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A unique sailing experience aboard Schooner America 2.0 and Light Bites with Marea

Forbes LogoLook no further for NYC unique experiences! New York City offers a variety of unique sailing experiences that allow you to explore the city from the water and enjoy breathtaking views of the skyline. We partnered with Marea to create a memorable experience in NY Harbor. See what Forbes has to say about the experience! Click here to read the article. 

Solar Eclipse Day Cruise viewing on Yacht Manhattan II in NY HarborWe offer a range of sailing trips, including an evening on the water with Marea aboard the Schooner America 2.0 at sunset. So, set sail with us and enjoy some fine dining! You can enjoy this relaxing cruise while taking in iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Manhattan skyline while enjoying some some light bites from Marea.  At Marea, the authentic, seasonal flavors of coastal Italy meet the style and swagger of New York to form a new kind of gusto. Marea floats to the top for restaurant culture, with exquisite food and unmatched service that set the stage for an experience like no other.  

These sailing experiences offer a unique perspective on New York City, providing a relaxing and picturesque way to enjoy some sightseeing and see the city’s iconic landmarks from the water. Make your sailing adventure in NYC memorable and join us for this unique adventure in NY Harbor.

 

 

U.S. News: The Best Statue Of Liberty Cruises

U.S. News & World Report LogoThe Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States, and taking a cruise to see it can be a fantastic experience. There are several cruise options available, with us here at Classic Harbor Line!  We were listed in the top 6 Best Statue of Liberty Cruises for the Best Luxury!  Click here to read the article. 

Here are some of the Best Statue of Liberty cruises we offer!

1:  Statue and Skyline Sightseeing Boat Tour aboard the Yacht Manhattan: This is a 1.5 hour cruise that takes you out into NY Harbor to see all of the major iconic sights NYC has to offer.  

2: AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Boat Tour:  This is a 2.75 hour cruise that does a full circumnavigation of the island of Manhattan!  Learn about all of the Buildings and pass by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 

3: Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise:  This is a 2.75 hour Brunch that goes around the entire island of NYC!  This is a perfect cruise to do some leisurely sightseeing of NYC.

4: Sunset Cruise on Yacht Manhattan:  This is a 1.5 hour cruise that brings you out into NY Harbor for some classic NYC Sightseeing aboard our luxury yacht. 

5: Day Sail aboard the Schooner Adirondack or Schooner America 2.0:  These sightseeing boat tours are for the adventurous!  Sail aboard one of our large sailboats for a unique NYC sightseeing experience! 

 

Livestream Series: 8th of October: AIANY Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park @ 9:45am

Group of guests sitting on the bow of Yacht Manhattan on a tour through the waterways of Freshkills parkGo to where few have gone before! We’ll pass by the Statue of Liberty, then under the Bayonne Bridge, threading the NJ & Staten Island border through the Arthur Kill. We’ll see the industrial waterfront alive and thriving in Newark Bay, before we reach the world’s largest Land Reclamation Project – Freshkills Park. This 30-year project will result in the City’s largest public park. We will literally navigate into the Kill between the four capped giant mounds – home to 53 years of NYC garbage. Learn about how this environment is being recovered, reclaimed, and repurposed into a world renowned public park!

Get your Free Tickets to view the Livestream here! 

 

Grand Palisades Fall Foliage Cruise with an Urban Naturalist

the yacht manhattan cruising down a river Join us aboard the Yacht Manhattan in her festive autumn decor and cruise with us north on the Hudson River, under the George Washington Bridge for a unique waterfront view of the Grand Palisades cliffs!  This brand-new Fall Foliage tour takes a cozy boat ride to observe one of New York’s most dramatic natural wonders, hosted by a local renowned urban naturalist. 

You’ll take a million year journey through how this park came to be, take in the historical and modern day significance of this waterway and learn about the wildlife and ecology of this area. Other iconic sights along the way include the Little Red Lighthouse, the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Riverside Cathedral and more!

 This cruise is a great way to fully enjoy the Fall season. Take in the dramatic cliffs soaring over 500 feet above the water and foliage of the Hudson Valley during  an afternoon of Hudson River sightseeing, and a geological and ecological examination of the waterside wonders of Palisades Interstate Park.

About Our Urban Naturalist Guides:

Gabriel Willow, wearing a fedora and button up shirt, talking into a microphoneGabriel Willow is a naturalist with a particular passion for birds and urban spaces. He is an environmental educator and ecological tour guide in NYC, where he regularly  leads tours and teaches classes for NYC Audubon and Wave Hill. His tours focus on seeking out the overlooked and ignored elements of wildness hiding all around us, ranging from boat trips on the Hudson River, to kayaking on Newtown Creek, to seeking the elusive Peregrine Falcons nesting on skyscrapers near Wall Street. He has created programs for Lincoln Center, the Morgan Library and Museum, the NY Botanical Garden, and more. He is also an artist, illustrator, and DJ, and the former Vice-President of the Linnaean Society of NY.

 

 

 

 

 

Russell Jacobs, smiling, wearing a baseball cap and button up shirtRussell Jacobs is a writer and naturalist from Brooklyn, New York. He discovered the natural world exploring New York City’s parks and shorelines as a child, and has led birding and environmental education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds with organizations such as NYC Audubon, RISE Rockaway, Hudson River Community Sailing, NYC Plover, and others. He loves to teach people of all ages about local birds, plants, marine life, and natural history. In addition to guiding tours, he has also worked on habitat restoration projects, ecological research, surveys, and other environmental initiatives throughout New York City and beyond. His writing on ecology and environmental history has been featured in publications such as Slate, Hell Gate, and Urban Omnibus.

 

 

 

 

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Grand Palisades Fall Foliage Cruise with an Urban Naturalist

Admire the Palisades of the Hudson River through the skylights of our ship’s heated and enclosed observatory, or while catching the breeze on her bow. Observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and foliage as the seasons change. This is a spectacular season for cruising the Hudson River, north of NYC, will be a true delight for you and your guests. **Narrated Tour – hosted by Urban Naturalist!** Enjoy an exciting narration of the geology and ecology of this epic waterway!

  Duration: 2.25 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $118 | Child $78

Marea at Sea aboard the classic Schooner America 2.0

 

Introducing: Marea at Sea aboard the classic Schooner America 2.0!  Join us in NY Harbor for a sunset sail with light bites from Marea! Enjoy the “Taste of Marea”several assortment of dishes of seafood and fruit, with half filled wine glasses menu, two savory courses followed by a sweet bite, featuring an unprecedented opportunity to taste the finest Italian-inspired coastal cuisine while leisurely sailing through the serene waters of the Hudson River and New York Harbor! Listed by the NY Times this is sure to be a memorable event!  Marea’s talented team has curated an exquisite multi-course menu, specifically tailored to enjoy while aboard the America 2.0 – a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America’s Cup in 1851. 

 

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Marea at Sea Description from the NY Times listing

 

The menu includesa sailboat sailing down the river with the statue of liberty behind it

First plating:

– Gougére: tuna tartare, crème fraiche, caviar
– Oyster en escabeche: marinated East Coast oyster, pickled plum, charred scallion, roasted garlic, crostini chip
– Branzino: bass crudo, panzanella, Castelvetrano olive
– Ricciola: hamachi crudo, fig, caper, fennel

Second Plating:

– Beef Tartare: hand chopped beef, crostini, shallot, cornichon
– Astice: lobster, tomato, eggplant, stracciatella , basil
– Seafood Salad: shrimp, scallop, sepia, salmoriglio
– Melanzana: fairytale eggplant stuffed with caponata

Dessert Plating:

– Bite-sized sweets to finish

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Marea At Sea: Light Bites from Coastal Italy aboard the classic Schooner America 2.0.

Join us for this 2 hour sunset sail aboard the Schooner America 2.0 and enjoy a curated sampling of Marea’s renowned crudos, a taste of their famous Astice appetizer and, of course, caviar. Each dish has been thoughtfully crafted and reimagined to enjoy at sea, while on the decks of New York’s newest and most elegant schooner, America 2.0!   

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Schooner America 2.0  Cost: $178 to $228

Day of Giving with Corn Hill Navigation on July 13th

two boats cruising down an everglades river, surrounded by forests

Classic Harbor Line is thrilled to support the work that Corn Hill Navigation is doing in upstate NY.  Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1991. It operates two vessels, Riverie on the Genesee River in Downtown Rochester, NY and Sam Patch on the Erie Canal in Pittsford, NY.

 Riverie was built by Scarano Boat Building in 2022, the same upstate-NY company that built Schooner Adirondack, Schooner America 2.0, Yacht Kingston, Manhattan I and II, and most of the boats in our fleet across our 4 locations.  

Riverie, the only tour boat on the Genesee River in Downtown Rochester, was launched in early June 2023, and has already taken out almost 500 Rochester City 5th Graders to engage in citizens science on the Genesee River and Erie Canal, the two waterways that are critical to the history and development of Rochester.  These trips are completely funded through generous donations.  Corn Hill Navigation hopes to expand this program to every 5th grader in the Rochester City School District and we need your help to make that happen. 

To support their efforts and help Rochester 5th graders experience NY waterways, purchase a Classic Harbor Line gift card at any one of our locations on July 13, and we’ll do a dollar-for-dollar donation to Corn Hill Navigation for 100% of the value of the gift card. group of kids writing on notebooks overlooking on a pier

Corn Hill Navigation’s mission is to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in on-the-water experiential learning and foster the preservation and improvement of the Erie Canal and Genesee River for future generations. Hundreds of thousands of people from all 50 states and more than 50 countries, including tens of thousands of students from schools across Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region, have experienced the Erie Canal and Genesee River aboard a Corn Hill Navigation vessel.

From 12am until midnight on July 13th, Classic Harbor Line will donate 100% of all gift card sales to Corn Hill Navigation!  Customers can use their Classic Harbor Line gift certificate on any one of our cruises and certificates can be purchased in any amount. 

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Days of Giving with Classic Harbor Line

From 12am until midnight on each special Day of Giving, Classic Harbor Line will donate 100% of all gift certificate sales to our nonprofit affiliate organizations.  Customers can use their Classic Harbor Line gift certificate on any one of our cruises and certificates can be purchased in any amount. 

June 7th: Hudson River Maritime Museum – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 8th: Billion Oyster Project on behalf of NY Harbor School – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 9th: Rocking the Boat – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 12th: National Maritime Historical Society – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 13th: Brooklyn Boatworks – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 13th: John J Harvey – Save our Ships – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 14th: Schooner Apollonia Sail Freight – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 15th: Hudson River Community Sailing – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 16th: LILAC Preservation Project – Purchase your Gift Card here

June 24th: PRIDE Sailing benefitting Hetrick-Martin Institute Youth Programs – Purchase your Gift Card here

July 13th: Corn Hill Navigation – Purchase your Gift Card here

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NYC Fleet Week

Navy ship in the Hudson River with the World Trade Center and NYC Skyline in the background

NYC Fleet week is back and we are running a selective number of Military History Tours to take you to these amazing ships in NY Harbor! 

Highlights along the way:

  • Get up close with ships docked all over the city! This tour is a great way to get a waterside view of all of them. There’s also an exciting lineup of ships visiting this year, including the large-deck amphibious ship USS Wasp, as well as ships from allied navies of Italy, Canada, and the UK. 
  • This tour is about the impact of the military on the harbor and the city, past and present.
  • We visit parts of the harbor that most tours don’t, especially the working waterfront in New Jersey, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. One of the big highlights is seeing the Bayonne Dry Dock, built in WWII and still used today to repair ships for the US Navy’s Military Sealift Command. 
  • We will also feature a few historic ships in the harbor, most notably Intrepid, which this year will celebrate its 80th birthday. But there are also several retired Coast Guard vessels and fire boats around the harbor that we will highlight.
  • We will visit a number of historic military landmarks, most notably the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Today the Yard still plays an important role for the Sea Services, as it remains NY Harbor’s largest shipyard, doing repair work for working ships like tugboats and barges, as well as ships of the US Coast Guard. 

Grab your tickets for our NYC Military History Tour below!


Military History Tour of New York Harbor

Military History Tour of New York Harbor

In honor of our National Holiday Weekends, Classic Harbor Line and Turnstile Tours have teamed up to offer a special series of Naval Harbor History Tours! Join us on Memorial Day Weekend for a special, in-depth tour of our rich harbor-related war history.  This special 2.5-hour tour will explore the military history of New York Harbor from the Revolutionary War to today, with special emphasis on the role of the port in World War II. We will visit historic military sites, monuments, fortifications and see historic and modern fighting ships up close (especially during Fleet Week).

Duration: 2.5 hrsBoat: ManhattanCost: Adult $96 – $112

Livestream Series: 29 MAY: Memorial Day Military History Tour of New York Harbor at 10:00AM EST

It’s Fleet Week in NYC! New York Harbor hosts a number of special Navy Ships and sailors. Join this livestream tour in honor of our veterans! Learn about New York City’s extensive military history on this fully narrated tour by Turnstiles Tour Guide Andrew Gustafson. We’ll cruise by the visiting ships, historic military sites, monuments and fortifications including Staten Island Navy Pier, Brooklyn navy yard, Brooklyn Army terminal and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Questions and stories are welcome and we look forward to hearing from our Vets onboard and through the livestream event.

Livestream Series: 6 JUNE: Hudson River Maritime Museum Harbor Tour at 4:00PM EST

HRMM Executive Director Lisa Cline and fellow Hudson River historians, Ann Loeding and Gary Matthews co-host a tour. For nearly 400 years the Hudson River has served as a major commercial thoroughfare. We’ll be focusing this tour on the history of commercial towing and industrial transportation as we cruise from the Erie Basin to the Kill Van Kull. We’ll discuss the impact of the Erie Canal and why New York Harbor has been central to the global economy for centuries.

Livestream Series: 8 JUNE: Billion Oyster Project on behalf of NY Harbor School Tour at 3:00PM EST

Join us on June 8th to watch our Livestream Series:

Join us alongside the Billion Oyster Project and learn about their vision for NY Waterways! Meet BOP Executive Director Pete Malinowski along with faculty including Katie Mosher, Anna Weiss, Charlotte Boesch and Ann Fraioli. Cruise past the Statue of Liberty and around the south side of Governors Island to the Buttermilk Channel to see BOP setting tanks in action at Atlantic Basin and discuss their restoration work with re-establishing our oyster reefs. We’ll end the tour at One 15 Brooklyn Marina where we’ll pull up oyster baskets alongside New York Harbor School students.

Livestream Series: 9 JUNE: Rocking the Boat Tour at 4:00PM EST

This adventurous livestream will take us to the Bronx River with Rocking the Boat! Take to the water with Rocking the Boat Founder and Executive Director, Adam Green, and learn about their hands-on student programs including boatbuilding, sailing and environmental science, along with their immersive summer boat camp for all school age groups! Weather permitting, see middle school students in action as they row boats, constructed and assembled by students in their wooden boatbuilding program, out to meet us at the mouth of the Bronx River. Rocking the Boat is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year!

Livestream Series: 12 JUNE: National Maritime Historical Society Tour at 4:00PM EST

Join the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) on a cruise down the Hudson River and learn about NY Harbor’s past and future in an exciting tour of important historical sites including Little Island and Pier 57, notable for its submerged concrete caissons and long steel girders resembling structures similar to those built as a part of the American military effort in World War II. Dennis Maika, Senior Historian at the New Netherland Institute will discuss how the Dutch shaped NY’s waterfront today. Architect Susannah Drake of Sasaki International, will discuss the New Urban Ground MoMA project that addresses how the city can cope with increased flooding due to climate change. Hear from Rick Scarano of Scarano Boat Building, designer and boat builder of the Classic Harbor Line fleet, and learn about 1920s commuter yacht history.

Livestream Series: 13 JUNE: Brooklyn Boatworks Tour at 12:00PM EST

It’s launch day! Today’s harbor tour is co-hosted by the founders of Brooklyn Boatworks, local naval architects Carl Persak and Jeremy Wurmfeld. We are cruising with them to Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park for one of their biggest days of the year! Join us alongside more than 100 middle school students in the Brooklyn Boatworks boatbuilding program and watch as they launch 12 handcrafted Optimist sailing dinghies for the ultimate sea-worthy test!

Livestream Series: 13 JUNE: John J Harvey – Save Our Ships Tour at 4:00PM EST

Join us alongside the John J Harvey Fireboat team as we cruise around lower Manhattan. Hear stories about their heroic efforts on September 11, 2001. Now a museum and education center, the Harvey previously served 6 decades as an active FDNY steam fireboat since she was built in 1931. The boat is history afloat in NY Harbor playing an integral role in protecting our waterways throughout her active years, and also since then when she was called back into service to aid FDNY fireboats on 9/11. Weather permitting, we’ll cruise to meet the boat docked at Pier 66 and climb aboard for an exciting behind the scenes tour with Captain Huntley Gill. If time allows, we’ll watch as Harvey starts her engines and prepares for a truly spectacular full water cannon display from the Hudson River.

