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2 BBQ Tours in New York to Plan a Day Around

2 tours  ·  from $359 a head

The good bbq tours fill weeks ahead in New York and the best go first. Below are the 2 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

NYC: July 4th Fireworks Cruise + BBQ Buffet on Grand Mariner - FAQ
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NYC: July 4th Fireworks Cruise + BBQ Buffet on Grand Mariner

1.July 4th Fireworks Cruise + BBQ Buffet on Grand Mariner

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $399Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the Grand Mariner, cruising past Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty before the Macy’s July 4 fireworks. The ticket includes a BBQ buffet, beer, wine, juice, soda, and a live DJ. Expect a festive, crowded boat, and arrive early if you want a seat or a good spot on deck.

“Positiv: - Tolles Erlebnis das bzw die riesigen Feuerwerke vom Boot aus zu sehen. - Wir hatten das Glück frühzeitig am Schiff zu sein, dadurch konnten wir uns noch einen Tisch mit Stühlen sichern. - Auswahl auf dem Buffet war groß - Die Musik und Stimmung war auch sehr gut an Board - Party direkt vor der Freiheitstatue ;). - Essen und Trinken vom Ablegen bis zum Anlegen (4,5h) inklusive. Negativ: - mit 30min Verspätung erst abgelegt - nicht genug sitzmöglichkeiten für Gäste (daher frühzeitig da sein!) - das buffet stand schon mdst 1,5-2h bevor es eröffnet wurde - da waren dann die Fries, Hotdogs und andere warme Teilchen schon…”

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NYC: July 4th Fireworks Party Cruise with BBQ Buffet & Bar - Pier 81, boarding at 6 PM
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NYC: July 4th Fireworks Party Cruise with BBQ Buffet & Bar

2.July 4th Fireworks Party Cruise with BBQ Buffet & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $359Best value

Board the Cornucopia Princess at Pier 81 for a July 4 night on the water, with shared reserved seating, a BBQ buffet from 7 to 9 PM, an open bar from 7 to 11 PM and a live DJ. You can move among three decks and watch for the city’s fireworks from the boat. Boarding starts at 6 PM; the cruise returns at 11 PM.

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