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Mark your engagement with a celebration that matches the significance of the moment—a private yacht charter on New York Harbor. Dream Boat NY creates intimate engagement parties that combine spectacular Manhattan views, complete privacy, and effortless coordination for groups of 2-6 guests.

The perfect combination of romance, sightseeing, and entertaining. Your engagement party becomes an experience your guests will talk about for years—celebrating your love while cruising past the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, with champagne in hand and Manhattan’s skyline as your backdrop. It’s romantic for you as a couple, impressive for your guests, and infinitely more memorable than any restaurant or traditional venue.

Your love story deserves more than a crowded restaurant or predictable venue. Celebrate where New York’s iconic skyline meets the water, in an atmosphere that’s genuinely romantic, unmistakably special, and yours alone.

Starting at $700 + taxes | 2-6 Guests | Fully Customizable Experience

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Why Choose a Yacht for Your Engagement Party

The Perfect Balance: Intimate Yet Impressive

Engagement parties occupy unique territory—you want to celebrate this major life milestone meaningfully, but you’re also planning (and budgeting for) a wedding. A private yacht charter delivers genuine impressiveness without the overwhelming expense and logistics of large venue events.

With capacity for 2-6 guests, you can create the celebration you actually want: your closest friends and family, meaningful conversations, real connection. No obligation to invite everyone. No pressure to fill a venue. Just the people who matter most, sharing your joy in an extraordinary setting.

Unlike restaurant private rooms where you’re still surrounded by strangers’ celebrations, or event spaces that require extensive coordination, your private yacht provides genuine exclusivity. The entire boat is yours. The crew focuses entirely on making your engagement celebration perfect.

NYC’s Most Romantic Celebration Setting

Restaurants offer four walls and hopefully decent views. Your private yacht surrounds you with 360-degree panoramas that change continuously as you cruise—the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, the glittering Manhattan skyline.

For couples who got engaged in New York or who love the city’s energy, celebrating your engagement on the water creates a perfect connection between your proposal story and your celebration. You’re experiencing New York at its most beautiful, together with the people you love, in your own floating sanctuary.

Every photo becomes frame-worthy not through editing or clever angles, but because the setting genuinely is that spectacular. Your engagement party photos will feature backdrops most couples can only dream of—and they’ll be authentically yours, not staged at a photography location you rented for an hour.

Effortless Celebration, Zero Venue Stress

Planning an engagement party shouldn’t create pre-wedding stress. Our concierge approach means you arrive to find everything arranged exactly as you requested—champagne chilling, decorations in place, catering prepared, atmosphere perfect.

Captain Martin and crew handle every detail. Navigation, timing, service, coordination—all managed professionally while remaining unobtrusive. You focus entirely on celebrating with the people you love. No venue deposits, no minimum spending requirements, no cleanup obligations.

The enclosed cabin provides shelter from wind and light rain, with windows all around maintaining spectacular views. Flexible rescheduling protects against rain or unsafe weather conditions, and most days on the water prove perfect for celebration.

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Engagement Party Experiences

Sunset Engagement Celebrations

The most popular engagement party option combines your celebration with nature’s most spectacular show. Depart in late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, cruise through golden hour as Manhattan’s towers glow, then watch the city transition to glittering nighttime magnificence while toasting your future together.

Ideal for: Couples who want maximum romantic impact, Instagram-worthy moments, impressive but intimate celebrations, anyone who appreciates dramatic beauty.

Timing: Departure times are coordinated to ensure you’re on the water during peak sunset conditions. Click “Check Availability” to see exact sunset departure times on the booking calendar for your preferred date.

Important note: Sunset timing is included at the $800 rate for any group size on any day of the week. It’s our most requested engagement party option because the experience genuinely is that romantic and impressive.

Perfect for photos: Golden hour lighting makes everyone look amazing, and the Manhattan skyline provides cinematic backdrops that require zero editing. Your engagement party photos will be extraordinary.

