SPECIAL EVENTS


 

New York City to Bear Mountain Brunch Cruise

July 13 • $155.00

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Step aboard the teak deck of the Yacht Manhattan and cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain National State Park, returning home in the late afternoon by motorcoach. On this 3.5 hour cruise enjoy our classic open brunch buffet.

Through the large windows and skylights of the Manhattan’s cozy observatory, you'll experience New York's dramatic natural wonders along the Hudson River Valley.

Along the way, take in picturesque views from our glassed-in observatory. Highlights along the way include:

Upon your 1:00pm arrival at Bear Mountain, enjoy some time checking out the Trailside Museums or the Zoo for $1.00 or you can take a stroll around Hessian Lake and breathe in the fresh air!

A motorcoach will depart Bear Mountain at 3:00pm, arriving at Chelsea Piers by 5:00pm.




Chelsea High Line & Skyline Cruise & Walking Tour

June 1st through September 11th • $65.00

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Make the most of Chelsea! Two tours in one! Begin this event with a 90-minute cruise aboard the elegant 1920's style yacht MANHATTAN. Her glassed-in observatory features a full bar, breath-taking views & Gatsby-esque glamour. Then professor Matthew Postal greets you at the dock when you return. He is a renowned NYC Architectural historian who will bring you on a Chelsea Walking tour. Spring 2009 marks the opening of the greatly anticipated High Line Park -- a salvaged elevated rail system of the 1930's transformed into a modern day leisure landscape. Following the High Line route, Matt leads you through the notable Art Gallery District, past several Chelsea landmarks, Chelsea Market - home of the Food Network, Morimoto, Emeril Live, Sarabeth's & Amy's Bread, and a series of famous restaurants.



Statue & Skyline Cruise

Mondays and Fridays at 2:30 PM
Wednesdays at 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM
(June through September) • $40.00

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Experience New York like you never have before by leaving the noise of city street life behind for a 1.5-hour cruise. Sit back and enjoy the luxurious 360-degree view of the island from the open decks of this gorgeous, 80-foot Twenties-style yacht. Cruise by Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the world-famous skyline of New York City! This is the best way to see NYC as a tourist or as a native!



Around Manhattan Chelsea Market Picnic Cruise

June 1st through September 11th
2:30pm to 5:15pm • $85.00

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If you're a fan of local NY fare, join us for our Chelsea Market Picnic - a late afternoon 'round Manhattan lunch featuring the best of NY and Chelsea! Step aboard the teak decks our Great Gatsby Era, classicly-designed yacht & enjoy this unique cruise that fully circumnavigates the island of Manhattan!



New York State Beer and Cheese Pairing Sail

June 6th & 9th, July 7th & 21st, August 4th & 18th, September 1st & 15th
7:00pm to 9:00pm • $85.00

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Join us for our NY State Beer and Cheese Pairing Sail formerly known as Art of Beer and Cheese Pairing event, This sail will be a adventurous 2-hour event aboard one of our classic pilot schooners, either the Adirondack or the Imagine!! As you sail aboard one of these beautiful vessels through New York Harbor you will be educated about 3 different beers paired with 3 New York State Cheeses!



New York Sunset Sail: Morimoto Sushi & Sake

Mondays June - August
$105.00

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This limited series of sails features the NYC's most renowned sushi, Morimoto, and cool refreshing assorted sake, served on the decks of New York's most elegant schooner for a sunset sail. The menu includes a wide variety of the very best of Morimoto's suishi and rolls -- all served in an elegant, passed fashion while we set sail for New York Harbor. Classic Harbor Line and Morimoto have taken special steps to ensure that the sushi is served in the freshest means possible for this event: It is prepared just minutes before boarding, stored in special coolers and serve within the first hour of your sail.



Classic Harbor Line Schooner Match Race

2009 details coming soon

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The Classic Harbor Line hosts her own Schooner Match Race between the Schooners Adirondack and Imagine. Join us for a lunch of fruit, gourmet sandwiches, chips, and dessert as our highly experienced racing crew and captains compete in a three-hour Match Race starting from Chelsea Piers. The race route will vary based on the winds and tides during the event, but sites you'll view along the way are: The New York City skyline, 20-acre Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, where artillery has been stationed over the centuries, Ellis Island, the immigrant doorway to America from 1892 to 1954, The Statue of Liberty, a French gift that arrived in New York Harbor in 1885 and has come to represent our nation's freedom and ideals.



