A horse-drawn carriage with holiday lights passing through a festive New York street at night

NYC Holiday Rides

Three seated holiday rides run in New York City: the Cocoa and Carols holiday cruise past the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline, a horse-drawn carriage ride past the Fifth Avenue windows and Rockefeller tree, and Santa's rickshaw sleigh ride through Midtown (see Rockefeller Tree 2026). Prices range $134 to $240, rickshaw ride at $200.

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The Cocoa and Carols cruise has the deepest track record on the listing, 4.7 across 572 reviews, with pricing shown on the live booking page. The carriage ride is rated 4.8 across 52 reviews, from $240 per ride.

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Cocoa And Carols Yacht Cruise

1 hour 30 minutes · Holiday cruise

4.7 572 verified reviews

New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise. Rated 4.7 across 572 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes. From $134.

from $134per person, live price on the listing Check availability → Free cancellation

Christmas Activities Beyond The Ride

Want to see the residential light displays instead? The lights tours cover Dyker Heights and the Manhattan holiday markets. Staying in Midtown? See the Midtown classics.

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From $134 · ★ 4.7 (572) · A steady favorite, with 572 reviews behind its 4.7 rating. · free cancellation Check availability →