsford’s background is in private equity-backed companies and public companies, driving value creation in M&A acquisition, integrations, and change management initiatives.

Dunsford came to Hornblower Group from Youth Enrichment Brands, a private equity-backed youth activities company, serving as the company CFO. Prior to that, he spent over three years with Hornblower Group as the interim CFO and Vice President Corporate Controller. Prior to his first stint with Hornblower Group, Dunsford spent more than 18 years with KPMG Audit and Accounting Advisory.

Dunsford enjoys spending time with his wife Pramoda and their two children as well as traveling, hiking, listening to music, and playing cricket. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Stewart Alpert

Currently serving as Hornblower’s Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Technology, Stewart has extensive experience and expertise at the nexus of technology and business. Well versed in security, engineering and IT, he’s held leadership roles in top companies such as VMware and Walmart Labs as well as several start-ups. Stewart holds a master’s degree in software engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Mitch Randall

X Mitch Randall is the General Counsel of Hornblower Group, the holding company for City Experiences and American Queen Voyages. He is responsible for all of Hornblower’s legal matters, including litigation, mergers & acquisitions, human resources, real estate and permitting, commercial contract negotiations, finance, risk management, corporate governance, and management of external counsel.

Mitch was previously the President and Chief Legal Officer of PureGen Power, a clean power company focused on the acquisition, improvement and operation of utility scale solar projects. Prior to joining PureGen in January 2017, he was the President of Recurrent Energy, one of North America’s largest solar project developers.

Mitch has more than 20 years of legal experience in hospitality, energy, project development, regulatory, finance, and mergers & acquisitions. Prior to serving as President of Recurrent Energy, Mitch served as its General Counsel, overseeing the company’s legal strategy across its operations. Prior to joining Recurrent Energy, Mitch was a partner with Morrison & Foerster LLP, where he represented energy, real estate, development, health care and technology companies in complex transactional, permitting and regulatory matters.

Mitch received a JD from University of California’s Hastings College of the Law and a BS from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

X A graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA) and the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business (BS Finance), Phil is an experienced travel and hospitality professional specializing in customer experience, service operations, and strategy. From his time consulting with McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and Hitachi Consulting, he has wide industry knowledge and practice across airlines, hotels, casinos, airports, OTAs, transportation companies, and experience operators. Prior to consulting, Phil started his career with The Walt Disney Company and Six Flags. Today, as Chief of Staff, Phil works across Hornblower’s businesses to set their long-term strategy and lead key strategic initiatives.

Michael K. Burke

X Mike joined Statue City Cruises as VP & COO at the start of 2008. Statue City Cruises carries 4.5 million passengers annually to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and on harbor cruises & charters. He directs all operations and fiscal affairs of Statue City Cruises. Commitment to safety & security, hospitality, guest service, innovation, and environmental initiatives has enabled Statue City Cruises to achieve results far exceeding industry standards. Mike is responsible for relationships with the National Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard, NYC Parks & Recreation, and numerous government agencies and not-for-profit partners.

In August 2020, Mike was promoted to COO, of Concessions & Park Services to direct Alcatraz City Cruises as well as Statue City Cruises. In addition to an expanded role with NPS and USCG matters, Mike is the liaison with the Port of San Francisco and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Prior to his current position, Mike served as CFO at BillyBey Ferry Company from 2005 to 2008. Mike was President and CEO at Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry in 2000 and 2001, where he served as its first non-owner chief executive. He was also advisor and consultant to Circle Line from 1982 to 2000.

Mike is an active Board and Committee Member of NYC & Company, the Friends of Governors Island and various other organizations. He holds a US Coast Guard 100 GRT Captain License and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mory DiMaurizio

X Mory DiMaurizio joined Hornblower Canada in 2014. As Vice President & General Manager, he oversaw the successful startup, development and operations of Hornblower Niagara City Cruises. At the helm of Canada’s most iconic tourist attraction, Mory oversees the safe passage of over 2.4 million visitors per year. He is responsible for ensuring that his highly skilled team is focused on guest services, safety and environmental goals and objectives. As key liaison with the Niagara Parks Commission, an operational enterprise agency for the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, Mory ensures compliance with all financial and operating agreements.

With 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mory sits on the Board of Directors for Niagara Falls Tourism as Treasurer and the Tourism Partnership of Niagara.

Prior to joining Hornblower, Mory was General Manager for Medieval Times Entertainment overseeing the Toronto operations at the Canadian National Exhibition from 2005 to 2013. Mory was General Manager for the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation participating in Casino development, operations and 14 successful casino startup operations on time and budget within the Canadian gaming industry from 1996 to 2005.

