New York Sailboat Cruise with Wine and Cheese

Overview

Step aboard New York City’s only floating designated landmark and cruise along New York Harbor while tasting a stunning international selection of wines. During your relaxing sail, learn about the fine wines chosen especially for that day's sail and savor delicious pairings of cheese while enjoying breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, Brooklyn Heights and the other treasures of New York Harbor. This 2-hour wine-centric sailing adventure makes for a informative, relaxing, casual afternoon with friends and family.

City: New York City

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $136.22

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $136.22

Make a reservation

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What's Included

4 complementary wines selected for a thrilling tasting line-up

2-hour sail

Restroom on board

Tasting with wine expert

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use

What To Expect

Brookfield Place

The dock is located in Brookfield place in North Cove Marina

Manhattan by Sail - Shearwater Classic Schooner

1929 Yacht

Manhattan Skyline

will be able to view skyline and skyscraper

New York Harbor

will sail lower harbor of manhattan

Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island

Ellis Island

Statue of Liberty

Lady Liberty

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (12)

potofcoffee

Oct 2019

This was our first day in new York and we booked the wine sailing. It couldnt have been better, The weather turned out nice, The staff was good it was very relaxing sailing around the harbor nice view of the statue of liberty, your wine was always being topped up.it was a graet start to our trip

lilly_white_tourist

Aug 2019

We did this tour with high hopes after already doing the sister ship (Clipper City) The Shearwater is MUCH smaller. There are no seats. People could sit on storage boxes, pipes, or the ground. There is not much of a ledge around it either and if you're up the front you have to move to go with the sail being raised, manoeuvred or dropped. They don't give you cushions to sit on, bear in mind you're on this for 2 hours! The wine is served in plastic cups (not wine versions....) . The girl serving it had done her homework and knew lots about the wines. The first wine was absolutely gorgeous - an Austrian wine, after that it was downhill. Two of our party would be avid wine drinkers and even they couldn't stomach 2 of the wines served. They weren't great at topping you up either, despite being told it was "drink as much as you like". We didn't get much food as they had two average size platters for 40 people and unless you were next to it, you had a wobbly walk to get to it. The toilet was downstairs and accessed through a door down the back of the boat and down narrow dark stairs. The toilet was immaculate to be fair. The views of course were spectacular, we had the best of weather which of course added volumes to it. But having one of our party that had a knee replacement, and being stuck on the floor, this really wasn't an ideal way to sail. When you see the accessibility of their sister ship - and the seating etc that it has, I really have to wonder why they put people on, essentially a posh booze cruise, on a vessel that really isn't suitable for the clientele it probably aims at. I'm just going to assume it's the over 30's range. But I'd absolutely recommend going on the sister ship, which has a full bar, and plenty of seats!! This is not suitable for anyone who has had knee replacements or restricted movement as you cannot guarantee having somewhere to sit.

Response from Host

Sep 2020

I am sorry that your expectations were not met by your experience aboard the Shearwater schooner. She is a classic and nationally landmarked once-private yacht built in 1929. She is a Gatsby-era, museum-grade artifact of the Roaring '20s, the Gilded Age, or the Jazz Age, and has a very colorful history. That is part of the charm of the boat and we can't change that or it will degrade its authenticity. We strive to communicate the different qualities of each of our vessels so that our guests can select which boat feels like a better fit for them. Shearwater, an all-wood vessel with masterful teak and mahogany deck and structures, at 82 feet (25m), is more old-time & reminiscent of a bygone era of American yachting, with a server walking around and providing beverages from a cooler rather than from a proper bar. The Clipper City, by contrast, at 158 feet (48m), is a replica of a clipper ship that sailed from 1854 to 1892, and is has a big ship feel to her. I feel badly that your friend was uncomfortable; if informed of their condition, the crew certainly would have made accomodation to ensure an appropriate seating location; we would bring up a cushion for elderly or infirm guests. For the wines, we our wine expert samples and selects different wines all the time; I am sorry that some of them were not winners. We select from organic and biodynamic small vineyards, so they are constantly changing and perhaps the next week's wines would have been more to your tastes. Either vessel provides a unique experience and embody different historic aspects of sailing in America, and, of course, personal preference will dictate who chooses which vessel, and I would agree/argue that Shearwater represents a casual elegance for the adventurous and agree that it is more oriented towards a more active and able-bodied clientele. Thank you for this opportunity to respond to your feedback. -Tom

Gale D

Jul 2019

Great deal - 3 in 1 cruise - sail / wine tasting / Statue of Liberty views! What a nice break on a hot July day to get out on the water with a breeze! Such a nice 2-hour sail with a great friendly crew. Wine sommelier on board was so nice and knowledgeable and the wine pours were very generous! Plus up close views of Lady Liberty!