Classic Harbor Line: New York City’s Classic Style Charter Boat and Tour Boat Fleet

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 three classic yachts – the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan (our motorized yacht) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters in the past two centuries.

Whether buying tickets for one of our New York Harbor cruises to see the Statue of Liberty, or privately chartering one of our large sailboats for an office outing, you are sure to find yourself on a beautiful boat, surrounded by warm and friendly service, plying through the majestic New York City waterways.

We offer a wide range of ticketed New York City Cruises. Whether you are a fan of the cruising on an elegant motor yacht to see the entire New York skyline with comfort and speed, or if you are inclined to take a more adventurous escape on our swift, double-masted sailboats, you are sure to find a cruise that will suit you with service that treats you like royalty.

THE YACHT MANHATTAN

For power boat fans, the luxurious Yacht Manhattan is a real gem amongst the New York Harbor tour boats. She is a 1920s style, mahogany-trimmed “commuter” yacht that cruises with far fewer passengers than any other Manhattan tour boat. Her ticketed harbor cruises average only about 20-50 guests per cruise. She has two regular routes on her ticketed cruises. One of her most unique is a 2.75 hour weekend cruise that encircles the entire island of Manhattan, passing under 18 different bridges, and stopping briefly at the Statue of Liberty. Her shorter 1.5 hour cruise is offered regularly during the afternoon, at sunset, and for stellar city lights cruises. This cruise on the Manhattan captures all the key waterfront sites of the New York Harbor: the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, the Financial District Skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River and the United Nations Building, along with the numerous other landmarks of the Upper New York Harbor.

All of these cruises include a complimentary beverage from her teak and mahogany bar from within the climate-controlled, sky-lit solarium. You can ride indoor or outdoor in absolute luxury and comfort from April through Early January. Aside from the yacht Manhattan’s regular ticketed schedule, you can also take advantage of her many unique special event cruises. She annually runs a Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise, a Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise, a series of Fall Foliage Cruises up the Hudson River, a Wine Tasting Series, Cruises offering Specialty Tours of New York Harbor and series of “Full Day Cruises” offering full day excursions to destinations on the Hudson River. Also, look for themed cruises to pop up throughout the year in the special events section of this home page.

SCHOONER ADIRONDACK

For the sailing enthusiast, a great way to take advantage of the New York Harbor sites is by sail, aboard our elegant schooner: The Schooner Adirondack, our 80-foot wooden boat sails daily from Chelsea Piers May through November. She most commonly offers 2 hour sails throughout the day with guaranteed passes by the Statue of Liberty. The Day Sails are perfect for families and guests interested in seeing the sites. These sails will always feature great views of the Lower Manhattan Skyline and Ellis Island, as well as complimentary beers and sodas. Wind and tide permitting, you may find yourself encircling Governor’s Island, or doing a short pass up the East River to get up close to the Brooklyn Bridge. Our Sunset Sail on the Adirondack is great for couples or co-workers looking to unwind after work. Another great NY Harbor sail for the romantic couple or a group of friends looking to have a fun night out on the water, is the Schooner Adirondack’s City Lights Sail. This sail is truly magnificent and a local favorite. These sunset sails and city lights sails feature complimentary soda, water, beer, wine, and Champagne.

SCHOONER AMERICA 2.0

Offering our most premium sailing experience, the Schooner America 2.0 is the newest, largest, most elegant vessel designed for our operation. Added to the fleet in 2010, America 2.0 offers the most exceptional day sailing one can find in New York Harbor. She is the fastest, has the most refined finishes, the most comfortable seating and the exemplary hospitality that is found on all of our events.

The past meets the future aboard Classic Harbor Line’s, Schooner America 2.0. She is modeled after one of the most famous maritime icons of all time, the winner of the first “America’s Cup” of 1854, Schooner America. The “2.0” aspect of the vessel refers to the eco-friendly aspect of her cutting-edge construction offered by the designers at Scarano Boat Building, of Albany, New York. Rather than finding a diesel-consuming engine room below decks, you find a large battery bank providing electric propulsion. If you peeled away her hull, rather than finding a heavy all wood vessel built from 100’s of trees, you find an extremely durable 3-layered composite of a light wood sandwiching an aluminum honeycomb. Rather than a heavy wooden rig aloft, you find carbon-fiber masts, booms and gaffs. Together, these strengthening and lightening components of construction help America 2.0 move more effortlessly and with less environmental impact.

From hoisting the sails, to serving beverages, to taking the time to answer your questions about the sights you are viewing, our crew aims for you to leave our boats feeling like you were always in great hands, and having made some new New York friends. We offer public trips for individuals, couples, families, and small groups, as well as private charters where you can customize the route, experience, and dining options for your guests.

PRIVATE CHARTERS

Private Boat Charters in New York City are extremely popular for corporate entertainment or friends and family gatherings. Classic Harbor Line’s Private Cruises are perfect for 2 to 75 guests. The Charters on the yacht Manhattan can be accommodated with a wide range of services including full in-house catering, entertainment and destination-oriented cruises. Please check out our Private Charters page for more information.

Photo on the right of America 2.0 taken by:

Pim Van Hemmen: