What you'll do:

See the world’s most famous skyline light up the night. This city lights cruise is the perfect way to enjoy an evening on the water with friends and family. Sit back and relax as you take in the beautiful sights from the water. Spot iconic landmarks and enjoy the view of New York City lit up at night. Reserve your sail online now!

Why we love it for your party:

Skyline magic (Watch NYC light up the night—pure city glow vibes!)
Party on deck (Gather your crew for an epic night of laughs, drinks, and views)
Picture-perfect moments (Capture Insta-worthy shots of the city and you looking fly)
Next-level vibes (Feel the breeze, enjoy the music, and soak in the chill waterfront energy)
Bright lights, big city (Sail past legendary landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, all lit up!)

About this experience partner:

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. Be part of this.

Additional information:

Please bring a photo ID.
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.
Occasionally, it will rain. While sailing is an all-weather activity, MBS may need to cancel due to severe or unsafe conditions. In this case, MBS will do it’s best to notify you as soon as possible to save you from the inconvenience. In the event that Manhattan by Sail cancels, customers will be offered alternate dates, subject to availability, or receive a sailing credit for the current or following season.

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