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Rent a Sailboat Charter in NYC with Sailo New York!

Discover New York by private sailboat charter in NYC with Sailo. Enjoy a whole other side of New York on a sailboat rental in NYC with captain, or skipper yourself if you prefer. Whatever your boating needs, you’ll find the perfect boat charter for your sailing NYC trip, party or special event. Enjoy sunset cruises, watersports or fishing trips, or a day out with family and friends for a memorable experience on a Sailo boat.

Our finest collection of NYC sailing charters

Are you looking for a NYC sailboat to rent? We’ve got your covered with a total of 91 waiting for you at the dock. Available with or without captain, these amazing charters are the best way to enjoy the coastal scenery during the day, a breathtaking sunset or a day full of fun in the water with family or friends. Rent a private sailboat charter in NYC and get ready for a great experience in the waters of New York.

How to find the right sailboat charter in NYC?

Choosing the perfect NYC sailboat rental for you in New York is easy and quick thanks to our advanced filters! First we recommend filtering by date and trip duration. Whether you look for a 2, 4 hrs or a full day sailboat rental in NYC, the group size is very important, as well as the type of boat you want for your adventure in the waters of New York. Use the price filter to see only options according to your budget and click on the 'Crew' button to choose if you want a boat with a captain or you want to drive it yourself (option Bareboat). Once a New York charter catches your eye, click on it to see the boat page with more photos and a detailed description. Check the reviews and send a direct message to the boat owner to ask more details!

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in New York, NY for a day?

NYC sailboat charter prices vary significantly. You can find great budget friendly NYC sailing rentals starting from $250 for a daily trip. Luxury or party yacht rentals for the day can cost up to $6500 where service fees and mandatory extras are not included. Your budget per day will vary depending on whether you are renting the sailboat in NYC with captain and/or crew, fuel cost, special requests for pick-up and drop-off or other special arrangements you may want to make with the owner.

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A lot of our boat owners allow payment in installments, particularly for the weekly sailboat charters in NYC. First installment is always charged at the time the booking is confirmed. To find out if a boat has an installment plan, reach out to the boat representative and ask details via 'Message Owner' before you submit the booking or check out the Payment Schedule at top of the booking page.

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Atlantic Yachting is a boutique, family-run sailing company and Manhattan’s oldest sailing school. In 12 years, Atlantic Yachting has grown to become Manhattan’s premier sailing provider, offering everything from Private Sailboat Charters, to Group and Private Sailing Lessons for adults, and New York City’s first Summer Sailing Programs for kids. Our hospitality and desire to provide an outstanding, authentic sailing experience to every client has earned us glowing reviews, numerous return customers, and exceptional press.

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Our classic sailboat, named Tara, can accommodate up to a maximum of six people. Tribeca Sailing opened in 2013.  We have the most experience providing the best sailing, boat tours and service in all of NYC. We never charge additional fee’s for a captain or picking up in Manhattan. We also do not charge a booking service fee. The price quoted is the price you pay!

Join us for a two or three-hour private sailing charter of the New York City Harbor. Tribeca Sailing sets sail five times each day, seven days a week.  Feel free to bring any food or drinks onboard our boat.

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Sail from North Cove Marina into NY Harbor for unparalleled views of the Freedom Tower, Governors Island, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.  This is a boat tour you will remember!

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Staycation and grab your friends for a unique off the beaten path experience.  Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.  As all of our charters and boat tours are private that means it is just you and your guests on the boat.

The team at Tribeca Sailing prides itself on our awe-inspiring sails and impeccable service and a boat tour for creating memories. Incorporated in 2013 we have the most experience to provide you with the best sailing and service in all of New York City.

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Our sailboat named Tara is one of only five 1964 Hinckley Custom Pilot 35s.  Tara is the prettiest sailboat in all of New York City.

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Captain David learned how to sail at the age of 16 on the south shore of Long Island. David started Tribeca Sailing in 2013 to share his passion for sailing with the world. He fills his sails with facts about New York City, stories about personal experiences, and expert sailing techniques. In short, Captain David wants you to enjoy your boat tour and sail. He is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master.

Captain Clark

Captain Clark joined Tribeca Sailing’s team this year and has quickly become a valued member.  Captain Clark has an extensive sail training record and a history as a video producer.   He has an extreme passion for sailing and loves to share that passion with our guests.  He is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master.

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With a sailing resume too long to post, it is fair to say, “What hasn’t Captain Matt done!”.  From offshore experience to captaining large schooners, he has done it all.  We are proud to have Captain Matt on the Tribeca Sailing’s team.  He could work anywhere but loves sailing our boat Tara where he really gets to shine.  He is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master.

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SAILING ISLANDER

New, luxurious yacht rentals in two locations

Whether you are sailing NYC aboard our serene sailboat, ISLANDER, or powerboating up the Hudson River on our motor yacht, MAVERICK, we have what you seek: New, stylish and spacious yachts with multiple lounging areas, sun and shade. No matter what yacht or location - you'll have an epic experience!

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LOCATED IN NYC AT LIBERTY HARBOR MARINA, JERSEY CITY, NJ Optional pickups in Manhattan at North Cove Marina Step aboard your private sailing yacht, Islander, and enjoy a luxury, boutique sailing experience in New York City.  Islander is a new, modern, and  impeccably clean Beneteau Oceanis 35-foot sailboat, fully equipped for up to six guests to enjoy epic sights, luxurious accommodations and serene sailing. 