Mory is a Certified Engineering Technologist (OACETT), is a graduate of Electrical Engineering with a double minor in Computers and Electronics from Niagara College.

Stephen Oddo

Stephen is a serial travel industry entrepreneur and founded multiple companies in the tours & activities sector since 2005. He founded WalksofItaly.com, an online travel company for visitors to Italy offering sightseeing tours and travel activities, in 2009. Walks of Italy soon became one of the largest operators of experiential travel services in Italy.

Walks is now a global brand and one of the largest operators of guided tours in the world, handling hundreds of thousands of passengers annually. Walks operates travel experiences in 20 cities across 9 countries. During the pandemic, Stephen led development of Walks’ virtual tour program “Tours from Home,” receiving tens of thousands of paid bookings and widespread acclaim in Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Skift, Boston Globe, and more. In early 2021, Walks joined City Experiences (Hornblower Group) to start the next chapter of growth and expansion. He also led the acquisition of Devour Tours, a leading global food tour company, closing in late 2021.

Rinat Glinert

Rinat Glinert serves at the Chief Operating Officer of Venture Ashore ,  the largest independent shore excursion company in the world, delivering thousands of shore excursions, tours and activities led by professional guides in hundreds of ports worldwide. Venture Ashore is part of the City Experiences portfolio of brands as its newest addition, supporting the company’s overall business strategy as the leader in amazing experiences. As Chief Operating Officer, Glinert leads the team in growing the Venture Ashore offerings on a global basis and establishing strong functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth through designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures.

Glinert’s career spans more than 18 years in the cruise and travel industry beginning with Royal Caribbean International in operations aboard the Vision of the Seas . She then proceeded to hold several progressive leadership positions at the corporate headquarters, culminating in overseeing guest services operations for over 22 ships and nearly 5,000 employees. As head of the strategic projects group, she was responsible for identifying and implementing onboard staffing efficiencies to better serve both employees and guests, as well as launching new services throughout the fleet. As a part of the newbuild hotel operations team, Glinert was instrumental in the design, buildout, and launch of the largest ships in the world, including the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas cruise ships, as well as overseeing the creation of Royal Caribbean’s VIP suite operations in Labadee, Haiti. In 2012, Glinert left Royal Caribbean to launch her own company, ShoreFox, which created technology tools for independent tour guides for nearly 2,500 tours in more than 220 destinations worldwide. Glinert shares a deep passion for travel and loves the connectivity it provides for people to take part in new experiences and broaden their horizons.

Glinert is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Hotel Administration. She resides in Rockville, Maryland with her husband and 2 children. She is an avid scuba diver and her favorite excursions include swimming with the pigs in Nassau, Bahamas, hiking Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska and sailing aboard a catamaran in the azure waters of Bora Bora.

Scott Thornton

X Scott Thornton is the COO, City Ferry, where he leads the operations of all ferry systems it operates, including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and more.

In his more than three decades with Hornblower, Scott has served at every level of the organization, beginning as a bartender onboard the California Hornblower in Los Angeles. In his time at Hornblower, Scott has exemplified the leadership and creativity that drives our growth and success, helping to lead each Hornblower start-up operation and ensuring the highest level of operational standards and focus on safety, quality, and crew development.

Prior to serving as COO of Hornblower Group’s Ferries & Transportation Division, Scott served as Chief Operating Officer of NYC Ferry. Since its launch in 2017, NYC Ferry – a new public transit option serving Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx – has served more than 17.5 million riders.

Before leading NYC Ferry, Scott was General Manager and Vice President of Operations of Alcatraz City Cruises, which, under his leadership, introduced the first ever hybrid ferry in 2009. Soon after Alcatraz City Cruises became the first triple ISO-certified passenger maritime operation, Scott also led the Alcatraz City Cruises crew to their highest level of annual ridership while maintaining a dedication to safety and quality which led to Alcatraz City Cruises being named the No. 1 landmark in the U.S. in TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice award. In addition to this experience, Scott spearheaded Hornblower’s Statute City Cruises launch in New York City.

Scott is a certified Captain and resides in New York City.

Dan Russell

X Dan Russell currently serves as Co-Chief Operating Officer of the City Cruises U.S. division, overseeing all areas of the business in 16 ports across the country.

Dan has been a Crew member of City Cruises for over 20 years and has lead teams in operations, sales and marketing, product development and general management.

Dan holds a BBA from Notre Dame and is a certified public accountant. He works out of the Chicago port and resides in the suburbs with his wife and two teenage children.

