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Experience Independence Day from the water aboard the elegant Nautical Empress. This special cruise offers a front-row seat to New York City’s renowned Macy's fireworks display, with uninterrupted skyline views and a festive atmosphere.
Enjoy a buffet dinner, refreshing drinks, and reserved seating options across multiple indoor and outdoor decks as you sail past iconic landmarks, with a curated live DJ setting the mood and plenty of space to unwind.
This is your chance to enjoy a truly magical Independence Day celebration. Secure your spot now and experience the best 4th of July experience on the water.
WHAT TO EXPECT
4-Hour Premium Open Bar
2-Hour Buffet Dinner
Breathtaking views of the NYC Skyline and the Statue of Liberty
Live view of the famous Macy's NYC Fireworks Show from a prime location
Special Guest DJs
2 Indoor Climate-Controlled Decks and a very spacious Outdoor Deck
Family-friendly Cruise
ITINERARY
To ensure a smooth boarding process, we will begin check-in at 5:00 PM. Please try to use this early Check-In time and arrive at the dock by 5 PM, but no later than 5:40 PM!
Please be advised that July 4th is a gridlock alert day. Traffic will be very heavy throughout the city, with many street closures and pedestrian detours. Due to anticipated heavy traffic, train delays, and detours, we STRONGLY recommend allowing plenty of time to arrive safely for boarding.
Please note that the boat must depart from the dock by 6:30 PM to enter the special access zone. Arrive early to ensure you complete check-in and boarding on time. If you haven't finished the boarding process by then, the boat will leave without you, with no exceptions.
You may need to show your ticket to security and potential police barricades to pass through to Pier 36, so make sure to have them downloaded to your phone or printed out in advance.
Location: Pier 36 - Slip #6
Check-in begins: 5:00 pm
Boat boards: 5:40 pm
Boat departs: 6:30 PM SHARP!
❗️FINE PRINT - PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET!
To consume alcohol at this event, guests MUST be age 21 and up and present a valid form of government-issued photo ID.
For guests under the age of 21, the open bar is limited to non-alcoholic drinks
Guests under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult
Boarding times are 5-6:30 pm SHARP.
If you miss the boarding, you will miss the event!
Due to the holiday and potential road closures, heavy traffic should be expected. Please allow plenty of travel time.
Party Guide is not responsible if you miss the boarding.
This is a holiday cruise, and it is not intended to be a sit-down restaurant dining event. If you wish to have a complete dining experience, we suggest you do so before attending this event.
The buffet menu is subject to change.
The food menu is subject to change.
All cruise sights, destinations, and itineraries are subject to change without notice as determined by the US Coast Guard, local authorities, or event staff (Unforeseen restrictions may be enforced the night of the event)
This event will take place regardless of weather conditions
Fireworks display provided at the discretion of local authorities (weather permitting).
Fireworks viewing can't be guaranteed!
Unless the event is canceled or rescheduled, all sales are final; refunds or credits will not be granted for any and all claims, including those related to changes in cruise boarding and sailing schedules, fireworks viewing, or other specific sightseeing activities.
