NY Nightlife
Lower Manhattan skyline at sunset from New York Harbor

Group playbook · party of 10

Bachelorette Night, NYC

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Real prices from listings we checked, split per person for a group of 10. Pick one or stack two.

Public sunset or harbor cruise $48–55 /person
About 2 hrs. Circle Line Harbor Lights (Pier 83, all ages, bar on board) or the Grande Mariner DJ sunset cruise (Pier 36, 21+). Tickets, no group minimum.
1 source each
Party bus, 10–14 seatsPick for 10 $80–120 /person
NYC small party buses list at about $200–300 an hour with a 3–5 hour minimum (4 is most common): about $800–1,200 for the bus before tip and tolls, split 10 ways.
Small private yacht, 2 hrs $120–170 /person
Listings for boats that take 10–12 guests start around $1,000–1,400 for 2 hours, plus a 15–20% crew tip. Bigger yachts run far higher.
1 source each
Cruise + party busyour night, each$130–175

How we worked it out

Cruise prices are per ticket. Bus and yacht prices are the whole booking divided by 10 people, before tip, tolls and fees unless noted. Listing prices change by date and season, so confirm the total before you pay.

Sources

Checked Oct 18, 2026.

  1. Public sunset or harbor cruise: Tripster: Circle Line Harbor Lights
  2. Public sunset or harbor cruise: Travelocity: Circle Line Harbor Lights
  3. Public sunset or harbor cruise: Tripster: Grande Mariner sunset cruise
  4. Party bus, 10–14 seats: Tagvenue: small party buses, NYC
  5. Party bus, 10–14 seats: Thumbtack: NYC party bus costs
  6. Party bus, 10–14 seats: Cost Insight Hub: party bus cost
  7. Small private yacht, 2 hrs: Sailo: 40-ft yacht, Chelsea Piers
  8. Small private yacht, 2 hrs: Getmyboat: 52-ft Sea Ray, Brooklyn Bridge Park
  9. Small private yacht, 2 hrs: Yachting Magazine: tipping
Compare party buses for 10Text the split to the group

Links go to the listings we checked. Any affiliate link is labeled. Prices checked Oct 18, 2026.