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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Host or greeter: English

Highlights

Step aboard one of NYC’s designated floating landmarks
Enjoy unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty & the Brooklyn Bridge
Relax on a 90-minute harbor cruise

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Join us aboard the Shearwater for a thrilling way to visit New York’s magnificent harbor. These 90-minute day sails offer the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax while you take in close-up views of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Celebrate the intimate and spectacular beauty of the Statue of Liberty & Manhattan's skyline from the decks of a magnificent 82-foot Schooner. With sails unfurled, you will enjoy the casual elegance of a refreshing beverage served by our attentive crew as this ocean tested ship glides comfortably through world famous NY harbor. Shearwater is an 82-foot vintage 1920's schooner built at the height of the Roaring Twenties as the personal yacht of Charles E. Dunlap, a prominent New York City industrialist, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure. Shearwater was recognized as a national landmark in March 2009. Rangoon teak decks and mahogany paneled staterooms below are sure to impress even the seasoned yachtsmen.

Includes

90-min sightseeing cruise
Professional captain and crew

Crew gratuity
Drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof that they have received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)

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Meeting point

The Shearwater is located on the south side of the North Cove Marina, at the end of Liberty Street on the Hudson River, Downtown Manhattan.

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Important information

Know before you go

Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time and check in at the Shearwater dock to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass. The Shearwater is docked on the south side of the North Cove Marina at the World Financial Center. You must have a boarding pass in order to board the Shearwater.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 19 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
1/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.7/5
Service
4.5/5

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The crew is nice and hard-working, but the drinks are expensive on board (can of beer $ 8 / wine in a mug for $ 10). I actually thought a drink was included but maybe I read that wrong. Seats are okay but not overly comfortable. The tour is still entertaining and you can get close to the Statue of Liberty. All in all a nice experience and the port is easy to reach. Definitely a MUST for sailboat fans!

1 July 2021

New York from a completely different perspective. I liked it

Would have liked it if the guides had not only been concerned with themselves, but also given a few sentences about the attraction on the left and right. Not that you don't know things, but that would have made the whole thing a bit more personal. There was also no free drink

19 June 2019

Nice trip

A trip that is highly recommended when the weather is nice. A nice boat with a nice crew. The boat only allows a limited number of passengers, which in contrast to the larger boats / ferry makes it quite exclusive. However, it should be mentioned that not all existing drinks are included as an inclusive drink. Corona as a beer doesn't seem to be one of them ?!

12 June 2019

Statue of Liberty Sail On The Classic Schooner Shearwater

Statue of Liberty Sail On The Classic Schooner Shearwater

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New York from a completely different perspective. I liked it

Nice trip

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