Crain’s New York talks with our General Manager Capt. Sarah Pennington to learn how we are staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“But for Classic Harbor Lines, not pinning all its business hopes on tourists has proven to be a smart strategy. “We always did well locally,” said general manager Sarah Pennington, adding that “10011 has always been our number one ZIP code.”

Whether you are local or visitor, we look forward to hosting you on one of our classic NY Harbor Boat Tours!

Read more of what Crain’s New York discovered.

Forbes: Fall Foliage from the Hudson River

Everyone loves the brisk air of Autumn, cozy fall sweaters and a warm restaurant, but to experience it in true form, is to be surrounded by the beautiful Fall foliage the Hudson River has to offer.  Forbes contributor Margie Goldsmith shares her experience of cruising with us up the Hudson River for a Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise where you get the best of both worlds! 

“It’s fall foliage time. But who wants to see the gorgeous colors while stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on quaint country roads in upstate New York or New England? And not only is it almost impossible to find a place to park at a cozy little restaurant on foliage route, but, because of the crowds, you might have to wait for up to an hour for a table. There’s a much more comfortable and elegant option; sail up the Hudson on a 1920’s-style wooden yacht while sipping a glass of French bubbly or Bloody Mary or Mimosa followed by a three-course meal.” 

Grab your NYC Fall Foliage Tour tickets with us!

Read more about her journey up the Hudson River with us for a NYC Fall Foliage Cruise. 

New York Family: Kid’s Birthday Parties aboard a boat

Have your kid’s birthday parties aboard a boat! It has been a long couple of years but NYC is back and so are planning Birthday Parties!  New York Family shares their list of ideas for all options, whether it is a Birthday Party at home, open air, outdoor celebrations or special in-person they have options for you. Classic Harbor Line is listed as an excellent option for hosting your party!  

Jana Beauchamp says “Classic Harbor Line is an excellent option for small groups looking to add a little magic to their celebratory outing”. 

To book your Children’s Birthday Party take a look at our options! 

Make sure to read her full article here!

We have something for all our guests, young or old! Schooner Adirondack is an 80-foot, 1890s-style pilot schooner and a gem in New York Harbor. Hoist sail and live out your child’s fantasy. 

Yacht Manhattan is a gorgeous, 80-foot, Twenties-style yacht. She offers elegance and comfort, wrapped in turn-of-the-century tradition. Her all-glass observatory, cushioned seating, and conversation-friendly tables will make any birthday one to remember.

We have a total of 6 boats in our fleet! Check out each special vessel here. 

Our brand-new AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC launched on Friday May 6th and writer Meryl Phair was able to join us on this maiden voyage.  Read about her journey on this tour as well as the journey of the partnership between Classic Harbor Line and the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY).

On this tour explores how Climate Change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.  

Grab your NYC Climate Tour Tickets now! 

Read about Meryl Phairs journey from Our Town: The local paper for Downtown here!

NYC Climate Change Boat Tour

Join us for a NYC Climate Change Boat Tour. Brand New: AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC.  Take a look and see what Straus News online publication OUR TOWN wrote!

As professional sailors, we directly observe the pollutants in our waterways. We see the rising sea levels. Additionally we see the increasing average daily temperatures caused by climate change. Every year, we carefully review and adjust our operating procedures to minimize our carbon emissions. Our goal is to significantly reduce or completely eliminate our use of single-use plastics. We prioritize purchasing items that align with these values. We design tours that not only educate but also inspire positive change for the health of our planet.

“The Climate Change tour will be dynamic as the story of global heating is an ever-adapting one. The hope of all those involved in getting the educational cruise out on the water is to start more conversations, efforts, and decisions about preserving New York City.”

Click here to check out dates for the tour!

Our Town: Getting Rid of Single Use Plastic with Classic Harbor Line

Thank you Meryl Phair from Our Town: The local paper for Downtown for joining us and sharing our initiative! We continually work hard to find new ways to make less impact on our environment. Working with Cup Zero is a step towards cutting down on waist in NYC. Read about what we are doing with Meryl’s article. 

“Aboard Classic Harbor Line’s America 2.0 schooner, the guests on the day sail to the Statue of Liberty sit back and enjoy an afternoon on the water. As the boat moves along the Hudson, complimentary drinks are served. Instead of typical single-use cups, the charter and tour boat fleet recently switched over to Cup Zero, a reusable drinkware alternative. The cup says, “Hey I’m worth more than one drink” along with a reminder to “Return me when you’re done.”” Click here to continue reading! 

A summary

The article explains that New York City is renowned for its convenience, but this comes at a cost. The city generates more than 14 million tons of trash annually. Among the most problematic items are disposable cups at the present time. In the United States, a staggering 58 billion single-use paper cups are discarded each year. This equates to 110,000 cups every minute.

New York lags behind other major cities in waste reduction efforts. Only around one-fifth of the city’s waste is recycled. The NYC Department of Sanitation estimates that approximately 25% of trash from businesses and 18% from homes reaches recycling facilities.

Cup Zero aims to address this issue by preventing waste accumulation. Co-founder Michael Cyr, previously worked in the waste industry. He witnessed the limited recyclability of our waste firsthand. He met his partner Zsolt Bendel at a climbing gym. Bendel was then working in nightlife production and concerned about the excess plastic cups from events. All in all this sparked the idea for Cup Zero. Together, they conceived a reusable cup service for venues and events.

As a result of this partnership in 2022, Classic Harbor Line saved 24K single use plastic cups from landfill! 

New York Daily News: Citywide Summer Hotspots

Sail back in time with Classic Harbor Line

“Citywide Summer Hotspots feature: Classic Harbor Line. Before underground transit systems crisscrossed the five boroughs, many New Yorkers traveled to work with the help of specially designed commuter yachts.  

Classic Harbor Line gives historically inclined folks the chance to experience the city’s waterways aboard those vintage vessels from the 1920s, on replicas built in Albany by renowned Scarano brothers. The motor yachts have enclosed cabins and open decks, meaning they’re a good bet for any kind of weather. 

Anyone who really wants to go back in time can go for a sail on elegant 1800s-style schooners America 2.0 and Adirondack, with a captain, a crew and a glass of champagne to round out the experience. 

Regular sightseeing tours cost about $58, while kids’ tickets are less. Sail on the Schooners run closer to $100, while day trips can cost up to $300. Sail boats leave from Pier 62 in Chelsea Piers. “

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Thank you to New York Daily News for naming Classic Harbor Line one of your citywide summer hotspots!

NYC 4th of July Fireworks with a view!

Classic Harbor Line has been listed as one of the 5 best places to view the NYC Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Cruise by Crains New York! With our intimate classic style yachts you will have the best crowd-free seats. Be front row to see the magical display of fireworks that Macy’s puts off every year. See the New York City sunset. Then watch the city lights come up with a glass of Champagne in hand before the start of the show.  

Grab your tickets for our NYC 4th of July fireworks cruise here. Click here to read the Crains New York article