What you'll do:

Experience the Statue of Liberty on a Cruise!

Take a step back in time on New York’s only passenger tall ship. From her spacious main deck or raised quarter deck, you get to enjoy the sailing experience of a lifetime aboard this majestic topsail schooner as we unfurl her canvas and set sail through the harbor. Clipper City sails through the NYC Harbor, closely passing The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, the NJ and NY skyline, and bridges.

This is an ideal experience for a romantic date, a family outing, or to show an out-of-town visitor the best views of the city. Taking in the Statue of Liberty from a historic sailing vessel makes for a unique and unforgettable tour. For the ultimate bucket list experience, book the afternoon sail and see the Statue of Liberty at sunset.

Our friendly crew make sure you enjoy your sail, and they can even get you involved in raising the sails if you’d like! A full bar and snacks are available for purchase on board. Enjoy a drink while you take in the views!

Why we love it for your party:

Time-traveling fun (Sail through history on the Clipper City, NYC's only tall ship, and catch sight of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and more!)
Views like no other (Enjoy the best views of NYC's skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and more from our deck. Perfect for party pics!)
Party vibes ahoy! (Whether it's a date night or a family outing, the Clipper City sets the stage for a party you won't forget)
Crew of fun-lovers (Our crew is here to make sure you have a blast. Join in raising the sails or kick back with a drink from our bar)
Sightseeing magic (Book an afternoon sail for the ultimate bucket list experience. Seeing the Statue of Liberty at sunset? Pure magic!)

About this experience partner:

To us, sailing is about prevailing.

At Manhattan by Sail, we’re the venue for some of your most unforgettable experiences…and so much more. We are sailors who count ourselves as fortunate enough to sail the prevailing winds of the world’s most iconic harbor. We’ve been taking people sailing in New York Harbor since 1972, when a salty welder named Nick van Nes sailed his 70-ft. yawl, Petrel, to The Battery. He built a dock, put up a sign…and slowly, the first passenger sailboat in New York started to draw attention from locals.

Today, aboard the Shearwater and Clipper City, we share the joy of sailing our beautiful harbor with visitors and New Yorkers alike. Offering an incomparable setting for your outing, we’ve developed into a world-class venue. On board during our specialty sails, you can enjoy the sweetness of live jazz music, local craft beers, spicy performances from some of NYC’s premier burlesque performers, and more. But some things have remained the same since the beginning: our passion, commitment, and our caring, enthusiastic crew who sail each day with their whole hearts. At Manhattan By Sail, we welcome you aboard to share in our joyful culture and to join us in falling in love with NYC, over and over again.

Looking back, there have been challenges: through the early days of a new business, through 9/11, through restorations, growth and setbacks we worked to preserve the traditional art of sailing and everything that it encompasses: sewing sails, welding, woodworking, navigation, and preserving old boats steeped in history. We have created our own marvelous ecosystem and trained hundreds in the traditional craft of sailing. We know that with grit, teamwork, determination and resilience anything is possible.

It’s why we’re here today and why we’ve been able to provide such positive experiences to so many (see our reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor)

We have prevailed. We are proud to be here today. And we are honored to have introduced hundreds of thousands to the sublime pleasures of sailing NYC’s waterways. Thank you for letting us be part of your New York experience; your patronage supports a legacy. Whether you’re a visitor or a lifelong New Yorker, we invite you to see Manhattan through new eyes and feel reinvigorated.

Additional information:

Full bar and snacks available.
The temperature can be cooler out on the water so dress accordingly - best to be prepared! Hats and sunscreen are recommended on summer days.
It is customary to tip the crew & bartender if you enjoyed your experience.
Sailing is an all-weather activity; & we do sail in light rain or intermittent sprinkles, however, the Captain will cancel due to severe or unsafe conditions. MBS will do it’s best to notify you promptly, but last-minute cancelations do happen. If the Captain must cancel a sail, customers will be offered alternate departures, subject to availability, or receive a sailing credit for the current or following season.

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