Enjoy an upgraded experience Sailing Islander as you relax on the newest, most modern sailboat in New York Harbor

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NYC Serene Sailing: See all the sights on Islander

Islander is a beautiful modern sailboat, a Beneteau Oceanis 35, fully equipped for you to enjoy epic sights and serene sailing, all in maximum comfort. Featuring multiple lounging areas, on the deck and inside, she accommodates six guests. With a full bathroom and kitchen, Islander allows you to cruise in comfort. We welcome you with bottled water and sodas and invite you to bring your own snacks and beverages (BYOB). We also provide a Yeti cooler and flatware/drinkware.

NYC SIGHTSEEING & SAILING IN NY HARBOR

LOCATED IN HAVERSTRAW, NY AT SAFE HARBOR MARINA, W. HAVERSTRAW Optional pickups in Westchester at Half Moon Bay Marina Climb aboard your motor yacht, Maverick, and enjoy an energetic day of speed, swim and sports on the Hudson River at Haverstraw. Maverick is a brand new, sparkling Beneteau Flyer 9 30-foot powerboat, with twin 250hp engines, fully equipped for up to six guests to enjoy the gorgeous views of the upper Hudson.

Feel the thrill of powerboating up the Hudson River and playing around the Palisades for sun, swimming, paddleboarding

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Powerboating up the Hudson: Speed, sun, sports on Maverick

Maverick is a brand-new powerboat, a Beneteau Flyer 9, maxed out with twin 250 hp engines for you to experience the sights of the Hudson and the thrill of swim and sports. With multiple lounging areas, including shade when you need it, Maverick hosts six guests, with paddleboarding upon request. With a full bathroom and kitchen, Maverick allows you to cruise in comfort. We welcome you with bottled water and sodas and invite you to bring your own snacks and beverages (BYOB). 

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"This is the best of the best sailing companies In NY, based on my experience.  I was just speechless the team is so professional they will make you feel like you are in a Hollywood movie. I can’t find any words to thank owners and captains who worked with me and my guest. You guys are the best of the best."

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To Us, Sailing is About Prevailing.

At Manhattan by Sail, we’re the venue for some of your most unforgettable experiences…and so much more. We are sailors who count ourselves as fortunate enough to sail the prevailing winds of the world’s most iconic harbor. We’ve been taking people sailing in New York Harbor since 1972, when a salty welder named Nick van Nes sailed his 70-ft. yawl, Petrel, to The Battery. He built a dock, put up a sign…and slowly, the first passenger sailboat in New York started to draw attention from locals.

Today, aboard the  Shearwater  and  Clipper City , we share the joy of sailing our beautiful harbor with visitors and New Yorkers alike. Offering an incomparable setting for your outing, we’ve developed into a world-class venue. On board during our specialty sails, you can enjoy the sweetness of live jazz music, local craft beers, spicy performances from some of NYC’s premier burlesque performers, and more. But some things have remained the same since the beginning: our passion, commitment, and our caring, enthusiastic crew who sail each day with their whole hearts. At Manhattan By Sail, we welcome you aboard to share in our joyful culture and to join us in falling in love with NYC, over and over again.

Looking back, there have been challenges: through the early days of a new business, through 9/11, through restorations, growth and setbacks we worked to preserve the traditional art of sailing and everything that it encompasses: sewing sails, welding, woodworking, navigation, and preserving old boats steeped in history. We have created our own marvelous ecosystem and trained hundreds in the traditional craft of sailing. We know that with grit, teamwork, determination and resilience anything is possible.

It’s why we’re here today and why we’ve been able to provide such positive experiences to so many (see our reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor ).

We have prevailed. We are proud to be here today. And we are honored to have introduced hundreds of thousands to the sublime pleasures of sailing NYC’s waterways.

Thank you for letting us be part of your New York experience; your patronage supports a legacy.

Whether you’re a visitor or a lifelong New Yorker, we invite you to see Manhattan through new eyes and feel reinvigorated.

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Captain Paul has been sailing/racing for over 22 years. He holds a 50 ton Master US Coast Guard License. He learned to sail in Puerto Rico, and speaks fluent Spanish. Raised in Manhattan by his Paris born Father, and Spanish mother. His passion for sailboats began as a child. His father shared his love of sailing by making model sailboats and together they "sailed" them in the 72nd Street Central Park pond. Throughout his life, he has always sought out new adventures, from rock climbing in the Gunks, Culinary school, and varied Entrepreneurial pursuits. He loves cooking for his guests and sharing the amazing history of New York Harbor.

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Whether you are residing in New York City or just traveling, we ensure that this is one of the most beautiful cities in the world that possess many tourist attractions. There are various stunning attractions in NYC draw attractions of tourists all around the world.

Looking for an exclusive tour experience in New York City? Step aboard on one of our luxurious sailing charters and enjoy the best Sailing tours in NYC. Sailawayny brings to you the world-best experience of Sailing charters in NYC that can take you in the city skyline and provide an opportunity to explore a perfect sightseeing tour of NY Harbor. We ensure that you will have a great sailing memory with our team.

