Private Sailboat Guided Tour of New York City

Overview

Distinctively combine luxury, relaxation, adventure and education aboard a professionally guided private sailboat tour of the Hudson River & New York Harbor. Instead of a walking tour, sit and relax, as we serve you anything you bring, from cookies to caviar, in this far from cookie-cutter experience.

Each Atlantic Yachting & TopDog Tour voyage is as exciting as it is informative; uniquely customized to your interests. From breathtaking skyline views to insights into NY’s gems, every moment is designed to be fun and unforgettable. Dave, the licensed sightseeing guide fascinates and entertains with a lighthearted and insightful tour, featuring the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and West Side Piers (including where the Titanic would have docked) and the location of the Hamilton-Burr duel. Canvas the Hudson River’s ice age to today’s rising seas. Discover the Native Americans, Dutch, and British eras.

Our bespoke tours provide an unmatched, stimulating experience.

City: New York City

Fri 18 Apr

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Starting at $1330.00

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Fri 18 Apr

Starting at $1330.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Fully Guided Tour

Private Sailboat

Restroom on board

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

New York Harbor

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of New York City's harbor

Ellis Island

View Ellis Island from the water

Verrazano Narrows Bridge

See the longest suspension bridge in the United States

Jersey City

See Jersey City's skyline

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (4)

Dream61610696999

Aug 2024

Having read that 2024 is the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Dutch to New York, I was intrigued to learn more about the place where I lived and even raised my kids. This sailboat ride and historical tour turned out to be the perfect solution – part History Channel and part Comedy Central, Dave, the captain and sightseeing guide was like the “Mike Rowe” of tour guides – informative, lighthearted, entertaining, and funny. I learned great historical information, and now will win if I can find a Bar Trivia Night, with a New York history theme. The private sailboat ride was luxurious and far better than some group trip, with a snack bar (we brought along our own cheeses, sandwiches, veggies and “adult beverages” that were restaurant quality presented and then served to us). Dave did exactly what we asked – focused on the Dutch influence and left us some “alone” time to socialize amongst ourselves and take pics. I’m going to return when next time friends/family come to town and I need to show them New York.

Qwerty_mgt

Aug 2023

A couple of friends and I wanted to experience the view and learn the history of New York City from New York harbor. Our Guide, Dave, offered us a unique private tour on their upscale Beneteau sailboat, which allowed us to sail close to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Governors Island for most outstanding views! Dave is an experienced sailor, who was delighted to share his extensive knowledge of the history around the Harbor with a humorous tone, which made learning the history much more fun. We really enjoyed this instructive and insightful trip (full of small details), on a fun and restful private sail. Living in NY, I would definitely recommend to both locals (even those who think they "have seen it" and "know it already") and tourists to charter Captain Dave’s boat for a unique tour of the Harbor. This tour made our day a memorable one - Triple thumbs up!

F1066YPjustinm

Aug 2023

I can’t stop sharing photos of my sail along the Hudson River and around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with my friends. I’m a bit of a history nerd, and the captain of the boat, Dave, exceeded my expectations, and I walked away with a wealth of new knowledge about the New York Harbor's maritime history. I live full-time in New York and would recommend this to a local and tourists alike.