Father's Day Schooner Match Race

Sunday June 21st, 2009
12:00 - 3:00 PM • $68

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Grab your pop for a fun-filled afternoon aboard our schooners with a lunch of fresh fruit, gourmet sandwiches, chips, and dessert as our highly experienced racing crew and captains compete in a three-hour Match Race starting from Chelsea Piers.




Fourth of July Sail Aboard the Schooner Imagine

Saturday July 4, 2009
8:00 - 10:30 PM • $300.00

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Experience the majesty of New York City's Independence Day Fireworks display aboard the newest addition to our fleet, the Schooner Imagine. Join us in this intimate setting and get the best seat in the house for the annual display! Imagine has a lot in common with her twin, the Adirondack and is one of the fastest sailing vessels in the New York harbor, having set a course record in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. There will be an open beer, soda, wine, and champagne bar. Fruit, cheeses, and desserts are also included.


Fourth of July Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack

Saturday July 4, 2009
8:30 - 11:00 PM • $300.00

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Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the Adirondack. Experience a great view of the fireworks, the Statue of Liberty, and the New York City skyline! Climb aboard the Schooner Adirondack and join your captain in this joyful, picturesque sail. Surrounded by other boats in a festive holiday atmosphere, the spirit of 4th July will fill the harbor! There will be an open beer, soda, wine, and champagne bar. Fruit, cheeses, and desserts are also included.Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the Adirondack.


Fourth of July Cruise Aboard Yacht Manhattan

Saturday July 4, 2009

8:15 - 10:45 PM • $300.00

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Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the 1920’s style luxury yacht Manhattan. This vessel offers you great views of the fireworks, Statue of Liberty, and NYC skyline, from its forward open air deck, or its glassed-in skylight observatory. The cruise includes a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soda, and water, four courses of passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Manhattan will leave the dock promptly at 8:45 pm and return at 11:00 pm. Please check in at our ticket booth starting at 8:00pm on July 4.







Battle Week: History on the Hudson

Saturday August 29, 2009
3:30 - 5:30 PM • $65.00

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Climb aboard the luxury yacht Manhattan for Battle Week 2009! Celebrate the Hudson River Quaricentennial and learn about the river's central role in the American Revolution. Join historian and "Battle for New York" author Barnet Schecter as he hosts and narrates this in-depth journey through the Battle of Brooklyn that New York experienced during the Revolutionary War. • Explore the mouth of the river where Henry Hudson arrived in 1609, searching for a passage to China. • Imagine yourself aboard the Halve Maen (Henry Hudson's ship) seeing New York's shores in their primeval state. • Relive the largest battle of the Revolution, which was also the first battle in United States history. • Listen to stories of Washington's astonishing retreat across the East River as you follow in his footsteps.



New York Classic Week Schooner Race

2009 details coming soon

Join us for a lunch of fruit, gourmet sandwiches, chips, and dessert as our highly experienced racing crew and captains compete in the "New York Classic Week" races. The participants in this race are all classic sailing vessels of varying size and sail plans, so expect to see other schooners, sloops, ketches, and fifes from the turn-of-the-century vying for marks across the New York Harbor. The stunning bright work and beautiful classic lines of these historic vessels have been specially maintained by their owners and offer great photo opportunities! Races are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday with a 12:00 gun. Each race each day will have a different course within New York Harbor.



New York Classic Regatta Spectators Brunch Cruise

2009 details coming soon

Come support the sport of sailing in New York Harbor by joining us on the water for a luxurious brunch buffet as we cruise alongside all the classic sailing yachts fighting for position in the New York Classic Week Races. From the refined back deck of the MANHATTAN's observatory, or from her outdoor teak decks on the mahogany-trimmed bow, get an up-close and personal view of these giant sailing vessels as they race across the Harbor and celebrate the tradition of classic sailing. Though elegant and extremely comfortable, the MANHATTAN will have no trouble staying tight on the trail of the speeding sailing vessels, as she can cruise up to 22 knots. This trip also features great views of the New York City Skyline, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Your open brunch includes a plentiful buffet spread of fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries, seasonal fruit, glazed ham, spring mix salad, stuffed quiches, waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea.



Fall Foliage Cruise to Bear Mountain

2009 details coming soon

Step aboard the teak deck of the Yacht Manhattan and cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain National State Park, returning home in the late afternoon by motorcoach. On this 3.5 hour cruise enjoy our classic open brunch buffet.

Through the large windows and skylights of the Manhattan's cozy observatory, you'll experience New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change.

