The 4 Best Jazz Shows in New York City

1.Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 568 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II, a classic 1920s-style vessel with a heated salon, holiday decorations, live jazz, carols, cocoa, cookies, and one included drink. From Chelsea Piers, you pass Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Governor’s Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty.

“This was such a lovely trip to do for our first time in NYC! All the staff were lovely and it was so festive. Would 100% recommend people to do this!”

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2.Evening Jazz Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134

Spend 90 minutes aboard Classic Harbor Line’s Yacht Manhattan, a 1920s-style vessel with a climate-controlled solarium, open decks, and elegant assigned tables. The Boat Band plays jazz standards, Motown, R&B, and modern songs while you pass the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, and Lower Manhattan. One alcoholic drink is included.

“lovely friendly hosts, great jazz band, would definitely recommend this as a must when visiting New York,”

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3.Manhattan Evening Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Board a 1920s-style yacht at Chelsea Piers for a 90-minute evening cruise with the resident Boat Band. Enjoy one complimentary drink, assigned table seating, climate-controlled comfort, and open-deck views of One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and Manhattan’s waterfront.

“This was the perfect birthday surprise for my girlfriend/partner. She loves jazz, always asked to go to a jazz club and life kept getting in the way, but this felt like the perfect moment. The wooden boat already set the vibe—romantic, cozy, and timeless. A wonderful jazz band, friendly staff, two complimentary drinks, and sailing past the Statue of Liberty, One World Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, and the skyline… even the foggy, rainy weather made it feel more magical. Thank you to the crew and the band for making her birthday unforgettable.”

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4.New York City Sunset Jazz Sail aboard Clipper City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $112Best value

Set sail from Pier 17 at 7:30 pm aboard Clipper City, a tall ship operated by Manhattan By Sail. During this 1-hour-45-minute harbor cruise, you’ll see the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and the Brooklyn neighborhood between them, with live jazz and a bar available for purchased drinks.

“Female Captain Rocked🧜‍♀️ City views❤️Bartenders were Great🥳 I t was an all around Fabulous sunset cruise 🚢”

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