Updated 12/22/2008 02:52 PM
Sail Into 2009 Aboard A Manhattan Harbor Cruise
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Want to avoid the huddled masses in Times Square this New Year's Eve? Sail around the crowds with a foursome of festive cruises. NY1's Valarie D'Elia filed the following Travel With Val report. Several Manhattan Harbor cruises will be sailing into 2009 with rates that range from $120 to $325 per person for passengers at least 21 years old.
The cruises, between three and four hours, all feature some mix of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and music. If that's not enough of a blast, the night is capped off by a fireworks display.
For a downtown party atmosphere with up to 600 other passengers, Circle Line Sightseeing is selling tickets on four of its boats for $120 per person. The trips depart from Pier 83 at 10:00 p.m. and return at 1:00 a.m. Tell them Val sent you and get 10 percent off your ticket by calling 212-563-3200. For more information, got to CircleLine42.com.
On a smaller scale, another cruise that charges $120 per person is the New York Water Taxi, which carries a maximum of 149 passengers. This one boards at Pier 17 South Street Seaport for a 10:00 p.m. departure and returns at 1:00 a.m. Tell them Val sent you and get $25 off your ticket. To get the discount at NYWaterTaxi.com enter the promo code DELIA.
You can toast the New Year with a savings of $40 on Circle Line Downtown's Zephyr. Buy a ticket for $169 with the promo code DELIA when calling 866-925-4631.
Looking to ring in the New Year with style evocative of the roaring 20s? Classic Harbor Line's Yacht Manhattan limits its sailing soiree to just 50 revelers who rub well-dressed elbows in heated comfort. This cruise from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. departs from Chelsea Piers and requires formal evening wear. Tell them Val sent you and get the $325 admission fee for $260 – 20-percent off. Mention the promo code ValValue for the discount.
For this and other travel news, go to TravelWithVal.com.