NYC Sunset Schooner Cruise: Statue of Liberty & Harbor Views

An Evening on the Water, Past Lady Liberty

You board the Schooner Adirondack at Battery Park and sail past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan's skyline as the sun sets over the harbor. One drink is included, the boat stays small, and the whole evening takes about two hours. Book a departure time that matches the sunset, and bring a camera.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sail around New York Harbor

• Board the Schooner Adirondack
• Sail past Battery Park and Financial District
• View Ellis Island from the water
• Photograph Statue of Liberty at sunset
• Enjoy Manhattan skyline views
• Watch sunset behind Lady Liberty

The experience

The sun drops toward New Jersey and the light turns gold across the water. You're standing on the deck of the Schooner Adirondack, an 80-foot two-masted sailboat built to the lines of the 1890s pilot schooners, and the city's skyline is turning copper behind you. The boat moves under sail past One World Trade, Ellis Island slides by on the starboard side, and then the Statue of Liberty rises up, backlit and enormous, as the last real light leaves the sky. This is the New York sunset schooner cruise, not a ferry, not a speedboat, but actual sailing, which means the pace is slower and the boat moves the way boats are supposed to move.

The Schooner Adirondack carries small groups, which is the whole point. You're not packed into a tour boat with two hundred people fighting for rail space. The deck has room to move, to find your angle for photos, to stand quiet for a moment if you want to. One complimentary beverage comes with the ticket (beer, wine, soda, water), and you can bring your own food if you want to make it a proper evening. The boat sails around New York Harbor, past Battery Park and the Financial District, so you're seeing the waterfront the way it was meant to be seen, from the water looking back at the land. The whole thing takes about two hours, which is long enough to feel like you've actually left the city, even though you're still in it.

This works for date night, for showing visiting friends why you live here, for locals who've never done it and keep meaning to. The boat departs from Battery Park, which is reachable by subway, and the timing is built around sunset, so you pick an evening and show up. Service animals are welcome. Emotional support animals and pets are not. If you need help getting aboard, let them know ahead of time. Large group bookings aren't available, and if you're thinking of making multiple separate reservations, the operator charges extra or cancels them, so book as one party. You can't bring your own alcohol, but the one drink is included, and the rest of the evening is just the boat, the water, and the light changing.

What’s included

Your evening includes boarding the 80-foot Schooner Adirondack at Battery Park, sailing around New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Manhattan's Financial District, and one complimentary beverage of your choice. The cruise lasts approximately two hours and operates nightly at sunset.

Options for this experience

3 options

Sunset cruise option, off peakGuide in English · Available from 16 Apr 2027Pricing applies off peak

Sunset cruise option, standardGuide in English · Available from 3 May 2027

Sunset cruise option, peakGuide in English · Available from 8 May 2027Pricing applies at peak times

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h, from US$ 90.12 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 16 Apr 202710 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 49 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Classic Harbor Line NYC

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline from the water without the crowds of a large tour boat. The small-group sailing format and two-hour duration mean you get an actual evening on the harbor, not a quick pass-by.

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Top questions

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.

How long is the sunset schooner cruise?

Approximately two hours on the water, departing from Battery Park.

What is included in the ticket?

One complimentary beverage (beer, wine, soda, or water) and the sailing experience in New York Harbor.

Can I bring my own food or alcohol?

You can bring your own food. Alcohol is not permitted. One drink is included with your ticket.

Is this suitable for families with children?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are allowed. Pets and emotional support animals are not.

How do I get to Battery Park?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The departure point is Battery Park in lower Manhattan.

What if I need help boarding the boat?

Let the operator know in advance if you require assistance for boarding, and they will arrange it.

Can I book a large group?

Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple separate bookings may incur added fees or be cancelled by the operator.

What should I bring?

Bring a camera for photos of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Dress for the weather and evening temperatures on the water.