Enjoy Cruises Halloween Party: 4-Hour Costume Night on the Jewel Yacht

Enjoy Cruises

NYC: Halloween Party Cruise w/ Live DJ, Drinks, City Views

★ 4.3 (10) · from $36

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. I earn a commission on bookings made through the links on this page.

The Enjoy Cruises Halloween party is a costume night on the multi-level Jewel Yacht, sailing from East 23rd Street on Saturday, 31 October 2026. It is the cheapest event in my party boat New York guide, and it sits alongside the other boat tours in New York because it takes the same skyline route at night.

The detail that changes the decision is what the $36 buys. The title says "Drinks", but the ticket is entry to the boat: the operator's Halloween page says liquor is sold on board and food is a la carte. One reviewer puts some drinks at $16 to $17, so plan the full spend before you compare cruises.

What is the Enjoy Cruises Halloween party and what do you see?

It is a 21+ party on a two-level yacht where live DJs play, two bars run, and the boat sails a loop from the East River to the Statue of Liberty and back.

1. Board at Skyport Marina from 7:00 PM, at the staffed flag post.
2. Depart at 7:30 PM and sail down the East River under the Manhattan Bridge.
3. Pass Dumbo and the Brooklyn Bridge while the DJ plays on both decks.
4. Round Lower Manhattan with One World Trade Center and the Financial District on the skyline.
5. Turn up the Hudson toward the Statue of Liberty, then return to the marina by 11:00 PM.

The itinerary is marked reference only and subject to change. The listing mentions top DJs, Halloween decorations and a themed night, and the "Blood Moon" in its text is the name of the party, not a promise about the moon.

Where does the Halloween party cruise leave from?

It leaves from Skyport Marina at 2430 FDR Drive, off East 23rd Street on the East River, where the Jewel Yacht docks.

• Marina - Skyport Marina on Google Maps.
• Subway - the walk from the 23 St 6 train is about 16 minutes (1,198 m by OSRM).
• From the First Avenue corner - the walking route from First Avenue is the shorter approach; I have not timed it.
• Subway fare - $3 per ride on the subway, per the MTA fare page.
• How to find the boat - staff meet guests at a flag post in the yacht's orange and black colours.

The listing includes "transportation to and from the pier" among its inclusions but gives the marina as the meeting point and describes no shuttle. I treat that line as unconfirmed and would plan to reach the marina yourself.

How long is the cruise and what time does it sail?

It runs 4 hours on paper, with boarding at 7:00 PM, departure at 7:30 PM and a return at 11:00 PM, so you spend about 3.5 hours afloat.

Because the sun sets at 5:55 PM, the whole sailing is in the dark and the skyline is lit. This is a night event, not a sunset cruise.

The operator's own 2025 Halloween sailing ran very differently: boarding at 11:30 PM, departure at midnight and a return at 3:30 AM. The 2026 listing shows an early-evening slot, so confirm the time on your voucher.

What is on board and what is included?

The ticket gets you on the boat with live music and views, while drinks, food and VIP tables are paid for on board.

The VIP tables follow a fixed rule: groups of 4 to 6 need one bottle and groups of 7 to 10 need two, paid at the event. Without a bottle, seating is first come, first served, according to the operator's event page.

The operator accepts Apple Pay and major credit cards at the bars. The food menu on its 2025 page listed tacos, empanadas, mac and cheese and chicken taquitos, and it is subject to change.

Is the Enjoy Cruises Halloween party worth it versus other New York boat tours?

At $36 it is the cheapest dated party boat in my data, but once you add drinks it can cost more than an unlimited-bar sailing.

For a quiet look at the skyline, my pick is the sunset cruise in New York list, where the 4.9-rated golden hour trip costs $38. For the party itself, this is the one to compare with the $279 New Year's Eve sailing, which includes the bar.

Is a Halloween yacht party worth it over a bar or club night?

It is worth it if you want a fixed, ticketed night with a skyline and a dance floor, and not worth it if you only want cheap drinks.

• Fixed end time - the boat returns at 11:00 PM, so you cannot go on to a late club from the dock.
• Costume friendly - the operator recommends costumes but does not require them.
• Drink prices - a reviewer put some drinks at $16 to $17.
• Skyline views - the route passes Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan after dark.
• Small sample - only 10 reviews exist, so the 4.3/5 is not as firm as a score from thousands.

No source I found gives the yacht's passenger capacity, so I won't state one. A reviewer described the boat as spacious and not cramped.

When is the best time to go, and how cold will it be?

The party sails once, on 31 October, so what matters is dressing for 52°F evenings and for wind on the upper deck.

Temperatures are Open-Meteo archive values for central New York, and the river will feel colder in the wind. Rain days count days with at least 1 mm.

65 million visitors came to New York City in 2025, up 0.7% on 2024, according to the city's tourism office.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. For a forecast in the days before, check the National Weather Service New York office.

The 2025 sailing had gusts of 32 mph in the same hours, and in 2019 the peak gust was 41 mph. Costumes with loose fabric or masks are the first things the wind will test.

What do passengers say?

Passengers praise the DJ, the costumes and the skyline, and the complaints are about wind and drink prices.

• Music or the DJ comes up in at least three reviews.
• Costumes and decorations are praised in two.
• Drinks are called good in two, expensive in one, and one noted a missing flavoured vodka.
• One reviewer said the boat was spacious and the staff entertaining.
• Two mention wind, one saying to dress warmer for the upper deck.

Of the ten reviews, seven carry written comments. The three without text include a 1-star and a 3-star rating, so the 4.3/5 average is not positive-only.

Who should skip the Enjoy Cruises Halloween party?

Skip it if you are under 21, want an all-inclusive bar, dislike wind and cold, or need guaranteed seating.

• Under 21 - not admitted, and ID is required.
• All-inclusive seekers - the $36 does not cover drinks or food.
• Quiet-evening seekers - there are two staffed bars and live DJs on both levels.
• Anyone needing a late night - the return is 11:00 PM.
• Cost-sensitive groups - compare the full spend with the New York boat tours list.

How do you book the Halloween party cruise?

Choose the 31 October date and keep the 24-hour cancellation window in mind. Halloween is two weeks away at the time of writing.

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing; Enjoy Cruises 2025 Halloween event page, read 2026-10-17; MTA fares; National Weather Service New York; NYC Tourism + Conventions; Open-Meteo archive API; sunrise-sunset.org API; OSRM foot routing.