New York Harbor: Jazz Sail & Statue of Liberty Views
Sail Past the Statue of Liberty with Live Jazz & Wine on the East Coast's Biggest Tall Ship
You board the Clipper City in lower Manhattan, sail past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty as the sun sets, and listen to live jazz musicians play while the Manhattan skyline lights up behind you. Two glasses of wine or cocktails are included, the full bar is open, and you return to the harbor with the city glittering in front of you. The whole thing takes an evening and requires no planning beyond showing up on time.
Step-by-step itinerary
New York Harbor sailing and sightseeing
- Sail in lower NYC harbor waters
- Pass under Brooklyn Bridge
- View Statue of Liberty and take photos
- See Governors Island national park
- Pass Ellis Island immigration center
- View Manhattan skyline and skyscrapers
What’s included
- Two glasses of wine or premium cocktails.
- live jazz entertainment from rotating cast of NYC musicians.
- evening cruise aboard the Clipper City, the largest passenger tall ship on the East Coast.
- views of Ellis Island, Governors Island, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan skyline.
- expert captain and crew.
- on-board restroom.
- 5% gratuity.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
Next departure: 1 May 2027
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Evening jazz cruise on NYC's largest tall ship with 2 glasses of wine, live music, and views of Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Departs lower harbor.
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The experience
The Clipper City sits low in the water, all dark wood and canvas, and the moment you step aboard you're in a different New York: one that moves at the pace of the harbor, not the grid. The ship is the largest passenger tall ship on the East Coast, and it feels it: there's room to move, to find a quiet corner on deck or settle into the kind of intimate bar setup that reminds you of old Manhattan jazz clubs. Two glasses of wine or premium cocktails come with your ticket, and the full bar stays open if you want more.
The sail itself moves through lower New York Harbor in a loop that takes you past Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants first set foot in America, then toward Governors Island and the Statue of Liberty. You'll have time to stand at the rail and actually look at her, not just snap a photo from a distance. The Manhattan skyline rises behind you as the sun drops, and the light does something to those buildings that photographs never quite catch. You'll pass under the Brooklyn Bridge on the way out, and the scale of it hits different when you're on the water looking up.
The live jazz is the thing that makes this feel like more than a sightseeing cruise. A rotating cast of the city's musicians plays everything from ballads to bebop and swing: the kind of music that belongs on the water, that doesn't fight the sound of the harbor. It's not background noise. It's part of why you came. The crew knows what they're doing, the captain's in charge, and the whole thing is built around the idea that you're here to slow down and take in the city from an angle most people never get.
The ship sails in light to moderate rain, so weather isn't usually a blocker: only severe conditions trigger a reschedule at no charge. There's a restroom on board, and the ship is wheelchair accessible if you need that. Gratuity is included at 5 percent, and all taxes and fees are built into the price, so there's no surprise math at the end.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's included in the ticket?
Two glasses of wine or premium cocktails, live jazz entertainment, the cruise itself on the Clipper City, expert captain and crew, restroom access, and a 5% gratuity. Additional drinks are available for purchase at the bar.
Is the ship accessible for people with mobility issues?
Yes, the Clipper City is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the ship are also wheelchair accessible.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The ship sails in light to moderate rain. If severe weather forces a cancellation, your sail is rescheduled at no charge. Refunds aren't issued if you miss the departure due to late arrival.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the ship?
Public transportation options are available nearby, and the boarding location is accessible by transit. You'll need to get yourself to the departure point on time.
Operated by Manhattan By Sail. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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New York Harbor: Jazz Sail & Statue of Liberty Views
2h
from US$ 140.16 per person
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