New York City Skyline Lights Sail
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Ages 0-99, max of 49 per group
Duration: 1h 45m
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Live guide: English
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- One complimentary beverage included
- Night sail in New York Harbor
What's not included- Gratuity (recommended for Captain and crew)
- Due to Covid-19, if bringing food please keep to a simple, light snack
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- Classic Harbor Line, 62 Chelsea Piers Pier 62, New York, NY 10011, USAThe boat departs from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex on the water. Our ticket booth is located steps from the dock on Pier 62. Check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6288P22- Most travellers can participate
- Adult ticketing applies to all travelers
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6288P22
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- 62 Chelsea Piers Pier 62, New York, NY 10011, USAThe boat departs from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex on the water. Our ticket booth is located steps from the dock on Pier 62. Check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
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- 189fliss0 contributionsGreat Boat TourMy daughter’s 21st birthday. This boat tour was fantastic! Really lovely staff, so friendly from checking in to the guys on the boat. Would definitely recommend!! Lovely and warm inside and hot great pictures.Written 21 January 2025
- mattz7830 contributionsPull the triggerGreat cruise. Crew was friendly and helpful. Didn't feel super touristy. Boat wasn't over-crowded. Captain didn't over-do it with the narration. Plenty of time idling at Liberty Island for photos and just to take it in. All this and one hell of a Bloody Mary. A very relaxing experience.Written 20 January 2025
- emily m0 contributionsA must to do trip to learn something about NYC architecture from the water!! So knowledgeable and interesting!!When I asked my daughter what her favourite activity was in New York it was this!! So interesting, professional and enjoyable from start to finish.Written 19 January 2025
- Lilian D0 contributionsVery understandable company !!I was not able to go on the cruise because my husband was sick. TripAdvisor took care of everything in a timely manner. I was able to get a refund! Very trustworthy company!Written 13 January 2025
- skooljm0 contributionsENJOYing our 50th in NYC!A very quiet tour today, frigid, cold temperatures outside.... but, what a comfortable ride! Our tour guide, being a NY native, was informative and truly a valuable source of information. His stories 'of long ago' contributed to the sense what a priceless treasure the Manhattan skyline entails. So very knowledgeable and experienced. Our tour date was Jan. 10th, 2025. 10am.Written 12 January 2025
- Maps015299968090 contributionsFabulous!Fabulous tour on a cold crisp morning. Doug - the AIANY - educator was fabulous and spoke for nearly 3 hrs; answered loads of questions about the architecture and history of the skyscrape and area. He really brought the tour to life. Seeing the Manhattan skyline from this perspective was fabulous. So relaxing. The boat is beautiful and the captain and crew were really professional and all the team had a lovely warm aura about them. I cannot recommend this more! It was fabulous.Written 8 January 2025
- mdudley20140 contributionsArchitecture cruiseGreat activity for our group!! I would definitely recommend the cruise. It was well done and the guides were very knowledgeable and interesting.Written 4 January 2025
- cypressk20160 contributionsWorth It!Beautiful Views, Tasty Hot cocoa, and a lovely band. We went for the evening cruise, 6pm I think. We were greeted with a comfy seat and cookies. Cruising by the lit up Stature of Liberty was breathtaking!Written 2 January 2025
- williambE8420IL0 contributionsMemorable NYC ExperienceWe had a wonderful time on our cruise! The boat was beautiful and very festive!! The staff and onboard entertainers were excellent!! Very friendly and helpful! Would definitely recommend this tour and hope to be back again.Written 30 December 2024
- O6577FInicolac0 contributionsWonderful Experience !We LOVED this trip. It was so cosy and a great way to see the city, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn bridge and more while being warm and treated to wonderful drinks and delightful music from the jazz band. It was lovely that there wasn’t too many people on board so made it very relaxing . Would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone !!!Written 30 December 2024
- Barbara A0 contributionsHarbor cruise pier 62The staff was superb. The food was fresh and delicious. Our family had a great time sightseeing on the river we thought this was a best kept secret in New YorkWritten 27 December 2024
- ladonnay6120 contributionsFell in Love!I fell in love with Christmas again on this cruise! The band, captain, and crew are unmatched! The cruise is the perfect amount of time and you will see everything. Gold standard!Written 27 December 2024
