Sunset Schooner Sailing New York

Take in the Gorgeous Views of Sunset During a Schooner Sail in New York Harbor

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Experience the Beauty and Elegance of the City Under the Setting Sun
Step Aboard a 1890s Pilot Schooner Inspired Boat- the Adirondack
Sit Back, Relax and Sip on Complimentary Beverages

Watch the New York City Skyline drift by as you step aboard the beautiful Schooner Adirondack or Adirondack III; 80-foot wooden replicas of a classic turn of the century Pilot Schooner.

Departing from Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River, this relaxing two hour sunset sail in Manhattan is a wonderful way enjoy the outdoors while in the heart of the City. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the friendly Captain and Crew. Once everyone has found their seats, the Captain will navigate the Schooner south down the Hudson River to Battery Park, offering amazing views of New York Harbor along the way. During your cruise, you will sail past Ellis Island as you make your way to the Statue of Liberty. Wind and time permitting, you may also sail towards Governors Island and breeze by the Financial District before heading back.

This Sunset Sailing Experience is the perfect way to spend time out on the water and enjoy unique views of New York City. Whether you are looking for the perfect date night activity, a great way to get your evening out in the City or a truly unique gift, this Sunset Sailing Trip is the ticket!

Where to Go for Sailing Experience Gifts in New York

New York, New York

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The Sunset Schooner Sailing New York Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There will be up to 40 additional participants on the sail.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests.

When can you book Sunset Schooner Sailing New York

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The NYC Sunset Schooner Sailing is offered Friday thru Tuesday from April through October, subject to availability. Sails typically depart at 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM.

How Long Is The Sunset Schooner Sailing New York

The New York Sunset Schooner Sail Trips have a sail length of 2 hours and a total duration of approximately 2½ hours.

Does Weather Impact Sailing Experience Gifts

The Sunset Schooner Sails may be rescheduled by the Captain due to high winds, heavy rain, fog or other inclement weather.

What to Wear for Sailing Experience Gifts

Dress comfortably, flat, non-marking rubber-soled shoes and layers are recommended for this sailing adventure.

What To Know Before You Go

The fastest resident sail vessels in the New York Harbor are the Schooners Adirondack and Adirondack III. They held the record finishes in the Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race for 14 consecutive seasons (1994 - 2007). Though they are light and lively sailing vessels, they are also quite comfortable, with ample deck space and seating for up to 49. They are operated by Coast Guard certified captains and extremely friendly and talented crew.

Complimentary champagne, beer, wine, soda, and water will be provided on sails. Several rounds of drinks will be served, but this is not an unlimited booze-cruise. The aim is to create an elegant, relaxing, peaceful, and safe experience for all guests. Food is not served during the sail, but passengers are welcome to bring snacks on board.

Smoking and outside drinks are not permitted on board the Schooner. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Complimentary ponchos will be provided if it begins to rain. The Schooner is not Wheelchair accessible.

Gratuity for the Captain and Crew is not included and is appreciated at the end of the cruise.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: XD-124-031

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

All changes to reservations for the New York Sunset Schooner Sailing Experience require fourteen (14) days advance notice. Reservations may only be rescheduled once.

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Adirondack Sunset Sail Customer Reviews

Average Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Fantastic !

This was such a fantastic thing to do. It was gifted to me so I knew morning about it. But the crew was so friendly and answers any questions about the area or history, they served 3-4 rounds of drinks per person, and the views of course were beautiful. Highly recommend for people who just want a night out doing something different in Manhattan, or if relatives are visiting.
Nicole P - NYC
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sunset Schooner Sailing

Great boat, nice crew , met great people.
Magdalena Karabanik - Linden NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Hudson River Sail

A very relaxing trip. The crew was very helpful!. Capt. Kat did a great job sailing to Lady Liberty and back. Bring a nice camera to take photos of the NY skyline! Thanks, recommend highly!
JEFF SOKOLIK - CHELSEA PIERS
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sunset Cruise on the Adirondack

