| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Schooner Adirondack
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| Sat, Jun 7 1:00 PM |
skinnyleggs |
Female |
50-59 |
Local |
Individual |
| My friend and I did not know what to expect since neither ever been sailing before. After boarding the boat, we and other parties were seated. We were told of the safety issues and where to stand if we wanted. The crew members were very nice and cordial. After the instructions, immediately we were asked what you wanted to drink such as soda, beer, or water which was served about three times on board.
The boat ride was very nice. That Saturday was a gorgeous day to be out on the boat because of the very high temperature on land. We took pictures of the famous landmarks. Just relax and chill from the cool breezes that were flowing. It was great and enjoyed it immensely. I'd recommend this boat ride to others. |
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A Great Time Sailing on the Hudson
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| Sat, Jun 7 1:00 PM |
Cavanaugh1 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Captain "Cat" and her friendly crew made this an enjoyable and memorable event. |
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Great Trip
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| Fri, Jun 6 4:30 PM |
selfilm |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| We really enjoyed the Day Sail out past the Statue of Liberty. It was relaxing, refreshing, and beautiful. Our whole group, even the ones who seemed hesitant about boats, had a great time. The staff was super friendly and supportive.
Thanks again,
Scott Levy - Eastern Effects, Inc. - Brooklyn, NY |
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Best part or our trip
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| Fri, Jun 6 1:00 PM |
bigabit |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| This was our first trip to New York and the best part of the trip... There were only 10 customers on the boat so we felt like it was a private charter...Staff was engaging and always had a cold beer ready for us. The kids had a great time and felt like they were on a pirate ship. Up close views of the city and the Statue of Liberty were fantastic. Highly recommend this for a harbor cruise vs. a big cattle call type of cruise boat. Thank you. |
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EXCELLENT AND EASY
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| Fri, Jun 6 1:00 PM |
RobertGomez |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| purchasing the tickets was very easy, directions to Chelsea Piers were precise and the cruise on the Schooner was fabulous. The people on the ship were friendly and the 2 hour tour was unforgettable.
I strongly recommend this service.! |
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fantastic experience.
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| Thu, Jun 5 1:00 PM |
foxtrax |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| although we realize we really lucked out as there were only six passengers and one captain and two crew members that day it was a fabulous experience that we will do again and again. not having to compete with a crowd made the experience feel like we chartered a private sailboat for the two hours.
the captain and crew were enthusiastic and considerate. we were grateful for the beverages (would love if wine could have been part of the choice though) . we appreciated their knowledge for the area/buildings, etc. (my husband works in nyc/nbc) so he was more familiar with the territory than me.
the crew did their job and took great pride in their jobs.
although i'm sure we won't have that kind of luck again (so few passengers) we look forward to sailing again and again and again. it truly was a fantastic experience for both of us. (it was a gift certificate from a friend to acknowledge my 50th birthday and our 26th wedding anniversary). our kind of gift!!
can't wait to sail again.
thank you.
sincerely,
jeanne and rick fox |
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Great way to see NYC from the water!
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| Sun, Jun 1 4:30 PM |
suzbarker |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| This was a really relaxing, enjoyable trip with friendly, helpful crew and a great way to spend an afternoon.
I took my husband for his birthday and we had a great time spotting all the landmark buildings in the skyline and had an awesome view of the Statue of LIberty. We're New Yorkers and loved seeing the city from the Hudson; we plan to take visiting family and friends out on a sail when they are in NY next.
The 2 hour sail is just the right length. I HIGHLY recommend this activity, especially at this price. |
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Beautiful!!!
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| Sun, Jun 1 4:30 PM |
peterjjbrady |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| Crew was great - boat was beautiful - views magnificent. Makes you feel like you're on vacation - even if you're not. Highly recommend! |
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Nice trip, great views, but better on a windy day.
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| Sun, Jun 1 3:30 PM |
natedog3232 |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Overall we had a pretty nice time on the trip. The day we went the weather forecast said winds were at 15-20 mph, but out on the river it was more gusty instead of steady wind, and this didn't help us sail very much. We had to use the engine about half the time, and still barely made it to the statue of liberty and back in the 2 hours. As other reviewers have mentioned, this trip is not narrated. However our captain was very outgoing and people were asking him questions the whole time. He also spent a lot of time letting the guests steer the boat and teaching them how. Try to make sure you are one of the first people to board if you want to sit in the back by the captain, where the seats have back support too. The other 2 crew members were also nice and served us 3-4 rounds of drinks. The boat was nice and new, and held about 50 people, but the biggest sail was broken and they didnt tell us until we were already out on the river and someone asked why they were not putting it up.
I have now been on 2 cruises down the Hudson river, this one and a circle line sunset cruise. This one was nicer because there were less people, and I enjoyed the sailing part. If the wind was better this trip would have been perfect. |
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Great weekend activity!
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| Sun, Jun 1 3:30 PM |
beakerma |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| There's no better way to take in the NYC skyline than from the water (well maybe flying) & there's no better way to experience NYC waterways than on-board a sailboat. The schooner's are nice & comfortable, plenty of space for guests & crew (although would be better if there were fewer guests). Crew was friendly & professional & the entire trip was perfectly affordable for two hours of enjoyment. One suggestion: improve beer & wine selections on-board. |