Livestream Series: 14 JUNE: Schooner Apollonia Sail Freight Tour at 4:00PM EST

Meet the modern sail freight company delivering goods from the Hudson River Valley to New York City while netting zero emissions. Engage with Apollonia team members Brad Vogel, Supercargo, and Climate Strategist, Pat Nason, and learn about the team’s vision for a sustainable, resilient waterfront. Be inspired by Apollonia’s history and future. Hear from Brad and Pat about how climate resilience, green jobs, equity and justice are interrelated through Sail Freight operations as we tour NY Harbor passing by South Street Seaport, Governors Island and the entrance to the Gowanus Canal.

Livestream Series: 15 JUNE: Hudson River Community Sailing Tour at 4:00PM EST

As we cruise along Manhattan’s West Side to the Hudson River Community Sailing docks, we’ll learn about the history of HRCS as they celebrate their 15th year! Meet Executive Director, Robert Burke along with Program Directors Don Rotzien, Mwenye Seville and Maeve Gately, and learn about their youth and adaptive sailing programs. We’ll also meet with student participants and learn first-hand what it’s like sailing in NYC as we embark on a sailing adventure aboard a J/80 sailboat. Launched in 2021, the HRCS Adaptive Sailing Program provides sailing education and recreation for youth and adults with disabilities.

Livestream Series: 16 JUNE: LILAC Preservation Project Tour at 4:00PM EST

We’re celebrating the Coast Guard cutter, LILAC, in her 90th year! Learn about this historic steam-powered lighthouse tender that once carried supplies to lighthouses and maintained buoys from the 1930s to early 1970s. LILAC is now a museum ship owned and operated by the LILAC Preservation Project, celebrating its 17th year. Cruise from Chelsea Piers out to a channel marker in NY Harbor with LILAC founder Gerald Weinstein and Museum Director Mary Habstritt. We’ll then cruise to Pier 25 at Hudson River Park to board LILAC for storytelling and a tour on the buoy deck.

Livestream Series: 24 JUNE: PRIDE Sailing benefitting Hetrick-Martin Institute Youth Programs at 10:30AM EST

This livestream sailing event benefits the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI). Join us on this day during PRIDE month for an exciting 2-hour sail around New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty with fellow members and supporters of the community. We’ll raise our 400 square foot PRIDE flag from our mainsail on Schooner America 2.0. HMI is the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ youth organization serving queer and trans youth, primarily of color, between the ages of 13 and 24. Through a comprehensive package of direct services and referrals, the organization fosters healthy youth development. HMI’s staff promotes excellence in the delivery of youth services and uses its expertise to create innovative programs that other organizations may use as models. HMI serves a diverse community, the vast majority of whom identify as Black or people of color. The youth organization is dedicated to building its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels, throughout its operations and functions.

Livestream Series: 4 JULY: Macy’s Fireworks Show from NY Harbor at ~8:00PM EST

Join us live from Yacht Manhattan II on the busiest and most exciting night in New York Harbor: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show! Gain an exciting firsthand look at what it’s like being a captain and crew working on board, learn about Coast Guard security zones, safety on the water and city planning that goes into organizing such a grand event. Then as the sky darkens and the city skyline lights up, enjoy the best views of the Macy’s Fireworks Show!

Climate Change in NYC and Classic Harbor Line

The Statue of Liberty submerged under water to represent climate changeAs sailors by trade we witness first-hand the pollutants in our waterways, sea level rise, and the increase in average daily temperatures occurring through Climate Change. We review and revise our operating procedures annually to cut our carbon emissions, to reduce or eliminate our use of single use plastics, to make purchasing choices that reflect these values and to create tours that educate and inspire change for the betterment of our planet’s health. 

There are no single-use plastic cups nor plastic bottled waters at Classic Harbor Line.  We make our own purified water and we use reusable cups in a collaboration with Cup Zero. In 2022, we kept 24K single use plastic cups from going into landfills!

Another fun fact: a portion of our beer is delivered to us down the Hudson River via a zero-emission sail freight with Schooner Apollonia

We have a plant-based catering menu for our charter clients who are looking to minimize the environmental impact of their gatherings.

We offer sailing, the oldest and greenest mode of transportation on the planet.  We support numerous food waste mitigation procedures.  We envision a world where more people, making small changes, make a big, positive difference for our planet and her future.


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AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways….Join us aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the *AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC * and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint. This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City. (Offered on Fridays!)

Duration: 2.75 hrs (offered on Most Fridays)Boat: ManhattanCost: Adult $112 | Student $82
 

AIANY Industrial Waterways Tour to Freshkills Park

AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour into Freshkills Park

Cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of our luxury yachts. The AIANY & planners of the Freshkills Park host this special Classic Harbor Line tour. This is the only water tour available to the public into the Freshkills waterway. Officially closed in 2001, Freshkills has embarked on a 30-year project to be transformed into the largest city park in NYC! Continuing education credits available »

 

Duration: 3.25 hrsBoat: ManhattanCost: Adult $112 | Student $82
 

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Sustainable Events on the Water

At Classic Harbor Line, it is our goal to be the ‘go-to’ for hosting sustainable events on the water.  If you are booking a private charter and you or your organization shares the initiative to be mindful about the environmental impact of your gathering, we are ready to help.  From emissions, to food waste, to single use plastics, to locally-sourced goods, we have the tools and procedures to help create the most sustainable event possible.

Start planning your sustainable event now and check out our ‘Sustainable Selections’ menu, packed with vegan and delicious plant-based alternatives. 

Click here to fill out our Online Private Even Form


Plan Your Sustainable Event

Planning your own gathering?  How can you do it without creating waste?  How can you do it without producing emissions or at least minimizing the emissions related to the goods and people involved.  We look to reusable options as often as possible (not recyclable).  For large scale events, consider partnering with CUP ZERO (they are our hero!).  For smaller gatherings, replace single use goods with reusable goods or at least easily compostable goods.  Be wary of ‘compostable cups’.  They often-times need to go to a special facility to actually be processed. 

Food waste is reported to make up nearly ⅓ of all of New York City’s emissions.  Have an easy way for your guests to take home extra food by having compostable to-go containers, or, just ask them to bring a little tupperware because there are always left-overs.   

AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC

The Statue of Liberty submerged under water to represent climate change

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways…The Cooper Building on the East River

Welcome aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.

This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City.

Get a compelling and comprehensive view of the steps that interdisciplinary teams of urban planners, architects, landscape architects, developers and community groups are taking to address storm surges, intense rains and hotter temperatures.

Admire many up-close examples of green buildings and sustainable designs that reduce energy consumption, water usage and pollution while creating healthy living environments.

Experience new wetlands and tidal marshes along the tour route that play a role in mitigating storm surges, fostering diverse ecosystems and creating new park space.

See first hand the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City. People of color and low-income families have often been pushed into low-lying neighborhoods that are most prone to flooding, have the highest levels of pollution and suffer most from the urban heat island effect.

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AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways….Join us aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the *AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC * and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint. This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City. (Offered on Fridays!) Continuing education credits available »

  Duration: 2.75 hrs (offered on Most Fridays)  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $112 | Student $82

 

Sail with PRIDE

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PRIDE NYC

 

PRIDE 2023: New York Harbor PRIDE Sail for the Hetrick-Martin Institute

Sponsored by Classic Harbor Line

For the benefit of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming, and queer youth support programs of the

Hetrick-Martin Institute, Classic Harbor Line hosts a sail in New York Harbor on Saturday June 24, 10:30-12:30100% of net ticket sales goes to the Hetrick-Martin Institute

A 400 square foot spinnaker cloth Pride Flag will be flown.  The flag will be hoisted to the aft-leading edge of their mainsail as they glide from Chelsea Piers, south on the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty and back.  This Pride Flag is nearly half the size of schooner Adirondack’s mainsail and will certainly prove to be an epic and awe-inspiring experience for all those who see it.

Founded in 1979, Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization serving LGBTQIA+ youth services organization that provides its youth members with access to mental health services, social services, basic needs such as toiletries and clothing, as well as remote and in-person programming services focused on education, workforce development and arts & culture.  Today, HMI serves more than 2,000 at-risk youth each year between the ages of 13 and 24 from more than 300 zip codes in New York and throughout the tri-state area, and an additional 8,000 young people through outreach efforts. Through a comprehensive package of direct services and referrals focused on basic needs, mental health, and job readiness skills, HMI seeks to foster healthy youth development. HMI promotes excellence in the delivery of youth services and uses its expertise to create innovative programs that other organizations may use as models.

NYC Pride Sail in NY Harbor

New York Harbor PRIDE Sail for the Hetrick-Martin Institute

Celebrate PRIDE with us and step aboard for an afternoon sail on one of our classic Schooners! 100% of net ticket sales goes to benefit transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth programs of the Hetrick-Martin Institute.  So grab your friends, soak up the sun and sail with us through the waters we proudly call home.  

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Adirondack OR America 2.0  Cost: Adult $125

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AIANY Alrededor de Manhattan Tour Arquitectura (en español)

#Detalles de esta gira:Women in Architecture NYC

– 2.75 horas
– Presentado y narrado en español por un guía del Instituto Americano de Arquitectos – Nueva York (AIANY)
– Elegantes mesas privadas asignadas a cada reserva. Cada mesa cuenta con una sección acolchada, una gran ventana exterior que se puede abrir y particiones transparentes.
– $86 por persona para 4 o más adultos y $68 por estudiantes mayores de 14 años, $106 por persona para 2 o 3 adultos.
– Se ofrece a bordo de Manhattan o Manhattan II (yates inspirados en la década de 1920)
– Para navigar la isla entira de Manhattan
– Asientos con clima controlado en el interior y asientos al aire libre disponibles
– Se ofrece una cerveza, vino, champán o refresco de cortesía. Se pueden comprar bebidas adicionales y comidas.
– AIA CES 1.5 a 2.5 LU HSW – Se ofrecen créditos de educación continua.

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#Únase a nosotros a bordo de las cubiertas de teca de nuestros elegantes yates estilo años 20, el Manhattan y el Manhattan II, y disfrute de los sitios arquitectónicos de la ciudad de Nueva York, como se ven mejor desde el agua.

El recorrido “Alrededor de Manhattan” está narrado por miembros del capítulo de Nueva York del Instituto Americano de Arquitectos (AIANY). Es lo suficientemente general para los visitantes pero rico en detalles para los locales.

A bordo de los yates, experimente un recorrido cómodo y único a lo largo de los ríos Hudson, East y Harlem desde el observatorio cerrado y climatizado en la cubierta trasera, o pasee por las cubiertas exteriores para tomar aire fresco y la luz del sol con una bebida de cortesía en la mano.

En este crucero de 2,75 horas, circunnavegará la isla de Manhattan (pasando por debajo de los 18 puentes) mientras contempla monumentos, arquitectura, parques e infraestructura.

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##Los aspectos más destacados de la arquitectura de la ciudad de Nueva York que veremos durante esta gira de AIANY incluyen:

– Los rascacielos clásicos de Manhattan, incluidos los edificios Empire State, Chrysler y Woolworth, así como el World Trade Center.
– La nueva generación de supertalls (rascacielos de más de 300 metros de altura) que ahora dominan el horizonte de Midtown.
– Los nuevos parques, muelles y monumentos que forman parte del renacimiento posindustrial de la ciudad de Nueva York.
– Las obras de arquitectos ganadores de premios nacionales e internacionales, incluidos muchos arquitectos españoles y latinoamericanos.
– Ahora es posible un mayor acceso al puerto con costas diseñadas ecológicamente que crean hábitats ricos, muchos diseñados por destacados arquitectos paisajistas.
– La Estatua de la Libertad, Ellis Island y el monumento más nuevo: el Parque FDR Four Freedoms de Roosevelt Island.
– Las obras maestras de la ingeniería de Nueva York: los puentes de Brooklyn y George Washington, así como los puentes giratorios menos conocidos a lo largo del río Harlem.
– La adaptación de Highline como un parque lineal elevado y su papel en el desarrollo de West Chelsea y Hudson Yards.
– La historia de la renovación urbana posterior a la Segunda Guerra Mundial y la vivienda pública a lo largo de los paseos marítimos del Lower East Side y East Harlem.

Compra entradas aquí

Paseo en Barco por la Arquitectura de Nueva York con narración en Español

THIS TOUR IS ONLY OFFERED ON PRIVATE EVENTS – Narrado en español por uno de los guías del Instituto Americano de Arquitectos – Nueva York (AIANY). Se ofrece a bordo de Kingston es un mini yate de casco blanco con una cabina totalmente cubierta con grandes ventanales, y una sección de proa exterior. Disfrute de los tesoros arquitectónicos de Nueva York desde un elegante y cómodo barco. La mejor manera de conocer la ciudad. Las obras de arquitectos ganadores de premios nacionales e internacionales, incluidos muchos arquitectos españoles y latinoamericanos.

  Duration: For Private Events Only  Boat: Yacht Kingston  Cost: See charter rates

NYC 4th of July Fireworks with a view

Classic Harbor Line has been listed as one of the 5 best places to view the NYC Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Cruise by Crains New York!  With our intimate classic style yachts you will have the best crowd-free seats to see the magical display of fireworks that Macy’s puts off every year.  See the New York City at sunset and watch the city lights come up with a glass of Champagne in hand before the start of the show.  

Grab your tickets for our NYC 4th of July fireworks cruise here. Click here to read the Crains New York article

NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise

New York Daily News: Citywide Summer Hotspots

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wave hello to summer at these citywide hotspots

magazine of assortment of cruise photos, highlighting sightseeing and activities to do

Our Town: Getting Rid of Single Use Plastic with Classic Harbor Line

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We want to thank Meryl Phair from Our Town: The local paper for Downtown for joining us and sharing our initiative! We have been working hard to find new ways to make less impact on our environment.  Working with Cup Zero is a step towards cutting down on waist in NYC. Read about what we are doing with Meryl’s article. 

“Aboard Classic Harbor Line’s America 2.0 schooner, the guests on the day sail to the Statue of Liberty sit back and enjoy an afternoon on the water. As the boat moves along the Hudson, complimentary drinks are served. Instead of typical single-use cups, the charter and tour boat fleet recently switched over to Cup Zero, a reusable drinkware alternative. The cup says, “Hey I’m worth more than one drink” along with a reminder to “Return me when you’re done.”” Click here to continue reading! 

Close up shot of a Cup Zero cup for sustainable purposes aboard the Schooner America 2.0

NYC Climate Change Boat Tour

Brand New: AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC.  Take a look and see what Straus News online publication OUR TOWN wrote!Close up shot of Yacht Manhattan docked at Chelsea Piers with the Yachts Manhattan II and Kingston in the background

 

“The Climate Change tour will be dynamic as the story of global heating is an ever-adapting one. The hope of all those involved in getting the educational cruise out on the water is to start more conversations, efforts, and decisions about preserving New York City.”

Click here to check out dates for the tour!

 

Our Town: Climate Change Tour

Our Town LogoOur brand-new AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC launched on Friday May 6th and writer Meryl Phair was able to join us on this maiden voyage.  Read about her journey on this tour as well as the journey of the partnership between Classic Harbor Line and the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY).

On this tour explores how Climate Change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.  

Grab your NYC Climate Tour Tickets now! 

Read about Meryl Phairs journey from Our Town: The local paper for Downtown here! Close up photo of the Yacht Manhattan docked at Chelsea Piers, with Manhattan II and Kingston in the background

 

New York Family: Kid’s Birthday Parties aboard a boat

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It has been a long couple of years but NYC is back and so are planning Birthday Parties!  New York Family shares their list of ideas for all options, whether it is a Birthday Party at home, open air, outdoor celebrations or special in-person they have options for you.  And we have been listed as an excellent option for hosting your party!  

Jana Beauchamp says “Classic Harbor Line is an excellent option for small groups looking to add a little magic to their celebratory outing”. 

To book your Children’s Birthday Party take a look at our options

Make sure to read her full article here!

Stern shot of the yacht Kingston with no passengers aboard it at sunset in the Hudson River

Forbes: Fall Foliage from the Hudson River

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Everyone loves the brisk air of Autumn, cozy fall sweaters and a warm restaurant, but to experience it in true form, is to be surrounded by the beautiful Fall foliage the Hudson River has to offer.  Forbes contributor Margie Goldsmith shares her experience of cruising with us up the Hudson River for a Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise where you get the best of both worlds! 

“It’s fall foliage time. But who wants to see the gorgeous colors while stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on quaint country roads in upstate New York or New England? And not only is it almost impossible to find a place to park at a cozy little restaurant on foliage route, but, because of the crowds, you might have to wait for up to an hour for a table. There’s a much more comfortable and elegant option; sail up the Hudson on a 1920’s-style wooden yacht while sipping a glass of French bubbly or Bloody Mary or Mimosa followed by a three-course meal.” 

Grab your NYC Fall Foliage Tour tickets with us!

Read more about her journey up the Hudson River with us for a NYC Fall Foliage Cruise. 

groups of people on a boat, looking over the water as it cruises down a river

ELLE: Escape to New York City

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ELLE compiles a guide for the absolute best ways to spend time in NYC and we are listed 2nd on the list! 

