Classic Harbor Line NYC –Press & News

NYC Valentine’s Day Champagne Tasting Cruise If you’re looking for something other than a dinner date this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got your back. From love-themed comedy shows and salsa classes to burlesque performances and acts of kindness, New York City is full of unique ways to spend time with your Valentine. Here are some of … Read more

Grab your loved ones and join us for a classic NYC St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Cruise.  This is the perfect way to start off your day.  Cruise with us and learn about some of the historic Irish highlights around the island of Manhattan while cruising in the comfort of our heated glassed in observatory. Get … Read more

AIANY Architecture Tour Highrises, Skycrapers, and Supertalls In New York in the early 20th century, well-known highrise buildings like the Woolworth Tower, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building reached for the sky and were dubbed “skyscrapers”. Today, the iconic New York City skyline is marked by a recent proliferation of much taller, super-slim, … Read more

2019 Cruising Dates now available for Classic Harbor Line’s Full Day Cruise to Bear Mountain and Back! As an homage to the historic Hudson Day Line cruises (1860s to the 1970s) upon the Hudson River, which offered a full day of respite from city life to enjoy the richness of the grand Hudson River Valley … Read more

Twist and Shout! (and slope, and bend, and curve, warp….)   Recent advancements in computer software have allowed architects to explore unusual building types that could previously only be dreamt about.  Today, in New York City, we are witnessing a boom in the construction of staggering new shapes and forms, many built along the emerging … Read more

Classic Harbor Line: AIANY Urban Ecology Earth Day Tour Don’t miss the first annual AIANY Urban Ecology Earth Day Tour – a collaboration between AIANY and Classic Harbor Line, April 22, 2019 at 1:45 PM aboard the yacht Manhattan! This unique 2.75 hour circumnavigation of the island of Manhattan will explore green infrastructure designed to … Read more

World Pride 2019: Trans New York Harbor Pride Sail for the Hetrick-Martin Institute Sponsored by Classic Harbor Line For the benefit of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming youth support programs of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Classic Harbor Line hosts a series of five weekend benefit sails throughout the duration of the World Pride Festival in New … Read more

Celebrate World PRIDE 2019 in New York City on the Water! June 2019 is World PRIDE in New York City! Celebrate equal rights for the LGBTQIAP+ of the world on our NYC PRIDE Fireworks Cruise, or come support the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) on our weekly fundraising Pride Sails! Located in Chelsea, at Chelsea Piers, Pier … Read more

  Vive la France! Step aboard the Manhattan II and back in time with the 1930s-inspired French-style Gypsy Jazz as you witness the city’s beauty and elegance from the water. Guitarist Alex Simon & his trio perform the musical stylings of Django Reinhardt with dazzling technique and lyrical impressionism. It is a bright but elegant … Read more

By Marian Betancourt Photos by Bridget McFall Most of the curious crowds visiting the repurposed Hudson Yards are on land, strolling along a foundation built over rail yards, but this newly created West Side neighborhood makes an impressive addition to the Manhattan skyline when viewed from the water. The fittingly named art piece, “Vessel,” a … Read more

Every year during Fleet Week, we partner with Turnstile Tours to offer a memorable boat cruise about the military history of New York Harbor.  We will focus on the activity of the Harbor during World War II.  We will depart from Chelsea Piers, aboard the beautiful motor yacht Manhattan and visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard, … Read more

Join the AIANY Women in Architecture Committee for a special networking architecture cruise focused on a wide range of waterfront projects designed or built by women. AIANY guide Julie Engh, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, will welcome several expert guest speakers (TBA), who collectively will provide lively narration covering architecture and engineering landmarks from all eras of the city’s … Read more

IRON CHEF MORIMOTO SUSHI HITS NY HARBOR A date night favorite that’s perfect for all foodies, we will set sail for another season of Sushi & Sake Sunset Sails aboard Schooner America 2.0. This 2-hour sailing experience includes two platings of sushi from renowned Iron Chef Morimoto’s restaurant located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New … Read more

We love weddings! Yes we do! And so does New York Magazine’s The Cut. To read the full article click here! Cruise with us through NY Harbor with your loved one and take all of the magical views this city has to offer on your special day.

AIANY Architecture and the Lights of Gotham Building on the successful ten-year collaboration between AIANY and Classic Harbor Line, this new architecture boat tour capitalizes on the remarkable skyline of Manhattan after sunset. From the time the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated with dazzling lights and fireworks in 1883, architects and lighting designers have understood the … Read more

Captain Greg of Classic Harbor Line speaks of life on the water.  Epic Times interviews him to get the perspective of the person behind the wheel of a yacht.   “You have to commune with Mother Nature, you have to deal with the elements. You’re not dealing with external forces, you’re not dealing with other people—something … Read more

YourAAA Daily sails NY Harbor aboard the schooner America 2.0!  Listed as one of the top 8 things to do in NYC!  To read more click here. 