Christine Metivier

X Christine Metivier is Co-Chief Operating Officer of the City Cruises U.S. division, overseeing all areas of the business in 16 ports across the country.

Christine has over two decades of sales and operations experience. She began her career at the Boston port of City Cruises before transferring to the New York City port. Christine held various positions throughout the organization including a position in Event Management, Sales Director, General Manager, and Regional Vice President.

Christine received her Bachelor of Science degree from UMASS Amherst and works out of the New York City office. She resides in New Jersey with her husband and labradoodle.

Nasi Peretz

X A graduate of the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering in Computer Engineering & Computer Science for both undergrad and grad. Created WestsideRentals.com along with Mark Verge and Kevin Miller, 70+ employees which after 15 years was sold to Apartments.com/Costar (CSGP on Nasdaq). Then created Ticketmob.com with Scot Richardson which was acquired in December of 2012 by Cvent (CVT on Nasdaq) and after 6 years of expanding that ticketing company moved to Ticketmaster/LiveNation where he created Taylor Swift’s ticketing platform for the largest concert series in Ticketmaster history. Now Chief Technology Officer at the Hornblower Group after serving as the Vice President of Engineering for two years.

History of the Company

• 1926 – Boston Harbor Cruises is founded in Boston, Massachusetts
• 1951 – Gananoque Boat Lines is founded in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
• 1974 – Potomac Riverboat Cruises is founded in Alexandria, Virginia
• 1978 – Spirit Cruises is founded in Norfolk, Virginia
• 1980 – Hornblower Tours purchased by Terry MacRae in Berkeley, California
• 1980 – 1987 – The company is known as Hornblower Party Yachts
• 1984 – The company moves its headquarters to San Francisco, California
• 1986 – City Cruises is founded in London, England
• 1987 – 1993 – The company is known as Hornblower Dining Yachts
• 1987 – Mariposa Cruises is founded in Toronto, Canada
• 1991 – Odyssey Cruises is founded in Chicago, Illinois
• 1993 – 2020 – The company is known as Hornblower Cruises & Events
• 1993 – The company spins off Hornblower Marine Services (HMS), a marine management company focused on the operation of casino boats and ferries. HMS Ferries, Inc. expands to government contracting work and the development of high-speed ferry systems.
• 1996 – City Cruises develops the first new purpose-built sightseeing boat on the River Thames in London
• 1996 – Seadog is founded in Chicago, Illinois
• 1997 – The company acquires Lake Tahoe Cruises, Inc. and adds ferry services across Lake Tahoe
• 1998 – Mystic Blue Cruises is founded in Chicago, Illinois
• 2004 – Hornblower Group acquires Adventures at Sea and becomes the largest private yacht fleet in Southern California
• 2006 – Alcatraz Cruises, a Hornblower subsidiary, is awarded National Park Commission contract for Alcatraz Island in San Francisco
• 2007 – Entertainment Cruises acquires Baltimore Harbor Cruises
• 2008 – Hornblower Group awarded National Park Service contract for Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum
• 2009 – Seaward Services is founded in New Albany, Indiana
• 2009 – Alcatraz Cruises designed and built the first hybrid ferry in the United States which reduces fuel consumption by 75%
• 2011 – Cruising Excursions is founded in London, England
• 2014 – Niagara Cruises begins tours in Niagara Gorge with two state-of-the-art catamarans
• 2015 – Hornblower Group awarded the NYC Ferry contract by the New York City Economic Development Corporation
• 2016 – Entertainment Cruises is formed with the merger of Odyssey Cruises and Spirit Cruises
• 2016 – Entertainment Cruises acquires Potomac Riverboat Company
• 2017 – NYC Ferry by Hornblower begins operations on May 1, 2017
• 2018 – Entertainment Cruises acquires Mariposa Cruises
• 2019 – The Gee’s Bend Ferry operates the first zero-emission, all-electric passenger/vehicle ferry in the U.S.
• 2019 – Hornblower Group acquires Entertainment Cruises, Boston Harbor Cruises, Gananoque Boat Lines, and UK-based City Cruises under the Cruises & Events division
• 2020 – The company is known as Hornblower Group, with Cruises & Events becoming one of the company’s four divisions
• 2020 – HMS Ferries Inc. named operator of Puerto Rico Ferry Service
• 2021 – Cruising Excursions is added to the company’s portfolio of businesses in January, expanding our footprint globally to 70 countries
• 2021 – Shore Trips is added to the company’s portfolio of businesses in February, expanding our global footprint to more than 110 countries and territories
• 2021 – In April 2021, Hornblower Cruises & Events, City Cruises, and HMS Ferries, Inc. rebrand as one master company, City Experiences. City Cruises and City Ferry are named sub-brands of the division
• 2021 – As part of the expansion of land based activities Walks was brought on board in Q1 along with Devour Food Tours in Q4. The Walks platform brought in not only Guides from around the world but a technology platform to elevate the Hornblower Group.
• 2022 – Venture Ashore launches as the newest addition to the City Experiences portfolio of brands in February, becoming the largest independent cruise excursions provider in the world