“They say New York is the city that never sleeps, and even though it took a solid snooze over the pandemic, the frenetic energy has returned with a vengeance. Of course, this month brings us the Met Ball, aka fashion’s biggest night out—one of many reasons why, to quote Bill Burr’s SNL monologue, “New York is back, baby!” With that in mind, we compiled a guide for the absolute best ways to pass the time in what is universally considered to be the greatest city in the world, especially in the spring.”

Find which NYC Sunset Cruise best fits you!

Read the full list that ELLE recommends. 

The Yacht Manhattan II Cruising through NY Harbor with the NYC Skyline and World Trade Center in the background

The Great Boatlift

In honor of 9/11 and in commemoration of the Great Boat Lift, a Flotilla and Blessing of the Fleet is being organized on Friday September 10. Passage aboard the Classicseveral boats cruising on a river with a city landscape in the background Harbor Line Fleet is being offered to participate in this grand event. 100% of all ticket sales are donated to various waterfront organizations.

ABOUT THE GREAT BOATLIFT OF 9/11: 
  • The “Boatlift” of 9/11 was the largest water evacuation in history. After road, tunnel, and railway closures out of New York City, over half a million people were stranded in lower Manhattan following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. 
  • American Maritime transported over 500,000 survivors from lower Manhattan across the harbor to safety and the rescue was larger than the evacuation of 340,000 American-allied troops at Dunkirk. 
  • The rescue effort involved over 150 American Maritime vessels, including passenger ferries, tugboats, merchant ships, private vessels, and New York City Fire Department and Police Department boats. 
  • More than 800 American mariners participated in the Boatlift evacuation of September 11th.

rug boat up against a dock full of pedestriansROUTE

The route will include a gathering south of Governor’s Island, a pass by the Statue of Liberty and then a procession and a pass in front of the World Trade Center site. 

route map of where the cruise will travel

Donations

100% of ticket sales will go to support waterfront related non-profits who are working to develop future mariners, support waterfront development or protect and preserve maritime history.

These entities include:

  • Rocking the Boat
  • Brooklyn Boat Works
  • Billion Oyster Project benefitting NY Harbor School Programs
  • The John J Harvey, Save Our Ships
  • Portside NY
  • Lilac Preservation Project
  • Working Harbor Committee
  • National Maritime Historical Society, Sea History
  • Hudson River Maritime Museum

Carolina Salguero is the Founder and Executive Director of PortSide NewYork, a local nonprofit connecting New Yorkers to the potential of their waterfront, with a special focus on reaching the underserved. Carolina will be speaking aboard the Yacht Manhattan during the Flotilla and Blessing of the Fleet grand event on 9/10 on her first-hand experience during the Great Boatlift of 9/11. Visit the PortSide NewYork webpage here to learn more about Mariner’s response to 9/11 and view their exhibit.

Crain’s New York: Keeping afloat

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Crain’s New York talks with our General Manager Capt. Sarah Pennington to learn how we are staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“But for Classic Harbor Lines, not pinning all its business hopes on tourists has proven to be a smart strategy. “We always did well locally,” said general manager Sarah Pennington, adding that “10011 has always been our number one ZIP code.”

Whether you are local or visitor, we look forward to hosting you on one of our classic NY Harbor Boat Tours!

Read more of what Crain’s New York discovered.

Captain holding the wheel aboard schooner America 2.0 while sailing in NY Harbor with the World Trade Center in the background on a sunset sail

BizBash: Chartering a boat in NYC

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We want to give thanks to BizBash for recommending us! Listed as a unique event space that has taken steps to keep everyone safe during COVID-19 for office gatherings. Our yachts and staff are fully equipped to keep you and your team safe while enjoying time together. 

If you are looking to book your office party, we have large sailing yachts and classic style motor yachts that will make your office party fun, safe and be an experience you wont forget.   

Take a look at our private event rates to rent a boat in NYC! 

Read what BizBash has to say. 

Stern photo of the Captain of Schooner America 2.0 sailing past the Statue of Liberty

Time Out: NYC Sunset Jazz Cruise around Manhattan

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Time Out New York is known for giving the inside scoop of the most memorable things to do in NYC and we are happy that they stumbled upon us!  They joined us on our NYC Sunset Jazz Cruise and wanted to share their experience with readers.  Writer Shaye Weaver shares her journey with us aboard our 1920s style yacht, with our live jazz trio and the NYC skyline as the backdrop.   

“The cruise was fantastic, not just because of the views and the champagne, but because it gave me a zoomed-out view of my beloved city. There was also some camaraderie between people on the water, from the yacht’s crew to the musicians and even those already out on the water sailing.” 

Grab your tickets for our NYC Evening Jazz Cruise now!

Read the complete Time Out New York article.  

group of jazz musicians playing music on a boat

Holiday Things To Do in Manhattan

Here’s some of our favorite holiday things to do around the city!
 
 
Holiday Lights at Chelsea Market
 
Grab your mask and walk through Chelsea Market to take in this magical display of Holiday lights! The perfect place to shop for holiday gifts, art, wine and more!
 
holiday themed hallway of the chelsea market, with several couples walking through
 
 
Shine Bright at Hudson Yards
 
Walk north up the High Line to Hudson Yards for this magnificent hot air balloon lights display! Check out their shops and take a trip to the North Pole and Santa’s workshop. Get into the Holiday Spirit and enjoy performances by the Juilliard School and Broadway musicians as they perform on beautifully decorated pianos!
 
holiday themed lights at the hudson yards
 
 
Flix in the Forest
 
Cozy up for an outdoor movie screening experience featuring holiday favorites and cult classics just south of us at The Standard Hotel. Heaters, blankets, candy and complimentary popcorn provided! 
 
inside of a holiday lit hotel waiting room
 
 
Swing through the Holidays at the Golf range!
 
Stay warm and enjoy a heated hitting stall at the Chelsea Piers Golf range. Warm. Fun. Safe. They currently have an ‘Off Peak Special’ $30 Monday through Friday before 2pm!
 
a man swinging a golf club at an outdoor driving range
 
 
Adopt a plant this Holiday Season!
 
Help support our environment and local park attraction, the High Line! Adopt a plant for yourself or a friend this Holiday Season! Take a stroll along this elevated city park and end at Hudson Yards for their magical display of Holiday lights.
 
close up of a bird perched on a branch with berries
Head to our North Cove location and at Brookfield Place!
 
 
Ice Skating with waterfront views!
 
Bundle up, grab your skates and your favorite Holiday decorated mask and glide around the rink located waterside at Brookfield Place! Fall in love all over again! Perfect for families or your first date.
 
an ice rink with neon lights at night time
 
 
Luminaries at Brookfield Place!
 
Go to Brookfield place to enjoy the Holiday season Luminaries display. Don’t forget to look up to see hundreds of suspended lanterns while you shop for your holiday list! Make this a part of your annual holiday tradition!
 
inside of a mall with light panels hanging from the ceiling
 
And cozy up with us for a Holiday Cruise!
 
interior of a boat that is holiday decorated with lights and reefs
 
Join us on any of our
Holiday cruises!
 
Whether you want to escape the island for a full circumnavigation or visit the Statue of Liberty glowing bright, we have options available for all. Stay warm, safe and get in the holiday spirit with us!
 

Gift ideas from around our neighborhood!

 
 
Sometimes a cheesy gift makes the best gift.
 
Get cheesy this Holiday season with a gift certificate from Saxelby Cheesemongers located in Chelsea Market. American farmstead and artisan cheeses available.
 
assortment of different cheeses on a table
 
 
Give the gift of health this year with a Chelsea Piers Fitness membership
 
Jump, jump, jump on this deal! Join the Chelsea Piers gym now and get January FREE, zero initiation fee AND early access to their on-demand fitness platform!
 
rise to the occasion. dont miss out on our biggest offer ever with chelsea piers fitness
 
 
Wonderful Wine Gift Ideas
 
The Chelsea Wine Vault has a robust variety of wines available for purchase at its Chelsea Market location. Buy a gift card for the wine enthusiast or budding sommelier in your life. The gift of wine might be the perfect holiday gift this year.
 
a christmas themed wine cellar
 
 
Take a swing at a gift card to the golf range
 
Chelsea Piers Golf range has a great Holiday Special Offer running!
Purchase a Golf Gift Card of $300 or more and receive a complimentary 1-hour hitting session and a free appetizer at the Water Hazard Bar & Lounge (a $58 value).
 
a man swinging a golf clun at an outdoor golf driving range
 
 
Up your game with some bowling fun
 
Bowlmor at Chelsea Piers is offering a bowl-gantic offer. Purchase a gift card of $50 or $100 and get a BONUS gift card.
 
 
inside of a bowling alley with neon lights
 
 
Give a little modern luxury
 
The Langham Hotel on Fifth Avenue offers luxury rooms, fine dining and great staycation options for New Yorkers, or those visiting. Once you arrive, you may not want to leave. Give someone special a Langham gift card this holiday season. 
 
wrapped presents under a decorated tree
 
 
Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards
 
A view of Hudson Yards and the Hudson River. The perfect location for dining, cultural, and luxury shopping experience. A gift certificate to the Equinox Hotel is the perfect gift for someone who deserves a little extra this year.
 
equinox hotels gift card
 
 
Last but not least give the gift of sailing this year!
 
The perfect gift for friends, family and loved ones! Sail through NY Harbor aboard one of our stunning yachts and have an experience they will never forget!
 
schooner boat sailing down the river with a city in the background
 
Covid-19 precautions – click here

Travel + Leisure: Places New Yorkers Love to Visit

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Travel + Leisure wrote about the to 24 places that New Yorkers Love to Visit and listed us! Whether you are looking to see something, do something or eat something, the list they have are recommendations on where local New Yorkers love to visit.  Whether you are a out of town guest or a native New Yorker stumbling upon this, make sure to check out what Town + Leisure has to say! 

Whether you are looking for a sightseeing boat tour, or a leisurely NYC sunset cruise, we have the best way to see NYC from the perspective of the water. 

a woman photographing the statue of liberty as the boat cruises down a river

Town & Country: Unforgettable NYC Holiday Experience

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Town & Country joined us on an unforgettable holiday cruise and loved it so much that they placed us in the top 14 experiences to gift to a loved one during the holiday season.  Whether you want to plan a Holiday Party for the company or have your family holiday party aboard, this is the perfect experience to give. Join us on our 1920s style classic yacht, decked out in holiday decor. Cruise NY Harbor in our snow globe and have the magical city lights as your backdrop! 

Learn more about hosting your own NYC private holiday party.

Read what Town & Country has to say! 

14 unforgettable experiences to give someone who doesn't need more gifts

 

NYC Private Holiday Party

Opening June 20th

Classic Harbor Line Returns to New Standard of Safe Operations Classic Harbor Line Opening

 

NEW YORK, NY—Classic Harbor Line (CHL) returns to New York Harbor Pier 62 on June 20, offering scenic sightseeing tours and private events with fresh air and open waters, all within the new level of safety required to responsibly accommodate guests. 

“With the additional measures we have put in place, I am confident our team is ready to welcome guests aboard once again,” says Classic Harbor Line Director of Operations Sarah Pennington. Offerings permitted within Phase 1 include a 90-minute Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise and an evening Sunset Cruise, along with 2-hour daytime sails and sunset sailing excursions in New York Harbor. CHL plans to bring back its signature AIANY Architecture tours by mid-July. A second location at North Cove Marina in Battery Park City will also reopen in July with 90-minute cruises offered Thursday through Sunday on Yacht Kingston

A more extensive health and safety plan is now in place and ensures that each passenger, captain and crew member is kept safe while operating. Classic Harbor Line’s expert crew and staff are fully trained in the additional safety measures and ready to implement with the hallmark warmth and hospitality of the operation.  

Health and Safety

Health and safety are the number one priority of the CHL team. Adhering to the CDC-compliant guidelines set by the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), the best practices of CHL operation are updated. It starts with crew temperature checks prior to working each day and a guest health questionnaire prior to boarding. Everyone is required to wear a facial mask. Check-in will now be contactless through scannable barcodes and digital boarding passes and seating will be strategically socially distanced. 

Seating

Capacity of vessels is limited to 50% and each booking will be assigned an onboard ‘zone’ or ‘table.’ These designated areas will be spaced for members of small groups who book together to marvel at Lady Liberty and New York’s iconic skyline while maintaining proper distance between other passengers. In addition to outdoor deck views, the motor yachts are equipped inside with sliding windows to allow for extra fresh air. CHL crew will be on hand to initially seat guests, and extra masks and alcohol-based sanitizer will be readily available.  

 F&B

Food and beverage service is not a part of the Phase 1 reopening for CHL. In future Phase 2 of reopening, beverages will be able to be enjoyed while guests are seated in designated zones on all sailing excursions on schooners. Beverages will be available on the motor yachts beginning in Phase 3. 

 Sanitization  

A thorough sanitization will take place on each vessel between every trip, as well as sanitation multiple times on high touch points (door handles, railings, restroom, chairs and tabletops) throughout each trip. The crew takes pride in operating the CHL fleet and looks forward to maintaining each boat to the highest level once again. 

More about the boats

Dedicated to offering locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line provides relaxing and inspiring cruises through the surrounding waters. Their six classic yachts are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters in the past two centuries. For more information visit www.sail-nyc.com.

 

Contact:  Patricia Clough

347.489.5148

[email protected]

A balance of boujee and wellness in NYC

Recommended by Mapped!  A balance of boujee and wellness while in NYC. Click here to read more! 

Views of NYC from yacht Manhattan II

Views of NYC from yacht Manhattan II

Sailing NY Harbor on Schooner America 2.0

YourAAA Daily sails NY Harbor aboard the schooner America 2.0!  Listed as one of the top 8 things to do in NYC! 

To read more click here

Schooner America 2.0 sailing

Schooner America 2.0 sailing

Captain Greg speaks of life on the water

Captain Greg of Classic Harbor Line speaks of life on the water.  Epic Times interviews him to get the perspective of the person behind the wheel of a yacht.  

“You have to commune with Mother Nature, you have to deal with the elements. You’re not dealing with external forces, you’re not dealing with other people—something happens to you, you can’t blame somebody else,” Freitas says. “You have to be self-reliant, you have to rely on yourself. It’s just you. It’s proof of existence.”

Click here to read more. 

Life of a Captain

Captain of NY Harbor

Life on the water with Captain Greg

AIANY Architecture and the Lights of Gotham.

NYC Architecture at Night

AIANY Architecture and the Lights of Gotham

Building on the successful ten-year collaboration between AIANY and Classic Harbor Line, this new architecture boat tour capitalizes on the remarkable skyline of Manhattan after sunset. From the time the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated with dazzling lights and fireworks in 1883, architects and lighting designers have understood the importance of presenting their structures in the night sky. “The city that never sleeps” is stunningly illuminated more than ever. Today’s designers have a sophisticated array of sources, colors and programs to operate their lighting systems. Take to the waters with an expert AIANY guide to see the latest in how architects and lighting designers are creating a new, more dynamic nighttime experience. View the famously mesmerizing lights of Manhattan and explore the latest trends and innovations in architectural lighting. There really is no better way to capture this view as the iconic NYC skyline reflects off the surrounding waters. This two hour-and fifteen-minute narrated cruise will depart at sunset from Chelsea Piers in Manhattan and will include the Lower Hudson River, the Upper Bay and the East River. Prominent examples include the Statue of Liberty from 1886, the Woolworth Tower in 1913, the 1931 Empire State Building, and New York City’s latest supertall building, One World Trade Center.. Duration: 2.25 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $86 | Student $68

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Check out our other Architecture Tours by clicking here.

  • AIANY Around Manhattan: NYC Architecture (AIA CES 2.5 LU/HSW)
  • AIANY Around Manhattan: Bridges & Infrastructure (AIACES 2.5 LU/HSW)
  • AIANY Lower Manhattan Architecture (AIA CES 1.5 LU/HSW)
  • AIANY Architecture and the lights of Gotham (AIA CES 2 LU/HSW)

As seen in … New York magazine’s “The Cut”

We love weddings! Yes we do! And so does New York Magazine’s The Cut. To read the full article click here!

Cruise with us through NY Harbor with your loved one and take all of the magical views this city has to offer on your special day.

NYC Boat Wedding

Morimoto Sushi & Sake Sunset Sail

IRON CHEF MORIMOTO SUSHI HITS NY HARBORMorimoto aboard Schooner America 2.0

A date night favorite that’s perfect for all foodies, we will set sail for another season of Sushi & Sake Sunset Sails aboard Schooner America 2.0. This 2-hour sailing experience includes two platings of sushi from renowned Iron Chef Morimoto’s restaurant located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, along with four expertly paired sake flights. 

While onboard you can sit back on the open deck of classic, eco-friendly Schooner America 2.0 and experience a leisurely sail from Chelsea Piers along the Hudson River and into New York Harbor. Photo opportunities will be abundant along the way as the boat passes by Manhattan’s Financial District, One World Trade, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. This truly unique experience is one of New York City’s ultimate events to experience this summer.   