Do you love Sailing tours in NYC? You can join us today to explore the most beautiful glory of the Statue of Liberty and also discover the magnificence of the Island of Manhattan with our superbly organized and comfortable Sailing charters Manhattan. This is the best to get away from your stress and enjoy the sights that would mesmerize you with its perfect architecture, including the Brooklyn Bridge.

Our Sailing charters in NY are the more relevant option for your vacation that you can remember for years to come. We can say that our collection of Yacht charters in NYC is not just simple sea vessels, but they offer the highest level of comfort, luxury, and other conveniences that you can relish only at a five-star hotel.

You can invite your large group on your boat ride as a host of your events, be it a corporate event or just a get-together. Our crew member will serve you a refreshing beverage according to your desire. We ensure that you will overlook all the distractions and simply enjoy a relaxed NY Harbor cruise. Reserve your Boat tours in NYC in advance!

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Book your private Sunset sailing in NYC, Sit with your loved one with a glass of Champagne while cruising around New York Harbor, watching the dips beyond the horizon as a picturesque sunset just behind the Statue of Liberty! You can also set a perfect romantic dinner with your partner on one of our Yacht charters in NYC. It is the best way to and double up your romance and one of the most memorable romantic activities in New York City. We provide professional hospitality to make you feel wonderful.

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Sailing charters in NJ offers you the feeling of adventure and provides you with experience the desires of sailing by enabling you to appreciate the backdrop and to relax on the deck. Also, Sailing charters in Jersey City is the best and a personalized way to gather your friends and family, be it a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion.

We offer suitable packages to make your tour amazing and memorable. Reserve one of our modern, luxurious, classic Sailing charters in NYC for a wonderful cherished experience.

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Living the Dream in Technicolor

On a private sunset sail, the sky is your personal amphitheater, vast and unobstructed, the perfect showcase for nature’s color and light show. The sunset casts a kaleidoscope of glowing hues into the sky and water, with the glass skyscrapers bouncing them right back. From the deck of a private boat charter NYC, decked out in the finest luxuries, sunsets are more intense and breathtaking. 

Vogue Vibes: Sailing Into The Golden Hour

Experience the “Golden Hour” on a sunset boat cruise NYC —where the skyline transforms into a shimmering tapestry, and Lady Liberty gets a Hollywood-worthy touch-up. The phrase gets its name from the hour prior to sunset, when the sun begins to dip low on the horizon, shedding the day’s florescent lighting for a soft, golden radiance. On a sunset boat ride NYC, guests look like they just stepped out of a Vogue photoshoot. Even Lady Liberty transforms, appearing as a golden goddess holding court over the NY Harbor. Cheers to the hour when the city, and everyone in it, becomes pure gold.

Sailing in Style: White Glove Service

Add a splash of extravagance to your NYC sunset cruise. Select the open bar package with unlimited drinks and an appetizer. Choose from a full menu of catering, champagne, wine, and beer. Feeling festive? Sprinkle celebratory magic with our decoration services — rose garlands and bouquets for romantic dates and swoon-worthy proposals, or birthday streamers and birthday signs for someone’s special day. Sail away with a touch of glam and a downright fabulous experience.

Sunset Sailing: Luxe Farewell to the Day

Bid farewell to the day lounging on a plush deck, wine in hand, and the gentle sway of the sailboat lull you into deep comfort. Let the city shoreline recede and the hustle fade into the horizon. Your sunset boat tour NYC should be a serene experience without the hassles. Slip into luxurious onboard accommodations — 3 lounges, kitchenette, lavatory, and premium captain and crew service. Enjoy the perfect sunset boat ride NYC.

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Sunset sails. Statue of Liberty cruises. Wine tastings and jazz sails. Manhattan by Sail operates historic sailing tours of New York Harbor from Pier 17 at the Seaport. Come aboard the Clipper City and share in the experienced crew’s joy of the prevailing winds, the city and its waterways. See New York from the water by day or by night —or plan your own specialty sail for a unique event.

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Sightseeing and soaking in the sun are prefect activities that go hand in hand, so jump aboard one of our sightseeing boat tours. Bring friends and family on a boat ride and let our crew serve you a refreshing beverage.  Within minutes you will forget the distractions of life on land and you will experience the simple joys of a leisurely NY Harbor cruise. Whether you are a local looking for a sailing escape or a visitor wanting to do a sightseeing boat tour you are sure to have a memorable time.  

Sail NY Harbor on one of our beautiful sailboats or cruise out in style on one of our classic yachts.  These boats create a wonderful intimate experience.  If you are a local, you will keep coming back for more.  If you are a tourist you wont forget this memory and will be sharing your photographs for years to come.     

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Experience a New York Sightseeing cruise like never before. Join us aboard our 1920s inspired motor yacht and take in the iconic sights that NY Harbor has to offer. This is a wonderful cruise to treat out of town guests to see the sites and is a perfect sightseeing cruise for children. Sit back and relax on this elegantly crafted boat as you cruise by Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, and have the whole view of NY Harbor. 

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Join us for our famous leisurely weekend brunch! Our “cruisine” is packed with delicious foods & fresh baked goods! Our brunch is a three-course prix fixe menu served in a hybrid fashion of both ‘family style’ and buffet.  Guests are treated to a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa as well! You can also purchase a brunch beverage package if you please. View the sites and cruise with us around the island of Manhattan from the yacht Manhattan’s  climate controlled, glass observatory.

