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New York City Sailing Charter at the Statue of Liberty 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10
GoodTop 24% in New York City
9 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- New York City
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Sail from Brooklyn past Governors Island and the Statue of Liberty on a classic harbor charter with skyline views and room to unwind.
About this tour
Trade the city’s busy streets for open water on a New York City sailing charter through the harbor. Depart from Brooklyn Bridge Park with Lower Manhattan rising behind you, then sail south past Governors Island and close to the Statue of Liberty. The classic sailboat offers a peaceful way to take in the skyline, with the wind in the sails and the water alongside the hull.
Your captain can share facts about the landmarks along the route. When conditions allow, the crew raises the sails and switches off the engine for a more hands-on sailing experience. Stretch out on the large open deck at the bow or settle in near the captain. Bring your own food and drinks; bottled water, cups, wine and bottle openers are provided. The meeting point is the gate to Brooklyn One15 Marina at 159 Bridge Park Dr, near Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Remove high heels before boarding, and leave drones behind.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or seeing familiar landmarks anew, this New York City sailing charter brings a fresh perspective to the harbor. Book a place aboard and enjoy two hours on the water.
Highlights
- Sail past Governors Island and glide close to the Statue of Liberty
- Take in sweeping views of Lower Manhattan from New York Harbor
- Feel the wind fill the sails aboard a classic sailboat
- Spread out on the open forward deck with your group
- Bring your own food and drinks for a relaxed outing
What's included
Included
- 2-hour sailing experience
- Bottled water
- Cups and wine and bottle openers for BYOB
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5.00 / 5 · 9 reviews
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Important information
- Bring your own food and drinks
- Remove high heels before boarding for safety
- Drones are not suitable on the aluminum boat and may crash
- Weather cancellations are made on the day of the trip; choose a refund or rescheduling
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- People prone to seasickness should consider this before booking
- Meet at the gate to Brooklyn One15 Marina, 159 Bridge Park Dr, Brooklyn, near Pier 5; walk past the ice cream stand and soccer field
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
Where does the sailing charter depart?
Meet at the gate to Brooklyn One15 Marina at 159 Bridge Park Dr in Brooklyn Bridge Park, near Pier 5. Walk past the ice cream stand and soccer field to reach the marina gate.
Can I bring food and drinks?
Yes. Bring your own food and drinks. Cups, wine and bottle openers are provided.
What happens if the weather cancels the trip?
Weather cancellations are made on the day of the trip. You can choose a refund or rescheduling.
Are there any footwear or drone restrictions?
High heels must be removed before boarding. Drones are not suitable on the aluminum boat and may crash.
Is the charter suitable for infants?
Infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The experience is listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator (GetYourGuide shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 24% in New York City means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in New York City by this score.
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