Adirondack Sailing

Adirondack Sailing has several different cruise/​excursion packages to choose from, but if you’re in the New York area for the first time and want to get a magnificent river view of the Jersey City and Manhattan skyline, this is the best booking that you will find.
Once you’ve booked your admission ticket online or at the booth, they will take you all the way down to the south harbor around the Statue of Liberty and also over to the East side around Governors Island. During this time, you can take some great pictures and enjoy a leisurely sail with a drink in hand. The crew usually consists of a captain and two other aides that will assure a safe and smooth ride.
They also provide a small selection of beers and wine throughout the journey. There are other cruise packages offered through Adirondack that are catered toward dinners in the evenings, special events, etc. But like I said before, I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting New York. Just remember to bring a jacket and/​or windbreaker since it can get windy and a bit chilly on the water.

I have been taking by wife and our kids on this wonderful trip for the past three years. Tonight we took the sunset cruise that was just awe inspiring and wonderful. Never experienced the city like this before. Even fireworks appeared over the East River!!! We fell in love with New York once again. Kat and her crew were magnificent and made our sail such a magical experience. Not to be missed when visiting NYC! Thanks to the crew and captain of the Adirondack for making my wonderful wife have a very special birthday!

A great time, yet again, sailing on the America! Wonderful & friendly crew and beautiful view of Manhattan & Statue of Liberty! I highly recommend for both locals and tourists.

I went out over the weekend and I had a fantastic time. The crew are very friendly and professional, but the over all experience of being out on the Hudson with a few drinks is incredible.

I packed a basket with 4 different international cheeses, fig jam and other lovely things, and it was a big mistake. Given the limited space you are allowed to move in, I thought the boat was over filled with people. I suppose it was to get more money. This makes the experience too crowded, cramped and bringing things to eat was cumbersome because of all the people they packed into the boat. For $ 78.00 I would have expected better wine (as opposed to the very cheap 2 VERY small portions in a plastic cup. Come one guys, you can get a decent bottle for under $ 15-​$ 20 bucks easy if you care just a little) the advertisement paints this picture as if the experience is elegant and refined. Though the sights were nice, I’m afraid the service was not. We were all «swindled». Might have been better to allow passengers to bring their own drinks.
It is also always in bad taste to solicits tips. NEWS FLASH: a tip is contingent upon service. It is neither a right nor an obligation. To be charged $ 78 for a thimble full of cheap wine, on an overcrowded schooner and lastly to be pressured to tip, and then to have the «tip jar» overtly put on the hand rail of the exit of the boat is inelegant. to force patrons to feel awkward, was tacky and in bad taste. One’s guest should never be pressured or put in a position to be uncomfortable if they do not tip. Charge a cheaper price or keep the price the same & Serve better wine, don’t try to get more «bag for your buck» by squeezing too many people into your boat, & then perhaps patrons will offer a tip of their own accord based upon stellar service.

What a fun way to spend an afternoon in NYC.
The views were incredible and the crew was extremely friendly and personable.

I did the brunch cruise with my parents this morning and had a blast! The crew, especially Zoe, provided excellent service during the service. We really enjoyed the food that was served and the tour was great too! We all left happy and stuffed to the brim! My parents have been to NYC several times to visit but this was truly a special way to enjoy the city with my family!
I have sailed with this company several times and have always been impressed. I plan on booking a private charter for my nursing school graduation in the spring of 2015. Can’t wait!

I’ve been on two schooners and a yacht with Adirondack sailing and loved every experience. Great and helpful sailors, lovely sights, an all around perfect evening.

Really enjoyed this, and it may deserve a 5 star, but I mete those out very carefully.
The crew was awesome, funny and engaging, and they offer a round of three soft drinks or beer /​wine if you want it. I think I would have liked a little more info on the sights and buildings, but then again, if you’ve taken the cruise before that may get a bit tiresome.
I’ll definitely be back, and will think about this sail when family and friends come to town, so this could easily become a 5-​star in the future.

Absolutely fabulous! My husband and I went sailing Saturday afternoon on a two hour sail. We packed our lunch and climbed on board. Chris and the rest of the crew the Adirondack were amazing!
I had sailed with a different company a few years back but this was much more pleasurable. My husband hadn’t sailed before and he said he had a great afternoon. He didn’t stop smiling the entire afternoon!
We’ll definitely be back with friends and family before the sailing season ends.

I’ve been going to NYC for thirty years, but never took the time to relax on the water. Cap’t Chris and his team provided a relaxing evening (even though it was a little chilly that night) seeing the sites of NYC from a different POV. With One World Trade now topped off, it was great to see that from the Hudson as well as Lady Liberty as she receives her well-​earned facelift. Thanks guys for the nice warm blanket to wrap up in and top off our weekend in The Apple.

We had a great time on this sailing adventure, ticket includes two hours of sailing down the Hudson River and up to three free drinks. No, liquor but they have canned beers but they’re cool craft beers. You also have the option to buy a bottle of wine and/​or champagne for around $ 25, really not that bad.
The route: Sail down the Hudson River, you can get great pictures of midtown, downtown. Then over to the Statue of Liberty, great pictures as well, it’s the prefect distance.
Service: the captain and skippers were all very nice. They even let us drive the boat for a little bit.
This is a great activity to take your out of towners on as well as a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
*Note, the boat will tip very far over on the side, keep hold of all possessions.

