| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A Quiet, Different Way to See the Skyline & Statue
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 2:00 PM |
keepsmiling |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| I've taken many Circle Line Tourist Cruises around Manhattan and past the Statue of Liberty, so when a friend recommended the Schooner Adirondack, I was excited for a cool ride with not so many people. While it was a neat experience to ride on the Hudson River on a sailboat, I found the actual activity to be a little disappointing. First, I went with a group of 4 people, and we were not all able to sit next to each other due to a lack of seating. (FYI - try to be the first in line if you want to sit with your group). Second, there was no commentary about what we were seeing. I'm a New Yorker, so it wasn't that important to me, but for my friends who were visiting from out of town (and who didn't get to sit with me), they found it frustrating to just be looking at the skyline and not really knowing what they were seeing. Finally, the activity advertised that we would go around the tip of Manhattan and sail to just under the Brooklyn Bridge. We didn't do that at all. We basically sailed down the Hudson, circled the Statue of Liberty and went back up the Hudson to Chelsea Piers. I was quite disappointed. So, I can't say that it wasn't a nice activity - but I just was expecting something a little more fun and exciting. If you like quiet, peaceful rides with cool scenery, you would like this activity. If you're looking to learn a bit about New York, talk and have fun with your family or friends, and be with more of an upbeat, energetic crowd, this is not for you. |
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Fantastic Sailing on a beautiful Labor Day Weekend
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 2:00 PM |
dashinglarry |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| I decided to surprise my date with a trip into the city from Jersey to do something a little different this time. The day was beautiful and although we didn't have as much wind as we would have liked, the experience was a positive one! The Adirondack is a great ship, the crew was fantastic and very helpful and the sights were wonderful...We will go back on a windier day to take full advantage of the sails! Thanks, Larry |
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Great Experience
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| Sun, Aug 31, 08 1:00 PM |
skshah84 |
Male |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Sailing around NYC was a great experience. The crew was great and the sail boat was clean - two items I believe are important They offered drinks which was unexpected but certainly cured my thirst. I highly recommend it. |
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Much Better Than Giant Cattle Boat Tours
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| Sat, Aug 30, 08 3:30 PM |
madesmit |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My wife and I were in town on biz trip. Wanted to spend the day outside and still see some sights, didn't want to ride in a big ferry boat. We chose instead what turned out to be a beautiful wooden masted sailing schooner the Adirondack. The crew was very friendly and fun to talk to. We sailed to the Statue of Liberty and motored back but is was very peaceful with the engines off and under sail. Beers were generously served, note the evening cruise costs $10 more and you get an upgrade in beer brands and wine as a choice. Great way to spend the afternoon. 5 stars all the way.... |
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Unique way to see Manhattan
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| Sat, Aug 30, 08 2:00 PM |
sstarick |
Female |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I had a couple of friends visit from London and it was recommended to me by a colleague to take them out on on a schooner as a unique way to see Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
The cruise lasted two hours and exceeded our expectations. It was a fantastic way to see the city on a beautioful summer afternoon. The staff were very friendly and informative and the vessel itself was great - we were very glad we had chosen to go on Imagine rather than go on a larger 'touristy' cruise.... one of our group was a local New Yorker and they also thoroughly enjoyed seeing Manhattan in this way.
All in all I would highly recommend this as a great introduction to the sights of NYC! |
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Pleasant and calming
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| Sat, Aug 30, 08 1:00 PM |
maciej9 |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| I was hoping for more sailing action, but such is weather. |
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Ultimate Relaxation on the Hudson
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| Fri, Aug 29, 08 4:30 PM |
joannad |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I will first begin by highly recommending the Day Sail on the Schooner Adirondack. A group of friends and I decided last minute to go on the Schooner Adirondack. Before the sailing excursion, my spirits were down because I was not going to be able to go to the beach or on a short trip for Labor Day Weekend due to a busy work schedule.
From the moment we set sail from Chelsea Piers, I felt like I was in another world. The crew was very attentive and personable. You feel as if you are on your own private schooner on an adventure. The views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge are picturesque.
We all stepped off the boat feeling a lightness to our step. I definitely recommend it to visitors and locals. My sailing trip is going to become a regular outing when I want to get away from the world for a few hours. |
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Great time on the Hudson
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| Thu, Aug 28, 08 3:30 PM |
sfjonathan |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| My wife and I enjoyed the sailing trip around Manhattan. The crew was great and the captain very informative. Would highly recommend. |
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I would recommend this sail to anyone
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| Wed, Aug 27, 08 3:30 PM |
user350 |
Male |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Unspecified |
| My girlfriend and I had a great time. It was very romantic. The crew was excellent and very attentive to our needs. We are native New Yorkers and don't always take the time to enjoy what our great city has to offer. This was one of our finer moments. |
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Beautiful day and a lovely sail. Too short.
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| Sun, Aug 24, 08 2:00 PM |
bobbyberk |
Female |
70+ |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Everything lovely. Crew cordial. Slight delay in sailing but no problem. I wish they would
describe some of the sights a little - even as New Yorkers we did not know what we were
looking at some of the time. Had no idea the Lackawanna Railrod had a terminal in N.J.
and supplies were ferried across the river into NY. I asked crew member and he
explained. It was a very pleasant two hours. |
