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Sunset Cruise On Yacht Manhattan
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The Experience
What your day looks like
See World One, Financial District, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island whilst enjoying a complimentary beer, wine or Champagne from the bar. Experience a beautiful New York City sunset and the illuminated cityscape during a comfortable and unique NYC Harbor sunset cruise through the Hudson. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the open decks or the glassed-in back-deck observatory of these Gatsby-esque 1920's style yachts. On this 1.30-hour cruise, take in picturesque views from our glassed-in observatory. A beautiful full bar and specialty NY State wines by the bottle available for purchase aboard the Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II. (One complimentary drink is included.) We will travel south from Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River, passing the West Village and Tribeca portion of Hudson River Park. Cruise along the Hudson River and New York Harbor. We then make a wide pass through the New York City Harbor to grab a spectacular view of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Financial District, and the complete NYC skyline before heading north on the Hudson River to return to Chelsea Piers. Along with your captain, there is a minimum of two crew members on every sail to make sure you feel comfortable and at home on the water. We are stocked with water, beverages, and life jackets should you feel you need one. It is very rare for our guests to become seasick. While most people do not experience any sea sickness on our motor yachts, you may want to consider light medication if you normally take it for motion sickness. We cannot officially advise you to take any medication, however. Our cruise will end at the same pier from which it departed. The aft-deck observatory of these yachts is a completely enclosed area with a roof, so in the event of rain, you will be covered. This cruise is very lightly narrated by the captain or a crew member. This cruise is particularly great for sightseeing of lower Manhattan, and it tends to be a hit among locals, couples, and guests coming straight from work. In efforts to make this event most relaxing, the only light narration is provided and light music is also played.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See all major lower Manhattan sites at Sunset
- Battery Park, South Street Seaport and the Financial District
- Governor's Island, The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Parts of Brooklyn and the New York City skyline
- Cruise along the Hudson River and New York Harbor
- Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (the 1920s inspired yachts)
- Seating available in a climate controlled cabin or on the outer deck
- Popular for date night or 'after work drinks
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
New York City
Boating.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Gratuity.
Restrictions
General admission tickets are for all ages. There are no free infant tickets or child tickets available on the Champagne Sunset Cruise. We do have free infant tickets and child tickets available on the Statue & Skyline Cruise and the Around Manhattan Brunch Cruise. You are permitted to bring Children on the Champagne Sunset Cruise, but they will have to have a "General Admission" full price ticket purchased on their behalf. This trip is designated for Adults and Couples and we aim to create an elegant experience for these guests. We ask that only mature, well-behaved children be brought aboard for this cruise. It is illegal for you to bring alcohol of your own on board. While there is no age limit for the cruise, all attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Manhattans are accessible to those with walkers and canes. While the exterior deck is also accessible to those in wheelchairs, the yachts are not completely wheelchair accessible by average standards. If you are in a wheelchair, please keep in mind that there is, unfortunately no access into the main cabin (the back interior observatory). In addition, areas such as the onboard restrooms have limited access as they are located down several steps. A guest using a wheelchair who would like to reach the back observatory must be comfortable with being carried down by our crew. For this reason, we cannot safely accommodate guests who require this service if they weigh more than 175 pounds. If you will need this service, please click the “Contact SailNYC” link to discuss with us before purchasing tickets. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the boat.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) - W. 22nd and Hudson River (Manhattan, NY). (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.) Parking is available at Chelsea Piers. You must be south-bound on the West Side Hwy in order to access the turn-in for parking on Piers 61, 60, and 59. Up to 3 hours of parking is $25, and up to 4 hours is $38.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-22
5.00 / 5
Very nice and relaxing - not too much information but it was nice to enjoy the views and everyone was friendly
2025-04-11
4.00 / 5
I would have liked a little narration as to what we were seeing.
2024-09-30
5.00 / 5
Incredible tour! Lovely crew, great boat, and such a fun way to experience the NYC skyline.
2023-12-05
5.00 / 5
Booked this last minute through PE and SO glad I did! For a NYC birthday celebration, I met my friend and her boyfriend for this tour and easily boarded the boat with our pre-purchased tickets. Nice selection of beer/wine/champagne (even N/A beers!) that came with our ticket, a warm/cozy environment on the boat (indoors), and the option to step out for sight-seeing and picture taking. It was honestly better than I hoped for and expected: easy to find, intimate atmosphere on-board, GORGEOUS views of the city and the Statue of Liberty, and not so many people that it felt like a tourist trap. Highly recommend this tour and would go again- a perfect pre-dinner city excursion.
2022-06-15
5.00 / 5
Great time
2022-06-14
5.00 / 5
Had a great time!
2022-06-14
5.00 / 5
Loved this!!! So pretty!
2022-06-14
4.00 / 5
Our second time doing this cruise, we always enjoy it!
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