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Daytime Engagement Parties

Perfect for engagement celebrations that embrace New York’s energy and spectacular landmarks in brilliant daylight. Cruise past the Statue of Liberty, under Brooklyn Bridge, along Manhattan’s dramatic skyline, and around Governor’s Island while enjoying champagne, catering, and conversation with your closest friends and family.

Ideal for: Brunch-style engagement celebrations, couples who prefer daytime festivities, parties that want maximum visibility of NYC landmarks, engagement celebrations with older family members who prefer earlier timing.

Timing: Morning through mid-afternoon departures, with 2-4 hour cruise options to match your schedule and budget.

Why daytime works: Brilliant clarity for landmark photos, comfortable temperatures in shoulder seasons, perfect for champagne brunch or lunch celebrations, allows for evening plans afterward if desired.

Evening Engagement Celebrations

For couples who love New York’s romantic nighttime atmosphere, evening charters showcase the city transformed by millions of lights. The Empire State Building illuminated, Brooklyn Bridge glowing, Lower Manhattan’s Financial District towers shimmering across calm waters—it’s the NYC that appears in movies and dreams.

Ideal for: Sophisticated engagement celebrations, couples who love city lights, dinner parties on the water, celebrations that prefer cooler evening temperatures.

Timing: Depart after sunset for the full nighttime NYC experience, with 2-4 hour cruise options.

Romantic atmosphere: There’s something inherently romantic about city lights reflecting on calm water. Evening charters create an intimate, magical atmosphere perfect for celebrating your engagement.

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Engagement Party Package Options & Add-Ons

Standard Engagement Charter: $700-$850 + taxes

What’s Included:

  • 2-hour private yacht charter
  • USCG certified captain & professional crew
  • Complete privacy (your group only, 2-6 guests maximum)
  • Flexible route selection
  • Enclosed cabin with windows all around
  • Premium sound system with Bluetooth
  • All fuel, insurance, and equipment

Pricing:

  • 2 people weekdays: $700
  • 3-6 people weekdays & all sunsets: $800
  • Weekends & holidays (3-6 guests): $850

Perfect For:

  • Intimate engagement celebrations with just parents
  • Small groups wanting quality over quantity
  • Budget-conscious couples planning weddings
  • Simple, elegant engagement party experience

Why this works: Two hours provides perfect timing for champagne service, meaningful toasts, spectacular views, and celebration without feeling rushed. Most engagement parties choose 2-hour charters and find the timing ideal for intimate groups.

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Extended Engagement Experience: $1,200-$1,400 + taxes

What’s Included:

  • 3-3.5 hour private yacht charter
  • Extended time for dining, conversation, and cruising
  • Multiple route options possible
  • All Standard Charter inclusions

Pricing:

  • 3 hours: $1,200
  • 3.5 hours: $1,400

Perfect For:

  • Couples who want leisurely dining with party platters and trays
  • Including champagne service and appetizer packages
  • Sunset departure with extended twilight cruising
  • Groups who want unhurried celebration time
  • Combining celebration with comprehensive NYC harbor tour

Why longer works:

  • Unhurried dining without time pressure
  • Watch both golden hour and twilight transitions
  • More landmark coverage and photo opportunities
  • Time for meaningful toasts and conversation
  • Relaxed pacing makes everything more special and memorable

Ultimate Engagement Charter: $1,600+ (plus taxes)

What’s Included:

  • 4+ hour private yacht charter
  • Comprehensive NYC waterfront experience
  • Complete sunset to nighttime cruise
  • All Extended Experience inclusions
  • Maximum flexibility and customization

Pricing:

  • 4 hours: $1,600
  • Additional hours available

Perfect For:

  • Couples who want the full NYC harbor experience
  • Including party platters and trays for extended celebration
  • Extended family celebrations with multiple generations
  • Combining engagement party with complete tour experience

The Ultimate Experience:

  • Complete route flexibility—see everything
  • Sunset departure, full twilight, and nighttime cruising
  • Glittering skyline after dark
  • No rushing, no time pressure
  • Truly comprehensive engagement celebration

Engagement Party Add-Ons & Enhancements

Love Boat Package: $250

Transform your yacht into a floating celebration of your love. The entire vessel adorned with roses—deck, cabin, everywhere—creating a romantic statement that announces “we’re engaged and celebrating!”

