Enjoy a private sailboat cruise in NYC for 2-6 guests with full captain service, catering, & more
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Why Choose Empire Yacht Charters?
- We have the only Hinckley Bermuda 40 sailing yacht in Manhattan.
- We’re the only boat that can navigate all the way AROUND the Statue of Liberty.
- Sail right underneath the soaring Manhattan Bridge and the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge.
- Conveniently located at midtown New York’s Chelsea Piers.
- We have the largest Hinckley Sailboat in NYC. Lounge comfortably on 40 feet with smooth sailing.
- Captain Andy is a one-of-a-kind personality: super fun, generous, experienced, and certified to the hilt.
- The captain always steers the boat so that you have new scenery and the best views possible.
- Competitive pricing for our inaugural 2024 summer sailing season.
- We’ll give you fun, relaxing, and completely unforgettable Statue of Liberty cruises!
What We Offer
THE CAPTAIN
“The ocean is an infinite playground for deeper connection to everything that’s beautiful in life – it’s all there.” – Captain Andy Leleux
These are Captain Andrew’s achievements:
- Certified US Coast Guard Master – highest official captain certification to sail a 100-ton vessel for paying customers
- Three transatlantic unassisted sails 2020-2024
- Over 200,000 nautical miles logged
- Water Survival Instructor – including helicopter rescue training
- Certified Dive Instructor – over 1,000 dives logged
- Certified Dive Master
- Full marine safety course
- Fire Fighting Instructor
- First Aid Instructor
- Lifeboat Instructor
- Oil Rig Safety Instructor – includes oil rig dives
- Electrician
- Maritime Mechanic
- Captains sailboats, catamarans, and motor yachts
Experience Our Yacht Charter, Cruises & Special Events
★★★★★
Cant thank Captain Andy and his crew enough! I took my girlfriend/now fiancee, out on an evening cruise, and I’ve went with other companies before. Empire Yacht Charters has set a new standard in NYC!!!
– Google, M Y
A 10/10 experience. Me and my girlfriend decided to go out for my birthday party with a few friends and captain andy did not disappoint. He was funny, knowledgeable, made us feel very welcome and most of all made us feel safe.
– Google, Jacob Arocena
AMAZING NYC experience!🏙️⛵️☀️ I can’t believe this is real! A sweet little retro boat (1960s Porsche on water). INSANE views of Manhattan🌇🌇🌇 and the nicest, chill, southerner - captain Andy at the wheel.
– Google, UrbanGirl
Absolutely stunning time on the water. An escape from city life like no other! The captain and crew aboard were funny, accommodating, knowledgeable and above all respectful and made us feel safe.
– Google, Axel Short
Born and raised in New York, I have never experienced sailing on the Hudson. My friends and I decided to do something spontaneous and are so happy we did! Captain Andy and his crew were so accommodating and friendly!
– Anjali Bhardwaj, Google