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Hornblower Hybrid

• Length : 168 feet
• Capacity : Parties or groups from 2 to 400 Dining, Reception 600
• Home Port : Hudson River Park's Pier 40 NY
• Relocate : New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island

Eco-Friendly and Luxurious

It’s so easy being green

If you are looking for a new and state-of-the-art yacht that is also eco-friendly, the Hornblower Hybrid is the perfect choice. The 168-foot vessel, which is one of the newest charter yachts to grace the New York Harbor, is equipped with three alternative fuel sources as well as a dazzling array of LED lighting in a variety of gorgeous colors. As a bonus, the LED lights are fully customizable to accent any party theme or décor. Other “green” features on the Hornblower Hybrid include energy-efficient windows and stunning custom-made counter tops created from recycled glass and colorful vodka bottles.

Host your celebration in style and comfort

The vessel’s breathtaking windows—which run the full length from the floor to the ceiling—and open plan make the yacht a very versatile space, ideal for just about any type of party or event imaginable. The Hornblower Hybrid is a perfect place to host birthday celebrations, baby showers, dinner cruises, school reunions, wedding ceremonies and post wedding celebrations. The latest in sound and audio systems including flat-panel LED screens will help ensure that your guests can hear any presentations, as well as have a terrific time dancing the night away. The yacht can easily accommodate cocktail receptions for up to 600 guests and buffet style meals for 350-plus people.

Elegance and relaxation rolled into one

The Hornblower Hybrid also offers unobstructed views of the skyline and other sights from comfortable climate-controlled indoor decks. Guests can also walk out on to the outdoor observation decks to gaze at the moon and stars or admire the surrounding scenery and landmarks.  Full bars on each deck help make sure that guests are never thirsty!

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The Hornblower Infinity

Hornblower infinity charter yacht.

The Hornblower Infinity is a 210ft private NYC yacht charter that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. The Hornblower Infinity is a spectacular new NY charter yacht that will change the landscape of New York. Recently remodeled with a bold design, this vessel will match the uniqueness of New York from the distinct entertainment areas to the top-of-the-line food and beverage. The open bow, covered sky deck and over-sized windows will provide endless opportunities for enjoying the countless sites in New York Harbor.

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• Largest Mega Yacht in New York
• DJ Spinning on State of the Art Sound System
• 4 Hours of Premium Open Bar
• 3 climate controlled decks plus exterior decks, and 5 dance floors

Can you think of a better place to spend New Year's Eve than New York City? On this special day thousands of people flock to the city from around the world to be a part of the many attractions in Manhattan. But there's one characteristic that each one of those attractions shares that's not so enticing - the crowds. This upcoming New Year's Eve in New York City, opt for a memorable experience aboard what's considered the most popular yacht off of Manhattan's coast - the Infinity Yacht. We're sure you heard about last year's event, and if you weren't lucky enough to get access to it here's your chance.

This magnificent ship is a phenomenon of the seas and known around New York City as a sign of elegance and sophistication. It's not everyday that you get a 210-foot yacht that welcomes up to 1,000 of the city's elite to come aboard and enjoy the regal amenities on hand. At first glance, what gets ones attention are the multiple levels - three climate-controlled decks that feature custom LED lighting, state-of-the-art sound systems with flat screen monitors, and dance floors for the music at hand. The lucky guests aboard this gorgeous vessel will have the great opportunity to access four hours of premium open bar, a special champagne toast at midnight, and delicious passed hors d'oeuvres aboard this black-tie optional event. There will be mouth-watering cuisine provided at various buffet stations, ensuring that your New Year's Eve appetite is satisfied.

One of New York City's most prominent DJs will be on hand delivering sounds throughout the voyage. While you'd think that things couldn't get any better, you'll have the best vantage point of the popular and highly sought after New Year's Eve fireworks display high above the city. There's no denying that this will be a premiere attraction on the biggest day of the year in New York City. Here's your chance to be a part of it, so get your tickets while you still can!