Includes:

  • Rose garlands throughout yacht (deck and cabin)
  • Rose bouquets
  • Velvet heart pillows
  • Lighted “LOVE” sign
  • Complimentary bottle of Chandon Brut Cuvée

Why It Works: The visual impact is extraordinary. Your guests board to discover roses everywhere—it’s Instagram-worthy celebration décor that creates atmosphere without requiring any setup work from you. The photos are stunning, the ambiance is romantic, and everyone immediately knows this celebration is special.

Perfect for couples who want their engagement party to make a visual statement, or anyone who loves the idea of celebrating surrounded by roses while cruising past Manhattan’s skyline.

Forever Roses: $150

A bouquet of two dozen preserved roses in an elegant gift box—the perfect gift for parents who are celebrating your engagement alongside you, or to commemorate your engagement party with flowers that last an entire year.

Why They Matter: Fresh roses die in days. These roses last twelve months. Every time you (or your parents, or whoever receives them) see them over the next year, they’ll remember your engagement celebration on the water. It’s romance with staying power, and a thoughtful gesture that honors this milestone.

Many couples give Forever Roses to the bride-to-be’s parents as a thank-you for attending the engagement celebration, or keep them as their own memento of the day they celebrated their engagement on New York Harbor.

Champagne & Appetizers: $65 per person

Elevate your engagement party with our all-inclusive champagne and appetizers package featuring an open bar and gourmet appetizers. Don’t have to guess what your guests might like—this package has everything: champagne, rosé, wine, beer, hard seltzer, plus non-alcoholic sodas and seltzers. Professionally prepared hors d’oeuvres, served by your crew member, creating sophisticated celebration on the water.

Perfect When:

  • You want elevated celebration without worrying about individual drink preferences
  • Planning a champagne toast-focused party with open bar convenience
  • Timing your charter during cocktail hour (4-6pm)
  • Keeping celebration effortless while maintaining quality

What You Get:

  • Open bar with champagne, rosé, wine, beer, hard seltzer
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (sodas, seltzers)
  • Curated selection of gourmet appetizers
  • Professional service by crew member
  • All glassware, plates, napkins provided
  • Complete setup and cleanup included

Why this option: Many engagement parties thrive on champagne and appetizers format. It’s celebratory, sophisticated, and allows focus to remain on toasts, conversation, and celebration rather than formal dining. Plus, appetizers photograph beautifully with Manhattan skyline in background.

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Bring Your Own (BYO) Option: $100 Fee

You’re welcome to bring your own food and beverages with a $100 BYO fee. We provide ice, glassware, plates, napkins, serving space, and complete cleanup.

Perfect Engagement Party Scenarios

Small Intimate Celebration (2-4 Guests)

Just engaged and want to celebrate with your parents or another couple? A small yacht charter creates the perfect intimate setting for meaningful celebration without overwhelming expense or logistics.

Who attends: The engaged couple plus parents, or the couple plus their best friends, or just the two of you celebrating privately before larger festivities.

Why this size works: Genuine conversation happens. Everyone gets quality time together. Parents can share advice and stories. Close friends can toast sincerely. The yacht’s intimate size makes 2-4 people feel perfect, not sparse.

Pricing advantage: Weekday 2-person rate ($700 + taxes) or 3-4 person rate ($800 + taxes) makes this celebration remarkably affordable for the experience quality and Manhattan backdrop.

