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SAIL250 & Fleet Week in NYC
Duration: Varies
Location: 62 Chelsea Piers, NYC
Cost: Varies

Key Points for our New York City Sail250 Harbor Cruises:

  • Our Sail250 New York City cruises vary in duration.
  • Tickets on our Sail250 NY Harbor boat tours will vary depending on the event you choose.
  • Choose from: Sail250 Tall Ships and U.S. Navy Ships tours, Fleet Week Military History Tours, VIP Viewing of the Sail250 Parade of Sail, The Tall Ships Parade aboard a classic Schooner and more!
  • These boat tours will take place on the classic Manhattan Yachts, our Mini Yachts – Kingston and Full Moon and also aboard our Schooners Adirondack and America 2.0!
  • Avoid the Crowds – Skip the congested waterfront and see the ships up close from the calm of the harbor.
  • Comfortable & Relaxed Setting – Spacious seating, lounge areas, and smooth cruising make for an effortless, enjoyable outing.
  • A Photographer’s Dream – Get panoramic shots of towering masts, colorful flags, and NYC’s skyline from the water.
  • Ideal for Locals & Visitors Alike – Celebrate Sail250 NYC in style, without fighting for a spot on the docks.
  • Visit sail-nyc.com for more information
  • (Photo Credit Sail Boston & Sail250)
Join us in July 2026 in New York Harbor as it hosts an unprecedented maritime spectacle as Fleet Week joins the highly anticipated Sail250® celebration, commemorating America's 250th Anniversary! This historic event will bring together naval vessels, international tall ships, and patriotic festivities for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering on the water in NY Harbor! Sail250® New York celebrations will take place from July 3 through July 8, aligning with Independence Day celebrations throughout the city. During this week, New York Harbor will welcome an impressive fleet of more than 14 Class A tall ships alongside 32 military vessels from around the world. Witness these magnificent ships as they make their grand entrance into NY Harbor, sailing beneath the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and past the New York City's iconic skyline. Whether you are looking to enjoy a VIP viewing from the comfort of our classic yachts or take a harbor tour cruising past the ships at dock, we have the cruise for you. On our Sail250 Harbor Tours we have partnered with maritime experts from Tall Ships of America, National Maritime Historical Society, Untapped Cities and Turnstile Tours to bring you the rich history of NY Harbor and these visiting ships! Join us at Classic Harbor Line NYC and participate in this epic occasion!

Highlights of our NYC Sail250 boat rides

  • Battery Park, One World Trade Center, and the Financial District
  • Governor’s Island, The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the South Street Seaport
  • The famous New York City skyline
  • Hudson Yards, Hudson River Park and Little Island
  • The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
  • Historic Brooklyn Navy Yard & Brooklyn Army Terminal
  • Harbor Forts: Castle Williams & Castle Clinton

What is Not Included

  • Visit our NYC website to see the different cruises to choose from: sail-nyc.com

Meeting Location

  • 62 Chelsea Piers, NYC 10011
  • Upon arrival at our location please check–in with our ticket representative at our ticket booth located on Pier 62 to receive boarding passes.

Are you a group of 10 or more?

Call us directly at 212-627-1825.

FAQs

FAQs

Reviews

  • Do it!!

    If you want an absolutely dreamy romantic date experience, take this ride. The captain and first mate were more than accommodating and we had a wonderful time on a beautiful fall night. THANK YOU!!!

    – kofallon

  • Gorgeous night! Great staff!

    Our family of 4 adults went on the cruise on their first day on the water. The staff was friendly and tried to accommodate to whatever we wanted. They took time to talk to us and ask us how we were, etc. great crew and a fun time out!

    – MartiCapuco

  • Northern Lights Sunset Cruise

    My girlfriend and I had a great time. The staff were cheerful and helpful and we’re able to answer any questions we had about the areas we sailed past and the different buildings we saw.

    bufordjames

  • Beautiful and fun cruise

    The tour guides were absolutely amazing and very knowledgable. They made the cruise so much fun. My wife and I took the cruise together and we both said it was the highlight of our trip to Boston! We will for sure be coming back and taking this cruise again!

    – pratschner86

Policies

Refund/Rescheduling Policy

An option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate is available up until 24 hours prior to departure. We are not able to offer refunds. Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to [email protected]. Most activities run regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.

Weather Policy

Activity may be canceled due to severe weather. The activity usually runs in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but the seller may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If the seller cancels the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.

Other Policies

All participants are required to have tickets for this event. According to the U.S. Coast Guard capacity rules, all passengers including infants and toddlers must have a ticket.

Parties of 12 or more will be contacted for an additional gratuity charge of 15%

Classic Harbor Line will contact you directly within 48 hours of your purchase to take your credit card information for the additional charge. You must be reachable at the telephone number and email you provided.

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