Classic Harbor Line

Great experience using this company. Staff was courteous and helpful. Booking online was quick and easy. Getting to the pier and parking was easy as well. The whole experience was great. Highly recommend checking these guys out.

We did the brunch cruise on the America 2.0. Six year old daughter had a great time. We have also done the infrastructure tour which is a must for any Civil Engineer.

Went on a brunch cruise with family yesterday and have only good things to say about our experience with Classic Harbor Line!
I was afraid that the boat would be old and the food would suck, but I was pleasantly surprised when we were walked onto a beautifully renovated wooden interior boat with a superbly delicious four-​course brunch meal! Course #1– bagels with salmon, different spreads, a waffle maker, fruits, and yummy pastries. Course #2– fluffy and delectable quiche! Course #3– two salads (kale and goat cheese (yummmm) & red cabbage). Course #4– deserts! All is self-​serve from two buffet tables in the center, however the staff walks around getting and delivering drink orders.
The captain didn’t spend more than 20 minutes total talking, and everything he had to say was very informative. I was surprised to discover how little I know about my hometown. The staff was polite, helpful, and patient, especially with the very frail grandparents in our party, who needed about 20 minutes and multiple hands to get on and off the boat.
I get sea sick, so I took Dramamine ahead of time, but since we were seated in the very rear of the boat, I still got a bit nauseous. However, that enabled me to spend most of my time right at the front of the boat, taking in all of the amazing city views. Overall, I wouldn’t change a single thing about my experience except that the time passed too quickly and I didn’t want to leave! I am typically very critical of services like these, so I am glad to say I will absolutely come back again and again. They made us all feel like family and that is totally priceless.

This is the best bang for your buck out of any cruises along Chelsea piers!
The cruise I picked was the sunset cruise which came with one complimentary drink (beer, champagne, wine, soda, juice– your pick!). The cruise lasted the perfect amount of time which was approximately 1.5 hours. It started off at Chelsea piers 62 and wrapped around lady liberty and was absolutely gorgeous around sunset time. They have snacks available such as cheese and grapes but you can bring food aboard– I picked up a grilled cheese sandwich and chicken wrap from across the pier inside the building.
Picking up tickets was a little tricky. It’s not inside the building as I had thought but in a little booth docked right outside the boarding area. Just bring your tickets and an ID and you’re good to go.
The staff on board was awesome. They had blankets available for us on the deck and were more than happy to take pictures for us.
Also, this isn’t a touristy ride with info every two seconds which made it feel so intimate and relaxed. Everyone aboard was able to get a table to themselves.
Overall, I can’t wait to go back! Definitely wanna redo this over the summer.
You guys are awesome!

I’ve been on the sunset cruise twice and had a fantastic time on both occasions. The boat is a good size, the duration is perfect, you get close enough to the Statue of Liberty, the sunset and then skyline lit up by night.
Both times we had excellent weather and the boat wasn’t crowded… I made the mistake of going on a cheaper cruise once and it wasn’t nearly as enjoyable. I would definitely recommend paying a little extra for a far more enjoyable experience.
I always suggest this to friends and family when they visit as the best New York activity I have done.

We booked the Valentines Day, 4 course brunch. The ship departed at on time at 10am, the food was really amazing and they offered a complimentary alcoholic drink. All food, juices, coffee, etc. is part of the package. Although it was cold outside, the indoors part of the boat was very warm. They also offered blankets if we chose to go outside, and many couples did!
The crew is nice and welcoming. The service was great! We hadn’t even been on the boat for five minutes and they offered us a drink.
My fiancée said it was the most romantic date we ever had — not bad for $ 88 per person.

My wife and I planned to attend the holiday cruise for our first anniversary.
Two days prior I came down with a severe respiratory infection. I reached out by both phone and email. I truly understand the company’s policy of no rescheduling permitted, but some response to multiple inquiries would have been more professional.
We heard nothing back in response to multiple emails or voicemails, and really would not book again.
It was a shame because it was going to be a really special evening for us and we really hoped to enjoy it when we were healthier.

This was a holiday hot cocoa and cookies tour on the Manhattan II. The tour itself was really good. We had live music that was pretty good. We had eaten a light dinner thinking we would enjoy a nice sugar rush on this cruise. That is where the disappointment came in. Two little trays of cookies for the entire boat. The two little trays could have been placed at our little table of 8 and been consumed. We purchased a tray of cheeses looking for more to fill the void. 18.00 for not much more than a few slices of cheese and some crackers. The cruise was perfect in length. By the time we got back we were ready to move on, and go find some dessert. Probably would not do this cruise again unless you are looking for a cruise to see the sky line, without doing the longer and more expensive dinner cruise.