Perfect timing: 2-hour sunset cruise provides ideal celebration length for small groups—time for champagne, toasts, meaningful conversation, spectacular views, without feeling rushed or dragging.

Close Friends & Family (4-6 Guests)

Your inner circle gathered to celebrate your engagement—the people who’ve supported your relationship, who’ll stand beside you at the wedding, who matter most. A 6-person yacht charter accommodates everyone comfortably while maintaining genuine intimacy.

Who attends: Parents, siblings, best friends, close family members who’ve been part of your relationship journey.

Why this size works: Large enough to include key people, small enough that everyone feels essential. No one gets lost in a crowd. Conversations flow naturally. Everyone gets to interact meaningfully with the happy couple and each other.

Catering considerations: 6 people works beautifully for champagne and appetizers ($65pp = $390 total, very reasonable), or you can bring your own celebration foods and beverages.

Photo opportunities: With 6 people, you get both group celebration shots and intimate couple moments. Enough people to create festive atmosphere in photos, not so many that coordinating becomes complicated.

Parents Meeting for First Time

If your engagement brings two families together for the first time, a yacht charter creates the perfect neutral, beautiful setting for this important meeting. The shared experience of cruising New York Harbor gives conversation natural topics and prevents any awkwardness.

Why the yacht setting helps:

  • Neutral territory—not either family’s home
  • Shared experience creates common ground
  • Beautiful setting puts everyone at ease
  • Built-in conversation topics (landmarks, views, NYC)
  • Time limit (2-4 hours) keeps gathering perfectly sized

Our experience: We’ve hosted dozens of “parents meeting” engagement celebrations. The yacht environment facilitates connection while providing structure. Parents who might feel nervous about meeting find the experience surprisingly relaxed and enjoyable.

Captain Martin’s role: Our experienced captain intuitively reads the group dynamic and provides comfortable narration about landmarks and NYC history when conversation needs gentle facilitation, then fades into background when families are connecting naturally.

Success tip: Consider 3-3.5 hour charter ($1,200-$1,400) for parents meeting, as the extended time allows for any initial nervousness to dissipate and genuine connection to develop.

Post-Proposal Celebration

Just got engaged yesterday (or this morning!) and want to celebrate immediately with your closest people? We love same-week bookings for couples riding the engagement high who want to mark the moment while the joy is fresh.

Why immediate celebration matters:

  • Captures genuine excitement of just-engaged feeling
  • No waiting months for formal engagement party
  • Shares your joy while proposal story is brand new
  • Creates celebration tradition separate from later wedding festivities

Quick planning: We can often accommodate short-notice bookings, especially weekdays. Contact us as soon as you decide you want to celebrate, and we’ll find availability that works.

Simple works: Post-proposal celebrations don’t need elaborate planning. Champagne, sunset, close friends or family, your joy—that’s the complete recipe. Let us handle details while you focus on celebrating.

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Planning Your Engagement Party Charter

When to Book

Peak season (May-September): Book 3-4 weeks ahead for sunset cruises and weekend dates. Weekdays often have availability with less advance notice.

Shoulder season (April, October-November): Book 1-2 weeks ahead. These months can be spectacular for engagement parties with dramatic lighting and fewer crowds on the water.

Short notice: Call us. We often accommodate last-minute bookings, especially weekdays or winter season (December-February, weather-dependent).

Timing Your Celebration

Sunset departures (most popular):

  • Timing varies seasonally (we coordinate exact departure)
  • Provides golden hour AND nighttime experience
  • Most romantic and photographically spectacular
  • Included at $800 rate for any day/any group size

Afternoon departures (2-5pm):

  • Great for champagne brunch style celebrations
  • Brilliant landmark visibility
  • Works well for families with children or older relatives
  • Allows evening plans afterward if desired

Evening departures (after sunset):

  • Sophisticated nighttime atmosphere
  • City lights and illuminated landmarks
  • Cooler temperatures in summer
  • Creates intimate, romantic ambiance