Upon your 1:00pm arrival at Bear Mountain, enjoy some time checking out the Trailside Museums or the Zoo for $1.00, or you can take a stroll around Hessian Lake and breathe in the fresh air!




Full Moon Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack

May 9th, June 7th, July7th, Aug 6th, Sept 4th, Oct 4th

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Join us for a magical, moonlit view of Manhattan aboard the Schooner Adirondack. On this sail, you will experience the splendor of the New York City nighttime skyline under the bright, radiating moonlight.




Fall Foliage Sail on Schooners
Adirondack & Adirondack II

2009 details coming soon

See the last leaves of Fall in all their colorful splendor on our last scenic sail up the Hudson River to the Palisades. Forming a canyon of the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisades are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City's vicinity. Now you can observe this natural wonder from the seat with the best view -- on the water aboard the Schooner Adirondack or Adirondack II.



Autumnal Beer Pairing Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan

October 21st & 28th, November 4th, 11th & 18th
6:30pm to 8:30pm • $85.00

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'Tis the season for Pumpkin Ales and Harvest Wheat Brews! Grab your beer-lovin' buds or a loved one and join us for this cozy Autumnal Beer & hors d'oeuvres pairing cruise.




Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan

2009 details coming soon

Climb aboard the Manhattan, our proud, new vessel as we travel northbound on the Hudson River in style! Admire the last leaves of fall in all their splendor through the skylights of our ship’s heated and enclosed observatory. Observe New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change.



Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan

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Join us in your finest formalwear for a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner aboard the Manhattan, and experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht.



The Art of Wine Tasting
Aboard the Yacht Manhattan

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Join us aboard the Luxury Yacht Manhattan for "The Art of Wine Tasting" with special guest Wendy Crispell, our sommelier. Relax in our beautifully enclosed solarium for this educational event as we cruise around New York City in style. The duration of this cruise is two hours and includes a tasting of five different wines once each month. Come learn the basics in a fun, informative tasting with our guest Wendy. Learn what makes each wine different and unique while we swirl, sniff, and taste our way down the Hudson. Relax while we discuss major styles, grape varieties, regions, trends and more on the Yacht Manhattan. Passed Hors d'oeuvres will be paired with the specific wines of the evening. Different wines will be featured at each event.



Cocoa and Carols Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan

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Please join us for this special warm and cozy cruise tailored for friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Step inside the Manhattan's toasty solarium in full holiday decor for a 90 minute cruise to see the New York City lights. Delicious Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style yacht. Click here for more information.



New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise on Yacht Manhattan

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Join us in your finest formal-wear for a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration aboard the Manhattan, and experience a comfortable and unique Manhattan waterways cruise through the Hudson and East Rivers. Enjoy the NYC fireworks, champagne, cocktails, and hors d' oeuvres aboard this intimate and elegant vessel on this special night, limited to 50 guests, from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's-style luxury yacht. Click here for more information.



New Year’s Brunch Cruise Aboard Yacht Manhattan

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Kick off New Year’s by climbing aboard the Manhattan, our proud vessel, for a leisurely New Year’s Day brunch, including a plentiful buffet spread of fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries, seasonal fruit, glazed ham, spring mix salad, stuffed quiches, waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea. Experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht. Click here for more information.




2010 Events -- please check back for more info

Welcome Back Luxury Yacht Manhattan Brunch Cruise

Climb aboard the Manhattan, our proud, new vessel, for a leisurely weekend brunch, including a plentiful buffet spread of fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries, seasonal fruit, glazed ham, spring mix salad, stuffed quiches, waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea. Experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht.



Around Manhattan Afternoon Tea Cruise

March 28th through May 31st
and September 12th through January 1st
2:30pm to 5:15pm • $85.00

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If you slept through brunch, join us for "Afternoon Tea" -- a shipboard, high-society ritual of the early 20th century Ocean Liners! Step aboard the teak decks our Great Gatsby Era, classicly-designed yacht & enjoy this unique cruise that fully circumnavigates the island of Manhattan!



Around Manhattan Mother's Day
Brunch Cruise

Sunday May 10, 2009
10:45 AM - 1:30 PM • $95.00

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Grab Mom and climb aboard the Manhattan, our proud, new vessel, for a leisurely weekend brunch, including a family-style spread of bagels, muffins, pastries, fruit, and coffee. Experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht. On this three-hour cruise, take in picturesque views from our glassed-in observatory.