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Ebb Tide Daytime Cruise

Quick Details

  • Ages: All Ages
  • Duration: 1-6 Hours
  • Capacity: Up to 16 Passengers
  • Departure from: 59 Chelsea Piers New York, NY 10011

6 Passengers or under

$400 per hour

7-12 Passengers

$550 per hour

13-16 Passengers (capacity)

$700 per hour

Embark on the best private sailing experience in New York City

The daytime charter allows the perfect amount of time for the highlights. Departing from Chelsea Piers, you’ll head south along Manhattan’s Hudson River shoreline, passing neighborhoods like Tribeca, West Village, and the Downtown Financial District before entering the open waters of New York Harbor. Designed to highlight the city’s most iconic sights, this route offers plenty of time to relax, take photos, and enjoy the views. You’ll sail within 150 yards of the Statue of Liberty for stunning, unobstructed perspectives. You’ll also glide right past the historic Ellis Island along the way. The experience feels private, luxurious, and unforgettable — it’s the perfect activity for first-time visitors, romantic moments, or anyone looking to experience New York City from a new perspective, at their own pace.

The Essential Route: Highlights and Statue of Liberty

2 Hours

The Essential Route day charter is our most popular private sailing experience in New York City, allowing the perfect amount of time for the highlights. Departing from Chelsea Piers, you’ll head south along Manhattan’s Hudson River shoreline, passing neighborhoods like Tribeca, West Village, and the Downtown Financial District before entering the open waters of New York Harbor.

Designed to highlight the city’s most iconic sights, this route offers plenty of time to relax, take photos, and enjoy the views. You’ll sail within 150 yards of the Statue of Liberty for stunning, unobstructed perspectives. You’ll also glide right past the historic Ellis Island along the way. The experience feels private, luxurious, and unforgettable — it’s the perfect activity for first-time visitors, romantic moments, or anyone looking to experience New York City from a new perspective, at their own pace.

The Extended Route: Highlights + Brooklyn Bridge and East River

3 Hours

Add an extra hour to the Essential Route and discover a completely different side of New York City. This extended route carries you beyond the harbor and into the East River, where Manhattan’s dramatic skyline meets Brooklyn’s historic waterfront—one of the most visually striking sailing experiences in the city. You’ll glide directly beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, with additional views of the Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. Along the Brooklyn shoreline, take in landmarks like Jane’s Carousel, the charming streets of DUMBO, and the elevated elegance of Brooklyn Heights—all reflecting the city’s rich maritime and industrial past.

Across the river, Manhattan rises in contrast, with close-up views of the towering skyscrapers of the Financial District and glimpses of historic Wall Street. It’s a dynamic, up-close perspective of New York that few experiences can match.

The Custom Itinerary Route

4-6 Hours

This charter option turns New York’s waterways into your own private tailored escape. With more time on the water, you can combine routes, explore at a relaxed pace, or add unique stops and experiences that shorter sails simply can’t accommodate. This extended experience is perfect for lingering moments—whether that means champagne toasts, longer photo sessions, or simply enjoying the rhythm of the water without a schedule.

Popular route enhancements include: Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Circumnavigation of Manhattan, or an in-depth East River tour around Roosevelt Island. Our captains are extensively trained to give you the best experience possible using local knowledge of the currents and tides to their advantage. Just request what you wish to see and we will accommodate. If you wish for further suggestions, we are here to help you plan the perfect escape!

Captain and Crew

Your adventure is led by Captain Andy, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with over 150,000 nautical miles of experience across the Western Hemisphere. With his expertise, you’ll enjoy a safe and memorable exploration of New York City’s iconic waters.