Cruise length considerations:

  • 2 hours: Perfect for intimate groups, champagne and conversation focused
  • 3-3.5 hours: Ideal for including dinner/catering, leisurely pacing
  • 4+ hours: Comprehensive experience, photography sessions, extended family

Guest List Strategy

With 6-person maximum capacity, your guest list requires thought. Here’s how most couples decide:

Option 1: Just Parents (2-4 guests total)

  • Engaged couple + both sets of parents
  • Intimate, meaningful celebration
  • Honors parents’ role in your lives
  • Most affordable option
  • Allows genuine conversation and connection

Option 2: Inner Circle (4-6 guests total)

  • Engaged couple + parents + siblings or best friends
  • Balances family and friends
  • Creates small but celebratory atmosphere
  • Everyone present feels essential

Option 3: Friends Only (4-6 guests total)

  • Engaged couple + your closest friends
  • Less formal celebration style
  • May precede larger family engagement party
  • Or serves as your only engagement celebration if keeping things small

Option 4: Just the Two of You (2 guests total)

  • Private engagement celebration as couple
  • Romantic and intimate
  • Weekday 2-person rate ($700) makes this affordable
  • Can precede or replace larger engagement party

Decision tip: Think about who would genuinely miss being part of this specific celebration. With small capacity, you can’t include everyone—so include only people whose presence would noticeably enhance your joy, not people attending out of obligation.

Weather Considerations

The reality: NYC coastal forecasts often predict worse weather than actually occurs. Most engagement parties proceed beautifully regardless of forecast.

Enclosed cabin comfort: The indoor lounge provides a second place to gather.

Captain’s rescheduling policy: If there’s rain or unsafe weather conditions, the captain reschedules your charter at no charge. We work with you to find a new date that works for everyone.

Travel Protection Plan: For additional flexibility beyond weather rescheduling, the Travel Protection Plan ($175) provides extra options for changing your charter date.

Trust your captain: Captain Martin has 30 years NYC harbor experience and monitors weather closely leading up to your charter.

What Makes Dream Boat NY Engagement Parties Special

Genuinely Private vs. “Private Deck”

Some companies advertise “private” experiences that actually mean “private deck on shared boat.” You’re still sharing vessel space with strangers, crew is divided among multiple groups, and atmosphere never feels truly exclusive.

Dream Boat NY means genuinely private—the entire yacht is yours, exclusively. No other groups. No strangers. Crew focused entirely on your celebration. It’s real privacy, not creative marketing.

Captain Martin’s 30 Years Experience

Captain Martin spent 30 years perfecting intimate yacht experiences in New York. He created Dream Boat NY specifically to offer the private, luxury celebration experience he saw NYC missing—small-group charters with attention to detail and genuine personal service.

This experience shows in a thousand small ways: knowing exactly when to point out landmarks, reading group dynamics, adjusting routes based on weather and celebration vibe, coordinating timing for perfect sunset viewing, making everyone feel welcome and special.

You’re not just renting a boat—you’re experiencing three decades of expertise in creating perfect celebrations on New York Harbor.

Concierge Coordination Approach

From your first inquiry through boarding, our team handles details so you don’t have to:

  • Availability coordination and booking
  • Catering arrangement (or BYO guidance)
  • Special request coordination (decorations, surprises, specific timing)
  • Weather monitoring and communication
  • Day-of details and logistics
  • Everything arranged before you arrive

This matters for engagement parties because: You’re already planning a wedding. You don’t need your engagement party to become another stress source. We handle logistics so your only job is showing up and celebrating.

All-Inclusive Transparency

Our pricing includes everything for your charter—captain, professional crew, fuel, insurance, all equipment, climate-controlled cabin, premium sound system, complete route flexibility. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no “required” add-ons.

Add-ons (Love Boat Package, catering, Forever Roses) are genuinely optional enhancements, not disguised requirements. Most engagement parties book standard charter only, some add champagne and appetizers, a few choose full Love Boat experience. Whatever matches your vision and budget.

