Kick off the festival weekend right with our Opening Night Party and Networking Event sailing around Manhattan on the Hudson River! This event is for Elite All-Access Pass holders or those who purchased tickets specifically for the dinner cruise. If you have a general All-Access pass, you may purchase admission to the dinner cruise while supplies last.
THIS EVENT IS GOING TO SELL OUT, SECURE YOUR ELITE ALL-ACCESS PASS NOW: hsfilmfest.com/tickets
Feel free to review Citycruises Know Before You Go guide for everything you need to know about getting to the cruise that is departing from Pier 15.
2026 Opening Night Dinner Cruise — new departure location
The 2026 Opening Night Dinner Cruise, on Friday, October 16, will now depart from Pier 15 at South Street Seaport (78 South Street, New York, NY 10038), and no longer from Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers.
Your existing ticket or Elite All Access Pass is still valid. No action needed.
Nearest subway stops are Fulton Street (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z), Wall Street (2, 3), and Broad Street (J, Z), all a short walk from the pier. Coming from the New York Hilton Midtown, plan on about 30 minutes. Check your maps app the day of — NYC service changes constantly, and an app will have live routing.
Boarding begins at 6:30 PM, and the boat will depart promptly at 7:00 PM.
Questions? Email info@aahsff.com.
