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Waterfront Event Venue in New York City | Seating, Pa

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About Marco Polo Cruises

Marco Polo Cruises offers a suite of NYC waterfront event experiences at SkyPort Marina, located at 2430 FDR Drive at East 23rd Street in New York, NY 10010. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering on the Pangaea Yacht or a grand celebration aboard the Cabana Yacht or Paddle Wheel Queen, we’ve got options to fit a range of guest counts and vibes. We’ll guide you through vessel seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your perfect private cruise.

Venues under Marco Polo Cruises host private weddings, corporate events, and themed cruises (4th of July, Halloween, NYE) with trusted brokers like NYPartyCruise. Read on for practical details to plan with ease.

Parking is convenient with the Waterside Plaza Garage (Waterside Tower) nearby. For transit, take the #6 subway to 23rd Street; SkyPort Marina is a short walk from the station. Nearby hotels—Freehand New York, Hotel Chelsea, and Moxy NYC East Village—offer convenient lodging for guests and attendees. Official hotel links and partner recommendations are provided to simplify bookings. If you’re aiming for a memorable NYC private cruise, Marco Polo Cruises brings a flexible fleet and dependable service to your event.

Fleet overview: the Pangaea Yacht (60 ft) seats up to 40 in the main cabin with additional top deck standing room; the Cabana Yacht features two decks, a permanent dance floor, seating for about 200 and a total capacity up to 300; the Paddle Wheel Queen accommodates 150–350 guests with around 140 seats and two enclosed dance floors, plus a top deck for open-air experiences. All vessels are USCG-certified and maintained for safe, seamless events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Vessels and capacities: Pangaea Yacht (60 ft) capacity 30 guests (USCG-certified); Cabana Yacht capacity up to 300 passengers (seated ~200); Paddle Wheel Queen capacity 150–350 (seated ~140).
  • Primary docking/location: SkyPort Marina, 2430 FDR Drive at East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010.
  • Pangaea Yacht seating: Main Cabin seats up to 40; top deck open for standing guests; vessel is Coast Guard certified.
  • Paddle Wheel Queen: 3 levels, 2 enclosed dance floors, top deck open; overall max capacity up to 350; seating around 140.
  • Cabana Yacht: two decks, permanent dance floor, fully equipped for events; seated capacity around 200, standing up to 300.
  • Parking: Waterside Plaza Garage (Waterside Tower) nearby for event guests.
  • Transit: Directions by subway include taking the #6 to 23rd Street; SkyPort Marina is a short walk from the stop.
  • Nearby hotels for event attendees: Freehand New York (23 Lexington Ave), Hotel Chelsea (222 W 23rd St), Moxy NYC East Village (112 E 11th St).
  • Nearby sources for hotels: Freehand New York official site; Hotel Chelsea; Moxy East Village (Marriott); NYC tourism listings.
  • Notable events hosted: private weddings, corporate events, and themed private cruises (4th of July, Halloween, NYE) promoted by NYPartyCruise and related brokers.