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Set Sail with City Cruises New York’s Spring Programming

by Katie Skrzek

Mar 19, 2024

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City Cruises New York invites family travelers aboard this spring with seasonal offerings for Easter and Mother’s Day. Cruising along the East and Hudson Rivers, City Cruises hosts special brunches and dinners for the spring holidays.

 

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Easter brunch is available on Easter Sunday, March 31. The 2.5-hour cruise features a three-course meal alongside wine, signature cocktails and live entertainment aboard Bateaux New York. Guests 21 years and older may also partake in unlimited mimosas. Or, opt for a holiday buffet aboard Spirit of New York. Both ships also offer a three-course meal and buffet, respectively, for Easter dinner.

 

Treat the special mother or mother figure in your life to a Mother’s Day brunch or dinner on Sunday, May 12. Choose from two different times aboard Bateuax, with morning and afternoon sailings. Brunch seating features a plated meal, wine and cocktail upgrade, and live entertainment. A brunch buffet is also available. Or opt for a dinner cruise with mom to take in beautiful nighttime city views while enjoying a dinner buffet.

 

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City Cruises New York also hosts private events. Visit the website for more information.

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