 
Update: Classic Harbor Line is no longer operating the Morimoto Sushi and Sake Sail due to Morimoto moving to Philadelphia!  Please check out another one of our sails on our classic Schooners. 

 

Women in Architecture

Join the AIANY Women in Architecture Committee for a special networking architecture cruise focused on a wide range of waterfront projects designed or built byWomen in Architecture NYC women. AIANY guide Julie Engh, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, will welcome several expert guest speakers (TBA), who collectively will provide lively narration covering architecture and engineering landmarks from all eras of the city’s history, as well as current urban planning and environmental issues impacting urban waterfronts. We’ll cruise the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers, and explore women’s contributions to the recent transformation of an industrial waterfront to one of booming real estate development, ecologically-driven landscape design, and resilient infrastructure. Tour features include iconic Art Deco spires, historic engineering marvels, adaptive reuse, and progressive waterfront parks. Featured women-led projects will include the Statute of Liberty Museum, Pier 55 (a dramatic public park and performance space in the Hudson River), Governors Island, Hudson River Park and Long Island City waterfront projects, Pier 42 (a critical missing link of public access along the shoreline), Rockefeller University, the East River Waterfront Esplanade, the new Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport, the Domino Sugar Refinery Development, and American Copper Buildings. Special guest speakers will include: Julie Engh, Assoc. AIA: Julie is a project manager at Urban Projects Collaborative, an owner’s representative firm representing mission-driven organizations. As a founding member of the AIANY Architecture Tour Committee, Julie helped develop the AIANY boat and walking tour programs and has guided a variety of tours across both platforms.  Signe Nielsen, FASLA: Signe is a Principal at Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects, and has been practicing as a landscape architect and urban designer in New York since 1978. Her body of work has renewed the environmental integrity and transformed the quality of spaces for those who live, work and play in the urban realm.  Cameron Ringness: Cameron is an architect, artist and poet originally from Cleveland, Ohio, living and working in New York City. She was the lead designer of the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island with FXCollaborative Architects and is currently the lead designer for the new Children’s Museum of Manhattan to be completed in 2021. Hayes Slade: Hayes is the 2019 AIANY Chapter President and a Principal at Slade Architecture, which creates thoughtful and impactful architecture based on a considered examination of program potential, user perspective, and material sensibility. She co-authored Design Guidelines for NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and Slade Architecture has been part of the NYC Design Excellence Program at the NYC Department of Design and Construction for four terms.  Ayumi Sugiyama: Ayumi is the Director of Cultural Projects at SHoP Architects, and has expertise in the design and delivery of complex urban projects with significant public space programs and complicated stakeholder groups. Ayumi has acted as project director for several of the firm’s most prominent and award-winning projects, including the Barclays Center arena in Brooklyn and the American Copper Buildings and the New Academic Building at FIT in New York. ****** Statute of Liberty Museum:  http://www.fxcollaborative.com/projects/175/Statue%2520of%2520Liberty%2520Museum/ Pier 55, Governors Island, Hudson River Park, and Long Island City waterfront projects, Pier 42 and Rockefeller University:   https://www.mnlandscape.com/projects East River Waterfront SHoP’s 14 million sf plan for the East River Waterfront Esplanade and Pier 15 brings an innovative approach to the integration of the city and its post-industrial urban edge, capitalizing on the opportunity to function as a recreational space totally unique to Manhattan. Unable to be rooted in the picturesque tradition prevalent in parks around the city, instead the park seeks to embody the heritage of its long history as a working waterfront and at the same time embrace the many urban anomalies, such as the FDR Drive. The design takes a systematic approach to revitalizing an area once overflowing with waterfront activity by focusing on connecting the city to the water’s edge, activating the waterfront year-round by providing new cultural, community, commercial and recreational nodes along its entire length. Pier 17 SHoP’s design for the new Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport re-imagines the mall to create a mix of boutique and large restaurant and retail spaces. The new 300,000 sf design echoes the typical New York streetscape, with smaller individual structures housing shops and restaurants, separated by open-air pedestrian thoroughfares. Two large floors stretch out above the small shops as a roof, each measuring 60,000 sf. Enormous glass garage-style doors descend in bad weather to seal in the lower levels of the complex, offering protection from the elements while still opening up previously blocked views of the Brooklyn Bridge. The new Pier 17 will completely transform the existing building into a vibrant destination that builds on Lower Manhattan’s commercial resurgence, continued residential growth, and evolution into a 24/7 live/work/play community. Domino Sugar Refinery Development / 325 Kent With Two Trees Management Company, SHoP and Field Operation’s master plan for the Domino Sugar Refinery Development replaces a city-approved 2010 plan with a new proposal that adds 60% more publicly-accessible open space on a new, highly accessible street grid; provides for a new 24/7 mix of office, residential, neighborhood retail, community facilities while retaining original commitments for affordable housing; and a new form of open architecture that connects the existing neighborhood to the new quarter-mile waterfront. The plan envisions a new skyline for Brooklyn—one that relates to the height of the Williamsburg bridge to the south and scales down to meet the neighboring lower buildings. The buildings are porous, featuring large openings that allow light and air to penetrate through the site and into the neighborhood beyond. 325 Kent, or Site E, is the first complete building as part of SHoP’s master plan. Retail storefronts occupy the ground floor perimeter, carefully sized to encourage continuity with the neighborhood’s pattern of smaller, independent businesses. Above, the residential floors step up in terraces from the east, forming a connection to the existing neighborhood. After over a year of on-site testing to study materials that would age gracefully and contribute to the dramatic industrial character of the area, two different sheet metals were chosen for the exterior—copper for the lower floors, and zinc above. The copper panels were installed without a factory produced finish, creating a dynamic building surface that will weather and patina over time, drawing in visitors and engaging the public as it adapts over the course of its lifespan. American Copper Previously the location of a razed power plant on First Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets, the American Copper Buildings have become a dynamic landmark on Manhattan’s East Side. Responding to an existing master plan for the block and the constraints of an envelope described by New York City’s zoning code, the two towers, reaching to 48 and 41 stories respectively, take on their characteristic form. The three-story skybridge was then located at the point at which the two towers are closest together. Lounge and amenity spaces for tenants—including the lap pool and gym—are located at the bridge level, while the roof of the north tower houses a second swimming pool and a rooftop bar overlooking the entire city. At grade, a through-block passageway opens to a new public park on the river side of the site. A structure as alive as the city it inhabits, the striking set of towers are already becoming icons on the Manhattan waterfront. The buildings’ façade will patina over time, transforming from the red copper they are today to a mint green that evokes the Statue of Liberty, just down the river from the project’s site. 

Woman Architecture Tour

AIANY Women in Architecture NYC Boat Tour

Join the AIANY Women in Architecture Committee for a special networking architecture cruise focused on a wide range of waterfront projects designed or built by women. AIANY guide Julie Engh, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, will welcome several expert guest speakers (TBA), who collectively will provide lively narration covering architecture and engineering landmarks from all eras of the city’s history, as well as current urban planning and environmental issues impacting urban waterfronts. We’ll cruise the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers, and explore women’s contributions to the recent transformation of an industrial waterfront to one of booming real estate development, ecologically-driven landscape design, and resilient infrastructure. Tour features include iconic Art Deco spires, historic engineering marvels, adaptive reuse, and progressive waterfront parks.

  Duration: 2.75 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $86 | Student $68

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Fleet Week Military History Tour

Every year during Fleet Week, we partner with Turnstile Tours to offer a memorable boat cruise about the military history of New York Harbor.  We will focus on the activity of the Harbor during World War II.  We will depart from Chelsea Piers, aboard the beautiful motor yacht Manhattan and visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Army Terminal, and USS Intrepid, as well as other historic and military sites along the New Jersey and Brooklyn shores. Along the way, we share the stories of sailors, shipbuilders, longshoremen and merchant mariners who built New York Harbor into the heart of the American war effort. So step aboard and enjoy this educational cruise with us out in the Harbor.    
Military History Tour of New York Harbor

Military History Tour of New York Harbor

In honor of our National Holiday Weekends, Classic Harbor Line and Turnstile Tours have teamed up to offer a special series of Naval Harbor History Tours! Join us on Memorial Day Weekend (and Fleet Week), for a special, in-depth tour of our rich harbor-related war history.  This special 2.5-hour tour will explore the military history of New York Harbor from the Revolutionary War to today, with special emphasis on the role of the port in World War II. We will visit historic military sites, monuments, fortifications and see historic and modern fighting ships up close (especially during Fleet Week).
  Duration: 2.5 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $68
 

An Architectural Tour Around Manhattan

By Marian Betancourt

Photos by Bridget McFall

Most of the curious crowds visiting the repurposed Hudson Yards are on land, strolling along a foundation built over rail yards, but this newly created West Side NYC Architecture Boat Tourneighborhood makes an impressive addition to the Manhattan skyline when viewed from the water. The fittingly named art piece, “Vessel,” a staircase to the endless imagination, sits at center stage in an open space near the waterfront surrounded by new skyscrapers. New York has always been a city in progress and the skyline changes periodically, so it’s a good idea, even for natives, to take a water cruise around the city to get the lay of the land so to speak. 

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Gypsy Jazz Cruise

 

Vive la France!The NYC Skyline from the perspective of NY Harbor on a Beautiful Sunny Day

Step aboard the Manhattan II and back in time with the 1930s-inspired French-style Gypsy Jazz as you witness the city’s beauty and elegance from the water. Guitarist Alex Simon & his trio perform the musical stylings of Django Reinhardt with dazzling technique and lyrical impressionism. It is a bright but elegant style of acoustic swing that evokes the vibrancy of cosmopolitan life and the folkloric sounds of rural Europe, originating in France.

 

From aboard this elegant classic-inspired yacht, start the evening with a slow pass by our most famous gift from France, the Statue of Liberty.  Classic Harbor Line’s Gypsy Jazz Cruises are offered on select dates in 2019 including these French Holidays: Labour Day (May 1), Bastille Day (July 14) and Armistice Day (November 11)

 

On this cruise you may hear a combination of 1930s French Swing as well as Louis Armstrong hits. Alex Simon has performed at The Guggenheim, B.B. King’s Main Stage, The Rainbow Room, as well as world-renowned cocktail lounges such as Milk & Honey, Bathtub Gin, NoMad, The Roxy, and many other of New York City’s finest venues.

 

Key points about this cruise:

– 2 hours

– $84 per person

– French-inspired Gypsy Jazz music with guitarist Alex Simon & his trio

– Offered aboard Manhattan II

– Includes one complimentary beer, wine or champagne from the bar (additional drinks French-inspired cocktails are available for purchase)

– Seating available in climate controlled cabin or on the outer deck

– Departs from Chelsea Piers Pier 62


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Gypsy Jazz Cruise on the classic Yacht Manhattan II

Step aboard the *Manhattan* or *Manhattan II* and witness the city’s beauty and elegance, while enjoying some festive Gypsy Jazz with guitarist Alex Simon & his trio. Enjoy music of Django Reinhardt with dazzling technique and lyrical impressionism. This music is a bright but elegant style of acoustic swing that evokes the vibrancy of cosmopolitan life and the folkloric sounds of rural Europe, originating in France. Cruise New York City’s famous harbor aboard the 1920s-style yacht *Manhattan* or *Manhattan II* while listening to this fabulous trio. On this cruise you may hear a combination of 1930’s French Swing and Louis Armstrong hits. Alex Simon has performed at The Guggenheim, B.B. King’s Main Stage, The Rainbow Room, as well as world-renowned cocktail lounges Milk & Honey, Bathtub Gin, NoMad, The Roxy, and many other of New York City’s finest venues.

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $84

NYC Pride

Celebrate World PRIDE 2019 in New York City on the Water!World Pride Sailing in NY Harbor

June 2019 is World PRIDE in New York City! Celebrate equal rights for the LGBTQIAP+ of the world on our NYC PRIDE Fireworks Cruise, or come support the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) on our weekly fundraising Pride Sails!
Located in Chelsea, at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, Classic Harbor Line (CHL) has annually enjoyed celebrating pride week by being on the water for the culminating fireworks at the end of the PRIDE Dance, the last Sunday in June. Anyone can celebrate Pride. And anyone can join these cruises which will depart for exquisite viewing of the fireworks on Sunday night. Each departure for the PRIDE fireworks display is 2 to 2.5 hours and are $72 per guest.
Additionally, this year, as a major supporter of the trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community, CHL also collaborates on behalf of the Hetrick-Martin Institute. The objective is to fundraise to the support programs for youth with these identities. 100% of net ticket sales from the their Trans New York Harbor PRIDE Sails will go to HMI. These sails depart every Saturday in June at 1 P.M. These 2 hours sails upon the schooner Adirondack or schooner America 2.0 include complimentary mimosas and a nearly 400 square foot PRIDE Flag flying proudly from the mainsail as they pass the Statue of Liberty. Tickets are $75/ guest.

Click here to see what activities we offer for NYC PRIDE.

World Pride 2019

World Pride 2019: Trans New York Harbor Pride Sail for the Hetrick-Martin InstituteWorld Pride Sailing in NY Harbor

Sponsored by Classic Harbor Line

For the benefit of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming youth support programs of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Classic Harbor Line hosts a series of five weekend benefit sails throughout the duration of the World Pride Festival in New York City.  100% of net ticket sales goes to the Hetrick-Martin Institute.

The benefit sails are Saturdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. aboard either the schooner Adirondack or the schooner America 2.0.

Each sail will include a standard bar and mimosas as well as a triumphant flying of their nearly 400 square foot spinnaker cloth Pride Flag.  The flag will be hoisted to the aft-leaded edge of their mainsail as they glide from Chelsea Piers, south on the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty and back.  This Pride Flag is nearly half the size of schooner Adirondack’s mainsail and will certainly prove to be an epic and awe-inspiring experience for all those who see it. 

Take a look at NYC Pride activities Classic Harbor Line is running the month of June. 

Founded in 1979, Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit leader in LGBTQ youth service programming. Today, Hetrick-Martin LogoHMI serves more than 2,000 at-risk youth each year between the ages of 13 and 24 from more than 300 zip codes in New York and throughout the tri-state area, and an additional 8,000 young people through outreach efforts – as well as countless lives changed by our advocacy, training and capacity building work around the world.

Tickets are $75 per person.

 

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World Pride Sailing in NY Harbor

Trans New York Harbor Pride Sail for the Hetrick-Martin Institute

Celebrate World Pride Month with us and step aboard for an afternoon sail on one of our classic Schooners! 100% of net ticket sales goes to benefit transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth programs of the Hetrick-Martin Institute.  So grab your friends, soak up the sun and sail with us through the waters we proudly call home.  

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Adirondack OR America 2.0  Cost: Adult $75

AIANY Urban ecology Earth Day Tour

Classic Harbor Line: AIANY Urban Ecology Earth Day TourNYC Earth Day Cruise

Don’t miss the first annual AIANY Urban Ecology Earth Day Tour – a collaboration between AIANY and Classic Harbor Line, April 22, 2019 at 1:45 PM aboard the yacht Manhattan!

This unique 2.75 hour circumnavigation of the island of Manhattan will explore green infrastructure designed to both restore the health and productivity of the region’s marine ecology and to create resilient edges to mitigate storm surge and sea level rise. The tour will be hosted by Arthur Platt AIA and a waterfront expert. Guests will hear accounts of the abundant marine life documented by 17th century explorers and learn how subsequent settlement patterns and resource use led to the estuary’s decline. Today’s ecological goals, including efforts to rebuild native oyster habitat and create sanctuaries for migratory fish and waterfowl, embody a renewed commitment to restoring native ecology along our shared urban shoreline.

Come join us on this special full circumnavigation of Manhattan to celebrate Earth Day and experience a comfortable tour through the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory or wander to the outer decks for fresh air and sunlight with a complimentary beverage and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres in hand.

Key points about this tour:

  • 2.75 hour cruise
  • $96 for Adults & $78 for Students ages 14 and older
  • Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts)
  • Fully Circumnavigates the Island of Manhattan.
  • Hosted & narrated by a member of the American Institute of Architects
  • In honor of Earth Day, a special locally-sourced menu has been prepared by our executive chef!
  • Includes a complimentary beer, wine or champagne, and a locally sourced specialty cocktail will be available for purchase
  • Indoor climate-controlled seating and outdoor seating available

Highlights, topics and themes of the AIANY tour include:

  • The Past, Present and Future of New York Harbor’s estuary
  • How the region’s historic ecological wealth and diversity inform today’s waterfront
  • The region’s geological and topographical formation and efforts to tame, control, or enhance it.
  • How NYC is addressing sea level rise and frequent storm events through resilient planning
  • The health and challenges facing NYC aquatic species: Oysters, Striped Bass, Shad, Sturgeon, and myriad waterfowl
  • Multi-pronged efforts to improve health through lowering carbon emissions, water pollution and reducing solid waste volume.