Recommended by Mapped!  A balance of boujee and wellness while in NYC. Click here to read more! 

Classic Harbor Line Returns to New Standard of Safe Operations   NEW YORK, NY—Classic Harbor Line (CHL) returns to New York Harbor Pier 62 on June 20, offering scenic sightseeing tours and private events with fresh air and open waters, all within the new level of safety required to responsibly accommodate guests.  “With the additional … Read more

Town & Country joined us on an unforgettable holiday cruise and loved it so much that they placed us in the top 14 experiences to gift to a loved one during the holiday season.  Whether you want to plan a Holiday Party for the company or have your family holiday party aboard, this is the … Read more

Travel + Leisure wrote about the to 24 places that New Yorkers Love to Visit and listed us! Whether you are looking to see something, do something or eat something, the list they have are recommendations on where local New Yorkers love to visit.  Whether you are a out of town guest or a native … Read more

    Sometimes a cheesy gift makes the best gift.   Get cheesy this Holiday season with a gift certificate from Saxelby Cheesemongers located in Chelsea Market. American farmstead and artisan cheeses available.   Click here to get a Gift Certificate     Give the gift of health this year with a Chelsea Piers Fitness … Read more

Here’s some of our favorite holiday things to do around the city!     Holiday Lights at Chelsea Market   Grab your mask and walk through Chelsea Market to take in this magical display of Holiday lights! The perfect place to shop for holiday gifts, art, wine and more!   Click here to visit their … Read more

Time Out New York is known for giving the inside scoop of the most memorable things to do in NYC and we are happy that they stumbled upon us!  They joined us on our NYC Sunset Jazz Cruise and wanted to share their experience with readers.  Writer Shaye Weaver shares her journey with us aboard … Read more

We want to give thanks to BizBash for recommending us! Listed as a unique event space that has taken steps to keep everyone safe during COVID-19 for office gatherings. Our yachts and staff are fully equipped to keep you and your team safe while enjoying time together.  If you are looking to book your office … Read more

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 … Read more

In honor of 9/11 and in commemoration of the Great Boat Lift, a Flotilla and Blessing of the Fleet is being organized on Friday September 10. Passage aboard the Classic Harbor Line Fleet is being offered to participate in this grand event. 100% of all ticket sales are donated to various waterfront organizations. ABOUT THE … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

AIANY Alrededor de Manhattan Tour Arquitectura (en español) #Detalles de esta gira: – 2.75 horas – Presentado y narrado en español por un guía del Instituto Americano de Arquitectos – Nueva York (AIANY) – Elegantes mesas privadas asignadas a cada reserva. Cada mesa cuenta con una sección acolchada, una gran ventana exterior que se puede … Read more

Press Release: Sail with PRIDE PRIDE 2023: New York Harbor PRIDE Sail for the Hetrick-Martin Institute Sponsored by Classic Harbor Line For the benefit of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming, and queer youth support programs of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Classic Harbor Line hosts a sail in New York Harbor on Saturday June 24, 10:30-12:30.  100% of … Read more

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City, is by traveling along its waterways. Welcome aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II, for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC! Learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people. As well … Read more

Climate Change in NYC and Classic Harbor Line As sailors by trade we witness first-hand the pollutants in our waterways, sea level rise, and the increase in average daily temperatures occurring through Climate Change. We review and revise our operating procedures annually to cut our carbon emissions. Emphatically aiming to reduce or eliminate our use … Read more

Livestream Series: Macy’s Fireworks Show from NY Harbor Watch the Livestream Series: Macy’s Fireworks Show from NY Harbor. Join us live from Yacht Manhattan II on the busiest and most exciting night in New York Harbor: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show! Gain an exciting firsthand look at what it’s like being a captain … Read more

Livestream Series: PRIDE Sailing benefitting Hetrick-Martin Institute Youth Programs Join us for the Livestream Series: PRIDE Sailing benefitting Hetrick-Martin Institute Youth Programs. This livestream sailing event benefits the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI). Join us on this day during PRIDE month for an exciting 2-hour sail around New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty with fellow … Read more

Livestream Series: LILAC Preservation Project Tour Join us for the Livestream Series: LILAC Preservation Project Tour. We’re celebrating the Coast Guard cutter, LILAC, in her 90th year! Learn about this historic steam-powered lighthouse tender that once carried supplies to lighthouses and maintained buoys from the 1930s to early 1970s. LILAC is now a museum ship … Read more

Livestream Series: Hudson River Community Sailing Tour Join us for the Livestream Series: Hudson River Community Sailing Tour. As we cruise along Manhattan’s West Side to the Hudson River Community Sailing docks, we’ll learn about the history of HRCS as they celebrate their 15th year! Meet Executive Director, Robert Burke along with Program Directors Don … Read more

