Jewel Yacht NYC, Whole Yacht
2430 FDR Dr, New York, NY, 10 010 -
Up to
300 guests
About Venue
Jewel Yacht is a stunning 120-foot custom-built vessel docked along the East River in Kips Bay, offering an unforgettable setting for celebrations of all kinds. With sweeping city and waterfront views, two spacious decks, and a stylish atmosphere, it gives every event that extra touch of magic. Whether you’re planning something laid-back or truly glamorous, this yacht sets the stage beautifully.
It’s a brilliant choice for weddings, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, and private corporate gatherings. The mix of indoor and open-air spaces makes it a year-round favourite, and the flexible layout means your celebration can be as intimate or as lively as you like. The whole experience feels special from start to finish, making it easy to wow your guests.
Guests love the convenience and quality that comes with hosting here. You’ll find everything you need in one place, from catering options to licensed bars, so you can focus on enjoying the occasion. The team is known for friendly, attentive service and a real knack for helping events run smoothly. Highlights include:
- Two decks with indoor and outdoor areas
- Onboard catering and full bar service
- Climate control for all-season comfort
- Experienced crew and event support
- Convenient parking and nearby public transport
Located just minutes from central Manhattan, Jewel Yacht is easy for guests to reach by subway, bus, or car. With the sparkling skyline as your backdrop, it’s more than just a venue – it’s a complete New York experience on the water.
About this space:
The Whole Yacht hire at Jewel Yacht gives you exclusive run of both decks, making it a brilliant choice for large-scale celebrations and private events. With space for up to 300 standing or 149 dining, it offers plenty of room to mix, dine, and dance while enjoying uninterrupted views from the water. The climate-controlled interior keeps things comfortable year-round, while the open-air upper deck adds that fresh breeze and city skyline magic.
This setup works especially well for milestone birthdays, company parties, or big family gatherings. Guests can enjoy a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas, with food and drinks served from well-equipped onboard bars and catering stations. Everything is designed for a smooth, memorable experience from the moment you step aboard.
- Capacity: 149 seated / 300 standing
- Two levels with indoor and outdoor decks
- In-house catering or external catering allowed
- Licensed bar service until 2:00 am
- Full sound and projection equipment
- Wheelchair accessible with lift to all floors
- No promoted or ticketed events allowed
Contact us through VenueScanner to check availability, book this space, or explore other options that could work for your event.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 149
Location
Reviews
- Anastasiia OnyshchukJune 2025
My graduation party was on a yacht, and honestly, it was awesome kind of like an all-inclusive vibe. I’m not sure how much the tickets were since everything was covered: the photographer, DJ, food, and the yacht itself. But there were unlimited drinks, and the staff was really chill and helpful if you needed anything. It’s totally worth it perfect for taking photos with the Manhattan skyline at night and just relaxing for a few hours. Parking nearby is about $33 for over 2 hours, but if you’re going with friends, you can split it and it’s not too bad.
- LLMay 2025
Had an amazing time at the yacht party! Tickets were super affordable—only $25—and once onboard, my friends and I decided to go in on bottle service for about $200, which broke down to just $50 each. Totally worth it! We had our own table and enjoyed the central air downstairs, which was a lifesaver. There’s also a rooftop upstairs, but honestly, most people ended up downstairs where the real party was. The music was great, the vibes were fun, and it felt like a mini club on the water. Highly recommend this if you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly night out on the water with friends
- Consquilla PughJuly 2025
The yacht didn't have air-conditioning and didn't have enough food for vip food gone in about 10ppl music was good vibes was good but to hot not to have air conditioner
- Naj H.July 2025
Went for the 11pm boat party cruise got there at 10:30 stood in line for over an hour, our boat didn’t leave til after midnight! By that time everyone was pretty much tired and was sleeping on the floor smfh 😩 Food was very disappointing. The Dj sucked! So I had to make the best of it…Only thing I enjoyed was the views 🤷🏾♀️
- Bryant AriasJuly 2025
If you want to stand around and wonder if you’re in the right line and never get any clarification then this is the place for you. If you want to go on a boat ride for under 2 hours this is the place for you. If you want no music and straight wait around mode for at least 2 hours then this is the place for you. The boat is small, the dance floor is small, if you pay extra for “skip the line” or “vip” that doesn’t mean anything.