‘Earth Day’ Hors d’ oeuvres to be served:

Spring strudel stuffed with a blend of exotic mushrooms, asparagus, roasted onions, goat cheese.  Mushrooms from The Farmroom in Brooklyn, Asparagus, Onions, Cheese from Hudson Valley Farms

A Selection of Spreads made with Locally Sourced Root Vegetables and NYS Cheeses.  Made with a selection of Beets, Squash, and Cheeses Sourced from the Hudson Valley

A selection of Tomato, Olive and Rosemary Focaccia. Made fresh in Brooklyn by Settepani Bakery

Earth Day Specialty Cocktail:

Due North Bees Knees – A Blend of Fair Trade Brooklyn Rum from Red Hook’s Van Brun, Brooklyn Rooftop Apiary Honey, and Fresh Rosemary

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AIANY Urban Ecology Earth Day Tour

Come join us on this special full circumnavigation of Manhattan to celebrate Earth Day 2019 and experience a comfortable tour through the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory or wander to the outer decks for fresh air and sunlight with a complimentary beverage and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres in hand.

  Duration: 2.75 hrs  Boat: Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $96

Buildings emerging on the Gold Coast

Twist and Shout! (and slope, and bend, and curve, warp….)

 

Recent advancements in computer software have allowed architects to explore unusual building types that could previously only be dreamt about.  Today, in New York City, we are witnessing a boom in the construction of staggering new shapes and forms, many built along the emerging new “gold coast” (aka New York City’s waterfront).

 

Join an expert AIA guide on a beautiful Classic Harbor Line motor yacht and experience first-hand many of these remarkable new additions to New York’s iconic skyline. We’ll see buildings that fold in on themselves, buildings that lean precariously to the side, defying gravity; and buildings that sparkle and undulate like the water of the Hudson River itself. This is truly a new era of building, and New York is the best place to witness the cutting-edge innovation; here, architecture truly is an art form!

 

We’ll see new structures transforming the skyline, including:

The Interactive Corporation – Gehry Partners, Architects

The XI – BIG Bjarke Ingels Group

Salt Storage Shed – Dattner Architects and WXY Architects

One World Trade Center – Skidmore Owings & Merrill

8 Spruce Street – Gehry Partners

American Copper Buildings – ShoP Architects

VIA 57 West – BIG Bjarke Ingels Group

The New York Staircase – Thomas Heatherwick Studio

Architecture on the Gold Coast

 

Bear Mountain Cruise 2019 Press Release

2019 Cruising Dates now available for Classic Harbor Line’sBear Mountain Cruise

Full Day Cruise to Bear Mountain and Back!

As an homage to the historic Hudson Day Line cruises (1860s to the 1970s) upon the Hudson River, which offered a full day of respite from city life to enjoy the richness of the grand Hudson River Valley and its many waterside parks, resorts and hamlets, Classic Harbor Line can give you a taste of that same escape today, in elegance and style.

There are 7 of these 9 hour, full day events scheduled this year.  Each starts with a 3 hour north bound leg from Chelsea Piers to Bear Mountain State Park, complete with their signature four-course brunch.  Once there, guests have 3 hours to themselves to explore the park: visit the Trailside Zoo, take a stroll or a row around Lake Hessian, or hike up Bear Mountain for breathtaking views of the Hudson River valley.  The return leg features a gourmet picnic spread and bar service throughout.

  • Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day)
  • Sunday, June 16th (Father’s Day)
  • Saturday, July 6 (July 4 Weekend)
  • Sunday, July 28th
  • Saturday, August 10th
  • Monday, September 2nd (Labor Day)
  • Sunday, September 15th

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Full Day Cruise to Bear Mountain and Back

Full Day Cruise to Bear Mountain and Back

This 9 hour full day event starts with a 3 hour north bound leg from Chelsea Piers to Bear Mountain State Park.  Once there, guests have 3 hours to themselves to explore the park: visit the Trailside Zoo, take a stroll or a row around Lake Hessian, or hike up Bear Mountain for breath-taking views of the Hudson River valley!

Our classic open breakfast buffet includes fresh local bagels and pastries, seasonal fruit, a Gluten free waffle station, fresh quiche & sausage, smoked salmon with capers, red onion and dill, coffee, juice & tea. The down-river picnic includes a selection of hot entrees consisting of gourmet pork bratwurst, and spicy cheddar wurst from NYs Schaller and Weber or Margarita marinated Chicken, sides include sauerkraut with apple and onion, chefs potato salad, kale salad with blue cheese and dried cranberries and a vegetarian pasta.  Snacks are provided for your hike in the park! 

  Duration: 9 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $182 | Child $118

AIANY Architecture Tour

NYC Architecture Boat Tour

AIANY Architecture Tour

Highrises, Skycrapers, and Supertalls

In New York in the early 20th century, well-known highrise buildings like the Woolworth Tower, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building reached for the sky and were dubbed “skyscrapers”. Today, the iconic New York City skyline is marked by a recent proliferation of much taller, super-slim, ultra-luxury residential towers. These pencil-thin buildings constitute a new type of skyscraper, made possible by remarkable feats of engineering, advances in material strengths, and a real estate market that drives building heights—and prices—ever skyward. The AIA Around Manhattan Architecture tour highlights the architects and engineers composing a new vision of the NYC skyline with these height-shattering new buildings. We’ll will shed light on the engineering marvels and zoning requirements that allow these heights, as well as the range of architectural styles across the city: super-stretched art deco, purist 3-dimensional grid, and the sloping, chiseled or crystalline forms that visibly break from the traditional NYC skyscraper.

As of January 1, 2019, New York City has 8 officially completed Supertall buildings, and that number could be doubled by January of next year.  So, what’s the difference between a regular highrise building and a “Supertall” skyscraper? 

Highrise refers to any building in New York That is over 75 feet tall (or the limit of how high a FDNY ladder truck can reach). 

 

Skyscraper is a more metaphorical definition.  The term is borrowed from sailing and it describes the highest most point on the tallest mast on a sailboat.

 

Supertall, however, is a relatively new term by comparison, and is an official designation awarded by the organization called Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats to any building over 984 feet. The measurement marks the height of a building to the “top of the architectural expression” – not counting flagpoles, chimneys or antennae. However, “masts” are fair game—hence why we see such a proliferation of tall masts on top of recent supertall skyscrapers. 

 

It has been several decades now since New York held the record for the tallest building in the world (with the Empire State building and World Trade Center North both holding that title at different points). Today, the distinction goes to Burj Khalifa in Dubai at a whopping 2,723 feet.  Still, New York is experiencing a new bumper crop of “Supertall” buildings.  So, here they are – THE SUPERTALLS OF NEW YORK, many of which you’ll see on our AIANY Around Manhattan tour:

 

  1. One World Trade Center: 1,776 FT

2014     

Skidmore Owings & Merrill, Architect

 

  1. 432 Park Avenue: 1,397 FT

2015

Rafael Viñoly Architects

 

  1. The Empire State Building: 1,250 FT

1931

Shreve Lamb and Harmon, Architects

 

  1. Bank of America Tower: 1,200 FT

2009

Cook + Fox Architects

 

  1. 3 World Trade Center: 1,079 FT

2018

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

 

  1. New York Times Tower: 1,046 FT

2007

Renzo Piano Building Workshop with FXFOWLE Architects

 

  1. Chrysler Building: 1,046 FT

1930

William van Alen, Architect

 

  1. One57: 1,004 FT

2014

Atelier Christian de Portzamparc

 

 

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Cruise

Grab your loved ones and join us for a classic NYC St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Cruise.  This is the perfect way to start off your day.  Cruise with us and learn about some of the historic Irish highlights around the island of Manhattan while cruising in the comfort of our heated glassed in observatory. Get into the Irish spirit and be greeted by a bagpiper at the bow of our yacht upon boarding.  Then enjoy the soft sounds of the traditional Irish Fiddle while enjoying your four course brunch cruise!


NYC St. Patrick's Day Cruise

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Cruise with a live Celtic Fidler

Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day by stepping aboard the yacht Manhattan II.   Be greeted with the sound of bagpipes upon boarding. Then cozy up with friends and family to enjoy a four course brunch cruise with Irish themed foods.  Cruise with us around the island of Manhattan and sip on your Irish Coffee.  Take in the sites that this amazing city has to offer from the perspective of the water while listening to a live Celtic Fidler.   

  Duration: 2.75 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $108 | Child $64

AMNY: A Unique Valentine’s Day Date Idea

Valentine's Day Cruise

NYC Valentine’s Day Champagne Tasting Cruise

Valentine's Day Wine Tasting Cruise | Classic Harbor Line

If you’re looking for something other than a dinner date this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got your back.

From love-themed comedy shows and salsa classes to burlesque performances and acts of kindness, New York City is full of unique ways to spend time with your Valentine.

Here are some of our favorite ideas. Click here to read more of the article! 

 

 

Key West Sunset Sail

Key West Sunset Sail

Key West Sunset Sail

We know.  Winter is here.  Tired of the cold already?  Well, start planning your vacation and join us down in Key West!  The Schooner America 2.0 spends the winter down in Key West FL from October through May.  And it just so happens to be that we host the best Key West Sunset Sail the Island has to offer!

So take off that winter coat and sail with us through the emerald green waters of Key West.  Watch the dolphins surf the bow of our boat as you sip on Champagne.  Let the sun warm up your soul and forget about the cold up north.

Sail with us at sunset and catch a glimpse of the famous Key West “Green Flash”. Spend some time with friends or loved ones for the perfect vacation getaway. 

Click here to check out our Key West Sails. 

  

 

 

AIA Gold Medalists on Around Manhattan Tours

This month, 24,000 architects from across the county will gather in New York City for the annual conference of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). In honor of the event, our AIA Around Manhattan architecture tours will highlight some local recipients of the AIA’s Gold Medal, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the architecture world.

Since 1907, only 15 New York-based architects have received this award. This year, James Stewart Polshek, founder of the New York firm now known as Ennead, is the 2018 Gold Medalist. Ennead’s Standard Hotel project from 2009 is a star of our architecture tours—it’s the only newly constructed building allowed to straddle over the top of the High Line.

Altogether, 20 projects can be seen by AIA Gold Medalists on our tour including Steven Holl FAIA, Lous I. Kahn FAIA, and Cesar Pelli FAIA.

 

The Standard High Line HotelThe Standard High Line Hotel, located on the water's edge
Meatpacking District
Ennead Architects, 2009
Rising above a former elevated train line that has become downtown’s favorite public park, the Standard High Line hotel includes and an outdoor public plaza with rotating art installations and a winter ice rink.

 

 

Hunters Point Community Librarythe Hunters Point Community Library
Long Island City
Steven Holl FAIA, Architect
2018
Located on a prominent site along the East River against the backdrop of recently built skyscraper condominiums, this 22,000 square foot library brings community-devoted space to the increasingly privatized Long Island City waterfront. The concrete structure of the building is exposed and aluminum painted, giving the exterior a subtle sparkle.

 

Four Freedoms Park, FDR Memorialthe Four Freedoms Park, FDR Memorial
Roosevelt Island
Louis I. Kahn FAIA, Architect
2012
Located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City, the FDR Four Freedoms Park is the last work of the late Louis I. Kahn, an iconic architect of the 20th century. Executed by Mitchell/Giurgola Architects, the Park celebrates the Four Freedoms, as pronounced in President Roosevelt’s famous January 6, 1941 State of the Union speech.

 

Brookfield Place Commercial Centerthe Brookfield Place Commercial Center
Battery Park City
Cesar Pelli FAIA, Architect
1985
Brookfield Place is a familiar presence on the New York City skyline, the four stepped towers forming the western wall of Lower Manhattan. While the architecture is unmistakably modern in detail and construction, the buildings reference architectural history, expanding the possibilities for skyscraper design and expressing the aspirations of the contemporary city.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018

Downtown Magazine listed us as one of the best experiential gifts for Father’s Day in 2018!   It’s almost time for that special day of the year in which we honor the father figures in our lives. Whether you celebrate Father’s Day with your dad, uncle, grandpa, or any person who is a father figure in your life, it’s always nice to get that person a little something. Whether big or small, a gift is a nice way to show appreciation for the all that this person contributes to your life. Click here to read more.
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NYC Pride Fireworks Cruise

Thank you AMNY for the shout out about our NYC Pride Fireworks Cruises! 

Pride month goes well beyond the official New York City parade.

While thousands of locals will line up on Fifth Avenue to witness the annual festivities on June 24, there are plenty of other events this month dedicated to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ community. Click here to keep reading. 

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Staycation offers perfect antidote to surging gas prices!

Many Thanks to the Daily News for the shout out! 

With gas prices hovering near $4 a gallon, this could be the summer of staycations for New Yorkers looking for an affordable getaway. But don’t fret, a train ride into the City That Never Sleeps is a small price to pay to rediscover its many gems.

Manhattan also empties out during the steaming summer months as locals flock to beach towns and country homes, leaving bargains to be found at many of the hotels dotted across its 24 square miles…….click here to read more. 

NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise

NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise

NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Step aboard one of our classic boats for a magical NYC 4th of July Fireworks cruise out into NY Harbor and the East River!  We will have the best seats in the house over by the Brooklyn Bridge for the 41st annual Macy’s Day Fireworks display.  This display is the largest display of fireworks in our nation and celebrates our freedom with the most famous skyline in the world as the backdrop. What better place to be than on a yacht and sitting right under them!?

Listen to the ooo’s and aah’s and watch the sky light up with colorful bursts of light on our NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise.  Sip on Champagne with those that you love and let our most hospitable crew cater to your every need. 

Make your evening as magical as the display of fireworks and step aboard one of our luxury yachts for an evening that you will not forget. 

We all know that the Macy’s Fireworks are something that just cannot be missed and the best place to view them is from the crowd free decks of one of our yachts.  An added little bonus of being on one of our classic boats is that you will also get to see the Fireworks that are set off of the Statue of Liberty!  Two displays of Fireworks in one night!? 

Choose from one of our five different yachts that will depart from Chelsea Piers, Pier 62.  Enjoy our climate enclosed all glass observatory on one of our motor yachts or sit on the open decks of one of our stunning sailboats.  Each of our NYC 4th of July Fireworks cruise will have complimentary drinks (beer, wine, Champagne and soft drinks) and the food will vary depending on which boat you are on.  

 


 

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Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise aboard Luxury Yacht Manhattan II

Join us for a 4th of July celebration aboard the 1920s style luxury yacht Manhattan II.  This vessel offers you great views of the Macy’s July 4th Fireworks, Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline, from its forward open air deck, or its glassed-in skylight observatory.

  Duration: 3.5 hrs  Boat: Manhattan II  Cost: $598

Fourth of July Sail aboard Schooner America 2.0

Fourth of July Sail aboard Schooner America 2.0

Set sail for the Fourth of July upon the decks of the most opulent sailboat in all of New York City: the 105 foot America 2.0 — a modernized replica of the first winner of the America’s Cup race of 1851!  Guests are treated to a complimentary open bar, heavy passed hors d’ oeuvres prepared by our on board chef and a 3 hour excursion on the Hudson River amongst the entire New York July 4th flotilla!  Be aboard the most stunning and patriotic yacht in the NYC Fleet!

  Duration: 3 hrs  Boat: America 2.0  Cost: $498

Fourth of July Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan

Fourth of July Cruise aboard Yacht Manhattan

Join us for the 4th of July celebration on board the 1920s 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 glass observatory. The cruise includes a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soda, water, four courses of passed hors d’oeuvres, and dessert.

  Duration: 3.5 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: $498

Fourth of July Sail abroad the Schooner Adirondack

Fourth of July Sail aboard the Schooner Adirondack

Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the Adirondack. Experience a great view of the fireworks 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 July 4th will fill the harbor! There will be an open beer, soda, wine, and champagne bar. Guests are welcome to pack a picnic or bring their own snacks, but hors d’ oeuvres will be provided!  Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the Adirondack.

  Duration: 3.10 hrs  Boat: Adirondack  Cost: $468

Fourth of July Cruise aboard Yacht Kingston

Fourth of July Cruise aboard Yacht Kingston

Step aboard the most intimate classic yacht in town to take in the spectacular Macy’s Fireworks on the East River! You and up to only 29 other guests will be aboard one of our 1920s-style water taxi to zip out on to the Hudson & East Rivers in style! The Kingstonfeatures wrap-around seating, a covered area midship and an uncovered forward deck for excellent skyward views. A well-appointed restroom and a fully stocked bar will be available.

  Duration: 3 hrs  Boat: Kingston  Cost: $428

 

Music Cruises on the water!

Enjoy some live music this summer on one of our NYC Music Cruises!  Whether it be live Jazz or a live Irish Band you can’t go wrong.  Cruise with us out into NY Harbor with a loved one,Classic Harbor Line friends, co-workers or family and have the time of your life whether it be relaxing or dancing the night away. 

The classic Yacht Manhattan II will host our in house Jazz Trio – The Boat Band for a live jazz cruise.  Sip on Champagne and enjoy an evening on the water while our most professional crew caters to you on this fabulous boat ride. Not into Jazz then step aboard for a live Irish Music Cruise. Dance the night away while listening to live Irish music played by the well traveled band: Sláinte!  You may hear anything from classic old Irish tunes, to Dropkick Murphy covers (and anything in between) and are sure to have a once in a life time experience.