The cruise was sensational. The weather was perfect enough wind to actually sail. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. The captain and two crew members made the cruise fun filled. They told stories handed out drinks and blankets when they were needed. They also helped us get some very memorable pictures. We will recommend it to others.
Mike Minerva - Chelsea Piers
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Harbor Cruise Review

It looked like it was going to be a great cruise. The crew were nice and attentive. No problems at all. Then the sky opened up. Not a lot of places to hide in the middle of the harbor, but the crew passed out rainponchos and the captain tried to take the boat wherever the rain wasn't. That worked pretty well. All and all, if the weather was nicer this would have been a great cruise. I would definitely do it again!!!
Daniel Raftery - Ridgefield Park, NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sunset Schooner Sailing

Awesome experience. I highly recommend this trip. It was beautiful seeing the city during the day and at night. The crew were great and very accomodating. I would definitely do it again
Evelyn Velez - Chelsea Pier New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sunset Schooner

We enjoyed the schooner trip very much. Met some wonderful people and saw amazing views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline ....whats not to love?
Susan Pinto - Wolcott, CT
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Adirondack Schooner

The sailboat experience was wonderful. The staff were welcoming and very interesting to talk. Look forward to doing it again soon. Thank you!
Kristin Guthenberg - Cchelsea Piers
Verified Xperience Days Participant
New York Schooner

We had a very pleasant sail on the river and good weather. We felt the boat was crowded, but the crew was very nice.
Christine Buchner - New Jersey
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sunset Schooner

It was without a doubt one of the most fun and romantic things I've ever done. The crew was incredibly friendly and attentive, the views were spectacular, and the other members on the schooner were friendly. I thought that many people on the boat would make things cramped and awkward, but it was quite the opposite. At moments, it felt like my boyfriend and I were just completely alone out at sea. I would definitely reccomend this trip!
Casey Goryeb - Randolph, NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Awesome Time!

My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Sunset Schooner trip. We even received a special treat when we checked in...we were bumped up to a bigger boat due to the number of people who signed up. All we had to do is wait an extra ten minutes...well duh! Who wouldn't? We were scheduled to board the Adirondack which is a beautiful 80 foot Schooner and instead we rode on the America 2.0 which is an even more beautiful 105 foot Schooner! The ride was a little bumpy at first and to be honest I expected that. However it quickly calmed down and we were off taking a wonderful sail around the New York Harbor. The view of the city was gorgeous from the water and we even got an up close view of Lady Liberty! The captain and his crew were 100% polite and professional and made the trip extremely enjoyable! My wife was so excited at the start of the trip that she ended up being the loudest one on boat! The captain loved this so much he made sure that she was served a drink very quickly! The only thing that would have made this trip better was if the weather was 10 degrees warmer and we had clearer skies! I highly recommend taking this Schooner trip and I am anxious to get out there and do it again soon!
Chris Rickley - Waldwick, NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
NY Schooner

The boat was beautful and the weather was perfect. Our captain was very pleasant and the crew was very accomodating with beverages. My party of four enjoyed it very much.
Mary Ann - Manhattan
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Nice Outing!

Definately was perfect weather for a ride up the Hudson. Lady Liberty was in all her glory. Crew was awesome...offering to teach some nautical knots to my 2 young boys. Would have liked it to last a bit longer. Description on X-days web site said we'd go under the Brooklyn bridge, too, but that didn't happen...maybe timing?? Oh well.
J. Wolf - Chelsea Piers
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sunset Schooner Cruise

The staff was lovely....attentive, pleasant, knowledgeable. The trip itself was lovely. Our only 'complaint' as it were is that it was not so comfortable to perch for two hours. Perhaps some cushions? Otherwise, really wonderful.
Julie and Marc Rutsky - Chelsea Pier 62
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Excellent sailing trip!

