New York City Sailboat Day Cruise to the Statue of Liberty

A sailing day cruise aboard the Schooner Adirondack, an 80-foot two-masted schooner that passes Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on the Hudson River.

This outing is a sailing trip rather than a hands-on class. Passengers board the Schooner Adirondack, an 80-foot, two-masted sailing vessel whose design recalls the pilot schooners built in the late nineteenth century. The crew handles the rigging and raises the sails, leaving guests free to settle in and watch the boat move under canvas.

The route follows the Hudson River past Manhattan's skyline. From the water, passengers see World One and the towers of the financial district in Lower Manhattan, then Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The experience consists of watching the city and harbor from a sailing vessel, with no tasks assigned to the passengers.

The cruise is presented as a good choice for families who want to combine a boat outing with sightseeing in New York. It sails from the city's waterfront, so it suits visitors passing through as well as residents looking for a different view of the harbor.