Looking for some romance?  Then step aboard the 105 foot schooner America 2.0 for a live Jazz City Lights Sail.  Sit under the star filled sky and listen to tunes by the world renowned Ginetta’s Vendetta.

Which ever cruise you choose, our yachts will give you a whole new perspective of this stunning city and will keep you coming back for more. So sit back and relax and enjoy a NYC Music Cruise while live musicians accompany the evening! 


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Evening Jazz Cruise

Cruise New York City’s famous harbor aboard the luxury 1920s style yacht Manhattan while listening to live jazz music by the Classic Harbor Line Jazz Trio, The Boat Band! Learn more about our NYC Jazz Cruise!  This is truly the perfect way to start your evening with sipping on some Champagne and relaxing to the soothing sound of the jazz. 

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $84

Live Irish Music Cruise

Cruise New York City’s famous harbor aboard the 1920s-style yacht *Manhattan* or *Manhattan II* while listening to live Irish music by the well traveled band: Sláinte. (Sláinte (slahn-chuh): Irishspeak for Cheers!)  On this 2 hour rockin cruise you may hear anything from classic old Irish tunes, to Dropkick Murphy covers (and anything in between) and are sure to have a once in a life time experience. Take in the sites that this city has to offer while enjoying this fun and entertaining cruise.

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $74

Live Jazz City Lights Sail

Join us for a magical evening of live jazz aboard the decks of our stunning 105 foot schooner.  Sit back and relax with a glass of Champagne in hand and glide through the darkness of NY Harbor with the twinkling skyline as your backdrop.  This sail is perfect for date night or a group of friends looking to do something unique.

  Duration: 1.75 hrs  Boat: Schooner America 2.0  Cost: Adult $72
 

Memorial Day Fun with Classic Harbor Line

Spend this Memorial Day weekend out on the water with us!  Whether you jump aboard for a cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Ticketed Events WinterMountain for some hiking and canoeing or sail with us out to the Statue of Liberty, it is sure to be a fun filled day.  Soak up the sun and the deep history on our Military History Tour as you cruise around this famous Harbor.  Sip on Champagne as you sail aboard one of our stunning schooners.  Start your summer off with joining us on Memorial Day Weekend and cruise into it with style.  

Looking for some other fun things to do? Join us the second weekend of June to kick off our City Lights Jazz sail aboard the Schooner America 2.0 or step aboard the luxury yacht Manhattan II for our brand new Live Irish Music Cruise!  Whatever it is that you are looking to do we will have the perfect solution on one of our cruises. 

 

Military History Tour of New York Harbor

Military History Tour of New York Harbor

In honor of our National Holiday Weekends, Classic Harbor Line and Turnstile Tours have teamed up to offer a special series of Naval Harbor History Tours! Join us on Memorial Day Weekend (and Fleet Week), for a special, in-depth tour of our rich harbor-related war history.  This special 2.5-hour tour will explore the military history of New York Harbor from the Revolutionary War to today, with special emphasis on the role of the port in World War II. We will visit historic military sites, monuments, fortifications and see historic and modern fighting ships up close (especially during Fleet Week).

  Duration: 2.5 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $68
 
Full Day Cruise to Bear Mountain and Back

Full Day Cruise to Bear Mountain and Back

This 9 hour full day event starts with a 3 hour north bound leg from Chelsea Piers to Bear Mountain State Park.  Once there, guests have 3 hours to themselves to explore the park: visit the Trailside Zoo, take a stroll or a row around Lake Hessian, or hike up Bear Mountain for breath-taking views of the Hudson River valley!

Our classic open breakfast buffet includes fresh local bagels and pastries, seasonal fruit, a Gluten free waffle station, fresh quiche & sausage, smoked salmon with capers, red onion and dill, coffee, juice & tea. The down-river picnic includes a selection of hot entrees consisting of gourmet pork bratwurst, and spicy cheddar wurst from NYs Schaller and Weber or BBQ marinated Chicken, sides include sauerkraut with apple and onion, chefs potato salad, kale salad with blue cheese and dried cranberries and a vegetarian pasta.  Snacks are provided for your hike in the park! 

Special note: This event is usually scheduled on holiday weekends.

The Bear Mountain Cruise can be purchased at a reduced rate excluding food at $122. To obtain these tickets call 212.627.1825 Opt 4

  Duration: 9 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $182 | Child $98
 
Yacht Manhattan II NYC Brunch Cruise | Classic Harbor Line

Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise

Join us for our famous leisurely weekend brunch! Our “cruisine” is packed with delicious foods & fresh baked goods! Our chef is aboard throughout the cruise, refreshing the buffet with fresh baked quiche, sausages, a spiral ham, spring salad, bagel & lox station, and waffle station. Guests are treated to a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa as well! View the sites and enjoy a lightly narrated tour from the Manhattan’s climate controlled, glass observatory.

“This Cruise can be purchased at a reduced rate excluding food at $68. To obtain these tickets call 212.627.1825 Opt 4.“

  Duration: 2.75 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $108 | Child $64
 

Live Irish Music Cruise

Cruise New York City’s famous harbor aboard the 1920s-style yacht *Manhattan* or *Manhattan II* while listening to live Irish music by the well traveled band: Sláinte. (Sláinte (slahn-chuh): Irishspeak for Cheers!)  On this 2 hour rockin cruise you may hear anything from classic old Irish tunes, to Dropkick Murphy covers (and anything in between) and are sure to have a once in a life time experience. Take in the sites that this city has to offer while enjoying this fun and entertaining cruise.

  Duration: 2 hrs  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $66
 

Live Jazz City Lights Sail

Join us for a magical evening of live jazz aboard the decks of our stunning 105 foot schooner.  Sit back and relax with a glass of Champagne in hand and glide through the darkness of NY Harbor with the twinkling skyline as your backdrop.  This sail is perfect for date night or a group of friends looking to do something unique.

  Duration: 1.75 hrs  Boat: Schooner America 2.0  Cost: 56.00

Time Out gives us a Shout Out!

Schooner America 2.0 sailing for a Sunset Sail NYCTime Out NY has listed as one of the best dinner cruises in NYC. 

Time Out gives us a shout out to join us on our Morimoto Sushi and Sake Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner America 2.0 for a magical sunset dinner cruise. 

Sail with us into the sunset as you enjoy top rated sushi for dinner by the Iron Chef: Chef Morimoto.  Watch the sun dip behind the Statue of Liberty and take in the view of the most famous skyline in the world.  Sip on your sake and sail with us for this magical dinner cruise. 

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9 projects for 9 years

NYC Skyline Sightseeing

In honor of AIANY and Classic Harbor Line’s ninth season of architectural boat tours, AIANY guides voted on their favorite projects from each of the past nine years. With so many dazzling buildings featured on the architecture tour, this was no easy task!  Join AIANY and Classic Harbor Line this spring and see if your favorites made the list.

 

2010: 8 Spruce Street, Financial DistrictNYC Architecture Tour

Still the tallest residential rental building in New York City, 8 Spruce Street is one of two projects by Frank Gehry and Partners featured on the tour. It’s Gehry’s first skyscraper, and it has redefined the downtown skyline. We think the façade’s characteristic stainless steel and furrowed surfaces are particularly mesmerizing from the water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011: Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn Bridge ParkNYC Architecture Tour

Over the course of 25 years, Jane Walentas painstakingly restored this 1922 carousel by hand in her studio in DUMBO. She hired her favorite architect, Pritzker Prize-winning Jean Nouvel of France, to create this jewel box to house the carousel, now installed between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Though it may appear delicate, in 2012 it successfully withstood the surge from Hurricane Sandy. 

 

 

2012: Four Freedoms Park/ FDR MemorialImage of the Four Freedoms Monument on Roosevelt Island

Originally designed in 1972 by the esteemed architect Louis I. Kahn, this park and memorial to FDR’s famed “Four Freedoms” speech was finally completed posthumously just one week before hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. Located at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, the park has become one of New York’s most memorable urban spaces.

 

 

2013: 4 World Trade CenterPassing byBuildings in lower Manhattan on a NYC Architecture Tour

The second tower to be completed in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, 4 World Trade was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki. We’re especially moved by the minimalist glass tower’s quiet deference to One World Trade Center. Look for its immediate neighbor, 3 World Trade Center, designed by Sir Richard Rogers of London

 

 

2014: Governors Island ParkPassing by the The battery on Governors Island aboard a NYC Architecture Tour

Located opposite Ellis and Liberty Islands, Governors Island functioned as a military outpost for over 200 years. Today, it has been transformed into a new public park and cultural mecca, anchored by its iconic three Hills at the southern tip. We appreciate the way West 8 Landscape Architects’ design has created a new communal backyard for the city. If you haven’t been to Governors Island, the view from the water may entice you after it opens again on May 1.

 

2015: Spring Street Salt ShedBuildings along the Hudson River aboard a NYC Architecture Tour

Resembling the faceted makeup of salt crystals, the design of this striking utilitarian structure by Dattner Architects and WXY Architecture directly mimics its purpose. The Spring Street Salt Shed actually stores 5,000 tons of winter salt for the Department of Sanitation New York. It has won numerous architecture awards, and is one of our favorites on the tour. The adjacent service building was also designed by the same team.

 

 

2016: It was a tie!

It’s hard not to recognize these two instant icons added to the Hudson River waterfront. 

 

Via 57 West A picture of the Via 57 West building from a NYC Architecture Tour
Called a trapezoid or hyperbolic parabola by some, Via 57 West is described by Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group as a marriage between a courtyard building and a skyscraper: or a “courtscraper”, if you will. It contains over 700 rental apartments; note how the building’s its striking geometry unfolds as the boat passes.

 

 

 

56 Leonard StreetSeeing Funky Buildings in the NYC Skyline aboard a NYC Architecture Tour
By contrast, the upper penthouses of the luxury condominium tower at 56 Leonard Street in TriBeCa are characterized by distinctive offset glass boxes: no wonder Herzog & de Meuron’s tower has acquired the nickname “Jenga Block Tower.” The unique view from the water of this icon is unsurpassed, and not to be missed!  Look for nearby 180 Leroy Street in the West Village nearing completion also by this Swiss team of architects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017: American Copper BuildingsPassing by the Cooper Building and the Empire State building on a NYC Architecture Tour

These unusual leaning twin towers by SHoP Architects on the East River gesture to each other in a playful and unmistakable way that has earned them the nickname the “dancing buildings.” The sky bridge connection contains the resident amenities such as the fitness center and a swimming pool.  Keep an eye on the emerging Domino Sugar site across the river for more fanciful residential buildings by this architect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us on an AIANY Architecture Tour this spring and see these and other landmarks, and discover some of your own new favorites!

 

Executive Chef: Wendy Crispell gets mentioned in Forbes Magazine

 

NYC Executive Chef Wendy CrispellOur Executive Chef Wendy Crispell gets mentioned in Forbes Magazine as a Top Hospitality Pro!  Wendy has been with Classic Harbor Line for over 11 years hosting our Wine and Cheese Pairing Cruises as well as creating scrumptious menus as our Executive Chef.  She is a wealth of knowledge and a creative force in the wine and culinary world.  She leads with dedication and creates a delicious experience which will keep you coming back for more.  

 

 

 

FORBES: 

Which life-and-career advice do successful pros put front and center? I asked travel-and-culinary mavens for their most meaningful maxims, their guiding-light phrases — and discovered that the simplest mottos inspire greatest strengths. These short (but mighty) behavior beacons have proved essential for the long haul. 

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NYC Sightseeing Boat Tours departing from North Cove Marina

NYC Skyline Sightseeing

New York, NY (March 26, 2018) Classic Harbor Line (CHL) to kick off 2018 season by adding a new boat and location to the New York City fleet. CHL will continue operating out of Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex and will begin offering additional cruises departing from North Cove Marina in Battery Park City.     

 

Beginning April 14, CHL’s 54-foot yacht Kingston, a 1920s-inspired, plumb-bowed, fan-tailed Scarano Boat Building design, will be docked at the northeast side of North Cove Marina to kick off the Spring cruising season. Then the newest addition to the CHL fleet, a 65-foot restored 1950s Grebe Yacht, Full Moon, will take over for its inaugural cruise later in the season. Each of these yachts is ideal for up to 40 guests and will feature a bar, comfortable seating and relaxing ambiance.     

 

Perfect for a night on the water with friends, or a private charter for special occasions, the North Cove Marina location offers New Yorkers and corporate groups working nearby a convenient after work meeting point for a Sunset Cocktail Cruise, or if time allows, a One Hour Harbor Sightseeing Cruise offered most days in the late afternoon. “Wow” out of town clients after a meeting or incentivize current employees.

 

Tourists visiting the One World Trade Memorial can take a short 7-minute walk from the museum through Brookfield Place and step aboard one of Classic Harbor Line’s yachts to enjoy unobstructed views of Manhattan’s Financial District, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Some tours will cruise up the East River under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges and take in midtown Manhattan icons such as the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building along with Brooklyn and Queens infrastructure.    

 

Yacht Full Moon is the tenth boat to be added to the Classic Harbor Line fleet, which began operating in New York Harbor in 2000 with 1890s-style pilot schooner Adirondack, built by Scarano Boat Building in Albany, NY. Classic Harbor Line also operates in Boston, MA., Newport, RI., and Key West, FL.

 

Scarano specializes in historic looking boats that are built for accommodating guests in comfort and style. It is their combination of the best of old world charm and today’s most advanced, proven technologies that set them ahead of the curve. With teak decks, mahogany trim, and carbon fiber rigging these boats are, by far, unique to their kind. With the craftsmanship of Scarano Boat Building, Classic Harbor Line operates safe, comfortable boats that are sure to impress and meet everyone’s needs.   

 

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Classic Harbor Line expands to North Cove Marina!

Classic Harbor Line expands to North Cove Marina in Battery Park City starting April 2018.  One of the smaller classic wooden yachts a map of the north cove marina locationfrom the fleet will offer excursions departing from North Cove throughout the season until October.  Expect to see the 54-foot yacht KINGSTON (1920s-inspired, plumb-bowed, fan-tailed Scarano Boat Building design) or the newest addition to the fleet, a 65-foot restored 1950s Grebe Yacht, FULL MOON.  Each of these yachts is ideal for up to 40 guests and will feature a bar and comfortable seating and ambiance.  Not only are these yachts perfect for a private charter but to enjoy an evening out on the water after work in NY Harbor for a NYC sunset cruise with friends and co-workers. 

What is a Grebe Yacht?

Henry C. Grebe & Company was the successor to Great Lakes Boat Building, which had started in Milwaukee in 1915 and moved to Chicago in 1921.  Grebe was famous for the style and quality of the leisure yachts he designed and built.  It was located on the west side of the North Branch of the Chicago River, just north of the West Belmont Avenue Bridge.  They built their last boat in 1970 but did not finally close until 1994.  

The Grebe yacht acquired by Classic Harbor Line, Full Moon, was a 65 foot production in 1950. Another 65 foot production they completed a decade later, was “Florencia”, later renamed, “Sam’s Place”, which was obtained by the famous actor and comedian, Jerry Lewis.  Jerry used the boat for leisure and relaxing with family in the San Diego area.  This photo of “Sam’s Place” is comparable to the spirit and look of Full Moon once she is fully restored. 


an interior of a boat, with several benches and two tables

Sunset Cocktail Cruise departing North Cove

Step aboard one of the smaller more intimate wooden yachts of the Classic Harbor Line fleet and depart from North Cove Marina for a cruise in New York Harbor at Sunset. The yachts are ideal for up to 40 guests, feature full bars, comfortable seating and excellent views of the city skyline and New York harbor. Each excursion will feature a slow pass by the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. On occasion, at high tide, we may even circumnavigate the Liberty Island.

  Duration: 1.5 hrs – Departing from North Cove Marina  Boat: Kingston or Full Moon  Cost: Adult $46

four people, taking photos of the statue of liberty across the water

1 Hour Harbor Sightseeing Cruise departing North Cove Marina

See the key NYC harbor sights in just one hour aboard the smaller more intimate wooden yachts of the Classic Harbor Line fleet and depart from North Cove Marina. The yachts are ideal for up to 40 guests, feature full bars, comfortable seating and excellent views of the city skyline and New York harbor. Each excursion will feature a slow pass by the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. On occasion, at high tide, we may even circumnavigate the Liberty Island. This shorter cruise is ideal for families or tourists with limited time.

  Duration: 1 hr – Departing from North Cove Marina  Boat: Kingston or Full Moon  Cost: Adult $28

several passengers looking out over the water, with a city landscape in the distance

Around Manhattan Narrated Tour Departing North Cove Marina

Traverse every waterway that encircles Manhattan aboard the smaller more intimate wooden yachts of the Classic Harbor Line fleet and depart from North Cove Marina. The yachts are ideal for up to 40 guests, feature full bars, comfortable seating and excellent views of the entire island and New York harbor.  On this special extended tour, we travel the Hudson, East & Harlem Rivers. Expect to see not only the key lower Manhattan sights, but also the more obscure and vibrant waterfronts of upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & the Bronx. We will see Yankee Stadium, Gracie Mansion, pass through Hell Gate & Spuyten Duyvil as well as journey pass the pristine and untouched Palisade cliffs of New Jersey. Each excursion will also feature a slow pass by the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island.