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Explore NYC’s new and enduring architecture, engineering marvels and the revitalized waterfront from the teak decks of Classic Harbor Line’s elegant motor yachts. The “Around Manhattan’s” insightful tour narration is eloquently shared by AIANY (American Institute of Architects) members.  The story of NYC’s development is described as a broad overview for visitors yet includes deeper insights to satisfy demanding locals. Catch new and alluring sites including Little Island at Pier 55, the Hudson Yards “mega-project”, the continuing ascent of “supertall” luxury residential towers and join a discussion of how cities might adapt in the post-Covid era. Continuing education credits available »

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Bubbles, Bites & New York City Sights! As you cruise on the Yacht Manhattan II or Yacht Manhattan, you will be able to take in all the beauty the New York City skyline has to offer while relaxing in our grand observatory. This cruise has limited capacity to create an intimate, comfortable and quiet NY Harbor cruise.

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Enjoy a day sail on this 105-foot schooner that is perfect for family outings, dates, and entertaining. A sail on  America 2.0 is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Within five minutes of leaving the dock you’ll feel the relaxing breeze of New York Harbor; forgetting the mayhem and noise of Manhattan. Take in all the iconic sites of this famous city from the perspective of the water.  Sail past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.  Get the perspective of this famous city skyline from the decks of this stunning schooner. 

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See New York like you never have on this 2 hour sail aboard the Adirondack , a wooden 80-foot pilot schooner. Within five minutes of leaving the dock, you’ll forget the mayhem and noise of Manhattan street life, and you’ll feel the relaxing breeze of New York Harbor! Sail past the Statue of Liberty and get the best view of the NYC Skyline with the World Trade Center standing tall.  

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Start your Saturday off with a Mimosa Sail aboard the stunning Schooner Adirondack. Sit with friends and family and enjoy an early afternoon out on the water in NY Harbor. Offering a premium sailing experience, the *Schooner Adirondack* is the legend of our fleet. Climbing aboard *Adirondack*, our 80-foot wooden pilot schooner, you will quickly forget the mayhem and noise of Manhattan street life.

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Start your Saturday off with a Mimosa Sail aboard the stunning Schooner America 2.0. Sit with friends and family and enjoy an early afternoon out on the water in NY Harbor. Offering a premium sailing experience, the Schooner America 2.0 is the newest, largest, most elegant sailing ship designed for our fleet. Added to our fleet in 2011, the America 2.0 provides the most exceptional day sailing one can find in New York Harbor.  So sit back and relax for two hours on this classic yacht. 

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Cruise the active, vibrant waterway of the Kill Van Kull and into the heart of Freshkills Park of Staten Island on one of our luxury yachts. The AIANY & planners of the Freshkills Park host this special Classic Harbor Line tour. This is the only water tour available to the public into the Freshkills waterway. Officially closed in 2001, Freshkills has embarked on a 30-year project to be transformed into the largest city park in NYC! Continuing education credits available »

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Celebrate PRIDE with us and join aboard for an afternoon sail on one of our classic Schooners! 100% of net ticket sales will be donated to Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) whome is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization serving LGBTQIA+ youth services organization that provides its youth members with access to mental health services, social services, basic needs such as toiletries and clothing, as well as remote and in-person programming services focused on education, workforce development and arts & culture.  So grab your friends, soak up some sunshine and sail with us through the waters we proudly call home.  

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Experience New York like you never have before aboard one of our classic yachts. After a day of sightseeing leave the noise of city street life behind and join us in NY Harbor for a sightseeing boat tour. Sit back, soak in the sun and enjoy the luxurious view of the island from the comfort of our open decks of one of these classic yachts!

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See the last leaves of Fall in all their colorful splendor on our last scenic sail up the Hudson River to the Palisades. Forming a canyon of the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisades are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City’s vicinity. Now you can observe this natural wonder from the seat with the best view on the water aboard the Schooner  Adirondack . We will be sailing so bundle up for this epic outdoor adventure up the Hudson River! (lots of warm layers, hats, gloves, and even a lap blanket depending on the temperature & the breeze!)

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Climb aboard the yacht Full Moon — our cozy, elegant, Grebe Yacht — as we travel north to explore the grand foliage of the Palisades Park on the Hudson River. Admire the last leaves of fall in all their splendor through the open deck of our ship’s covered viewing area, or while catching the breeze on her bow. Observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change with a hot beverage in hand!

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Climb aboard the Kingston — our cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yacht — as we travel northbound on the Hudson River in style! Admire the last leaves of fall in all their splendor through the large windowed salon of our ship’s heated and enclosed observatory, or while catching the breeze on her bow. Observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change.  

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Admire the Palisades of the Hudson River through the skylights of our ship’s heated and enclosed observatory, or while catching the breeze on her bow. Observe New York’s most dramatic natural wonders and foliage as the seasons change. This is a spectacular season for cruising the Hudson River, north of NYC, will be a true delight for you and your guests. **Narrated Tour – hosted by Urban Naturalist!** Enjoy an exciting narration of the geology and ecology of this epic waterway!

