Classic Harbor Line

Wonderful boat tour around Manhattan touching on fascinating architectural history of four of NY, NY’s boroughs and Liberty Island. The perspective you gain from the water looking inwards is very helpful in understanding the city’s history of development. Our tour guide Jenny was absolutely the best tour guide we have had. Very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. And the entire crew was very welcoming. I would highly recommend this tour as a must do for any visitor to New York!

The Sunset Cruise on Yacht Manhattan was amazing! You get to see the the beautiful skylight during the day and at night. All the staff was very nice, they are always willing to help and they do a very good job making sure everything is perfect. What I loved about this cruise is that the tables are inside, and you can walk outside to take photos and videos. So in a really cold or hot day this is perfect! We had a great time and we highly recommend it.

Wonderful experience! Informative and beautiful… we were lucky to have a sunny day, but the narration and boat were equally interesting. Doug is an endless supply of architectural notes… and funny too… a lovely guy. The staff were friendly, and kind. Highly recommend 😉

Worth every $$$! Fantastic 3 hour tour literally around Manhattan on a 1920’s styled yacht. Captain Doug was our tour narrator. He was great with just the right amount of interest details about the buildings, bridges and other sites as we leisurely made our way along the Hudson and East River. We spend half the time in the enclosed area and the other half standing on the open deck. When you check in, you are assigned a seat at a table. Ask to be seated towards the back, facing forward and on the left hand side of the boat for the best experience. Bring some cash to tip the crew for a job well done!

We had the most beautiful and relaxing time on the 3pm-4.30pm Skyline and Statue cruise! Friendly crew and amazing photo opportunity was worth every second. Complete with complimentary drinks and tour commentary. Highly recommend for everyone!

I went on the Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Schooner Adirondack with my family (2 adults and 2 teenagers) at the end of October. It was an unforgettable experience and definitely a highlight of our New York trip. The sunset was absolutely stunning. From the boat, you get an excellent view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Highly recommend booking this!

Outstanding boat tour and narration! 2.75 hrs and saw 13+ bridges along with many many sights. Not overcrowded like the others and you cant go wrong here. Great coffee shop next to boat with restroom if buying. Public restrooms do not open until 10am. Got very close to statue of liberty and great views from bow of boat. Assigned seating with general admission and windows that open! A+++ recommend.

What a great trip! We had the perfect October day, not too hot, cooling breeze. The captain, who also does the narration, was wonderful. Just enough info, informative but not intrusive. The fall colors were only just beginning, so not a lot of yellows and oranges yet, but some. And it was just nice to be out on the Hudson getting views of the city from the water. Highly recommended!

Wonderful boat tour around Manhattan touching on fascinating architectural history of four of NY, NY’s boroughs and Liberty Island. The perspective you gain from the water looking inwards is very helpful in understanding the city’s history of development. Our tour guide Jenny was absolutely the best tour guide we have had. Very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. And the entire crew was very welcoming. I would highly recommend this tour as a must do for any visitor to New York!

The Sunset Cruise on Yacht Manhattan was amazing! You get to see the the beautiful skylight during the day and at night. All the staff was very nice, they are always willing to help and they do a very good job making sure everything is perfect. What I loved about this cruise is that the tables are inside, and you can walk outside to take photos and videos. So in a really cold or hot day this is perfect! We had a great time and we highly recommend it.

Wonderful experience! Informative and beautiful… we were lucky to have a sunny day, but the narration and boat were equally interesting. Doug is an endless supply of architectural notes… and funny too… a lovely guy. The staff were friendly, and kind. Highly recommend 😉

Worth every $$$! Fantastic 3 hour tour literally around Manhattan on a 1920’s styled yacht. Captain Doug was our tour narrator. He was great with just the right amount of interest details about the buildings, bridges and other sites as we leisurely made our way along the Hudson and East River. We spend half the time in the enclosed area and the other half standing on the open deck. When you check in, you are assigned a seat at a table. Ask to be seated towards the back, facing forward and on the left hand side of the boat for the best experience. Bring some cash to tip the crew for a job well done!

We had the most beautiful and relaxing time on the 3pm-4.30pm Skyline and Statue cruise! Friendly crew and amazing photo opportunity was worth every second. Complete with complimentary drinks and tour commentary. Highly recommend for everyone!