  Duration: 3.25 hrs – Departing from North Cove Marina  Boat: Kingston or Full Moon  Cost: Adult $72
 

NYC’s newest & most talked about waterfront residential buildings.

an elderly man and woman, looking out of a window on a boat, towards a city landscape in the distance

The weather is getting colder, but we’ve got you covered! Cozy up in Classic Harbor Line’s heated, enclosed boats this month, and discover why the waterfront has inspired architects to develop new forms and facades for residential projects.  You’ll have a front row seat as our expert AIA guides explore what has come to be known as New York’s new Gold Coast.

See some of the newest and most talked about waterfront residential buildings in New York City, including:

Via 57 West, Hudson River

Also known as “the Pyramid” or “the Sail,” the Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has dubbed this building a “Courtscraper,” alluding to its marriage of a European courtyard and a New York skyscraper. 700 rental apartment units are stacked to maximize views for the residents, and from the exterior it is a dramatic addition to the NYC skyline.

 

160 Leroy Street, West Village

This is the fourth new building in New York by Pritzker Prize winning Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. The double curved plan on the west side was inspired by the “curvaceous, seductive and sexy” architecture of the great Brazilian architect, Oscar Niemeyer.

 

56 Leonard Street, Tribeca

Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron at work here again; however, this time the result is a supertall, super slender luxury condominium tower.  The building has already become iconic, and the stacked condominium boxes at the top have endeared the popular nickname “the Jenga Building.”

 

325 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

The first new residential building as part of the Domino Sugar complex, this project by SHoP Architects of New York offers 30% designated affordable units, and has a distinctive donut hole shape that permits greater transparency to the Williamsburg neighborhood.

 

The American Copper Buildings, East River

This pair of tall leaning towers, also by SHoP Architects are connected by a bridge that contains the shared pool and fitness facilities. The facades have copper cladding on the north and south that will age to an elegant green patina.  The residential towers have already been nicknamed the “dancing buildings.”

Valentine’s Day Cruise

Best NYC Valentine's Day CruiseAs you know Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we have the perfect NYC date idea for the evening.  Step aboard the luxury yacht Manhattan II and enjoy an evening of Champagne tasting with your loved one or your best sidekick bestie.

As you enter our heated glassed in observatory you will be greeted with warm welcoming smiles from our most hospitable crew.  You will fall in love with this glassed in observatory offering unobstructed views of the most beautiful city skyline in the world.   The Manhattan II’s 1920s-inspired design has fine features, including teak decks and mahogany finishes which will set the ambiance of the evening.  

This NYC Valentine’s Day cruise is limited to 60 guests which creates a intimate setting for your evening on the water with us.  We will depart from Chelsea Piers and cruise south on the Hudson River and into NY Harbor.  On this journey you will see the New York City skyline twinkling magically in the darkness of the night.  We will slow the yacht in front of the Statue of Liberty for you to have an opportunity to snap some selfies.  It is a awe-inspiring site to see Lady Liberty standing tall, holding her torch high as it glows goldenly in the evening sky.  The beautiful yacht Manhattan II will then cruise North heading up under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge for more photo opportunities if you like. 

While we are cruising through the evening, a leisurely Champagne tasting will be hosted. Private Boat Rental in NYC for Company Parties

You will be treated to a spectacular variety of Champagnes.

  • A champagne crafted cocktail that evokes the golden age of Manhattan
  • And American Blanc de Blanc
  • A Spanish Reserve Cava
  • And a French Champagne

At the end of the cruise you will also enjoy Chocolate Covered Strawberries to compliment the Champagnes.

Join us on this Valentine’s Day holiday evening and have a date night that you will never forget. 

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NYC Sightseeing Boat Tour Yacht Manhattan

The Art of Giving: Classic Harbor Line Gift Certificates

 

This holiday season, instead of exchanging material gifts with your friends and family, consider gifting an experience. Check out some of our yacht cruises and sailing excursions offered Best Gift Certificate Idea | Classic Harbor Linethroughout the year for a meaningful gift that everyone can look forward to.  We know you like coming out on our classically-inspired boats, too, so we understand if you call dibs on a ticket for yourself. 

Shopping doesn’t have to be a huge, time-consuming consequence of the holidays that creates anxiety in your life. Remember last year when you stood in the checkout line for hours waiting to make your holiday purchases? Or, if you’re like me, you might recall sitting at your computer after work shopping online and paying ridiculous shipping fees. (We’ve all been there). The time and money spent on finding the perfect clothing item or electronic device during the holidays is astonishing. At Classic Harbor Line, we’re certain that a gift that allows you to spend a couple of fun, relaxing hours with your loved one, friends, or family will be treasured longer than any trinket or trend. 

Our boat cruises are perfect for classic boat enthusiasts, sailors, locals needing to escape the city with a class of Champagne, foodies in search of a 4-course brunch, or tourists looking for a relaxing and comfortable way to see the sights around Manhattan. We make gift giving just like our boats: effortless, elegant and timeless.   

Fast-forward to December: your significant other hands you an envelope with two certificates to an Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise. Now there’s a gift that says “I love you, and I know that you love brunch.” You then write a nice thank-you note and either invite them or your best friend to join you on the water. Find a date that fits into your schedule and call us to redeem your seats.


a boat cruising down a river with a city landscape in the backgroundIf sailing is your forte, I highly recommend a Schooner Sunset Sail. Plan a date night any time May through October and relax with a few complimentary beverages while you watch the sunset behind Lady Liberty. It’s an elegant and romantic way to spend an evening together, which is what we call fulfilling.

To purchase your gift certificate, please visit www.sail-nyc.com and scroll to the bottom of the page. Select the “Buy Gift Certificate” tab and follow the instructions to purchase yours online. To redeem, call 212.627.1825 and dial extension 1500 for our Ticket Booth. A representative will confirm your seats and send you a confirmation email.

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A Note about the Author: 

Meg Yeiter: Meg grew up and went to college in Michigan. After graduation, she did what any 21-year-old with a degree and no Meg Yeiterjob would do – move to a mountain town to spend all day skiing fresh powder and afternoons clinking glasses at chic après ski lodges. Just kidding, she moved to Park City, Utah, where she got her first journalism job as a reporter at the local newspaper and borrowed her friends ski’s to hit the slopes a few times a month. Meg has always had a passion for traveling and the outdoors. She moved to New York City in early 2015. During her first year here, Meg found herself consistently running to Classic Harbor Line to catch an evening sunset sail. She officially joined the Classic Harbor Line team in April 2016 and now no longer needs to run anywhere. In her free time, Meg enjoys exploring New England, repurposing furniture, and sailing of course.

NYC Holiday Programming

NYC Holiday Programming

New York, NY (October 20, 2017) Classic Harbor Line (CHL) to kick off seasonal NYC holiday cruises beginning Friday, November 17 through December 31. Tickets are available to book now. CHL is located at Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex where all tours depart.   

NYC is monumental during the holiday season with department store window displays, ice skating at Rockefeller Center and outdoor holiday markets. One of the top ten ways to see the city in November and December is on a Classic Harbor Line holiday cruise in New York Harbor.

The first Holiday Wine Tasting Cruise will be offered on November 17. Guests enjoy a selection of five wines paired with artisan cheese, chocolate or chutney and presented by wine expert Wendy Crispell. As 1920s style commuter Yacht Manhattan cruises along the Hudson River for an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty and other iconic sights along Manhattan’s waterfront, Crispell teaches about how to build the perfect holiday spread fit for any holiday gathering.

Beginning on November 18, CHL offers a four-course Holiday Brunch Cruise on the weekends through January 1. This is a great cruise to kick off the weekend with friends visiting from out of town, or before hitting the streets for some holiday shopping. Enjoy a gluten-free waffle with all the toppings, vegetarian quiche, or kale salad – to name a few freshly made buffet items offered on this 2.75-hour leisurely cruise circumnavigating Manhattan.

Back for a third season, the Cocoa & Carols Holiday Cruise is a favorite among New Yorkers and visitors alike. This cruise is a great fit for families and is sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit. During the 1.75-hour cruise, guests are able to sit back and relax from within the glassed-in, heated observation cabin on Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II, while the host and live jazz band perform. Sing-a-long or hum to the toons and enjoy a complimentary spiked hot cocoa and homemade sweet treats.   

CHL’s Holiday Jazz Cruise is another popular tour not to be missed during the holiday season. Step into a holiday snow globe aboard either the Yacht Manhattan or Yacht Manhattan II decked out in twinkling holiday garland and poinsettias and enjoy a spiked hot cocoa or champagne on the house. This cruise is perfect for a date night or gathering with friends and family. Sit back and enjoy the music as The Boat Band perform all the holidays classics.   

For sightseers visiting the city, a cruise around New York’s waterways on one of CHL’s classic yachts will be regarded as a trip highlight. Every CHL Holiday Cruise passes by the Statue of Liberty, the financial district and One World Trade, Ellis Island and under the Brooklyn Bridge. Gift Cards are available for purchase online to give a unique and memorable gift. 

So step aboard and enjoy some NYC Holiday Programming with Classic Harbor Line. 

NYC New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise

holiday themed interior of a boat, with people sitting at tables and a band playing

 

New York, NY (November 10, 2017) Classic Harbor Line (CHL) to ring in the New Year with an elegant boat cruise in New York Harbor. Tickets are now available for the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise on Yacht Manhattan II, the newest and most elegant vessel in the CHL fleet. The boat departs Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex at 9pm and is 3.5 hours long.

 

There’s no doubt that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of year in New York City. People from all over the world gather to shop for gifts, stroll through markets, window peep, ice skate and take pictures at Rockefeller Center. The holiday festivities continue through New Year’s Eve as all eyes are on Times Square on December 31st.

 

CHL’s NYC New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise is a great way for New Yorkers and visitors alike looking to escape the crowds. Dress your best in something classy, chic and glamorous, and enjoy an elegant and exclusive celebration with your significant other and friends. This cruise is the perfect way to kick off 2018!     

 

Guests are greeted with a glass of bubbly as they enter into a heated main cabin with picturesque observation windows. As the boat gets underway, CHL’s own sommelier, Wendy Crispell, will lead a short Champagne tasting. During the tasting, guests enjoy artisan cheeses, charcuterie, smoked salmon, olives, gourmet flatbreads and more, progressing toward more decadent passed hors d’ oeuvres.

 

The boat cruises by lower Manhattan and Ellis Island toward the Statue of Liberty where guests have the best seat in the house for the NYE fireworks show. As midnight approaches, join in on a final countdown, and raise your glass to a prosperous and healthy New Year as fireworks light up the sky! Then, party on as the live jazz trio ‘Boat Band’ plays some holiday classics and cover hits. Hop on the dance floor or sway to the music tableside.    

 

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Famous NYC Jazz Cruise Departing from Chelsea Piers

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy a short champagne/sparkling wine tasting class at boarding to set the celebration in motion with our wine expert, Wendy Crispell.  Throughout the night, enjoy passed hors d’ oeuvres, our Live Jazz Trio the “Boat Band”, and the New York Harbor Fireworks at midnight aboard our intimate and elegant 1920s style yacht.  So step aboard and celebrate the New Year with us in NY Harbor!

 

  Duration: 3.5 hrs  Boat: Manhattan  Cost: Adult $378

Fall Foliage Press Release

Hudson River Cruise New York, NY (October 19, 2017) – Over the weekend, Classic Harbor Line (CHL) kicked off their fall foliage programming with popular Fall Foliage Brunch Cruises on classically designed 1920s style commuter yachts Manhattan and Manhattan II, and Fall Foliage Sailing Excursions on Schooner Adirondack and sister ship, Schooner Adirondack III. Select NYC Fall Foliage tours will be offered through November 12 this year. CHL is located at Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex where all tours depart. Guests can expect a trip up the Hudson River to the cliffs of the Palisades, where the crisp autumn air blends peacefully with a vibrant landscape. Occasionally the motor yachts will cruise up to the Tappan Zee Bridge. During the tour, guests are encouraged to snuggle up with a blanket and relax with a hot beverage in hand. Select cruises include brunch or lunch, and every cruise includes a complimentary beer, wine, Champagne, or soda from the bar. Guests on the Fall Foliage sailing tours on Schooner Adirondack and Adirondack III will enjoy a 4- hour leisurely sail up the Hudson River. Tickets are all-inclusive and include three rounds of beer, wine, or Champagne, hot beverages and lunch. CHL has three 1920s-inspired commuter yachts that are timelessly elegant, featuring teak decks and mahogany trim. Guests are able to settle into the glassed-in, climate-controlled cabin of Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II and take in the picturesque trees nestled along Manhattan’s unparalleled waterfront and skyline. Think Leonardo DiCaprio and The Great Gatsby era. The Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise includes a 4-course buffet, and a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary from the bar. Pastries, New York style bagels and lox, and pumpkin-spiced waffles are served fresh off the iron, followed by two main courses of breakfast sausage, quiche, and an oven roasted ham to mention a few items. Afternoon cruises up the Hudson River are also offered on classic Yacht Kingston. These 2.75-hour cruises are available on select weekdays and weekends throughout the season. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic and enjoy the sights! CHL is the only boat tour company in New York to offer an architecture boat cruise. The AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise is a great experience for New Yorkers and visitors alike that are interested in learning more about the buildings, new and old, that shape our famous skyline. In collaboration with the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter, this unique, five-star tour is not to be missed. The vantage points from the boat in combination with comfortable seating, iconic city views, a complimentary beverage, and a comprehensive narration of Manhattan’s most outstanding structures is spectacular. The added value to this cruise in the fall is the foliage in the northern parts of Manhattan and all along the waterfront. The month of October, also known as Archtober, is New York City’s architecture and design month. Throughout the month, CHL ramps up their architecture cruises offering additional departure times for the Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise, as well as the Around Manhattan Historic Architecture Cruise, Bridges and Infrastructure Cruise, and Lower Manhattan Architecture Cruise. Visit www.sail-nyc.com for more information.

AIANY Bridge & Infrastructure Tour

Recommendations by Time Out NY

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NYC Archtober is upon us.

For many, the month of October signals the return of sweaters, fall foliage, and pumpkin spice lattes. But the city’s architecture and design buffs Private Yacht Charter NYC | Classic Harbor Linehave also been eagerly anticipating Archtober, AIA New York’s celebration of the built environment. In collaboration with the city’s cultural institutions, Archtober fosters awareness of architecture’s role in everyday life through exhibitions, conferences, films, lectures, and the Building of the Day tours. Classic Harbor Line’s Around Manhattan & Lower Manhattan Architecture Boat Tours are the ideal way to glimpse many of this year’s exciting crop of “Buildings of the Day”. Book a ticket on the Luxury Yacht Manhattan II for an comprehensive look at NYC’s built environment and explore the following Archtober highlights from the water.

Highlights include:

-The dramatic transformation of Governors Island from an abandoned ex-military base into a vibrant, resilient and thriving mixed-use destination

-The Woolworth Building’s Tower Residences: Cass Gilbert’s Gothic inspired masterpiece

-56 Leonard Street: Herzog & de Meuron’s daring cantilevered apartments

-The Hills on Governors Island: West 8’s engineered Hills – The Upper Bay’s new destination

-Cornell Tech: This energy efficient campus, designed by an interdisciplinary “dream team”, continues Roosevelt Island’s progressive ideals

-Roy & Diana Vagelos Education Building: Columbia Medical Center’s award winning Diller Scofidio + Renfro design including its Study Cascade

-And while the Archtober Building of the Day tour of Roosevelt Island and Cornell Tech is sold out, you can STILL experience the complex by boat, including “the Bridge,” a first-of-its-kind building bringing academia and industry together to get new technologies and products to market, and “the House,” a residential building for students, faculty, and staff that is the world’s first Passive House high-rise.

So get out on the water this Fall season and enjoy learning about the Architecture of NYC from the perspective of the water. 

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Sunset Sailing NYC

Sunset Sailing in NYC

Sunset Sailing NYC

New York City is full of the most beautiful photo opportunities. If you’re wanting to capture New York City in a unique and fun way, I highly suggest visiting Classic Harbor Lines NYC Sailing located off Chelsea Piers. 

Hudson River Fall Foliage

As I walked through Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood on my way to Classic Harbor Line, I looked at the trees just starting to turn golden shades of yellow and orange, and I realized fallfoliagebrunchthat despite the unusually warm temperatures the past couple of weeks, summer is long over. Although we do love summer at Classic Harbor Line, we’re excited about the change in season because it means we’re gearing up for some serious leaf peeping around Manhattan and in the Hudson Valley followed by a festive holiday season. 

The Fall Foliage Sail is one of our favorite excursions this time of year. Schooner Adirondack sails up the Hudson River to the cliffs of Palisade, where the crisp autumn air blends peacefully with the vibrant landscape. Wear a scarf and snuggle up with a blanket and hot beverage in hand; then enjoy lunch and complimentary beer, wine, Champagne, or soda. We can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon, and according to our dedicated and adventure-loving crew, fall is the best sailing season.

