Viator · group up to 76 pax

New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty

4.8(71)New York City1 hour
VIATOR4.8(36)TRIPADVISOR4.8(35)

Description

Experience a sunset from New York Harbor and enjoy sweeping views of Manhattan's skyline, parts of Brooklyn and Jersey City from Schooner America. This classic sailboat is 105-feet in length and has about 3600 square feet of sail area. Sail by Manhattan's Financial District, One World Trade and Ellis Island as the boat sails toward the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy up-close views of Lady Liberty and a great photo opportunity as the sun dips below the horizon. This trip is perfect for couples, friends, visitors and locals. Adult ticketing applies to all travelers.

Tour Options

Standard Option
  • Standard Pricing Applies
Sunset sail with tapas option
  • 2-hour sail + tapas menu: Enjoy a 2-hour sunset sail aboard America 2.0 with a seafood tapas menu and 1 drink included. Tapas menu included: Food is served in 2 platings + small dessert. Featuring caviar, smoked trout, ahi tuna, seared scallops & accoutrements One drink included: One beer, wine, Champagne or soda is included. Additional beverages available for purchase.
Live Jazz Sail Option
  • Live Jazz Trio onboard : Select this option and enjoy a live Jazz band onboard during your sailing experience!
Peak Option
  • Peak Pricing Applies
Off Peak Option
  • Off Peak Pricing Applies

Itinerary

Pass by

Sail by Battery Park and Manhattan's Financial District, offering sweeping views of the NYC skyline.

Pass by

Sail by Ellis Island and onward as the boat makes its way to New York Harbor.

Pass by

Admire up-close views as the boat sails by the Statue of Liberty for the perfect photo opportunity at sunset. Look back at Manhattan for sweeping skyline views.

Pass by

Sail around New York Harbor and enjoy views of Manhattan's famous skyline at sunset. Watch the sun dip below the horizon behind Lady Liberty and enjoy some great photo opportunities, or just sit back and relax in a peaceful environment.

Highlights

One complimentary beverage included
2-hour sailing experience

What's included

Included
One complimentary beverage included
2-hour sailing experience
Not included
Gratuity is not included, but recommended for the captain and crew
If bringing food please keep it to a light snack

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • General admission ticketing applies to all travelers
  • Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
  • Service animals are permitted; emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
  • Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
  • Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onboard

Reviews(71)

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roberta366
June 20, 2026
America II Sail

Wow, what a great sail around lower Manhattan. Boat was is great shape, Crew was the best, friendly and competent. Highly recommend at least once in your life to do this trip. Well worth the time and money Thanks so much!

Operator response

Robert, thank you for booking with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are elated to hear you enjoyed the sail around lower Manhattan, and it's wonderful to know our friendly crew made such a positive impression. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line

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Beth_B
June 13, 2026
Picture perfect

Amazing experience with a perfect night of sailing!!! The perfect way to see Lady Liberty and the NY skyline!!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!

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Kathleen D
May 31, 2026
Lovely may outing

Wonderful people working on board

Operator response

Kathleen, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear about your lovely outing and that you enjoyed our friendly crew. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line

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jenstemmler
April 10, 2026
Do not book this cruise!

Terrible customer service at the ticket counter, caused us to miss our boat tour.

Operator response

Jen, we are sorry that we were not able to provide you with the great experience that we hope all of our guests will have. However, the boat must depart as scheduled and cannot wait for late arrivals, which is why we ask our guests to arrive early to check in and also send reminders with these instructions. Our ticket booth crew did offer to reschedule you to the next trip and also provided a courtesy credit towards a future cruise when the reschedule option was declined. We are not aware of any way that our staff could have caused you to arrive late and miss the cruise, but please contact us at feedback@sail-nyc.com if there are any details we are missing or so that we can address any further concerns you may have. We hope you will be able to join us for the trip you were looking forward to on another occasion. - Classic Harbor Line

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Roving48139904303
March 8, 2026
Great evening with family

Really great evening. Laid back, good jazz, easy. It was the exact right amount of an evening cruise. The best part… no tour guide on the speaker all night. Safety briefing and that was it. Enjoy the rest of the night without bad jokes and puns. Generous on the pours. All the picture opportunities you need.

Operator response

Adam, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear you had a great evening with family and enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and live jazz. We're pleased the cruise was the perfect length and that you appreciated our approach of letting you enjoy the night without constant commentary. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line

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DayTrip410425
October 6, 2025
Perfect sunset sail!

Perfect sunset sailboat cruise! The crew was so nice and accommodating. Took pics of everyone while we were close to Statue of Liberty. Great experience.

Operator response

Laura, thank you for booking a sail with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful sunset sail experience! Our crew takes great pride in being accommodating and capturing those special moments near the Statue of Liberty. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line

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David_L
September 29, 2025
Two thumbs up!

Capt. Rae, Jim and the rest of the crew were awesome. Great night for a sail. Amazing sunset and lights of the city on the return. Glad we went!

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Chelsea_A
September 17, 2025
The staff was incredibly...

The staff was incredibly kind and very attentive. I would do this excursion again any day. Great for a group or just with a loved one.

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Tom_S
September 12, 2025
Relax and enjoy skyline...

Relax and enjoy skyline is beautiful as it lights up. We especially enjoyed the twin tower memorial lights

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TrailBlazer776527
September 8, 2025
Beautiful sunset boat ride

It was beautiful sunset boat ride to check out all the skylines and the Statue of Liberty. The crew was very friendly and attentive and the boat had plenty of room to be comfy and extremely clean. Highly recommend this for anyone visiting NYC

Operator response

Thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful sunset ride and views of the skyline and the Statue of Liberty. Our crew takes pride in providing friendly, attentive service aboard our vessels. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line

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