ADDED FEATURE JUNE 2008
THROUGH OCTOBER 2008
New York City Waterfalls Cruise
Experience one of NYC's most epic art installation events of all time, "The New York City Waterfalls" up close and personal in comfort and style aboard the classic 1920's style Yacht Manhattan. Aboard this special event guests will enjoy complimentary champagne and a chance to win a pair of tickets to Broadway's killer Twenties-era show, Chicago! This unprecedented piece of public art created by artist Olafur Eliasson consists of four monumental, man-made waterfalls. The Waterfalls are based in and built from the rivers of New York at four sites along the shores of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Governors Island. The tallest waterfall will be approximately the same height as the Statue of Liberty!
Welcome Back Luxury Yacht Manhattan
Climb aboard the Manhattan, our proud, new vessel, for a leisurely weekend brunch, including a plentiful buffet spread of fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries, seasonal fruit, glazed ham, spring mix salad, stuffed quiches, waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea. Experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht.
The Art of Wine Tasting
Aboard the Yacht Manhattan
Monday August 25th, 2008 --
"Four Wines With Cheese"
Monday September 8, 2008 --
The Wines of Italy 101 with paired hors d'oeuvres
Monday September 22, 2008 --
New York Harvest Time Whites and Reds with paired hors d'oeuvres
Monday October 6, 2008 -- Bubbles and Stars-Sparkling Wines of the World with paired hors d'oeuvres
Monday October 20, 2008 --
The Wines of Germany and Austria with paired hors d'oeuvres
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $85.00
Join us aboard the Luxury Yacht Manhattan for "The Art of Wine Tasting" with special guest Wendy Crispell, our sommelier. Relax in our beautifully enclosed solarium for this educational event as we cruise around New York City in style. The duration of this cruise is two hours and includes a tasting of five different wines once each month. Come learn the basics in a fun, informative tasting with our guest Wendy. Learn what makes each wine different and unique while we swirl, sniff, and taste our way down the Hudson. Relax while we discuss major styles, grape varieties, regions, trends and more on the Yacht Manhattan. Passed Hors d'oeuvres will be paired with the specific wines of the evening. Different wines will be featured at each event.
Around Manhattan Mother's Day
Brunch Cruise
Grab Mom and climb aboard the Manhattan, our proud, new vessel, for a leisurely weekend brunch, including a family-style spread of bagels, muffins, pastries, fruit, and coffee. Experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht. On this three-hour cruise, take in picturesque views from our glassed-in observatory.
Full Moon Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack
Monday September 15, Tuesday October 14, 2008
8:30 - 10:30 PM • $50
Join us for a magical, moonlit view of Manhattan aboard the Schooner Adirondack. On this sail, you will experience the splendor of the New York City nighttime skyline under the bright, radiating moonlight.
The Art of Beer and Cheese Pairing on Schooner Imagine
Monday August 25, 2008
Monday September 1, 2008
Monday September 15, 2008
Monday September 29, 2008
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM • $75
Buy tickets at Zerve
Join us for our unique Art of Beer and Cheese Pairing event on Schooner Imagine. This event will begin with a 15-minute guided tour by Ron Carlson of the Chelsea Brewing Company. After your tour of Manhattan's largest microbrewery, you will be led over to Schooner Imagine to embark on a 2-hour sail. Enjoy pairing three custom-made Chelsea Brewing Company brews with three specially chosen cheeses as you sail through New York Harbor.
Classic Harbor Line Schooner Match Race
Saturday May 31, 2008
12:00 - 3:00 PM • $68.00
The Classic Harbor Line hosts her own Schooner Match Race between the Schooners Adirondack and Imagine. Join us for a lunch of fruit, gourmet sandwiches, chips, and dessert as our highly experienced racing crew and captains compete in a three-hour Match Race starting from Chelsea Piers. The race route will vary based on the winds and tides during the event, but sites you'll view along the way are: The New York City skyline, 20-acre Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, where artillery has been stationed over the centuries, Ellis Island, the immigrant doorway to America from 1892 to 1954, The Statue of Liberty, a French gift that arrived in New York Harbor in 1885 and has come to represent our nation's freedom and ideals.
Father's Day Schooner Match Race
Grab your pop for a fun-filled afternoon aboard our schooners with a lunch of fresh fruit, gourmet sandwiches, chips, and dessert as our highly experienced racing crew and captains compete in a three-hour Match Race starting from Chelsea Piers.
Fourth of July Sail Aboard the Schooner Imagine
Experience the majesty of New York City's Independence Day Fireworks display aboard the newest addition to our fleet, the Schooner Imagine. Join us in this intimate setting and get the best seat in the house for the annual display! Imagine has a lot in common with her twin, the Adirondack and is one of the fastest sailing vessels in the New York harbor, having set a course record in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. There will be an open beer, soda, wine, and champagne bar. Fruit, cheeses, and desserts are also included.
Fourth of July Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack
Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the Adirondack. Experience a great view of the fireworks, the Statue of Liberty, and the New York City skyline! Climb aboard the Schooner Adirondack and join your captain in this joyful, picturesque sail. Surrounded by other boats in a festive holiday atmosphere, the spirit of 4th July will fill the harbor! There will be an open beer, soda, wine, and champagne bar. Fruit, cheeses, and desserts are also included.Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the Adirondack.
