NEW YORK – October 15, 2026 -- City Cruises has unveiled its 2026 holiday lineup, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve cruises that include freshly prepared meals, so guests skip the cooking and cleanup. The sailings run across the company's U.S. destinations.
Thanksgiving dinner comes with waterfront views
Thanksgiving brunch, lunch and dinner cruises serve a feast with all the trimmings. Chefs prepare meals fresh onboard, with buffet and plated options that include roasted turkey, traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes and seasonal desserts. Cocktails, music and dancing round out the experience.
Christmas cruises add Santa and a boat parade
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day brunch and dinner cruises feature holiday music, dancing and games aboard festively decorated boats. Guests can sit in warm interiors or step out onto the outdoor decks.
In the weeks before Christmas, City Cruises runs festive cocktail and dining cruises. Families can join Santa cruises in select locations, with kid-friendly activities and treats. Parade of Lights dinner cruises in Newport Beach and San Diego offer views of illuminated boats and decorated waterfront homes.
New Year's Eve sailings count down to 2027 on the water
New Year's Eve cruises offer dining and celebration options, from earlier seatings to midnight festivities. Meals are freshly prepared, with cocktails, music and dancing, and fireworks viewing on select sailings. New Year's Day brunch cruises follow for guests who want a slower start to the year.
Group packages start at 20 guests
Companies and groups of 20 or more can book all-inclusive holiday packages with lunch, cocktail or dinner cruise options priced to fit a range of budgets. A dedicated events team handles the planning.
Cruises depart from 15 destinations across the U.S.
Holiday cruises and group events run in Berkeley, Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco in California. They also run in Boston, Chicago, New York, Weehawken (New Jersey), Alexandria and Norfolk (Virginia), Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Offerings vary by destination and sailing.