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In honor of our National Holiday Weekends, Classic Harbor Line and Turnstile Tours have teamed up to offer a special series of Naval Harbor History Tours! Join us on Memorial Day Weekend for a special, in-depth tour of our rich harbor-related war history.  This special 2.5-hour tour will explore the military history of New York Harbor from the Revolutionary War to today, with special emphasis on the role of the port in World War II. We will visit historic military sites, monuments, fortifications and see historic and modern fighting ships up close (especially during Fleet Week).

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Don’t let the cold scare you! Join us aboard one of our classic, climate controlled yachts, decked out in holiday decor and cruise with us into NY Harbor.  Take in the most famous skyline in the world and get an up close view of the Statue of Liberty.  This is one of NYCs Best Holiday Sightseeing Cruises!  Intimate and cozy, you are sure to enjoy your time out with us and make it a memorable experience. 

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Please join us for this special warm and cozy cruise with your friends, family, and all your loved ones during the Holiday Season. Join us inside the toasty solarium in full holiday decor for a one hour and thirty minute cruise to see the New York City lights. Listen to Holiday songs backed by a live band!  One complimentary drink of Beer, Wine, Champagne or Delicious Hot Cocoa (Spiked if you please), Cookies, and treats for all our guests are included! (**Additional Drinks are available for purchase)   This is a NYC Holiday cruise that you just can’t miss! (Children tickets are available on early departure times) 

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You will find her warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated within the main cabin — sure to bring you and your guests into the Spirit of the Season!  This around-Manhattan holiday-themed brunch cruise is packed with a bountiful holiday-themed menu. Our brunch is a **three-course prix fixe menu served in a hybrid fashion of both ‘family style’ and buffet. Expect fresh baked bagels, gingerbread muffins, cinnamon-apple pastries, seasonal fruit, spiced-glazed ham, harvest-mix salad, stuffed quiches, gluten-free waffle station with all the fixings, turkey sausage, spicy Bloody Marys, Mimosas, juices, coffee and tea. See Holiday activities we host! 

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Happy Holidays! Come cruise into the New Year with us.  You will enjoy our warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated main cabin – which is sure to bring you and your guests into the Spirit of the Season.  This round-Manhattan New Year brunch cruise is packed with a bountiful holiday-themed menu!  Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory of these 1920s style motor yachts. 

-->AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC -->

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways….Join us aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the *AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC * and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint. This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City. (Offered on Fridays!) Continuing education credits available »

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Experience New York like you never have before by leaving the noise of city life behind. Sit back and enjoy this intimate narrated tour of lower Manhattan from the open decks of yacht  Kingston ! Get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty and cruise by Ellis Island.  You will also cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge all the while taking in all of the views that the NYC Skyline has to offer.

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THIS TOUR IS ONLY OFFERED ON PRIVATE EVENTS – Narrado en español por uno de los guías del Instituto Americano de Arquitectos – Nueva York (AIANY). Se ofrece a bordo de Kingston es un mini yate de casco blanco con una cabina totalmente cubierta con grandes ventanales, y una sección de proa exterior. Disfrute de los tesoros arquitectónicos de Nueva York desde un elegante y cómodo barco. La mejor manera de conocer la ciudad. Las obras de arquitectos ganadores de premios nacionales e internacionales, incluidos muchos arquitectos españoles y latinoamericanos.

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Join us aboard one of the smaller more intimate wooden yachts of the Classic Harbor Line fleet and departs from Chelsea Piers for a cruise in New York Harbor at Sunset. Yacht Full Moon is equipped with comfortable seating and excellent views of the city skyline and New York harbor. Occasionally this cruise will take place on her sister ship the classic Yacht Kingston. This charming plumb-bowed mini-yacht features wrap-around seating to take in all the amazing views this city has to offer. Each excursion will feature a slow pass by the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. 

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Join us for some afternoon sightseeing aboard our Statue and Skyline cruise departing from North Cove Marina on one of our classic yachts.  In the heart of Battery Park City this is the perfect place to jump on a boat and head out into the Harbor to see the city from the waters perspective.  View iconic sites such as the Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and more!

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Join us for this once in a lifetime event aboard the yacht Manhattan in NY Harbor, a Solar Eclipse Day Cruise.  Step aboard this luxury yacht for an afternoon on the water and get the best seats in the house for the solar eclipse happening on April 8th! Grab your friends or family and watch as the moon dances in front of the sun creating a magical twilight effect during the day.  This Solar Eclipse Day Cruise is the best way to create a lasting memory of a lifetime!

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27 high school students, 2 adults rescued after rowing boats capsize in Long Island Sound

WESTPORT, Connecticut (WABC) -- Nearly 30 people, including 27 high school students and two adults, were rescued when their rowing boats capsized in Connecticut on Wednesday.

First responders rescued the group off the coast of Westport just after 5 p.m. Authorities say the water temperature in Long Island Sound was about 44 degrees.

Two sculling boats with the private Saugatuck Rowing Club capsized as the water became rough during a weather change. The rough conditions sent 18 people into waters off Compo Beach, Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said at a news conference.

Officials say some of the people in the water were swimming to shore and others were trying to get into other boats.

When the people in the water tried to get on a third, larger boat, it began to sink, sending more people into the water, authorities said.

The Coast Guard joined local police and firefighters in the rescue mission.

First responders used boats to rescue many of the people, while others were able to swim ashore. Two people were brought to a hospital with suspected hypothermia.

"This was a very serious incident with an incredibly good outcome," Koskinas said.

