Private New York Harbor Sailing Cruise
Private sail around New York Harbor for up to 6 guests
Duration
2.5 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Highlights
Enjoy a private 2.5-hour cruise around New York Harbor with skyline views from the water. Bring your own food and drinks (no red wine or messy items), or purchase from the onboard drink menu.
- Cruise New York Harbor on a private sail for your group
- See views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline
- Pass landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Depart from the marina by Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Bring food and drinks or purchase Champagne, wine, beer, or hard seltzer
Things to know
Tipping the captain 10–20% is customary but not mandatory. There is a small chance you may be asked to reschedule due to weather.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund or reschedule if the operator cancels for bad weather.
FAQs
Bring warm clothing for the temperature and wear soft-soled shoes.
Yes. You can bring any food or drink, but please do not bring red wine or anything that stains or is messy.
Yes. A drink menu is available for purchase, including Champagne, Ros'9, white wine, beer, and hard seltzer.
Meeting details
The marina by Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
More about Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park stretches along the East River waterfront, offering one of the most cinematic vantage points anywhere in New York City, and it becomes even more spectacular when viewed from the water on a private New York Harbor sail. From the deck of the sailboat, the lush green lawns, restored piers, and dramatic skyline backdrop of Brooklyn Bridge Park unfold in a single sweeping panorama, framed by the iconic span of the Brooklyn Bridge overhead. The park has become a beloved gathering place for locals and visitors alike, and seeing it from the harbor gives you a perspective most New Yorkers never experience.
As your private sail glides through New York Harbor, you will pass close enough to Brooklyn Bridge Park to take in the details that make this stretch of waterfront so distinctive. The granite piers, the Jane's Carousel glowing in its glass pavilion, and the silhouettes of strollers and cyclists along the promenade all come into focus against the towering backdrop of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. The breeze on the water carries the briny scent of the harbor, the sails snap gently overhead, and the city's hum softens into the rhythm of the boat cutting through the current. It is a quiet, intimate way to take in landmarks that usually feel crowded and frenetic from shore.
This sail is perfect for couples seeking a romantic afternoon, families looking for a memorable outing, photographers chasing golden hour light, and anyone who wants to swap the bustle of the streets for the calm of the harbor. If you love the idea of toasting the skyline as Brooklyn Bridge Park slides by, or watching the sun dip behind the towers while the bridges light up overhead, this private sail turns one of New York's most photographed waterfronts into your own personal stage.