Dinner Buffet

Salads w/ Fresh Bread and Butter

• Caesar Salad w/ Romaine Lettuce, Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Herb Crouton, and Traditional Caesar Dressing
• Mesculin Salad w/ Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds, and Orange Champagne Vinaigrette [Contains Nuts][Gluten-Free*][Vegetarian]
• Kale Quinoa Salad w/ Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette [Gluten-Free*][Vegan][Vegetarian]
• Pasta al Forno w/ Alfredo Sauce and Panko Parmesan Crust [Vegetarian]
• Honey Sesame Chicken w/ Scallions and Fresno Chilies
• Oven Roasted Whitefish w/ White Bean Ragu and Spicy Tomato [Gluten-Free*]
• Hand-Carved Prime Rib Au Jus w/ Spice Rub and Horseradish Crème [Gluten-Free*]
• Roasted Broccoli w/ Chili Flakes and Toasted Garlic [Gluten-Free*][Vegan][Vegetarian]
• Idaho Mashed Potatoes w/ Roasted Garlic [Vegetarian]
• Seasonal Desserts Station w/ Assorted Cakes, Brownies, Pastries, and Seasonal Fruits [Contains Nuts][Vegetarian]

* Although every effort is made to prepare denoted items as gluten-free, the kitchen at this venue is not gluten-free, and there is always a small risk of cross-contamination

Menu Subject to Change This is a nightlife event and it is not intended to be a dining event -- If you wish to have a complete dinner it is recommended that you do so prior to attending this event

Premium Open Bar from 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

• Vodka - Tito's, New Amsterdam, Absolut, Absolut Citron, Absolut Raspberri, Conciere
• Rum - Cruzan Light, Cruzan Dark, Cruzan Coconut, Captain Morgan, Conciere
• Gin - Tanqueray, Conciere
• Tequila - Olmeca Reposado, Sauza Hacienda Silver, Conciere
• Scotch - Dewar’s White Label
• Bourbon - Jim Beam
• American Whiskey - Jack Daniel’s, Conciere
• Brandy - E&J VS
• Liqueur - Amaretto, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Blue Curaçao, Crème De Cassis, Kahlua, Melon Liqueur, Peach Schnapps, Sour Apple Liqueur, Southern Comfort, Triple Sec, Dry Vermouth, Sweet Vermouth
• Beer - Heineken, Corona Extra, Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn IPA, Bud Light, Angry Orchard Cider (GF), Truly Hard Seltzer
• Wine - Sycamore Lane Pinot Grigio, Sycamore Lane Chardonnay, Sycamore Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Canyon Road Moscato, William Wycliff Sparkling Wine
• Non-Alcoholic - Water, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Tomato Juice, Iced Tea, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Ginger Beer, Tonic Water, Sparkling Water

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December 31, 2024 at 9:30PM

January 1, 2025 at 1:30AM

Pier 40 New York City, NY 10014

NYC New Years Cruises

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YES | Premium Open Bar from 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

FOOD SERVED

YES | Dinner Buffet from 9:30 PM

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Price increase warning: New Year's Eve ticket prices often go up significantly (100% +) the closer you get to New Years Eve. Also note that many NYE Events will sell out well in advance of New Years Eve. About your Tickets:  (1) Show up early and help reduce the wait time, (2) Make sure to have your physical ticket on hand because you will need to show it to NYPD and security upon request, (3) You accept the risks and agree to adhere to the NYPD rules and regulations for the evening, (4) If you select shipping as your delivery method, tickets will not be sent out until December, (5) A LIVE VIEW of The Ball Drop is not guaranteed. Large crowds should be expected

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Cruise past the city’s most iconic sights while you dine in the elegant dining area on the first deck. Or sip on a drink from the bar and relax in the lounge on the second deck or stroll onto the Aft outdoor lounge and experience the Manhattan skyline in all its glory.

Hornblower Lexington Yacht Features

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• Lounge and dining area
• Private bridal suite
• Player piano
• Outdoor observation decks
• Customizable LED lighting
• State-of-the-art sound system & HDTVs

Vessel Length: 92 Feet Seated Meals : 90 guests Buffet Meals : 80 guests Cocktail: 120 guests

The Hornblower Lexington’s First Deck offers a beautiful and unique dining space with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views while you dine, sip on a drink and soak in incredible views.

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The AFT deck is a generous outdoor space allowing guests to experience the incredible sights of New York City in absolute comfort and style.

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This deck combines classic details with contemporary look and feel. Featuring a lounge area, dance floor, and player piano, the Hornblower Lexington’s Second Deck is an ideal combination of style and comfort for both the formal and fun.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

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