The teens, all male, ranged in age from 14 to 18. The two adults were instructors.

Everyone was out of the water and safe within about 50 minutes, Koskinas said.

The teens were put on a school bus to get warm and were picked up by their parents, he said.

Authorities said they are investigating why the boats capsized, with the goal of preventing similar incidents.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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National News | 18 high school rowers, 1 adult rescued from Long Island Sound after boat capsizes off Connecticut

More details have emerged in the capsizing of boats carrying high school students off Westport in Long Island Sound, revealing what police called a “chaotic scene” involving three boats and 19 people plucked from 44-degree water .

It was just after 5 p.m. Wednesday when Westport police, fire and emergency responders were called to Connecticut’s Compo Beach for “numerous people in the water” after their boat had capsized.

“Responding units found a chaotic scene of youths swimming to shore, arriving by boat , and some still in the water near Cockenoe Island,” Westport police said in a statement.

An organized scramble ensued to tend to those who had already made it to shore, while locating and recovering those still in the water. Two of the people were treated at a local hospital for suspected hypothermia and injuries that were not life-threatening, and were released Thursday morning , Norwalk newspaper The Hour reported.

The incident involved three 60-foot-long rowing sculls and one chase boat that had left the private Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport, Conn. Each scull was carrying nine male rowers aged 14-18, with their coach in the chase boat, police said.

The trouble started when they got near Cockenoe Island, about a mile from shore, and the weather suddenly changed. As the rowers attempted to return to the club onshore, the sculls began taking on water, and two of the boats capsized, pitching 18 people into the water, police said.

They swam to the chase boat and clung to the side, but that boat also sank, tumbling a 19th person overboard. The rowing club sent another chase boat, which started shuttling people to the Compo Beach Marina.

In a briefing Wednesday night, Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said it took about 50 minutes to pluck everyone from the water. The kids were warmed on a school bus provided by the district until their parents could fetch them.

One of the capsized sculls had yet to be recovered Thursday, police told WTNH. The sunken chase boat was scheduled to be towed ashore Thursday afternoon.

Koskinas lauded the team effort, which included rescue assistance from six agencies in nearby towns, as well as eight ambulances from three companies, and 20 personnel.

“We are grateful for our surrounding agencies who assisted us with this incident and remind our communities that when a large-scale event like this happens, we all show up to help,” Foti said in the police statement, adding at the news conference, “This was a very serious incident with an incredibly good outcome.”

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Abbott’s Army on the Border: Is It Working?

The Texas governor, Greg Abbott, has spent $10 billion building his own border security network. In Eagle Pass, where it has been concentrated, far fewer migrants have been crossing this year.

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Reporting from Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Mexico

• Published March 23, 2024 Updated March 24, 2024

For many months, the small border city of Eagle Pass, Texas, has provided the backdrop for a bitter legal battle between Gov. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration over how best to handle record numbers of migrants arriving at the border. The court fights, which intensified this week, have centered on claims that the border is in crisis.

But recently, the opposite has been happening along the Rio Grande as it curves its way through Eagle Pass: In an area that last year was the epicenter of unauthorized migration along the southern border, far fewer migrants have been crossing.

Mr. Abbott has cited the slowdown as evidence that his aggressive attempt to push the boundaries of immigration law and his $10 billion program to harden the state’s border with Mexico — using National Guard troops, razor wire, helicopters, boats and floating buoys in the Rio Grande — has been working.

“The cartels have rerouted their routes to cross the border because Texas is the only state that’s putting up any resistance,” Mr. Abbott said during a news conference in Eagle Pass last month, flanked by more than a dozen Republican governors.

If the federal government did what Texas is doing, Mr. Abbott added, “you would eliminate illegal immigration overnight.”

But exactly what dynamics are at work in the shifting border numbers are still a matter of debate.

Federal officials have said that changes in the handling of migrants by the Mexican government were responsible for a sharp drop-off in arrivals all along the border after record highs in December. Immigration experts said crossings often decline in colder months only to rebound in the spring.

But what is clear is that fewer have been coming by way of Texas.

The latest publicly available federal data on border encounters, released on Friday, has shown a measurable shift to the west in recent months, away from Texas — which makes up 1,254 miles of the nearly 2,000-mile southern border — and into New Mexico, Arizona and California.

In February, Border Patrol agents recorded about 87,000 encounters with migrants in California and Arizona, versus 53,000 in Texas. Last year, the numbers were essentially reversed: around 55,000 encounters took place outside of Texas versus 76,000 recorded in the state. (The overall crossings were slightly higher this February.)

“There are a few reasons, and Texas’ policies are one of them,” said Adam Isacson, who focuses on borders and migration at the Washington Office on Latin America. He said more than anything else, it appeared to be fear of the uncertain legal landscape — particularly Texas’ looming migrant arrest law known as Senate Bill 4, which passed in December — that has caused many migrants to avoid the state.

“People aren’t worried about buoys and barbed wire,” he added. “The fear of the unknown with S.B. 4 is driving people to choose to avoid Texas.”

The law was put on hold this week by a federal appeals court amid a challenge to its constitutionality by the Biden administration. The postponement has persuaded at least some migrants to try to get across before it goes into effect .

Richi Silva, 32, a native of Venezuela, who secured an immigration appointment with federal agents in Brownsville, Texas, said he had seen hundreds of migrants on the other side of the border, waiting to cross.