- Jay3140 contributionsCocoa and carols cruise!One of the best NYC Christmas experiences ever! Service was exceptional: We were stuck in traffic and thought we would miss our cruise conppe, but a quick call to their team and they rescheduled us for the next one—no questions asked! The cruise itself was magical, with delicious cocoa and cookies, a fantastic live band, and a truly festive atmosphere. The designated seating provided plenty of space and privacy, making it feel special and comfortable. It doesn’t get more Christmasy than this!Written 26 December 2024
- jourdananderson0 contributionsFun and Festive Experience, Highly Recommend!My teen daughter (17) and I really enjoyed this “Cocoa & Carols Cruise” and I highly recommend! We went on the 12/21 6:45pm departure. The boat was beautiful, decorations festive, atmosphere was lively and fun, jazz band was AMAZING! Such a perfect activity to kick off our Christmas in NYC! Thank you for the wonderful experience!Written 25 December 2024
- Billy E0 contributionsA must doWas definitely worth it a beautiful cruise to celebrate you Christmas! All the staff were amazing and welcoming and the band were sensational!Written 24 December 2024
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takemeaway2
United States87 contributions
It was a beautiful night, boarding was easy, boat was nice and we had a nice time. It would have been 5 stars if we didn’t have to listen to the 3 crew members talk loudly in the middle of the boat about their personal lives and other random topics. There was no place on the boat to escape the conversation (we tried). Part of the trip is enjoying the peace - which was hard to do with their asinine chatter.
Written 13 August 2021
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Becky M
Phoenix, AZ296 contributions
July 2024 • Couples
Such a nice staff and of course the view of the city at night is spectacular! We left from Chelsea Piers and went toward the Statue of Liberty, getting close to the lady. We then went over to the Brooklyn Bridge ant then back to Chelsea Piers. I’ll be back on this cruise again this fall for my annual girls trip!
Written 11 July 2024
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Becky, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to leave a review. We are delighted that you were well taken care of by the crew and that you enjoyed the views along the way. We look forward to your next visit, this fall! - Classic Harbor Line
Written 25 July 2024
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Stacy P
7 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
I liked talking to the crew and learning about the nautical Highschool. It was a full moon,calm waters beautiful skyline. Great way to see NYC lights at night!
Written 9 May 2023
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Hello,
We really appreciate this review of our city lights sail. It is great that you were able to connect with the crew and learn about the New York Harbor School, which has provided us with many great employees over the years. We hope you will try us out again!
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line
Written 10 May 2023
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Michael H
New York City, NY3 contributions
Sept 2022
We had an absolutely PERFECT evening! From the helping hand to get on the boat to the passing out of a complimentary cocktail, we felt pampered - a LOT! The ride and the view were the cherries on top.
Written 25 September 2022
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Hello,
We love to hear that you had a fabulous evening with us out on the water. Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience. We hope to see you again!
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line
Written 31 October 2022
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Varekai1982
Elkton, MD3 contributions
The crew was wonderful and made us feel welcome and took care of us. The views were stunning and the weather was perfect. Would highly recommend.
Written 25 July 2021
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Hello,
Thank you for joining us and recommending us to others. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time out with us and hope to see you again soon,
Warmly,
Classic Harbor Line
Written 25 August 2021
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Doug_B_from_Texas
Raleigh, NC21 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We took the sail in late August and could not have asked for more perfect weather. We departed on time with a light breeze that kept us comfortable. The sky was totally clear with a nearly full moon. We could also see 3 bright planets that according to our guide (and captain), were Venus, Pluto and Mars. The lower Manhattan skyline was backlit by a full moon. When we got out into the open water headed toward Liberty Island, there was enough wind to cut the engine and go with sails only. To see Lady Liberty lit up at night, with only the sound of the water, the wind in the sails, and the creaking of the rigging is one of those "you just have to be there" experiences. The cruise is listed as providing three rounds of drinks and the crew generously fulfilled the promise. The wine was not bad, but to be honest, with the view and the weather, they could have been serving us tapwater and it would have still been awesome trip!
Written 28 August 2018
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