We just returned from a beautiful day on the water. The captain and crew were pitch perfect, customer service was exceptional and the day on the water was enjoyable! Our children, under the age of 10, both raved and asked 'can we go again?' We all felt the same. I highly recommend this experience.
CK - Brooklyn
Verified Xperience Days Participant
New York Sailing

My sail experiance was a birthday gift I received in the winter. It was worth waiting for. It was the best day and the best sail. I would definitely recommend the outing for family fun.
Christine - NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sailing for Two in NY

Had a wonderful time and the crew was great, they let anyone take a turn which was a good experience. Views were excellent and the sunset was beautiful.
Georgianna DiGiglio - Kendall Park, NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Schooner Adirondack

My family and I had a great time!!! The crew was great and the weather perfect!!!!!!!!!!
Betsy - NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sailing for two in New York

Overall, great sailing experience! Could have used a bit more wind coming back but what can you do. Crew was wonderful and views of the city were wonderful! Great Experience!!!
Andree Chiasson - New York
Verified Xperience Days Participant
America's Cup Sailing

After finding the boat (a little difficult because their was no obvious signage on the dock), I had a fantastic sail. Great skipper and crew, lots of opportunity for 'hands on' participation.
Ami Nahshon - Manhattan, NY
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Sailing Experience Review

We thought the sailing was going to be more engaging. There were far too many people in the boat. On the positive side, the views were nice and we had a pleasant time.
Chris Weisz - Baltimore
Verified Xperience Days Participant
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Questions about Adirondack Sunset Sail

Question: I would like to purchase this gift for my parents, but they will have to drive into the city from New Jersey. Is there parking close to the docks?

Answer: There is parking available and there is plenty of public transportation access nearby.
Question: I was thinking of getting this experience for my girlfriend for Christmas. Are food and drinks available for purchase on the Schooner? Are we allowed to bring our own?

Answer: Food is not served on the ship but you are welcome to bring your own snacks. It is illegal to bring alcohol on board, however two to three complimentary servings of champagne, wine, and beer are available.
Question: My girlfriend bought us the Schooner Sail in New York. I've gotten seasick on boats before, but not every time. How steady is this cruise?

Answer: If you get seasick only on small vessels you should be okay. The yacht is 80 feet and very stable and it is pretty rare for passengers to get seasick. If you normally take medication for motion sickness you may want to consider it, however the cruise company cannot officially advise you to take any.
Question: My husband and I were gifted this wonderful Sunset Sail by our thoughtful children. If we choose to bring a light picnic, will there be a place to store our things when we are through?

Answer: There is storage space below the deck to store a small bag, however the company is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Question: What is the Hudson River Sunset Sailing Trip?

Answer: The Hudson River Sunset Sailing Trip is a unique sailing experience that allows you to enjoy the beautiful views of New York City from the water during sunset.
Question: How long does the sailing trip last?

Answer: The sailing trip typically lasts for about 2 to 3 hours, providing ample time to relax and take in the stunning surroundings.
Question: What can I expect to see during the trip?

Answer: During the trip, you can expect breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, iconic landmarks, and the beautiful colors of the sunset reflecting on the water.
Question: Is this experience suitable for all ages?

Answer: Yes, the Hudson River Sunset Sailing Trip is suitable for all ages, making it a great gift experience for families, friends, or couples.
Question: Can I bring food or drinks on the sailing trip?

Answer: Yes, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages to enjoy during the trip. Some providers may also offer refreshments on board.
Question: What should I wear for the sailing trip?

Answer: It's best to wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket or sweater, as it can get cooler on the water during the evening.
Question: How do I book the Hudson River Sunset Sailing Trip?

Answer: You can book the sailing trip directly through the Xperience Days website by selecting your desired date and completing the reservation process.
Question: Can I give this experience gift as a gift voucher?

Answer: Absolutely! You can purchase a gift voucher for the Hudson River Sunset Sailing Trip, allowing the recipient to choose their preferred date.
Question: What is the cancellation policy for this experience?

Answer: The cancellation policy may vary depending on the provider, so it is best to check the specific terms and conditions at the time of booking.
Question: Is there a limit on the number of participants?

Answer: There may be a limit on how many people can join the sailing trip, so it's advisable to check the details when booking to ensure availability.

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