Key Points about this Tour:

• 2.75 hour tour that fully circumnavigates Manhattan
• We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier!
• Hosted & narrated by American Institute of Architects' member, Doug Fox
• Captivating stories and innovative projects that highlight how New York City is addressing climate change on multiple fronts and confronting pressing challenges that must be solved immediately
• $116 and $86 for students ages 12 and older
• Offered aboard Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts)
• Private, elegant tables assigned in a climate-controlled salon. Each table features cushioned seating, a large, openable exterior window and clear partitions
• One complimentary beer, wine, Champagne or soft drink is offered. Additional beverages are available for purchase
• AIA CES 1.5 to 2.5 LU HSW Continuing Education Credits offered

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The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways...

Step aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour tour and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.

This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City.

Get a compelling and comprehensive view of the steps that interdisciplinary teams of urban planners, architects, landscape architects, developers and community groups are taking to address storm surges, intense rains and hotter temperatures.

Admire many up-close examples of green buildings and sustainable designs that reduce energy consumption, water usage and pollution while creating healthy living environments.

Experience new wetlands and tidal marshes along the tour route that play a role in mitigating storm surges, fostering diverse ecosystems and creating new park space.

See first hand the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City. People of color and low-income families have often been pushed into low-lying neighborhoods that are most prone to flooding, have the highest levels of pollution and suffer most from the urban heat island effect.

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Highlights along the way:

• Experience numerous examples of green buildings in New York City that adhere to the LEED and Passive House standards. These residential and office buildings are reducing their carbon footprint and creating healthier living environments.
• Consider how 500,000 buildings in New York City will soon have to comply with ambitious climate change legislation that will require a move away from fossil fuels and energy-efficiency retrofits to comply with the new regulations.
• Examine specific challenges faced by low-income neighborhoods and communities of color that often contend with a larger range of environmental and health threats than wealthier neighborhoods.
• Delve into competing plans for how NYC should best protect itself from future hurricanes: Should we build massive flood walls with movable gates at the entrances to the harbor and rivers, should we limit ourselves to barriers along shorelines or should we embrace nature-based solutions?
• See completed and under construction coastal resiliency projects as we travel by the Lower East Side, Battery Park City and other neighborhoods.
• Learn about Superstorm Sandy and its impacts on New York City.
• See up-close how our recycling system operates in New York City through marine transfer stations, barges and processing plants.
• See the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Roosevelt Island, United Nations, Inwood, East River Park, Riverside Park and more!

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What Is Not Included?

• Guarantee of a full circumnavigation of Manhattan is not included. On rare occasions, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge is inoperable and cannot open for us to pass through. This is often times not known until our tour is underway. River closures may also occur for a number of reasons. There are no refunds for tours that cannot fully circumnavigate. We will accommodate such cases with a tour that features a double backing of the route and further detail of the waterfront sites.
• Gratuity is not included unless you purchased the ‘Groups of 10 or more’ ticket type where a 10% gratuity is automatically applied.
• Food is not included. A variety of light bites can be added on to your online ticket purchase. A limited number of these snack options will also be available onboard. Credit cards are the only form of payment accepted at this time. We ask that if bringing food that it is kept to a simple, light snack.

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Meeting Location

• Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) - W. 22nd and Hudson River (Manhattan, NY)
• (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)*

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FAQs

General FAQs about all our excursions.

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Policies

Refund/Rescheduling Policy

An option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate is available up until 24 hours prior to departure. We are not able to offer refunds. Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@sail-nyc.com. *Unique cancelation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 212-627-1825, option 4.

Other Policies

Activity takes place rain or shine, but within reason. The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.

Quiet Cruising.

• This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend it for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We ask that guest conversations be taken to the outer decks and maintain a quiet presence in the main salon for those who are engaged in listening to the narration. For guests looking for a more social experience, please consider our sunset cruises, day sails, city lights cruises or one of our other non-narrated events. This is NOT for children under 12. For guests with children under 12 please consider our Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event. __

About

Classic Harbor Line

Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring, and breathtaking cruise through the waters we proudly call home. Our six classic yachts — the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan, Manhattan II, Kingston and Full Moon (our motorized yachts) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters in the past two centuries.