Livestream Series: Schooner Apollonia Sail Freight Tour Join us for the Livestream Series: Schooner Apollonia Sail Freight Tour. Meet the modern sail freight company delivering goods from the Hudson River Valley to New York City while netting zero emissions. Engage with Apollonia team members Brad Vogel, Supercargo, and Pat Nason, Climate Strategist. Learn about the … Read more

Livestream Series: John J Harvey – Save Our Ships Tour Join us for the Livestream Series: John J Harvey – Save Our Ships Tour. We will cruise around lower Manhattan alongside the John J Harvey Fireboat team, and correspondingly hear stories about their heroic efforts on September 11, 2001. Now a museum and education center, … Read more

Livestream Series: Brooklyn Boatworks Tour It’s launch day! Join us for a Livestream Series: Brooklyn Boatworks Tour. Today’s harbor tour is co-hosted by the founders of Brooklyn Boatworks, local naval architects Carl Persak and Jeremy Wurmfeld. We are cruising with them to Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park for one of their biggest days of … Read more

Livestream Series: National Maritime Historical Society Tour Join the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) for the Livestream Series: National Maritime Historical Society Tour. Cruise down the Hudson River and learn about NY Harbor’s past and future in an exciting tour of important historical sites. These sites include Little Island and Pier 57, notable for its … Read more

Livestream Series: Rocking the Boat Tour  Join us for the Livestream Series: Rocking the Boat Tour. This adventurous livestream will take us to the Bronx River with Rocking the Boat! Take to the water with Rocking the Boat Founder and Executive Director, Adam Green, and learn about their hands-on student programs including boatbuilding, sailing and … Read more

Join us on June 8th to watch our Livestream Series: Billion Oyster Project on behalf of NY Harbor School Tour! Join us during the Livestream Series: Billion Oyster Project on behalf of NY Harbor School Tour! Meet BOP Executive Director Pete Malinowski along with faculty including Katie Mosher, Anna Weiss, Charlotte Boesch and Ann Fraioli.  Learn about … Read more

Hudson River Maritime Museum Harbor Tour HRMM Executive Director Lisa Cline and fellow Hudson River historians, Ann Loeding and Gary Matthews co-host the Livestream Series: Hudson River Maritime Museum Harbor Tour. For nearly 400 years the Hudson River has served as a major commercial thoroughfare. We’ll be focusing this tour on the history of commercial towing … Read more

Memorial Day Military History Tour of New York Harbor It’s Fleet Week in NYC! New York Harbor hosts a number of special Navy Ships and sailors. Join this livestream tour in honor of our veterans on a Memorial Day Military History Tour of New York Harbor! Learn about New York City’s extensive military history on this … Read more

Spend NYC Fleet week with Classic Harbor Line. NYC Fleet week is back and we are running a selective number of Military History Tours to take you to these amazing ships in NY Harbor!  Highlights along the way: Get up close with ships docked all over the city! This tour is a great way to … Read more

Days of Giving with Classic Harbor Line From 12am until midnight on each special Day of Giving, Classic Harbor Line will donate 100% of all gift certificate sales to our nonprofit affiliate organizations.  Customers can use their Classic Harbor Line gift certificate on any one of our cruises and certificates can be purchased in any … Read more

Day of Giving with Corn Hill Navigation on July 13th Classic Harbor Line is thrilled to support the work that Corn Hill Navigation does in upstate NY.  Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1991. It operates two vessels, Riverie on the Genesee River in Downtown Rochester, NY and Sam Patch on the Erie Canal … Read more

  Introducing: Marea at Sea aboard the classic Schooner America 2.0!  Join us in NY Harbor for a sunset sail with light bites from Marea! Enjoy the “Taste of Marea” menu, two savory courses followed by a sweet bite, featuring an unprecedented opportunity to taste the finest Italian-inspired coastal cuisine while leisurely sailing through the … Read more

Join us aboard the Yacht Manhattan in her festive autumn decor. Cruise with us north on the Hudson River, under the George Washington Bridge for a unique waterfront view of the Grand Palisades cliffs!  This brand-new Fall Foliage tour takes a cozy boat ride to observe one of New York’s most dramatic natural wonders, hosted … Read more

Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park – Go to where few have gone before! We’ll sail by the Statue of Liberty, then cruise under the Bayonne Bridge, threading the NJ & Staten Island border through the Arthur Kill. We’ll see the industrial waterfront alive and thriving in Newark Bay, before we reach the world’s largest … Read more

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States. Taking a cruise to see it can be a fantastic experience. There are several cruise options available with us here at Classic Harbor Line!  As a matter of fact, we were listed in the top 6 Best Statue of Liberty … Read more

Look no further for NYC unique experiences! New York City offers a variety of unique sailing experiences that allow you to explore the city from the water and enjoy breathtaking views of the skyline. We partnered with Marea to create a memorable experience in NY Harbor. See what Forbes has to say about the experience! … Read more