Journeys & Itineraries

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2 hour charter

The two-hour private sailboat NYC boat tour highlights the city’s major landmarks and provides a taste of open skies and true sailing.

The adventure begins at Manhattan’s Pier 59, located at the southern tip of Chelsea Piers. From here we’ll sail down the Hudson River past some of the city’s most storied neighborhoods, including the Meat Packing District, West Village, Greenwich Village, Tribeca, Battery Park City, and the Financial District.

Once the river meets the harbor, the sky opens up and stretches endlessly around you. Feel a sense of vastness, openness, and awe – a sensation more pronounced in contrast to the concrete jungle you’ve just left behind. Catching this moment is hard in a large crowd, but on a private NYC boat tour, it’s just part of the itinerary.

The sailboat tour NYC includes a front-row tour of historical landmarks, from the immigrant gateway of Ellis Island to Governors Island, Castle Clinton, and the Colgate Clock.

Of course the crown jewel of the tour is the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy up-close views of Lady Liberty from every angle. Experience the grandeur of this global icon like never before.

3 hour charter

Add an extra hour and expand the magic. Venture up the East River through a narrow stretch of water that brings some of the famous sights right to you. On the Manhattan side is Wall Street’s soaring towers, South Street Seaport, and Staten Island ferry terminal. The Brooklyn side offers its own treasures, including the whimsical Jane’s Carousel, historic Navy Yards, trendy DUMBO, and Brooklyn Heights Promenade. This expanded sail boat tour NYC will take you directly under the trio of legendary bridges: Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges, each a marvel of engineering and history.

The 3-hour New York sailing tour lets you get up close to the landmarks, minus the crowds, and enjoy the peace on the water.

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4 hour charter (half-day)

Transform the city’s waterways into your personal playground with a  four-hour private boat tour NYC. The extended time allows you and the captain to chart a course in any direction.

North: Head north on the Hudson River to marvel at sights like the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, the striking Hudson Yards Vessel, and the charming Little Red Lighthouse nestled beneath the George Washington Bridge.

South: Sailing south takes you through the full expanse of the New York Harbor, where you’ll glide past colossal tankers and cruise ships arriving from the Atlantic Ocean. This route highlights the bustling maritime spirit of the harbor and the vast uninterrupted sky.

East: Some say the best New York boat tour is the extended East River adventure. Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge is the United Nations and the glowing Coca-Cola sign. Best of all, catch the sea planes  landing in the middle of the river, metal dragonflies of sorts, and a unique spectacle few get to witness up close.

Whether it’s history, industry, or tranquility you’re after, New York private boat tours let you customize your experience, leaving you refreshed and inspired.

Sail on!

Pickup & Dropoff Options

Manhattan may be surrounded by water, but only four marina allow for sailboat pick-up and drop-off in the area: Chelsea Piers, North Cove Marina in the Financial District, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Jersey City.

Our home port at Chelsea Piers provides the easiest departures and returns. Plus, marina fees are covered with your charter.

For the other marinas, additional docking and boarding fees apply, so be sure to contact us before booking your Manhattan sailing tour.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”

― H. Jackson Brown Jr