Fourth of July Cruise Aboard Yacht Manhattan
Join us for the 4th of July celebration onboard the 1920’s style luxury yacht Manhattan. This vessel offers you great views of the fireworks, Statue of Liberty, and NYC skyline, from its forward open air deck, or its glassed-in skylight observatory. The cruise includes a complimentary beer, wine, champagne, soda, and water, four courses of passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Manhattan will leave the dock promptly at 8:45 pm and return at 11:00 pm. Please check in at our ticket booth starting at 8:00pm on July 4.
Battle of Brooklyn Cruise on Yacht Manhattan
Climb aboard for Battle Week 2008! Join the "Battle for New York" author, Barnet Schecter, as your host on a two-hour cruise aboard the classic 1920's-style yacht, the Manhattan. He'll lead us on an in-depth journey covering the Battle of Brooklyn. We'll start the cruise heading southbound from Chelsea on the Hudson River towards Staten Island, then trace the Brooklyn shore northbound. You'll get a waterfront view of Denys's Ferry, the Gowanus Heights, the Buttermilk Channel and Washington's evacuation route across the East River! Ticket price includes passage, the lecture, one free beverage from the bar and hors d' oeuvres. Additional beverages and Mr. Schecter's books will be available for sale and signing.
New York Classic Week Schooner Race
Oct 1st @ 11am, & 11:15am (4 hrs)
Oct 2nd @ 11am, & 11:15am (4 hrs)
Oct 3rd @ 11am, & 11:15am (4 hrs)
Oct 4th @ 11am, & 11:15am (4 hrs)
Oct 5th @ 11am, & 11:15am (4 hrs)
$95 per person
Join us for a lunch of fruit, gourmet sandwiches, chips, and dessert as our highly experienced racing crew and captains compete in the "New York Classic Week" races. The participants in this race are all classic sailing vessels of varying size and sail plans, so expect to see other schooners, sloops, ketches, and fifes from the turn-of-the-century vying for marks across the New York Harbor. The stunning bright work and beautiful classic lines of these historic vessels have been specially maintained by their owners and offer great photo opportunities! Races are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday with a 12:00 gun. Each race each day will have a different course within New York Harbor.
New York Classic Regatta Spectators Brunch Cruise
Oct 1st @ 11:30am (3.25 hrs)
Oct 2nd @ 11:30am (3.25 hrs)
Oct 3rd @ 11:30am (3.25 hrs)
$95 per person
Come support the sport of sailing in New York Harbor by joining us on the water for a luxurious brunch buffet as we cruise alongside all the classic sailing yachts fighting for position in the New York Classic Week Races. From the refined back deck of the MANHATTAN's observatory, or from her outdoor teak decks on the mahogany-trimmed bow, get an up-close and personal view of these giant sailing vessels as they race across the Harbor and celebrate the tradition of classic sailing. Though elegant and extremely comfortable, the MANHATTAN will have no trouble staying tight on the trail of the speeding sailing vessels, as she can cruise up to 22 knots. This trip also features great views of the New York City Skyline, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Your open brunch includes a plentiful buffet spread of fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries, seasonal fruit, glazed ham, spring mix salad, stuffed quiches, waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea.
Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan
Climb aboard the Manhattan, our proud, new vessel as we travel northbound on the Hudson River in style! Admire the last leaves of fall in all their splendor through the skylights of our ship’s heated and enclosed observatory. Observe New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change.
Fall Foliage Sail on Schooners
Adirondack & Adirondack II
See the last leaves of Fall in all their colorful splendor on our last scenic sail up the Hudson River to the Palisades. Forming a canyon of the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisades are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City's vicinity. Now you can observe this natural wonder from the seat with the best view -- on the water aboard the Schooner Adirondack or Adirondack II.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan
Join us in your finest formalwear for a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner aboard the Manhattan, and experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht.
Cocoa and Carols Cruise
Aboard Yacht Manhattan
Please join us for this special warm and cozy cruise tailored for friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Step inside the Manhattan's toasty solarium in full holiday decor for a 90 minute cruise to see the New York City lights. Delicious Hot Cocoa, Cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style yacht.
New Years Eve Fireworks Cruise on Yacht Manhattan
Wednesday December 31st, 2008
9:00pm to 1:00am • $325
Join us in your finest formal-wear for a wonderful New Year's Eve celebration aboard the Manhattan, and experience a comfortable and unique Manhattan waterways cruise through the Hudson and East Rivers. Enjoy the NYC fireworks, champagne, cocktails, and hors d' oeuvres aboard this intimate and elegant vessel on this special night, limited to 50 guests, from the heated and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's-style luxury yacht.
New Year’s Brunch Cruise Aboard Yacht Manhattan
Kick off New Year’s by climbing aboard the Manhattan, our proud vessel, for a leisurely New Year’s Day brunch, including a plentiful buffet spread of fresh baked bagels, muffins, pastries, seasonal fruit, glazed ham, spring mix salad, stuffed quiches, waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea. Experience a comfortable and unique round-Manhattan trip through the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of this 1920's style motor yacht.