Still, the westward shift of migrants has been evident in one of Mr. Abbott’s most politically successful border efforts: his program to bus migrants to Democratic cities like New York, Chicago and Denver.

Since January, the number of buses has sharply declined. Nearly all the buses are now traveling from El Paso, where a large federal processing center handles migrants who cross into New Mexico, as well as into Texas. Very few are leaving from former migration hot spots in Texas such as McAllen, Brownsville and Eagle Pass.

“They’re being apprehended in New Mexico and they’re just being processed in El Paso,” said Lieutenant Chris Olivarez, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety. “There really hasn’t been much happening here.”

A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not respond to a request for details on federal apprehensions.

Patterns of migration often shift as smugglers look for the easiest places to cross amid a patchwork of enforcement along the border.

And the overall decline in crossings between December and January coincided with changes in the handling and deportation of migrants by Mexico in those months, a factor cited by the U.S. authorities.

“We have received very, very few,” said Valeria Wheeler, the executive director of Mission: Border Hope in Eagle Pass, as she walked through the nonprofit’s cavernous new shelter building in the center of the city. The facility, which opened last fall, resembles the terminal of a medium-sized airport. Rows and rows of metal chairs sat empty during a visit one day this week. Only three migrants were in the shelter. On a given day in December, there would have been between 800 and 1,200, Ms. Wheeler said.

“It’s a cycle,” she added. “We’re prepared for when more come.”

At a shelter for migrants in the Mexican city of Piedras Negras, across the border from Eagle Pass, Pastor Israel Rodriguez, who runs the shelter, said that he had noticed a steep decline not long after the U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, and other top American officials traveled to Mexico in December asking for that country to intervene.

“They are stopping them before they get to us,” Pastor Rodriguez said of Mexican officials. The officials then bring the migrants back deeper into Mexico, he said. “They drop them in the middle of the country, and they start their journey back to the border, this time avoiding the checkpoints.”

Yessenia Navarrete Corea, 40, who traveled from Nicaragua and hoped to reach a sister in Arkansas, said she had seen migrants she was traveling with stopped and diverted by Mexican officers. She had an appointment with U.S. border officials, secured with the federal government’s immigration app, which she believed may have allowed her to continue her journey.

Still, she said, Mr. Abbott’s border security program and his harsh rhetoric made her uneasy. “I pray that God softens his heart,” she said of the Texas governor. “I want him to know that we migrants are not bad people.”

Along the river, National Guard troops ordered up by the governor patrol the banks and steer small boats in the river, ready to respond to large groups of migrants. They work alongside U.S. Border Patrol agents to help people who may be struggling in the water.

Tensions have flared between the two agencies over their differing approaches to migrants trying to get ashore.

When migrants approach the border fencing, National Guard troops have been directed to tell them to return to Mexico . State police officers do the same or, if the migrants step onto private land where the owner has given permission to conduct such law enforcement operations, officers arrest them on charges of criminal trespassing.

The federal agents, by contrast, may help them ashore and transport them to federal processing centers. Some are then rapidly deported. Others are given permission to travel to cities across the country to await their immigration hearings.

In recent days, migrants in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, across the border from El Paso, have appeared to be trying to time their crossings to avoid National Guard soldiers and instead reach Border Patrol agents to surrender to them.

A widely seen video released this week showed dozens of migrants in El Paso pulling down fencing and pushing their way past National Guard troops .

Such scenes have not been evident lately in Eagle Pass. During a visit this week, no migrants could be seen crossing the river near the park that Mr. Abbott has turned into a kind of military encampment. At times, the chirps of grackle flocks, sounding much like radio static, cut through the air.

Lieutenant Olivarez, of the public safety department, said only a handful of migrants had been caught trespassing on private land in recent days. The numbers were down enough that state police officers had cut down on the frequency of their patrols, he said.

For now, he said, everyone is waiting to see if the federal courts will allow the state’s new immigration law to go into effect. It would allow state and local police officers to arrest unauthorized migrants anywhere, not just on private land, and Texas courts could then order them out of the country.

If the law goes into effect, he said, there will probably be many new patrols.

Reyes Mata III contributed reporting from El Paso and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega from Mexico City.

J. David Goodman is the Houston bureau chief for The Times, reporting on Texas and Oklahoma. More about J. David Goodman

Edgar Sandoval covers Texas for The Times, with a focus on the Latino community and the border with Mexico. He is based in San Antonio. More about Edgar Sandoval

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Dozens of high school students, 2 adults from Connecticut rowing club rescued after boats capsize

By Katie Houlis, CBS New York Team, Alecia Reid

Updated on: March 21, 2024 / 11:09 AM EDT / CBS New York

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Nearly 30 members of a Connecticut rowing club, including more than two dozen high schoolers, were rescued from the  Long Island Sound  on Wednesday after their boats capsized.

Police said just before 5 p.m., three rowing sculls and one chase boat launched from Saugatuck Rowing Club in  Westport . Each rowing scull carried nine rowers, all males between the ages of 14-18. The chase boat was operated by one coach.

Rowing club releases statement

The Saugatuck Rowing Club released a statement about the rescue, thanking emergency responders.   

