Fall Foliage Schooner Sail

Quiet adventure in the midst of a NY stay ! wonderful captain

I totally enjoyed the cruise and wold do it again. It was a bit too early for the fall foliage but a beautiful day nonetheless. The champaigne was plentiful, good quality box lunch and enough blankets to keep everyone warm.

while the trip was great, the air was up and the crew was both great and truly professional. we were a bit disappointed at the end. we left late and so i asked the woman in the ticket booth if they would be adding on the difference and she said yes. but actually we ended up dropping the sails early and motoring the rest of the way to get us back by the original time, cutting the trip short. other than this it was great!!

We enjoyed perfect weather on our trip. Our upstream trip was pleasant although extremely slow. Having been forewarned that the trip upstream was against the current, this was understandable. When we reached the point just beyond the George Washington Bridge. the vessel came to a stop and we drifted for about half and hour. We had been traveling just about two hours. Our captain then turned the vessel around and we headed back. In order to keep us out on the water for the remaining two hours , he than tacked the boat from east to west about ten times until we reached Chelsea Piers again, thus giving us ample views of the Jersey condominiums and Manhattan piers. This was my first trip on the Imagine. It's a splendid boat and you feel wonderful being out in the water on such a vessel. Unfortunately, I got the distinct impression that the captain gives the same speech each time to the groups that he takes out on the river in order to prepare them for a short trip up the river. I was extremely disappointed that he only took us up to the GWB. Perhaps he had to stop there due to low fuel but In my opinion, he should have taken us farther upstream. At least past Manhattan Island instead of only to the GWB and back. The hard working, cordial crew did not compensate for the average lunch. The turkey wraps were soggy and had no condiments except for lettuce. The hot cider was delicious.

This is a beautiful afternoon on a gorgeous river in a wonderful sailing vessel with a competant delightful, accomodating crew. AND it was far too cold to be on the water even with the hot cider and blankets! I highly recommend this adventure on a WARM or HOT summer day or a WARM early fall day. Food left a great deal to be desired. We are a married couple and will take our grandchild on a shorter cruise this coming summer. The few children aboard got very bored after an hour or so. I think a two houir cruise is better suited to children under 13.

My daughter and I really enjoyed the trip. We recommend it for everyone. Captain and crew very nice and helpful. Ship was beautiful. Service great. All in all a wonderful day.

The sail up the Hudson was wonderful and the crew top-notch. Looking forward to the Architectural cruise on another visit.

It was a very relaxing trip. The schnooner itself was fascinating & beautiful. The skyline and all the fall colors were beautiful as well. All the employees were very hospitable and friendly. They had many stories to tell and were available to answer any questions. I had a delightful time.

The boat was beautful, the crew extremely attentive, and the view magnificent! A classy date venue at any age!

The staff and crew aboard the Adirondak are always friendly and professional. This trip was no exception! We cruised up the Hudson to see the beautiful Palisades in all their full Fall Glory! We arrived to a tray of h'or d'oevres and hot apple cider. YAY! The lunch was made up of very elegant sandwiches and salads. Made to suit New York City tastes. We even had a dessert tray! Next year I think we should EXTEND the cruise from 9AM - 5PM and include a stop at Sleepy Hollow's Haunted Hayride! The sailing that day was wonderful and Captain Sarah took full advantage of the wind! So sorry they won't be sailing again until the Spring... Oh well, I can always take a circumnavigation of the island on The Manhattan during the winter months!