| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great way to see the city skyline
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| Sat, Sep 5 2:00 PM |
westjm26 |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My boyfriend and I took the day sail as a romantic and relaxing way to enjoy views of the city skyline. This event is SO much better than being herded like cattle onto one of the big speed boats; the sights are amazing, the trip was relaxing, and the staff were extremely accommodating. One word of advice is to allow yourself plenty of time to find the pier if you are not familiar with the area, because it was a little bit tricky to locate. Overall, I would highly recommend this excursion - although I'm not a local, I think that it is something that locals and tourists alike could enjoy. |
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Good alternative to Circle Line
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| Sat, Sep 5 1:00 PM |
kgrow1980 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| I booked this day sail during a weekend when family came to visit. Pier 62 is conveniently located at Chelsea Piers - I highly recommend checking out the Frying Pan and the High Line if you have time before or after your sail.
The Adirondack is a beautiful boat, and we had a lovely day, but unfortunately not much wind. We ended up motoring about 75% of the time, which was a bit disappointing, but not much we could do. The staff was really friendly and knowledgable, and they serve you Pork Slap beer and other beverages on the boat. It seemed like a more intimate experience than some of the other tourist cruises offered. There were only about 25 people on the boat - it was a very relaxed feel.
You should know that the sail only takes you out to the Statue of Liberty and back, so you won't see much of the East River side of Manhattan. Also, it's not a guided tour, so be sure to ask questions about anything you see that you're curious about or have a map of the harbor along so you can identify buildings and landmarks.
All in all a pleasant experience. |
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No better way to see Manhattan
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| Fri, Sep 4 4:30 PM |
ALBurns |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| We booked a Friday afternoon sail. Our motorcycle helmet-carrying captain promised a memorable adventure on the cruise. We departed the harbor and within 15 minutes noticed the Queen Mary II leaving port. We were able to sail close enough for photos of not only the Queen Mary II, but also the Statue of Liberty and other famous landmarks. Our captain was insightful and skilled at the helm only using the motor for a short duration at the beginning and end. We were also able to listen to all the radio communication of the Queen Mary II, tugboats, and other vessels in the area, which was a very impressive use of navigational communication. A 5-star value for the price. Thanks so much! We will certainly book again on our next visit. |
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An excellent way to see Manhattan
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| Fri, Sep 4 4:30 PM |
ReseMac |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The cruise was great. Sailing in the harbor offers views of Manhattan and the vicinity that you can't get on land. The crew were friendly and the boat was fun to be on. |
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great trip
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| Thu, Sep 3 1:00 PM |
dennyny |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| i have been a new yorker all my life and this was the best of the best the captain and crew were great. my son and his friend will always remember this day. a good memory for us we will do this again thank you denny loughran |
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2 hour Sail Cruise
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| Wed, Sep 2 3:30 PM |
Marcsclafani |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Highly recomended. I am a New Yorker and really enjoyed myself
The crew was very experienced. |
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Relaxing ride with a friendly crew
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| Tue, Sep 1 4:30 PM |
tanastasio |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Did a staycation this summer with typical tourist stuff even though I live in NYC. The crew was friendly, knowledgable and proffessional and everyone on the boat had a relaxing scenic ride. Warning to people with motion sickness: this is a sailboat and can get kind of choppy. |
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Fantastic Experience
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| Mon, Aug 31 4:30 PM |
HOLIDAYING |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Beautiful boat, great staff, very relaxed atmosphere, calm away from the bustle of the city. Value for money |
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A fun and thrilling way to see the city!
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| Sun, Aug 30 3:30 PM |
scatterday24 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| An excellent way to spend an afternoon with a group of friends. The sail was exhilarating, the captain and staff were super friendly and nothing beats taking in the view of NYC! |
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They did not overbook!
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| Sat, Aug 29 3:30 PM |
TBarclay |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| It is at it appears to be and the boat was not overbooked as many of these types of trips are in NYC.
The crew was friendly and professional. |