"First and foremost, we are grateful that all 29 individuals involved in the incident are safe and accounted for. Two students had hypothermia and were taken to Norwalk Hospital, and they have recovered. Our rower's well-being remains our utmost priority, and we commend the swift and effective response of the authorities involved in ensuring their rescue. As with any outdoor sport, rowing inherently involves certain risks, and our club takes comprehensive measures to prioritize safety. However, despite thorough planning and adherence to safety protocols, unexpected weather changes can occur, as was the case in this instance. We are currently conducting a review of the incident to understand the circumstances fully and to identify any areas where our safety procedures can be further strengthened. In the meantime, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all emergency responders involved: Marine Police, Firefighters, EMTs and The Coast Guard, for their professionalism and dedication in ensuring the safety of our young rowers and coaches. Saugatuck Rowing Club remains dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all members, and we appreciate the continued support of our community during this time."

What led to the rowing accident?

According to police, as the boats reached Cockenoe Island, the weather began to change and they tried to head back to the club, but two of the rowing sculls began to take on water and capsized, throwing 18 students into the water. Some of the students then swam to the chase boat and hung onto the side, which caused the chase boat to sink.

Sixteen-year-old Davis Evans was on one of the boats that capsized and had to be rescued.

"It was really scary. I'm still kinda shaken up," he said. "It was really clean and then really right as we spun, it just, it got windy and the waves were just crashing into our boat and it was just filling up with water. It was really scary."

Watch: Westport officials provide update on water rescue in Long Island Sound

Police say a second coach launched another chase boat from the rowing club and began to shuttle people to Compo Beach Marina as first responders were sent to the scene.

"We had dispatch reports that were coming from 911 calls from the actual incident on the water. So the first calls were actually from someone [who] reported that they were in a capsized boat and in the water," Westport Deputy Fire Chief Nicholas Marsan said.

According to police, the temperature of the water was approximately 44 degrees at the time.

Chaotic scene in water and on shore

"Responding units found a chaotic scene of youths swimming to shore. Some of them were arriving by boat. Some were swimming. Some were still in the water between Compo Beach and Cockenoe Island," Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said. "First responders immediately began providing care to those individuals who were on shore and coordinating the recovery of people in the water."

"When we finally got back on the beach, we had to run back on the beach towards the trucks and we were, like, falling and stuff. We couldn't really walk. It was rough," Davis said.

The rescues

A total of 27 high school students and two adults were rescued, with at least 12 rowers being pulled out of the water by Westport Marine Police and the Westport Fire Department.

Police say the last victim was recovered from the water around 6 p.m. -- somewhere between 48-52 minutes after the boats capsized.

Two students were taken to a local hospital to be treated for hypothermia. The rest of the victims were treated on the scene.

"Team effort"

"This was truly an incredible team effort by all. By the coaches that were involved from the rowing club and by all the first responders," Koskinas said.

When asked if he'll be back on the water any time soon, Davis said, "Yeah, rowing is my sport. It's what I do."  

We reached out to Saugatuck Rowing Club, but they declined to comment.

The police chief says they're still looking into exactly what happened out on the water. The goal of the investigation is to work with community partners to make sure something like this doesn't happen again.

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Carnival freedom cruise ship catches fire for second time in less than 2 years.

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The Carnival Freedom cruise ship experienced its second fire in less than two years, and passenger footage caught the flames with smoke coming from the ship’s exhaust funnel Saturday afternoon. 

“That’s nutty,” X user @breezebreeze_ can be heard while showing the fire aboard the ship.

Carnival Cruise Line put out several tweet replies regarding the incident they say happened at 3:15 ET. 

“Carnival Freedom reported a fire on the port side of the ship’s exhaust funnel,” one of the posts read. “The ship was 20 miles off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, heading to Freeport after a canceled call to Princess Cay due to weather.”

The news prompted passengers of the ship’s upcoming departure from Port Canaveral on Monday to ask the cruise line if their itinerary would go off as planned.

“Is the cruise for the Carnival Freedom March 25 departing cruise from Port Canaveral still planning on going?” one X user asked Carnival. “We need to know for travel purposes!”

“I can almost guarantee it’ll be canceled,” another X user wrote about the ship’s next planned cruise. “This isn’t the first time this has happened ironically to this ship, and the following sailing when it happened that time were canceled, but obviously not confirm[ed].”

Carnival quickly responded to quell any rumors, saying it does not expect any impact on the next Carnival Freedom voyage. 

The Freedom’s exhaust funnel caught fire in May 2022 while the ship was docked at Grand Turk Island in Turks and Caicos. Video from then also showed the ship’s funnel – referred to by some as the whale tail – consumed by flames and smoke. 

The part of the ship that caught fire is designed to help direct the flow of exhaust gases away from the ship, according to the Crown Cruise Vacations website. 

“The ship’s fire response team was quickly activated, and the ship’s captain also turned the vessel towards the heavy rain in the area to maximize the efforts to put out the flames,” Carnival said about Saturday’s fire. “Eyewitnesses reported the possibility of a lightning strike and that is being investigated.”

Carnival said the captain made “multiple announcements to guests and crew” about the fire. The port side of the funnel fell onto Deck 10, Carnival said. No injuries were reported.

The Carnival Freedom was in Freeport as scheduled Sunday, according to CruiseMapper. Carnival said there are no operational issues with the ship’s systems.

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