New York Harbor: Jazz Sail & Statue of Liberty Views

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Duration1h 45m

GroupUp to 149

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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.

1h 45m

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

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.

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Manhattan By Sail

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline without the crowded ferry experience, and you'd rather spend an evening on the water with live music and wine than at a rooftop bar—the sail itself is the point, and the views are the backdrop.