Brooklyn sailboat tour: Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge
Motor under the Brooklyn Bridge, sail toward One World Trade Center, and drift past Ellis Island and Governors Island
A 2.5-hour guided sailboat tour from Brooklyn Bridge Park takes up to six passengers past the Statue of Liberty, under the Brooklyn Bridge, across the Hudson toward One World Trade Center, and by Ellis Island and Governors Island. The boat departs from Pier 5 at One15 Brooklyn Marina, and you get as close as legally permitted to the Statue for photos without the crowds of larger group tours.
Step-by-step itinerary
2.5-hour guided sailboat tour
- Depart from Pier 5, Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Sail under the Brooklyn Bridge
- Sail across Hudson towards One World Trade Center
- Pass by Ellis Island
- Pass by Governors Island
- Approach Statue of Liberty for photos
- Return to marina
What’s included
- Guided sail with live English commentary.
- bottled water.
- views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, Governors Island, One World Trade Center and Manhattan skyline.
- photo stop at the Statue of Liberty.
Times
- Monday, Thursday and Friday 11:30 14:30
- Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 14:30 17:00
- Saturday and Sunday 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Brooklyn Sail
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The experience
The boat leaves from Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, 159 Bridge Park Drive, and holds a maximum of six passengers: small enough that you're not jostled for position or waiting for someone else's camera angle. The tour runs 2.5 hours and covers the water between Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, with a live guide narrating the route in English. You motor under the Brooklyn Bridge first, then sail across the Hudson toward One World Trade Center, passing Ellis Island and Governors Island along the way. The closest approach is to the Statue of Liberty, where the boat stops to let you photograph it from the water without the lines and crowds of the island tour.
Bring your own food and drink if you want: the operator welcomes it, though nothing red or messy that could stain the boat. Bottled water is included. Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, and the tour suits all fitness levels since you're seated on the boat the whole time. Service animals are allowed aboard. Public transit gets you to Brooklyn Bridge Park easily if you're not driving.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private sailing experience with maximum six people. Larger groups should look elsewhere.
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Top questions
How close does the sailboat get to the Statue of Liberty?
The boat approaches as close as legally permitted and stops so you can photograph the Statue from the water without boarding the island or joining the crowds there.
What's included in the 2.5-hour tour?
The tour includes the guided sail past the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, Governors Island and One World Trade Center, plus bottled water. You can bring your own food and drink aboard.
How many people go on each sailboat?
Groups are capped at six passengers maximum, so the boat stays small and maneuverable.
Does the guide speak English?
Yes, the guide provides live commentary in English throughout the 2.5-hour sail.
Can I bring children or infants on the sailboat?
Infants and small children are welcome. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and strollers or prams can come aboard too.