I had an amazing experience with Classic Harbor Line tonight. I took the Holiday Cocoa Jazz tour and I had a wonderful time. The Manhattan II boat is very beautiful and clean, it was also nicely decorated. There was a band playing jazz and the music was awesome. We had complimentary cookies and first drinks and they tasted amazing. We got to see breathtaking views of the city while cruising with them. I recommend everybody their cruises, specially this one. I will totally be coming back my next time Manhattan. Also, you want to see the Statue of Liberty up close? This is how you should do it!

The Adirondack is a beautiful boat and we had a wonderful sail last night. I would recommend this business highly as everything was ship-​shape. It was a cooler night but they were prepared with plenty of blankets for those who needed them, even with some to spare. We had choices of wines and coffee as well. Very nice overall!

My husband and I had such an amazing sail tonight. The crew was awesome. Super friendly and professional. The sights were breathtaking. It was a night I will never forget! The boat was clean, the drinks flowed and the scenery was unbelievable!

They cancelled our cruise due to «low numbers» and notified us less than 2 hours before departure. We drove from Pennsylvania with my grandparents who flew in from Nevada for my grandmothers birthday, paid all day parking. They did offer for us to take another cruise, however, it was a later cruise that we specifically did not want to take.

GREAT sailing cruise around lower Manhattan. What views! And a large, clean sailboat with plenty of seating and a friendly, knowledgeable crew that does work on tips so don’t forget!
You also get three drinks each (beer, soft drinks, or water) as for some reason there is a charge for wine which is strange as it costs the same as beer. Highly recommended for native New Yorkers or tourists as you’ll probably go UNDER the Brooklyn Bridge, get close to the Freedom Tower and as close to the Statue of Liberty you can get without landing on the island.
Seasonal so Spring to early October — so be sure to check their website before booking.

Did the night sail with a group of friends. The boat was half empty, which made it even more enjoyable. The crew was very informative, especially with any questions we were asked. I heard the Captain speaking more to the seated group where she was steering but we couldn’t hear what she was saying. That’s ok — we were enjoying the view!
They passed three times with free drinks, which was great.
Overall, a great 2 hour tour and worth waiting to see the city lit up. It was significantly cheaper to do the night tour than the sunset one.
This is my second time doing this with visiting friends and I’ve enjoyed both times equally.

What a great end of summer trip around Manhattan! The crew was friendly, the other passengers on board delightful, and they provide fantastic drinks which was the icing on the cake for our sunset cruise. I would definitley recommend trying it out and taking in all the beauty the city has to offer :)

Awesome brick cruise. Ship is very clean, delicious food and helpful staff. A big step above other NYC harbor tours. Enjoyed it even though we are locals

Only a few more dollars than Circle Line and so much better!
Cleaner boat, nicer class of people on the boat and lovely service.
Captain very nice and informative. Drinks offered and just an overall lovely hour and half cruise around the harbor.
Loved being a tourist in my own backyard!

Around Manhattan tour was excellent! Extremely informative tour was beautifully put together, great views, nice crew and a clean and shipshape vessel. Possibly the best tour I’ve ever been on. We had a great time and couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Thank you for a wonderful experience!

I went on a double date last night with my bf and two good friends of ours. First we had dinner by DUMBO then the ladies were surprised to this awesome ending of the day at Pier 62! Relaxing and spending time with your significant other while viewing the city on the Hudson River is simply spectacular. Not only was it romantic, but it was a two hour sail around the city passing the Freedom Tower, Ellis Island and the Statue of liberty and there were also complimentary drinks. They served wine, champagne and other drinks for free for the two hours. On top of it, the weather was awesome… I had an amazing first experience on a sailboat! ;-)

I did a day sail on the Schooner Adirondack this Memorial Day with 3 other people. I have lived in NYC for a few years, but this was my first sailing experience.
The sail we were on was for 2 hours. You board the boat at Chelsea Piers, head south to the Statue of Liberty, and return back. The views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty are unbeatable.
The boat is a comfortable size. There were many of us aboard, but it did not feel crowded. There was plenty of room to move around and the views were great no matter where you sat.
The crew was very friendly and fun. Soda, water, and beer are included in the price of your ticket, and the crew goes around a few times to provide the service. It was a very relaxing and fun day on the Hudson.
I can’t wait to sail with Classic Harbor Line again!