If a motor yacht cruise more suites your needs, you’ve come to the right place. Think Leonardo DiCaprio and The Great Gatsby era. Our 1920s-inspired commuter yachts are timelessly elegant, featuring teak decks and mahogany trim. Settle in the climate-controlled cabin of Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II and relax with a beverage in hand while you gaze out the large observatory windows at picturesque trees nestled along Manhattan’s unparalleled waterfront architecture. Circumnavigate the island during a Fall Foliage Brunch cruise, complete with a 4-course buffet and a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary. Not to mention the pumpkin-spiced waffles we’ll be serving fresh off the iron.

ArchThemePageIf architecture calls to you then we welcome you to the AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Cruise. Classic Harbor Line partnered with the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter seven years ago to offer this unique, five-star tour. We truly love the combination of comfortable seating, iconic city views, a complimentary beverage, and a comprehensive narration of Manhattan’s most outstanding structures. Plus, the added contrast of foliage around Manhattan’s waterfront is something to write home about. There’s a reason we offer this trip daily. Check out our little 1920s-style classic Yacht Kingston for an even more intimate Fall Foliage Cruise offered on weekends. 

 

A Note about the Author: 

Meg Yeiter: Meg grew up and went to college in Michigan. After graduation, she did what any 21-year-old with a degree and no img_9344job would do – move to a mountain town to spend all day skiing fresh powder and afternoons clinking glasses at chic après ski lodges. Just kidding, she moved to Park City, Utah, where she got her first journalism job as a reporter at the local newspaper and borrowed her friends ski’s to hit the slopes a few times a month. Meg has always had a passion for traveling and the outdoors. She moved to New York City in early 2015. During her first year here, Meg found herself consistently running to Classic Harbor Line to catch an evening sunset sail. She officially joined the Classic Harbor Line team in April 2016 and now no longer needs to run anywhere. In her free time, Meg enjoys exploring New England, repurposing furniture, and sailing of course.

Things to do In NYC

Best Date Night Idea in NYC

Things to do In NYC

Making date night plans can be hard. More often than not we find ourselves wanting something more interesting than the basic dinner and a movie. This is especially true if you and your partner have been together for a while. Don’t end up in a date night rut. Instead, plan a romantic sunset sail and a meal with Harbor Line Cruises….. 

Best Fall Foliage tours in NY

The Best Places to See Fall Foliage in New York State: Travel and Leisure

Best Fall Foliage tours in NY

If you’re scratching your head and looking for ideas on where to get the best views for autumn, there are plenty of places to go all around New York.

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Cruise with us to or from Poughkeepsie!

Sundays Aug 27, Sept 10 & October 22 2017 – Join us for both the north and south bound cruise or use AMTRAK for the first or second leg of your journey. Each date is scheduled alongside fantastic programming at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck (Use AMTRAK & a car service). A full Brunch is served on our North-bound cruise and a ‘Hudson Valley’ – inspired dinner is served on our South-bound journey. Our dock at the Poughkeepsie Ice house is just minutes from the Walk Way over the Hudson.

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NYC to Poughkeepsie Hudson Valley Brunch Cruise and Activities

This full day adventure in the Hudson River Valley is a one-way ticket that starts off on the Yacht Manhattan. Take the beautiful journey north on the grand Hudson River and escape the city for a day (or two).  Once you arrive in Poughkeepsie, choose from our suggested special events associated with each date or suggested activities to explore Duchess County.

“This Cruise can be purchased at a reduced rate excluding food at $116. To obtain these tickets call 212.627.1825 Opt 4″.

  Depart: Chelsea Piers   Boat: Manhattan   Cost: Adult $156

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Poughkeepsie to NYC Hudson Valley Dinner Cruise and Activities

This Cruise from Poughkeepsie to NYC is a one-way ticket with a Hudson River Valley inspired dinner. It is a great option Duchess County locals to have epic way to travel to NYC or for NYC residents to return to NYC after a full day of upstate fun! Take the beautiful journey south from Poughkeepsie on the grand Hudson River, and take in the sites as the day turns to night and you enjoy a special dinner prepared by our onboard chef.

“This Cruise can be purchased at a reduced rate excluding food at $116. To obtain these tickets call 212.627.1825 Opt 4″

  Depart: Poughkeepsie   Boat: Manhattan   Cost: $156

Solar Eclipse in NY Harbor by Boat

a sailboat cruising down a river in the evening

Watch the sun begin to vanish from the sky beginning at 1:23pm on August 21, 2017. New Yorkers will have the rare opportunity to see a total solar eclipse, where the moon passes in front of the sun and a dark shadow casts across the earth. The duration of the passing is 2-hours and 37-minutes, with maximum coverage at 2:44pm. Looking for unobstructed views? Classic Harbor Line is offering two schooner day sails in coordination with the full event. Bring your cameras and eye protection as its not recommended to look directly into the sun.

The boats will depart from Pier 62 at the Chelsea Piers Complex at 1:15pm and 1:30pm. During the sail, guests will also enjoy views of One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan, Ellis Island and out into New York Harbor to see the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy 3 complimentary rounds of beer, wine, Champagne, rose or soda from the bar. Guests are welcome and encouraged to bring a light picnic or snacks too.

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There are typically at least two solar eclipses each year, but unlike a lunar eclipse which is visible from anywhere in a night time zone while the eclipse is taking place, a solar eclipse is only visible from certain areas. The last time anyone stateside saw a total solar eclipse was in 1979. After August 2017, the next viewing will be in 2024.


a solar eclipse

Solar Eclipse Viewing on Yacht Kingston

Join us on August 21st for this rare opportunity in NY Harbor. Come cruise with us and view the partial eclipse of the sun (weather permitting). A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, casting a shadow on earth. Here in New York City we will see a partial eclipse, with 71% of the sun covered by the moon. The first contact of the moon passing in front of the sun is at 1:23, the maximum coverage is at 2:44 and the final contact is at 4:00. We will provide you with protective eyewear as it’s important to never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.

  Depart: Chelsea Piers  Boat: Kingston  Cost: $72

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a solar eclipse

Solar Eclipse Day Sail

Join us on August 21st for this rare opportunity in NY Harbor.  Come sail with us and view the partial eclipse of the sun (weather permitting). A NYC solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, casting a shadow on earth. Here in New York City we will see a partial eclipse, with 71% of the sun covered by the moon. The first contact of the moon passing in front of the sun is at 1:23, the maximum coverage is at 2:44 and the final contact is at 4:00. Bring your own eye protection as it’s important to never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.

  Depart: Chelsea Piers  Boat: America 2.0  Cost: Adult $72 – Child $32

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Solar Eclipse NYC 2017

Solar Eclipse Day Cruise on yacht Manhattan

Join us for this once in a lifetime event aboard the yacht Manhattan in NY Harbor.  Step aboard this luxury yacht for an afternoon on the water and get the best seats in the house for the solar eclipse happening on August 21st! Grab your friends or family and watch as the moon dances in front of the sun creating a magical twilight effect during the day.  

  Depart: Chelsea Piers  Boat: Manhattan or Manhattan II  Cost: Adult $72
Sailing in NYC

City Lights Sailing in NYC

Sailing in NYC

I love cruising on the Hudson River, especially in Manhattan. My favorite cruising brand is Classic Harbor Line, which offers an assortment of incredible sailing experiences. I went on its City Lights Sail on America 2.0 and enjoyed every minute of it! I saw spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, Battery Park, and Ellis Island. The classic boat itself is a contemporary tribute to the 1851 schooner that won the America’s cup. She’s a beauty at 105 feet long with a strong set of sails. The one hour and forty-five minute journey is incredible!

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Luxury Vacation Idea

Forbes: 11 Luxury Family Getaways In New York City

Luxury Vacation Idea

Having little ones doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the finer things in life when visiting New York City. There are plenty of ways to soak in the fabulousness of Manhattan with kids in tow. Here are some of our favorite options for where to stay and how to play with children in the Big Apple.

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DISCOVER BOTH CLASSIC & NEW WATERFRONT PARKS

DISCOVER BOTH CLASSIC & NEW WATERFRONT PARKS WHEN YOU JOIN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED AROUND MANHATTAN OR LOWER MANHATTAN TOURS!

This summer, join us as we explore these parks (and more) from the unique vantage point of the water:groups of people looking out over a boat, sightseeing

RIVERSIDE PARK, where the relentless street grid dissolves into landscape at the Hudson River. Learn how Robert Moses’ 1930’s team concealed rail lines and deftly snaked the Henry Hudson Parkway along the city’s edge.

INWOOD HILL PARK & INWOOD COVE

Explore the pre-historic topography of mannahatta along the Harlem River Ship Canal. Densely forested hills and salt marshes evoke visions of the region before European settlement.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FOUR FREEDOMS PARK

Situated at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island and across from the United Nations Headquarters, this four-acre memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt celebrates the Four Freedoms he articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address. Designed by Louis Kahn in 1973 and posthumously completed in 2012, the park stands as an affirmation of our nation’s ideals.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

85 acres of public and private civic landscape has transformed this area of former shipping piers. Michael Van Valkenberg Associates’ design protects Brooklyn’s new edge with resilient shorelines and acoustical berms.

GOVERNORS ISLAND

In the middle of NYC’s Upper Bay sits an island that was off limits to the public for 200 years. Today, new landscape architecture by West 8 , including four engineered hills, and large-scale sculpture peacefully cohabitate with landmark military structures including Castle Williams and Liggett Terrace.

 

SPECIAL STATEN ISLAND FRESHKILLS PARK TOURS

Join the July 23rd or October 15th tour to witness the transformation of NYC’s former 2200 acre landfill into public parkland.  Members of the Freshkills Park’s team join the tour to share their firsthand knowledge of the engineering and environmental policy required to achieve this vast land reclamation project and AIANY guides provide insights on Staten Island’s waterfront infrastructure.

 

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Schooner America 2.0

Make waves with Classic Harbor Line for City of Water Day

Schooner America 2.0

This weekend marks City of Water Day — a fun and event-filled happening to honor the importance of the New York-New Jersey Harbor. And to celebrate, Classic Harbor Line is giving away free sailing trips on its elegant Schooner America 2.0 vessel.

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4th of July Fireworks Cruise

4th of July with Classic Harbor Line in NY Harbor

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display over the East River is the largest and most extravagant celebration in the country and nothing beats being on a opulent sailboat champagne in one hand with a delicious treat in the other saluting our nation’s birthday. 

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NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruise

new york nightlife

New York Magazine recommends Classic Harbor Line’s 4th of July fireworks cruise! 

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Things to do In NYC

Best NYC Wine Tasting

Things to do In NYC

Best NYC Wine Tasting!

Cruising along the Hudson is one of the things we look forward to every spring. The view of the infamous NYC skyline and the tranquility of sailing is an experience that never gets old. A few weeks ago we upgraded our usual cruise, with a wine and cheese pairing class aboard  Classic Harbor Line‘s Manhattan II. This particular cruise is about 2 hours long and features wines from all over the world paired with artisan cheeses all presented by Wendy Crispell, a certified wine and cheese educator.

NYC Schooner Sailing Jazz Nights in NY Harbor!

Sailing Jazz Cruise

 

Brand new this year are some Jazz Nights in NY Harbor aboard the lovely Schooner America 2.0! This summer, Classic Harbor Line sets sail with the Boat Band!  Join us as we glide past the city lights of Manhattan on the decks of the magnificent Schooner America 2.0.  Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, Champagne and Jazz during the most quiet and calm moments out on New York Harbor.  This NY Harbor city lights sail is one that will instantly relax you after your long day of work and allow you to be in the good company of friends and family.  

Look for Special Alerts on the Schooner America 2.0 City Lights Calendar to attend these special outings with Jazz!

Sail NY Harbor on Father's Day

NYC Father’s Day Cruise

Sail NY Harbor on Father's Day

NYC Father’s Day Cruise: The day of the dads is this weekend – Sunday, June 18 – and if you haven’t gotten around to buying a gift yet, this one’s for you.

Don’t rush to the department store in a harried frenzy just to leave with another satin tie or leather watchband. Your dad has enough ties, we promise. This Father’s Day, think outside the box. Here’s a list of five out-of-the-box ideas to make dad feel special this weekend and all year. Sometimes the best gifts can’t be wrapped.

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Navigate Manhattan with Classic Harbor Line

WPIX Channel 11 News – How to navigate the Island of Manhattan

Navigate Manhattan with Classic Harbor Line

Pix 11 gives a shout out to Classic Harbor Line for ways to navigate the Island of Manhattan this summer. 

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Five Great Bridges of New York

Five Great Bridges of New Yorkan archway bridge, spanning across a river

The New York region is an archipelago composed of many islands.  Countless bridges connect them and here are just five that passengers will encounter on our signature AIANY Around Manhattan Boat Tour:

The Verazzano Narrows Bridge

Robert Moses challenged project engineer O.H. Ammann and architect Aymar Embury to make this bridge the tallest, longest, and widest to date.  Completed in 1964 with a span of 4,260 feet, the Verazzano surpassed the Golden Gate by 6o feet.

The Brooklyn Bridge

When the East River froze over, the NYC Commissioners looked to make this the first “Great Bridge,” as author Robert McCollough calls it.  While John Roebling never saw it completed, his son, Washington Roebling, along with his wife Emily, brought the project to completion in 1883.

The Hell Gate Bridge

Currently celebrating its centennial year, this great single arch bridge was the model for the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.  Though attributed to the engineer Gustav Lindenthal, the chief designer on the team was, in fact, the bright, young Swiss engineer, O.H. Ammann.

The High Bridge

The oldest bridge you will see on the tour (completed in 1848), the handsome multi -arched span bridge never carried vehicles.  Instead, the bridge carried much needed fresh water from the Croton Reservoir through the heart of Manhattan.  Today, it carries pedestrians and bicyclists to comprise a sort of High Bridge “high line.” 

The Spuyten Dyvil Railroad Bridge

While the many operable bridges of New York seldom move, there is a real chance you will witness the Spuyten Dyvil Bridge rotate to allow our Classic Harbor Line boats passage through.  This bridge is a center pivot truss-type, seen frequently over the length of the Harlem River.  And just what does Spuyten Dyvil mean anyway?

To find out, and for more in-depth insights and many additional bridges, please join us on the the Architecture, Bridges, and Infrastructure tour offered by Classic Harbor Line and the New York Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.  See the full calendar of tours here.

And for more in-depth insights on many additional bridges, please join us for another tour offered by Classic Harbor Line and the New York Chapter of The American Institute of Architects – our Architecture, Bridges and Infrastructure tour.

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AIANY Architecture Boat Tour

AIA New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Classic Harbor Line, is pleased to announce the 2017 AIANY Around Manhattan Boat Tour’s eighth Season. 
 Tours, provided by AIANY guides, are scheduled seven days a week and offer visitors, locals, architecture tourists and students insightful narration covering New York’s iconic landmarks, modern architecture and engineering masterpieces. Art Deco spires, harbor monuments and infrastructure like the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, plus recent buildings by Frank Gehry, FAIA, Renzo Piano, Hon. FAIA, and Richard Meier, FAIA, among other world-renowned architects are just a few of the tour highlights seen from New York City’s historic waterways. Tour features are thematically linked to illustrate the transformation of NYC’s waterfront from industry to booming residential development, ecologically driven park design and resilient urban planning to accommodate storm surge and rising sea levels. Click here to learn more about our NYC Architecture Tours

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1-Hour Statue of Liberty Cruise

Step aboard one of our luxury yachts for this short and intimate NYC sightseeing boat tour.  This cruise is only 1-hour and is Freedom Towerperfect for travelers with little time or a family outing to see the Statue of Liberty! For this Statue of Liberty boat tour we will depart from Chelsea Piers and cruise south along the Hudson River into NY Harbor. Our captain will give narration on  all of the iconic sites that NYC has to offer from the water.  Our crew will cater to your needs and host you with the most professional customer service creating both a memorable and personable experience. Get up close and personal with Lady Liberty and snap your selfies with her as your backdrop or have our crew snap your next family photo for the mantel.  Soak in the sun and take in the most famous Skyline in the world.  The Freedom Tower, Ellis Island, Governors Island and more will all be a part of this Statue of Liberty boat tour.  

 

Statue of Liberty

1-Hour Statue of Liberty Cruise

Sit back and enjoy the luxurious view of the island from the cozy solarium or the open decks of our gorgeous, 1920s-style yachts!  This is our shortest cruise and will take you out to the Statue of Liberty and back in 60 minutes!  On this intimate excursion our Captain will narrate and high light all of the major iconic sites that NY Harbor has to offer.  Cruise past the financial district and take in the site of the Freedom tower from the water.  Glide out and take in Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and see these landmarks from the perspective of the water.  

  Depart: Chelsea Piers  Boat: Manhattan II, Manhattan or Kingston  Cost: Adult $32 | Child $24

 

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