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2026 July 4, Spectacular Tall Ship Parade Viewing Cruise

When July 4, 2026, 7:30am - 3pm (see dates)

Location Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY Pier 8

Departure Point Pier 8 - Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn (see location directions)

Join us and set sail aboard the American Princess and experience a FULL DAY narrated cruise witnessing this once-in-a-lifetime PARADE OF TALL SHIPS with what is slated to be the LARGEST FLOTILLA of it’s kind to EVER SAIL IN NY HARBOR! History will be in the making when these MAJESTIC TALL SHIPS from 20 COUNTRIES parade passed the Statue of Liberty and continue up into Harbor!

You will also be treated to witness The US NAVY BLUE ANGELS FLYOVER at approx 10:15am,

who will be leading an International Aerial Review of nearly 200 aircraft in conjunction with the Parade of Tall Ships.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is expected to lead the parade.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME CELEBRATION!

Full Cash Bar & Galley will be available ( Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Snacks, wide range of Beverages, etc..)

Date

Date	Time
Friday July 4, 2026	7:30Am - 3PM

Price

$125 Adults

$115 Seniors, Veterans, Children

• All sales are final and non-refundable
• Our captains and crew work diligently to make every trip enjoyable
• Cruises are Rain or Shine
• There is a 24-hour cancellation policy
• In the event of a cancellation, customer is responsible for making another reservation
• Check our WEBSITE ALERTS for cancellations & daily cruise status

*****Customers are responsibility to check our WEBSITE ALERTS for cancellations & daily cruise status
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• Ticket purchases are good only for the 2026 – July 4 Spectacular Tall Ship Parade Viewing Cruise
• Your proof of purchase (PayPal receipt/Credit Card receipt/voucher) will serve as your ticket
• You do NOT need a PayPal account to make purchases through PayPal
• Coolers and outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited
• Passengers subject to search (as permitted by the US Coast Guard)
• Captain’s recommendation: Due to NYC traffic we advise that you plan to arrive 60 minutes before the departure time
• All trips are subject to availability and American Princess Cruises reserves the right to cancel any trip at any time

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Celebrate your special event with a cruise aboard New York’s American Princess yacht, which is available for charter all year round. We offer various types of New York Cruises including a wedding cruise, engagement cruise, bridal shower cruise, 4th of July fireworks cruise, New Year’s Eve cruise, Coney Island Fireworks Cruise, birthday party cruise, sweet 16 cruise, mother’s day cruise, father’s day cruise, anniversary cruise, surprise party cruise, retirement party cruise, graduation party cruise, bon voyage cruise, Halloween party cruise, costume party cruise, Valentine’s Day cruise, religious cruise, bar/bat mitzvah cruise, confirmation cruise, burial at sea cruise, fundraising cruise, charity cruise or a corporate event cruise.

In addition, the American Princess boat can be chartered for thematic cruises such as a nature cruise, historic cruise, tugboat enthusiast cruise, whale watching cruise, dolphin watching cruise, seal watching cruise, bird watching cruise, fall foliage cruise, harbor fortification cruise, Jamaica Bay wildlife ecology tour and cruise, sightseeing cruise, lighthouse cruise, food and wine tasting cruise, special wreck cruise and floating harbor wreck cruise.

Owned and operated by TWFM Ferry Inc. of New York, American Princess Cruises is a premier New York City cruise operator that provides cruise service to the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island), Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties), New Jersey and Connecticut.

2026 July 4, Spectacular Tall Ship Parade Viewing Cruise

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