I went on the Sunset Sailing Cruise on the Schooner Adirondack with my family (2 adults and 2 teenagers) at the end of October. It was an unforgettable experience and definitely a highlight of our New York trip. The sunset was absolutely stunning. From the boat, you get an excellent view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Highly recommend booking this!

Outstanding boat tour and narration! 2.75 hrs and saw 13+ bridges along with many many sights. Not overcrowded like the others and you cant go wrong here. Great coffee shop next to boat with restroom if buying. Public restrooms do not open until 10am. Got very close to statue of liberty and great views from bow of boat. Assigned seating with general admission and windows that open! A+++ recommend.

What a great trip! We had the perfect October day, not too hot, cooling breeze. The captain, who also does the narration, was wonderful. Just enough info, informative but not intrusive. The fall colors were only just beginning, so not a lot of yellows and oranges yet, but some. And it was just nice to be out on the Hudson getting views of the city from the water. Highly recommended!

Had a wonderful time on the Full Moon for a Fall Foliage cruise yesterday. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful. The boat was roomy and clean and blankets were provided when it got chilly. We brought some snacks and had drinks from the bar. We were lucky to have a sunny clear day and there was still plenty of beautiful foliage.

We've sailed on this line 3 times in one year. The first was on one of their sailboats, America 2.0. The 2nd and 3rd times were on our wedding day and anniversry, respectively. All 3 times we were treated to a beautiful tour of the island with wonderful, friendly service. I honestly can't think of a single thing to complain about. Whether you're new in town or just looking for a relaxing weekend activity, I'd definitely recommend sailing on one of Classic Harbor's boats. Don't forget the sunscreen, if you're fair-skinned like me!

Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise Diaster We booked our tour for October 20th for 4:45pm on the Manhattan to celebrate our Honeymoon. We were so excited to book this beautiful boat tour as we have seen so many good reviews. But unfortunately our experience was not what we had hoped for. We were one of the first three tables seated on the boat. Our first round of drinks were complimentary and the server went around taking orders. The server (representing the majority) completely overlooked my husband and I. He took the orders of the large family sharing the table with us, then proceeded to take orders from the other large parties on the other side of the boat. I looked around and saw that my husband and I to be the last people served on the boat and to mention TWO of the three people of color clients on the boat. TWO servers passed our table, OVERLOOKED us, thought they had completed all orders so I had to say "excuse me, but we did not order yet". I felt as if we were treated like second class citizens. No one paid attention to us and proceeded to serve all of the other big parties around us. We had paid the same amount for our table as the people around us. Why were we treated any differently? As a server in the past we'd serve smaller parties to get them out of the way. I was clearly upset, different staff had offered us 5 times with complimentary drinks. I decided to not to take any of the offered drinks. I spent much of the time clearly upset and decided to sit outside instead of at our table. Our honeymoon boat tour turned into micro aggressions. My husband tried to make the best of it, but no complimentary drink could make up for the feeling of not even being seen. I'd advise the company to train their staff on implicit bias. Thank you to one staff member who made sure we were okay. We didn't get his name but he was POC himself.

Yuri. Maggie Kim made our 4th cocoa cruise the greatest. Thank you ! You never disappoint !!!! Jill Lemmond

Great way to celebrate the holiday! We booked this to celebrate some family birthdays. The staff were cheerful and super helpful. Gorgeous sunny day on the water!

The crew were really great! Stay warm and book this tour of the Hudson. You won't regret it. We loved going at sunset! I highly recommend this company.

Had a great time! It is nice and comfortable inside the boat. Seeing all the building in different parts of the city and the Statue of Liberty up close was really cool! Enjoyed the refreshments and Christmas decor and music!

We did the sunset Christmas carol cruise and it was perfect! Very festive, not too cheesy, great views of the city. Would highly recommend!

Outstanding views & service! 10/10. Indoor & outdoor seating, so don't worry about the weather. Don't miss out!

Oh Wowie wow! Loved our time on architecture boat tours. We had Doug as our amazing truth teller about building and other fascinating facts and other stuff. He made our experience interesting and lively! Thanks! Also, a big shout out to captain diana. She got us home safe. The drinks passed around and made, were done well.