Loved loved loved this! (Did I say that I loved this?). The hubby booked this as a romantic surprise for our date night. Initially, when I saw the schooner pull into port, I felt a little concerned because of it’s size (Queue in theme song to «Gilligan’s Island).
Once on the boat, all concerns allayed. The crew was hospitable, friendly and accommodating. The captain was BEYOND nice and knowledgeable. The views were amazing. It wasn’t touristy or garish at all. A very classy romantic fun night.
They had clean blankets to snuggle under (it gets real windy on the Hudson). The captain gave interesting anecdotal information about other boats we were passing and about the sights we were seeing. The crew was very generous with the drinks and were hilariously funny.
All this for the bargain price of $ 45! Can’t wait to do this again!

It’s something to do in Manhattan !!! So much better than the touristic CircleLine !
The crew is super nice, they are so generous with all th drinks, and it’s for everyone: family, romantic couple, big group of friends, …
I would definitely recommend it !

Number One thing to do in NYC: take a harbor sunset cruise with Adirondack!
We booked a cruise with Captain Andrew who greeted us jovially upon arrival. Fifty passengers boarded the sailboat; pretty much every seat has a good view. Guests sit along the middle of the boat, looking off the side. It’s a single row of people, so you aren’t having to dodge heads. Plus since you’re sailing against the harbor, everything is in perfect sight. Just don’t sit by the horn, which will give you a startle. My friends and I sat in the right rear of the boat (which is closest to the pier when docked). We really enjoyed our seats, plus we were right by the sails and got to see Captain Andrew hoist and maneuver them.
Captain Andrew’s crew were our waiters, bringing us complimentary champagne, as many refills as we’d like. Our sailor, Ori, was a blast. He was also an Ohio native, which was a treat! When new champagne was opened, Ori would pop the cork into the harbor. Later, as the waters got chilly, a little, 10-​year-​old shipboy appeared (presumably Captain Andrew’s son.) He was passing out pillows and fleece blankets to everyone. What a wonderful touch, especially for us ladies in dresses!
The tour itself was gorgeous. It was leisurely two hour ride along the harbor, with a breathtaking sunset along the Manhattan Skyline. The sailboat passes Statue of Liberty, then turns around and heads back. The two hour trip really felt much longer, it was so relaxing! The atmosphere of this tour is definitely for adults rather than families with children.
I met a couple of native New Yorkers on the boat who had done the tour before. This is definitely an activity for both tourists and locals. For the comfort, view, and unlimited champagne, you really can’t beat the price for this crème de la crème of harbor tours.
Price per person: $ 60.00
Journey Time: 2 hours
Best View: Right side of the boat (closest to the pier when boarding) sees Manhattan Skyline. Left side sees the harbor and Statue of Liberty. I recommend the right side.

Nothing bad to say. Great way to spend a sunny summer day with family and friends. A $ 45 ticket gets you a relaxing two hour ride down the Hudson as well as 3 complimentary drinks. How can you beat that?

The only other time I’ve been on the Hudson is for the ferry to Liberty Island so this was cool. The crew is very nice and friendly. They actually turn off the engine and sail with the wind as much as they can. When we went it was pretty windy so we were going pretty fast and it was exhilarating! I love being in the water! There is also complimentary beer and wine so that’s an added perk. All in all, a positive experience and much recommended for a summer activity.

For the price you’re paying, you can’t really beat this opportunity. I’ve been on their boats a few times, and I’m always impressed with how the deck hands double as bartenders and do it really well.
I think this is a great way to show the city from the water, compared to the bigger boat options that are available. The captain is hilarious, and the experience has been the same whether I’m with a chartered group, or with a small group that shares the space.
I kind of think of this as a hidden gem, and plan on using it as a way to show it to friends visiting the city as an alternative to the more expensive, more crowded options.

I went on the Morimoto Sushi and Sake cruise for my birthday and it was really fun. I live in NY and I’ve done the touristy stuff with family that comes to visit, but I wouldn’t categorize this as only a tourist thing. In fact, most of the people on the cruise were NYers. The boat was really nice and the staff was so friendly. You go out to the Statue of Liberty and back to Chelsea Piers.
It was a little cold since it was September, but they have warm blankets and everything. The sushi was ok. I think with the name Morimoto I expected something extraordinary. Everything is prepared on the boat and there isn’t really a lot of room or refrigeration so I think they kind of have to make due. There were 10 rounds of different sushi and one roll (spicy tuna). The pieces were definitely huge and they are served with the soy already brushed on it. There was an interesting sake selection. They served 4 different sakes including a couple of sparkling sakes. They also serve beer, wine, champagne and non-​alcoholic beverages. I was definitely a little buzzed by the end of the cruise.
Overall, I had a great time and I would definitely recommend this to someone to do at least once. It’s a great way to enjoy the city at sunset.

The skipper was suprised that out of staters had booked passage. It seems like this is a bit of a (tri-state)locals outing.
See NYC, and Le Statue du Liberty from the water, a few rounds of beverages are included. Top notch afternoon in the city. Best tourist outing in the city.