Key Points about this activity:

• 2 Hours
• Starting at $62 per Adult, $38 per Child 3-14 years old, $14 for Infants 2 years and under
• Aboard America 2.0 - a modern tribute to the first boat that won the America's Cup in 1851
• Sails past One World Trade Center, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
• Please eat before or after your sail with us.
• 105 Feet in length and about 3600 square feet of sail area
• Great for families who want to sail and see the sights!
• One complimentary beer, wine, Champagne or soft drink is offered. Additional beverages are available for purchase.
• Seating is assigned (If you are purchasing tickets separately from other members of your party, please use the “Seating Request” field while booking to indicate with whom who you would like to be seated.)

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Offering a premium sailing experience, the Schooner America 2.0 is the newest, largest, most elegant ship designed for our fleet. Added to our fleet in 2011, the America 2.0 provides the most exceptional day sailing one can find in New York Harbor.

Her design is influenced by the style of the late 1800s but incorporates technology of the 21st century, thus connecting the past and present beauty, history, and art of sailing in New York Harbor.

A day sail on this 105-foot schooner is perfect for family outings, dates, and entertaining guests from out of town. A sail on America 2.0 is guaranteed to be a memorable experience.

Within five minutes of leaving the dock, you'll forget the mayhem and noise of Manhattan street life as you feel the relaxing breeze of New York Harbor.

You'll take in the famous Manhattan skyline as it was meant to be seen-- from the water -- plus spectacular views of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Join us on the Schooner America 2.0 as we sail the harbor of the most famous island in the world!

If Schooner America 2.0 is not available for the date you are interested in, please take a look at Schooner Adirondacks Day Sail Schedule.

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Highlights:

• Heading south from Chelsea Piers and down the Hudson River to Battery Park, the schooner will pass by Ellis Island and sail out to the Statue of Liberty.
• Wind and time permitting, she will head toward Governors Island, breeze by the Financial District and sail through the Buttermilk Channel.

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What Is Not Included?

• Food is not included. We ask that If you bring food that it is only a simple light snack.
• Gratuity is not included unless you purchased the ‘Groups of 10 or more’ ticket type where a 10% gratuity is automatically applied. If you do end up obtaining 10 or more individual tickets by separate purchases, you will be contacted to make an advance payment of a 10% Group Gratuity.

Are you a Group of 17 or more?

• Call us directly at 212-627-1825

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Meeting Location

• Chelsea Piers, near 22nd St on the Hudson River (Manhattan, NY) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

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FAQ

General FAQs about all our excursions.

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Policies

Refund/Rescheduling Policy

Bookings of 1 to 9 guests, have an option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate up until 24 hours prior to departure. Bookings of 10 to 16 must notify us 1 week in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit. Bookings of 17 or more must notify us 2 weeks in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit. 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.

Activity takes place rain or shine, but within reason

For schooner sailing excursions, a captain-authorized cancellation or delay may be issued up until departure time if weather is deemed too threatening to the safety or enjoyment of the experience. Extreme high winds, fog, torrential rain, extremely low temperatures, etc. may all contribute to a cancellation decision.

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About

Schooner America 2.0

Past meets present when sailing aboard the elegant and swift Schooner America 2.0. America 2.0 is designed after the famous Schooner America that was built in 1851 in New York harbor. That same year, America won the international race that is now known as the America's Cup, thus showcasing American skill in building fast, elegant, and efficient ships.

Fast forward to 2011 and Scarano Boat Building in Albany, NY takes classic American values of craftsmanship and efficient design and adds in 21st century concepts--modern materials and eco-friendly propulsion-- and creates the most prestigious state-of-the-art ship of our time, America 2.0.

Sailing on the Schooner America 2.0 is a privilege. She moves through the water effortlessly and beautifully, and we take great pride in sharing her with you. Our staff is known for their amazing hospitality, and are all professionally trained and experienced on sailing our vessels well and safely. Do not hesitate to ask our crew about the boat or any of the NYC sites.

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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.