outdoor deck · indoor cabin · sun pad · kitchenette · lavatory
What Does the Sailboat Experience in NYC Look Like?
Designed for intimate groups seeking luxury boat rental NYC experiences, this 40-foot Beneteau sailboat offers three distinct spaces designed for comfort and style:
- Outdoor deck lounge features cushioned seating and table for six with full shade coverage
- Sun pad at the bow provides unobstructed skyline views
- Indoor cabin lounge holds a second dining table, sofa, video monitor
- Kitchenette is full-stocked and ready for entertaining
- Lavatory, essential comfort for all trips, long and short
Every sailboat rental NYC charter includes a USCG-licensed captain, premium sound system, and professional service that distinguishes private sailing from standard boat rentals in New York. When you rent a sailboat in NYC, you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting.
How Big Is the Sailboat Available for Rent in NYC?
The Beneteau sailboat measures 40 feet in length with a spacious 12.83-foot beam, providing generous room for up to six passengers. Unlike crowded party boats or cramped rental vessels, this sailboat charter NYC offers intimate yet comfortable accommodations across three distinct seating areas—outdoor deck, indoor cabin, and sun pad—ensuring every guest has space to relax during their private boat tour NYC.
Why Rent This Sailboat NYC?
This isn’t your typical sailboat rental NYC. Classic in design but modern in convenience, the vessel is planned with everything needed for comfort and style.
Outdoor Deck
The main outdoor deck (cockpit) serves as the primary gathering space for your sailboat rental NYC experience. Wrap-around cushioned seating accommodates all six passengers comfortably, with a fold-away teak table perfect for brunch platters, champagne service, or appetizer spreads. A full bimini (canopy) provides complete shade coverage on sunny days while maintaining 360-degree harbor views. This thoughtful design makes the outdoor deck ideal whether you’re celebrating a birthday boat charter NYC or enjoying a romantic sunset sail NYC.
Double the Wheel: Double the Thrill
A private sailboat charter in NYC is already an unforgettable experience, but add two steering wheels, and now you’re in for some real sailing fun. Designed for performance, this larger sailboat comes with dual helms—a feature that gives the captain better visibility, easier movement around the cockpit, and a more balanced, comfortable steering experience. On an open ocean, it’s a game-changer. On the Hudson River? It’s just plain fun.
That second wheel gives you a chance to take the helm and feel the magic of sailing firsthand. As you steer, you’ll feel the pressure of the wind against the sails and the boat’s angle shifting beneath you. In light winds, it’s all about precision. In stronger gusts, the boat becomes more reactive, demanding quick and steady hands.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-timer, grabbing the wheel is the ultimate way to connect with the wind, water, and the rhythm of the boat.
Deck Amenities
- Cushioned seating with custom, marine-grade upholstery
- Full overhead shade canopy (retractable for fireworks viewing)
- Two steering wheels, one for guests and the other for the captain
- Fold-away dining table for catering service
Sun Pad
The forward sun pad at the bow provides the premier viewing position on our sailboat rental NYC. This expansive cushioned area features one of the thickest marine-grade pads available, offering a comfortable perch for sunbathing, photography, or simply watching Manhattan’s skyline glide past during your private boat tour NYC. The sun pad proves especially popular during Statue of Liberty boat tour NYC charters, sunset sail NYC, and night sail NYC cruises when guests want unobstructed views of illuminated landmarks.
The sun pad serves as the optimal photography location on the sailboat, offering unobstructed 180-degree views without railings or bimini interference. Whether you’re capturing proposal moments during a boat proposal, documenting a birthday boat party, or photographing the Brooklyn Bridge during a private sailing charter, the sun pad provides clear sightlines to all major landmarks—Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower, Brooklyn Bridge, and the full Manhattan skyline.
Indoor Cabin
What’s hidden below deck on a NYC sailboat rental?
Climb down 4 steps to a refined retreat below deck, featuring polished teak woodwork, white cushioned seating for six around a central table, and an additional settee sofa. Natural light fills the space through multiple porthole windows and overhead hatches, creating an airy atmosphere that exceeds expectations for a private sailboat NYC. The cabin serves as an elegant dining area for a brunch cruise or lunch cruise, a comfortable refuge during weather changes, and a quiet space for intimate conversations during your charter boat NYC experience.
Kitchenette
The fully equipped galley (marine kitchen) includes tableware, cups, flutes, bottled water, ice, refrigeration (limited), and all service essentials needed for food and beverage service. Our crew handles all provisioning and service, eliminating the need for guests to navigate stairs with drinks or food.
Lavatory
The private head (bathroom) features modern marine fixtures, individual cloth towels, and a simple push-button flush system—no confusing pumps or outdated equipment. These amenities ensure your rent a sailboat NYC experience maintains comfort and convenience throughout your charter.
Cabin Amenities
- Wood-paneled lounge for elegant entertaining
- White upholstered settee and table seating for six
- Video monitor for event signage
- Kitchenette (galley) fully stocked and staffed by crew
- Lavatory (bathroom) with personal cloth towels
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Sailing NYC
What Makes This Sailboat Different from Other NYC Boat Rentals?
Unlike large party boats that carry 50-150 passengers, our intimate 6-passenger maximum ensures a private boat NYC experience without crowds. The Beneteau 40 combines performance sailing capabilities with luxury amenities—indoor and outdoor space, premium sound, professional crew service, and three distinct lounging areas. When you rent a boat in NYC through our charter, you’re booking the entire vessel, not just seats on a shared tour. This exclusivity makes the sailboat ideal for proposals, anniversaries, corporate client entertainment, and celebrations requiring privacy and personalization that standard boat hire NYC cannot provide.
How many people fit on the sailboat?
The USCG license permits a maximum of 6 passengers, plus captain and crew. This capacity ensures comfortable seating across all three areas—outdoor cockpit, indoor cabin, and sun pad—without crowding.
Is the sailboat wheelchair accessible?
No, sailing is not wheelchair accessible without a ramp, and ours doesn’t have one. Boarding the vessel requires 4 steps up, plus a step across the floating dock onto the deck. Both the floating dock and the boat are in motion, requiring some balance and dexterity. The outdoor cockpit is on one level, and the indoor cabin and bathroom are accessed down a 4-step ladder. Contact us to discuss specific mobility needs.
Ready to experience the sailboat firsthand? Book your private sailing charter starting at $600 for 2 hours, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from Chelsea Piers Manhattan.
Sailing Vessel SAGA
She’s called SAGA, named after the Nordic goddess who spins tales and drinks merrily by the water. As sailors, we’re partial to a strong drink and a good story. Our namesake’s got one of the best tales around.
Saga’s legend starts like a Disney movie gone rogue. Born into a family that treated her cruelly as a servant, she escaped — not with a handsome prince — but with a troupe of traveling entertainers who schooled her in the fine arts of lying, cheating, and stealing. She thrived, until even they found her too ruthless. Cast out, she wandered alone, succumbing to “Dwarven Dragon’s Disease,” a condition as horrific as it sounds: scales, venomous words, and spit that melts metal. She saved herself by returning her stolen goods and humbling herself as a freak show performer.
Once she regained her humanity, Saga devoted her days to sharing inspiring stories that lift up the soul. Need a prophecy or a bit of history resurrected? Look for her by the river, drinking and trading stories with the Nordic god, Odin.