Classic Harbor Line

either captain or one of the crew could offer more description of the some of the sights (got limited info only after asking) friendly professional crew add wine

The ship Manhattan is a beautifully appointed 1920s yacht, retrofited for tours of the NY harbour. The captain and crew were very friendly, and provided interesting commentary throughout the tour. The champagne flowed, or you could have a complimentary beer or wine. The trip was a fantastic experience for us. We had a crystal blue day, and squeezed our group onto the bow of the ship. The tour was spectacular. The Waterfalls, as an art installation is amazing, definitely worth seeing. The only way to experience them fully is by boat! This tour was great. My only complaints: the quality of the bubbly was poor :(, and they do not recycle! With the amount of bottles, both plastic and glass, that they go through each trip, they should make recycling a priority!

This was a birthday surprise for a date and it was immensely enjoyed, as is anything boat-related. I enjoyed that aspect but also wanted a great view of the four waterfall structures, which we most definitely got. The afternoon was sunny and not too hot and it was a great way to spend the day. Heartily recommended and worth every penny.

The schooners are lovely, the crew is friendly, and helpful, and NYC Harbor is one of the great sights of the world,especially at night. However, since most of the passengers are tourists, it would be nice if they made some effort to point out the local sights. Also, they spent some considerable time just sitting in the water. Of course the location and view were fantastic, but it still would have been nice if they spent more time sailing around. My wife of 37 years, and I found it a very romantic setting for a date. Would definitely recommend, especially after dark.

Weather was perfect and the crew was attentive.... we loved it!!

We had a great time ! The sailboat was awesome, the weather was not good when we arrived in NYC, but the skies cleared and by the time the boat was ready to sail, the sun was shining. All of us had an excellent time, and I would recommend this activity to everyone. I liked it so much that I am thinking of doing it again !

If you want to experience NYC tourism from a unique perspective, something a little different than a bus with a yakking guide, then this is a sure bet. The boat is an all wooden craft in the classic style and its two masts (not a yawl, y'all) put up an impressive spread of canvas. For a while it actually felt like sailing except for a minor detail; the motor was never turned off. Alas, I ignored the vibration drumming the hull and focused on enjoying the experience anyway. After all, the crew was friendly, it was a fine day with a decent wind, Adirondack heeled nicely, and each tack was well executed. For a geezer with no expectations, it was well worth it.

It really doesn't get much better than sipping chilled white wine while gently sailing by the manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty as the sun goes down and city lights come up. The weather wasn't great the evening we sailed, heavy cloud obscured the sunset, and it was still a wonderful and memorable experience. The captain and crew were extremely friendly and hospitable. Highly recommended if you are looking for something off the usual tourist track or if you're looking to impress a date!

Excellent.

We sailed on the Imagine on a clouudy blustery day, but it was a far better way to tour the bay than on the motor cruisers. Informal friendly crew made us feel very welcome, and gave us a chance to take the helm. Whilst there was no tour talk, questions to the crew gave a much kore individual perspective on the sights in the bay.

The crew was great, the boat was great and my glass was never empty. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening. We even received the biggest bonus I could have ever asked for which was a huge fireworks display right in front of the Statue of Liberty that night. Very nicely done, and I will go every time I am in New York. Just an amazing evening.

Loved the experience - what a great deal. Sometimes I forget how beautiful this city really is...recommended for locals just as much as tourists. Take a date, friends, or family - its great for all. ... and the drink service was perfect ;)

While I was somewhat underwhelmed by the Waterfalls themselves, the yacht was nice and clean, the crew was friendly and knowledgeable, and the views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Statue of Liberty were beautiful.

My wife and I celebrated our first anniversary on the Adirondack on July 21st. It was the perfect evening, with wonderful weather (with some wind for a speedy sail!), and a very nice crew.

This review is being written by someone who really did take the trip on the boat. It was a pleasure to see the city from the water-- great way to escape the summer heat and a very romantic night. The crew was very attentive and the people on the boat were behaved 98% of the time. Very nice time and worth the $50.