Compare this to: Venues with venue fees + service charges + gratuity + beverage minimums + rental fees + setup fees + overtime charges. By the time everything’s calculated, what seemed affordable becomes expensive. Our $700-$1,600 charter pricing (plus taxes) is transparent—what you see is what you pay.

Small Groups Are Our Specialty

We built our entire business around intimate groups (2-6 guests). This isn’t a company trying to fill large boats by reluctantly accepting small bookings—this is a company designed specifically for celebrations exactly like your engagement party.

What this means: Everything about Dream Boat NY optimizes for small-group experience. Yacht size creates intimacy while maintaining luxury. Crew training focuses on personal service. Routes consider what small groups most enjoy. Timing accommodates genuine celebration rather than boat-filling logistics.

Result: Your engagement party of 4-6 people doesn’t feel “small”—it feels perfectly sized for genuine celebration, meaningful connection, and spectacular experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book our engagement party?

Peak season (April-June, September-October): Book 3-4 weeks ahead for weekend dates, especially sunset timing. Popular dates can book earlier.

Summer (July-August): Book 2-3 weeks ahead.

Shoulder season (March, November): Often available with 1-2 weeks notice.

Short notice: Call us even for same-week requests. We often have weekday availability and occasionally weekend cancellations.

Sunset cruises note: These book fastest during peak season as they’re most popular. If sunset timing is important for your engagement party, book as soon as you know your preferred date.

What if someone gets seasick?

The NYC waterways are much calmer than ocean waters, though there is boat wake. If a guest thinks they might get motion sickness, or has experienced it in the past, they should take motion sickness medication (Dramamine, ginger, or prescription options) before boarding.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes, you can bring your own food and beverages for a $100 BYO fee. 

What’s included in the charter price?

Everything you need for a beautiful engagement party (plus food & beverage menu, taxes and gratuity):

Included in all charters:

  • USCG certified Captain Martin or crew
  • Professional crew member for service and hospitality
  • Complete privacy (entire yacht is yours exclusively)
  • Outdoor deck and indoor cabin lounge
  • Kitchenette stocked with bottled water, flutes, cups & tableware
  • Restroom with personal cloth hand towels
  • Sound system with Bluetooth
  • Full fuel, insurance, and all equipment
  • Flexible route selection based on your preferences
  • Complete setup and cleanup

Optional add-ons (not required):

  • Love Boat Package ($250) – roses and romantic décor
  • Champagne & Appetizers ($65 per person) – all-inclusive with open bar
  • Forever Roses ($150) – preserved bouquet
  • Party platters and trays from our catering menu
  • Extended charter time beyond your booked duration

Our transparent pricing means $700-$1,600 is what you actually pay for the charter itself, with optional enhancements available if you want them.

What happens if weather is bad?

Most days proceed beautifully: NYC coastal forecasts often predict worse weather than actually occurs. What’s forecasted as “rain” frequently becomes dramatic clouds or light drizzle that makes for stunning photos and memorable atmosphere.

Climate-controlled comfort: Our cabin keeps you comfortable regardless of conditions. Windows all around maintain spectacular views while protecting from wind, cold, or light precipitation.

Captain’s judgment: Captain Martin has 30 years NYC harbor experience. If he says we’re going, conditions are good for safe, enjoyable celebration. If he recommends rescheduling, weather truly warrants it.

Severe weather policy: Rain and dangerous conditions (heavy storms, high winds, unsafe boating conditions) trigger complimentary rescheduling. We work with you to find a new date that works for everyone.

Cloudy days: Often create dramatic, beautiful photos with interesting lighting. Don’t let predicted clouds discourage you—they frequently enhance rather than diminish the experience.

Can we bring a photographer?

Yes! Professional photographers are welcome aboard. Many engagement parties hire maritime photographers specifically for the incredible NYC backdrop opportunities.