Wish I wasn't giving such a low score because staff was amazing and overall we had a lovely time ! But there are some things we really didn't like/were aware of. 1. The boat we were on was not the one on the photos with the green booths to the side. We were on a much larger boat with A LOT of other people and our seats were just regular tables/chairs. 2. We were sharing our table with another family. This was not mentioned ANYWHERE in our reservation. This really upset me because the way that they word their tickets is that you pay more for 2-3 people because "A premium for smaller bookings due to the defined private seating spaces," yet our table was NOT private. 3. I know the weather is out of their control, however, this is a sightseeing cruise, if its foggy outside and we aren't able to see the sights, then we aren't seeing anything ! Additionally, the top deck was closed because it was slippery/raining. It would have been nice if they would have offered to reschedule our cruise for a better day. Their email confirmation does say it is a rain or shine event so I guess I'll give them that, but I honestly think offering to rebook for foggy/rainy days when you know your customers wont be able to see anything from the boat is the right thing to do! I had a white cosmo and it was really good, the bartender was amazing! My partner had a "spiked" cocoa, but we didn't really taste any of the baileys. We ordered the cheese tray and it was really good as well, our baby really enjoyed it, a bit overpriced for three cheeses but whatever. Cookies were good too, and they brought a cake out for my partner's birthday, the buttercream was delicious ! But the cake itself was dry. We might give this another try in the spring/summertime see if its any better. So far we left with a sour taste in our mouth.

Did the Sunset Sparkling Wine tour. Fantastic experience. A must do if you're visiting. They took us out on the Hudson River where we got a fabulous view of the famed Manhattan skyline and NYC in general. Once we got near the Statue of Liberty, they slowed down and allowed everyone to do photo ops. We got 2 wines per ticket then it's open bar. The ride is a little bumpy in the beginning but once the boat accelerated, it became smoother. It's a little pricier than some of the other tour boats but you're not packed in like sardines. In fact you get your own table like in a dining room. Once the boat got moving, they allowed us to walk and cruise outside in the bow. Which was really fun! Ladies, just make sure you dress appropriately for windy conditions. I saw one young lady in a nightcluby dress and she spent most of her time holding it down. The golden hour lighting during the sunset tour was perfect for photos. Especially when it shimmered and reflected off the tall glass buildings. The crew was great! They walked around, answered questions helped us with photos . Of course we left them a nice tip. Would do this tour again in a New York heartbeat on our next visit! Happy Traveling!

Highlight of my family trip. I don't know what it is about it but it was really relaxing. The food was okay for buffet food but the view and time spent on the boat was spectacular

Such a great time! It's a great way to see the sites! Beautiful boat. The staff was pleasant and accommodating.

This tour is worth every Penny! Rob, Laura, Fernanda, and Connor were awesome! I'd definitely book again!

Group of 6, very fun trip, no sea sickness (boat didn't rock much), good food/drinks and friendly staff. We had an assigned table that was comfortable with plenty of room and a window we could open/close - was very relaxing on a Monday afternoon

My wife and I just disembarked from an awesome Classic Harbor Line cruise aboard the Full Moon yacht to see the fall colors along the Palisades. Sarah proved to be a knowledgeable, skilled, personable Captain, ably assisted by Sean, her First Mate. Blessed with a beautiful, sunny day, Captain Sarah sailed us upstream to a point beyond the George Washington Bridge and beneath the colorful Palisades, while pointing out interesting landmarks. Pauses in her narration allowed for quiet conversation. Sean made sure all the guests were comfortable, distributing blankets to those who were chilly and drinks to the thirsty, all with a smile. The Full Moon is a beautiful boat with comfortable seating inside and out, and good sight lines in all directions. Check in was a breeze. Lots of park bench seating along the pier. A five star experience all around! Do consider it!

A girlfriend and I took the brunch cruise around Manhattan and it was one of the highlights of the trip! Can't beat the water line views and tasty snacks. Highly recommend! Bring sunglasses on a sunny day.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Classic Harbor Line! I'm a New Yorker and once in a while I like to hop on one of their perfectly kept vessels just to leave the city for a couple of hours. It's always a calming and soul refreshing experience. The fact that you can have a glass of vino and snacks makes it all the more delightful. I'll be back very soon :)

A must if you're visiting New York! Classic Harbor Line made our trip super memorial and enjoyable. It's worth every penny! The staff were friendly and helpful. It was such a treat for us! The views were spectacular and the ride was so much fun! It was a great way to kick off our New York adventure.

