Shearwater Daytime Sails

Join us aboard for an intimate and thrilling way to visit New York's magnificent harbor on a meticulously maintained, 82 foot, 1929 vintage sailboat. These 90-minute day sails offer the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax while you take in close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

Address or meeting point

North Cove Marina at World Financial end of Liberty Street on the Hudson.

Hours & minutes

Approximately 90 minutes.

Start or opening time

Monday through Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m and on Sunday at 2pm

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Yes, Gateway Parking just before the Chase Bank.

How do you get there by car? Take West Street (West Side Highway) to World Financial Center/Battery Park City. Go West on Liberty Street and go all the way to the end. This is as close to the marina as vehicles can go. Get off at South End Avenue. Walk down ramp to North Cove Marina.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name E train to World Trade Center. A/C train to Chambers Street. R/W train to Rector Street. 4/5 train to Fulton Street. Go West on Liberty Street crossing West Street (West Side Highway) via footbridge. Enter 1 World Financial Tower, go down the escalators, exit on South End Avenue/Liberty Street. Walk down the ramp to North Cove Marina.

Distance from the venue to the stop 10 to 15 minutes.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? With the Captain of ship and crew.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes, the crew is.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes, there is one on board.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

Drinks

Are drinks included? Includes one free drink (beer, wine, soft drinks).

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes, there is a cash bar on board.

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Variety and upto $12.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? None.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) No.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Others Please list all names of passengers who will be going on cruise in order to confirm booking. *Once voucher has been exchanged for tickets, the tickets are non refundable and Shearwater will sail in light to moderate rain and if sail cancelled due to severe weather, the sail will be rescheduled.* For any other reason that the guest wish to reschedule their bookings; please do so at least 24 hours before sailing time and will be subject to a rescheduling fee payable directly.

Product price detail

Daytime Sails

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 0 to 12 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.