Having a photographer allows you to be fully present during your celebration while ensuring every moment is beautifully documented. The yacht provides constantly changing backdrops—Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, golden hour light—that photographers love.

If you don’t hire a photographer, our crew happily takes photos throughout the cruise. We’ve gotten quite good at it after thousands of charters! But for professional-quality engagement party photos, a hired photographer is worth considering.

What’s the best time of day for an engagement party?

Most popular: Sunset cruises

  • Combines celebration with nature’s most spectacular show
  • Golden hour lighting makes everyone look amazing
  • Transitions from day to twilight to nighttime—three experiences in one
  • Most photographically dramatic
  • $800 weekday rate includes sunset timing for any group size, any day

Runner-up: Afternoon departures (2-5pm)

  • Brilliant landmark visibility
  • Perfect for champagne brunch style celebrations
  • Works well if you have evening dinner plans afterward
  • Great for families with children or older relatives

Sophisticated choice: Evening after dark

  • City lights and illuminated landmarks
  • Romantic, intimate atmosphere
  • Cooler temperatures in summer months
  • Creates elegant celebration ambiance

Honest recommendation: If you love dramatic beauty and want spectacular photos, choose sunset. If you prefer brilliant clarity and daytime energy, choose a morning or afternoon. If you love city lights and sophisticated atmosphere, choose evening. All three options create beautiful engagement parties—pick whatever matches your personal style and vision.

How do we handle guest transportation?

Charter departs from Chelsea Piers (Pier 59), Manhattan

Address for GPS: 59 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011 (not the boat location but gets you close enough to the parking/drop-off point)

Google Maps directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZgVKynQm9FUfEd9Z9

Subway access: Multiple subway lines within 5-10 minute walk (C, E, 1, 2, 3, A lines nearby)

Taxi/Rideshare: Chelsea Piers is well-known to all NYC drivers. Simply provide “Chelsea Piers, Pier 59” as destination.

Parking: Parking available at Chelsea Piers (paid parking lots on-site). This works well for guests driving from outside NYC.

Coordination tip: We recommend sharing our location page with all guests—it includes detailed directions, parking information, and arrival instructions.

Timing guidance: We recommend guests arrive 10-15 minutes before departure time for relaxed boarding. This prevents anyone feeling rushed and ensures on-time departure for optimal sunset timing if applicable.

Is there a restroom on board?

Yes, the yacht has a private restroom available throughout the cruise. It’s clean, well-maintained, and accessible whenever needed.

This makes longer charters (3-4 hours) completely comfortable, and ensures no one needs to worry about facilities during your celebration.

What if someone in our group has mobility limitations?

Boarding: The yacht boards from a floating dock, and there are a few steps involved in transitioning from dock to yacht deck. Most people navigate this easily, but anyone with significant mobility challenges should discuss this with us when booking.

On board: Once aboard, the yacht deck and cabin are easy to navigate. The cabin has comfortable seating, and the deck is fully enclosed with a wrap around seating area.

Wheelchair accessibility: Unfortunately, the yacht is not fully wheelchair accessible due to the nature of vessel boarding and deck configuration.

Contact us: If anyone in your group has mobility concerns, call us to discuss specifics. We’ll honestly assess whether the yacht experience will work comfortably for your entire group.

After Your Engagement Party

What Comes Next

Your engagement party is just the beginning of your wedding journey. Many couples find that celebrating on a private yacht creates such a special memory that they return to Dream Boat NY for:

Pre-wedding celebrations:

Wedding day options:

  • Intimate wedding ceremonies – actually getting married on the yacht
  • Post-ceremony celebration cruise for bride, groom, and wedding party
  • Alternative reception for couples keeping weddings very small

Post-wedding:

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Your engagement deserves a celebration that matches its significance—intimate, beautiful, effortlessly coordinated, and genuinely memorable. Dream Boat NY creates exactly that.

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