What a beautiful fall foliage cruise! Our Captain and first mate were fabulous! So much great narration and we were blessed with perfect weather! Thank you for such a memorable experience. We can't wait to do it again!!

The ladies that took care of us on Classic Harbor Line were absolutely fantastic. They were kind, professional, and courteous in making sure we were constantly replenished on our drinks, taking quality photos of us, and overall taking care of us. When we told the staff it was me and my girlfriends birthdays this month, she provided us 2 desserts for each of us. We were stunned by the beautiful voyage that allowed us to see the stunning city that is New York and admire lady liberty from close up. Highly recommend this to locals and tourists alike to give this tour a chance - you won't be disappointed

Did the architecture tour, which circumnavigates the entire island of Manhattan. This was a wonderfully informative cruise, with a professional, certified architect narrating the entire way. Do note that this is not a cruise for conversation, because people will be listening to the information throughout the 2.75-hour cruise. Due to navigating conditions, we went clockwise around the island rather than counter-clockwise as they normally do, so we went north up the Hudson, across the Harlem River and then down the East River to the Battery, before coming back up the Hudson to the Chelsea Pier where the tours depart. The narration is fascinating and thorough and the cruise is paced so that there is no time to get bored before the next landmark or interesting tidbit comes up. Once we got to the Battery, the yacht took us out very close to the Statue of Liberty for some great photo opportunities. We did the mimosa package, which was a nice and reasonably-priced add-on. The staff were all highly professional and kind. I wouldn't hesitate to take another journey with this operation.

My group of 6 did a sunset tour and it did not disappoint!! Everything was perfect!!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The views were incredible!! I definitely recommend this to anybody and everybody!

Fantastic. Absolutely Fantastic! Great views. Wonderful for photos! Good food: one drink included, fruit plate, pastries, toppings for bagel plate with assortment of bagels, veggie frittata served with chicken sausage and a salad. Anndd if you want a cookie plate. You'll be happily stuffed! Service was excellent-- tip them well! This was the perfect activity for a beautiful day over Memorial Day weekend. Would definitely do this again!

The crew was professional, friendly, and kind. I live in NYC but felt far away from daily life. Such a different perspective. Afterwards, you can walk around Chelsea Piers. I had to rebook and they were completely understanding. I would definitely return!

Don't miss this Sunset Sail around NYC! Perfect fall weather & they had some blankets for the chill after sunset. Gorgeous & charming sail boat with lovely crew. This is so classy it forces NYC natives to keep it classy. Bravo to the newest ship in the fleet & her amazing crew. We have also been on the Architecture tour boat with NYC Architect docent and I would highly recommend that one too!

Got a great view of the Statue of Liberty and all of Manhattan island. This two hour boat ride gives a three course meal and drinks. It was fantastic. Crew is great! Five stars

Great tour with good staff and great views. Really enjoyed and highly recommend. Food and drinks were also tasty and affordable.

Great sail boat tour! The crew was fantastic. Wine was good. If you have never seen NY from the water, I highly recommend !

Do yourself a favor and take the Architecture Cruise on Classic Harbor Lines. The entire operation from booking tickets to checking in to the welcoming staff is excellent, seamless and appears to be effortless.The narration of the cruise is informative, enlightening and never boring. The staff onboard is very attentive. The food and beverages are of very good quality and are plentiful. Fresh and delicious. I can't wait to take another of their cruises and will definitely take the Architecture Cruise again in the near future.

An Absolutely Fantastic Harbor Tour of New York The Whole Staff and Tour Guide were Exceptional!!!!!

Great cruise with amazing views of the city, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge. Very intimate setting on the boat. Loved it!

Great customer service and friendly staff! 10/10 recommend! In addition to the boat being absolutely beautiful, the staff may just have been a little bit better! Our experience was awesome. The boat was the perfect length of time and just the right amount of information for us to learn things about Manhattan still enjoy a peaceful ride on the water.

