Private Statue Sailing Charter

Private Statue of Liberty Sailing Tour runs through Go Sailing NYC. Rated 5.0 across 14 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $800.

Overview

This two-hour private charter puts a sailboat and its US Coast Guard licensed captain at the disposal of your group, between two and six passengers. You board Sailing Vessel SAGA at Pier 59, the boat marina at the southern tip of Chelsea Piers by 17th Street and 11th Avenue, and the crew tailors the sailing route to what your group wants to see.

The sailing route passes by the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Governors Island, and follows the Manhattan shoreline past Wall Street and the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum area, returning along Hudson River Park. Nothing is disembarked; these are pass-by views from the water. Reviewers have singled out exactly this angle, saying the skyline is best appreciated from a sailboat along the shore, and one noted the Statue of Liberty up close without the usual crowds.

Bottled water and ice are provided. Champagne, wine, beer, brunch, lunch and dinner options can all be added for an extra charge, and the charter ends back at the same pier where it started.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Pier 59Arrive at the Go Sailing NYC marina at the southern tip of Chelsea Piers, at 17th Street and 11th Avenue, and ask the Dock Master for Sailing Vessel SAGA.
2. Board the sailboatMeet the licensed captain and crew, settle into the deck lounge, sun pad or cabin lounge, and talk through a personalized itinerary for the sail.
3. Pass the Statue of LibertyThe boat passes by the statue, something one reviewer described as an easy way to see it up close without crowds.
4. Pass Wall StreetThe route continues past Wall Street and the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, all from the deck.
5. Pass Governors IslandThe boat passes by the Governors Island National Monument before turning back along the Manhattan shore.
6. Pass Hudson River ParkThe final leg of the sail runs past Hudson River Park.
7. Return to Pier 59The two-hour charter ends back at the same Chelsea Piers meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this charter.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own way to Pier 59 at Chelsea Piers. The listing describes the marina as near public transportation, and it recommends using the provided map pin for walking directions to the boat slip.
• Who it suits. The charter is private, so only your group of two to six passengers is aboard. The listing says most travellers can participate, though it is not recommended for children under four and participants should have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Food and drink. Bottled water and ice are included. Alcoholic drinks, a champagne brunch, lunch and dinner are all available only as additional purchases, so decide in advance whether you want them rather than assuming catering is provided.
• The crew. A US Coast Guard licensed captain and crew run the sail, and the itinerary is customized to your group. Reviewers have praised the service and the condition of the boat.
• Photography. The route gives pass-by views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan shoreline from the water. One reviewer described this as an easy way to see the Statue of Liberty up close without crowds.
• Weather. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the listing says you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup and the boat is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should consider that before booking. Children under four are not recommended on board. Food and alcohol are excluded from the base charter and carry extra charges, including brunch, lunch and dinner options. The sail depends on good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund. Service animals are allowed, per the listing.

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