Most New York boat parties leave from Manhattan piers, so a Sunset Park departure gives you a completely different route — the Narrows, the Statue from the south, and the Brooklyn waterfront at its industrial best. Doing it as a daytime brunch ride rather than a midnight cruise means you actually see all of it. The organisers run shuttles from across the boroughs, which solves the Brooklyn Army Terminal access problem.
What to expect
You board the Liberty Belle at the Brooklyn Army Terminal at the start of a firm boarding window, with brunch service and a DJ running through the afternoon. The route works the harbor from a southern Brooklyn starting point rather than a Midtown one. VIP guests get a separate section and expedited boarding.
Good to know
- The Brooklyn Army Terminal is in Sunset Park; the R to 59th Street is the nearest subway
- Roundtrip shuttle service is offered from across the five boroughs if you book it
- Boarding is a hard window and the boat leaves sharp
- Flat shoes and a layer, since the harbor is breezy even at midday
- VIP adds a private section and faster boarding if you are with a group
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Common questions
Which boat is it?
The Liberty Belle, sailing out of the Brooklyn Army Terminal rather than a Manhattan pier.
Is transport provided?
The organisers offer optional roundtrip shuttle service from designated pickup points across the five boroughs.
Is brunch included?
Brunch service is part of the ride; check your ticket tier for exactly what it covers before you board.
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