Was there for a dockside film screening of Windshipped. Was on Manhattan II. What a gorgeous boat! Encouraged to go for a cruise. Only reason I gave it Good but not Great is because we didn't travel. Lots of drinks available plus a lovely bathroom and much forward deckspace.

The architectural sail tour by the Classic Harbor Lines with the Met museum guide was amazing. Great crew was welcoming. The yacht was very comfortable with the clean toilets, drinks and snacks. The trip took us around Manhattan island with all the amazing building being pointed out by the guide. Live narration was very interesting. We learned a lot. Highly recommended!

Great experience on the Manhattan yacht for the foliage with urban naturalist tour. Friendly service and professional staff. Beautiful boat, very comfortable inside at the table in the all-window enclosed area and very easy to get up and go outside as much or as little as you prefer. The naturalist added insights to the beautiful scenery. Fun to travel up the NJ shoreline, go under the George Washington, a little further up the Hudson before turning around and returning closer to the NCY shoreline.

Went on the architecture boat tour. Incredible. Our group has lived in New York for years and everyone was amazed by this view of the city. Guides were incredible, including a new guide in training. Boat was beautiful and comfortable. Would recommend this to anyone, whether a first time visitor or long time resident. Truly a must do!!

Amazing!!! What a lovely experience! My hubby and I did the architecture tour as part of our anniversary weekend and it did not disappoint. The boat is BEAUTIFUL! Once boarded we had a lovely nook to ourselves. Your ticket includes a complimentary beverage. We purchased the mimosa bucket and a charcuterie plate, and seasoned olives. All great quality and fast. The staff was courteous, friendly, and efficient. The tour was great! Informative and quite interesting. The gentleman providing the tour was knowledgeable without being pretentious or stuffy, and it was a pleasure to hear the information about the landmarks. I highly recommend this tour and this company!

This was the most amazing experience, the staff was incredibly nice, the views were spectacular, and the boat was gorgeous! Would recommend this to anyone visiting New York

Enjoyed an Evening Jazz Cruise Aboard Manhattan in August. The boat is not big (perfect size), and very clean. Jazz was subtle. All the crew members were very nice, respecting customers' privacy and showed the willingness to help if any. Enjoyed very much and recommending this to everyone.

Capt. Yuri and Grant are amazing! What a team!! Yuri fed us great info of sights and pointed out sights I'm not familiar with. He positioned the ship in a perfectly.

We've had the pleasure to cruise 3x on the Manhattan and Manhattan II so far. The evening jazz cruise is an annual date for us to celebrate our anniversary and we absolutely love the Boat Band - we purchased a CD our first year and have been very patiently awaiting their second volume! Tickets come with a set of complimentary drinks and we always purchase additional drinks. I mean, how could you not with the fantastic views of the city?? The captain usually announces safety measures with jokes so it starts the trip with a smile. The staff is always friendly and answers any questions you have. I adjusted tickets once and did so with no problems over the phone. Our favorite part is always just resting against each other, drinking our drink and watching the band perform live, with the sun setting behind them. We also did get to experience their holiday cruise and it was just as spectacular - and with holiday cookies!

Absolutely wonderful. Beautiful vessel, incredible information and scenery, and first class service. This was without a doubt one of, if not the highlight of our one week vacation in New York.

We took the 1.5 hour sightseeing cruise. The staff was friendly and helpful. Great views of the city and especially great photo opportunity with my family and Statue of Liberty. Highly recommend

This tour was better than expected. The architect was very informative and interesting. Captain and crew were great. Service was exceptional.

Our group of 7 women did the City Lights Cruise on October 18th. We had a fantastic experience, starting with nearby fireworks from a barge on the Hudson. Lucky us!! There was a nearly full moon and perfect weather. Andrew was friendly and engaging, chatting with us about the city, shows, etc. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing time celebrating with my family. The captain and crew were extremely kind. The ride was extremely smooth, food excellent, and a great ride seeing New York and New Jersey riverside.

We had an incredible experience on our schooner cruise along the Hudson River! The sights were breathtaking, and the service was nothing short of amazing. The crew provided drinks and attended to our every need with fabulous service. It was a truly wonderful experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable outing.