Chelsea High Line and Skyline Cruise and Walking Tour
Schooners Adirondack, Classic Harbor Lines -- Pier 62 (62 Chelsea Piers Manhattan, NY 10011)
- Full Price:
- $65.00
- Our Price:
- $35.00 - $39.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Chelsea High Line and Skyline have expired.
The last date listed for Chelsea High Line and Skyline was Friday July 9, 2010 / 2:30pm.
Currently at Schooners Adirondack:
Champagne & Sights: City Lights Sail Aboard Schooner Adirondack
- Full Price:
- $55.00
- Our Price:
- $27.50 - $33.00
The perfect thing to do on a warm summer evening -- head to sea and let the cool breeze whisk your troubles away. On this nighttime cruise, you'll experience the lights of New York's famous skyline like never before. And the gorgeous views don't end with the skyline; this two-hour cruise also glides by some of the Big Apple's most beautifully lit attractions, including Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Chelsea Piers, Battery Park and more. A few rounds of complimentary champagne, wine, beer and soda are provided, and you are welcome to bring a picnic to eat. It's the perfect romantic date or friends' night out. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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SJ on Other
Bring a notebook to jot down the names of architects and buildings - unless you have a great memory
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LD on Where to Eat
We tried Standard Grill at 13th Street. Excellent.
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LD on Where to Park
Park on 10th for half or less than Chelsea Piers.
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
John
Outstanding trip. Weather was awful,but still a delightful experience. Walking tour was fun and informative.Written on Sep 14 2009
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SJ
Super way to spend a summer afternoon - made me fall in love with my city all over againWritten on Jun 07 2010
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LD
First, the harbor cruise on the Manhattan was delightful. Unlike more touristy attractions the yacht (built in 2005) is a pleasure to behold. The cabin is air-conditioned and there was more than enough open-deck space forward once we got underway. Sit back, enjoy a drink and take in the view. No matter how many times you have cruised the harbor, its always exciting.Written on Aug 10 2009
Next up, the High Line tour. Of course you don't need a guide to climb the stairs to the High Line park but after our guide gave us the history of the park and Chelsea, we climbed up at 16th street and it was truly breathtaking! Our guide made us a "wait" a bit before we went up and this increased the anticipation, which, in the end, made it more enjoyable.
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Goldstar Member
This was a most enjoyable tour. The boat ride was great, and the crew friendly and efficient. We loved the tour, too, and the High Line was quite a surprise, I didn't even know it existed though I live in NY.Written on Jul 13 2009
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More Information About Chelsea High Line and Skyline
Description
Make the most of Chelsea with two tours in one. Start with a 90-minute cruise on the1920s-style yacht Manhattan. Her glassed-in observatory features a full bar, breath-taking views & Gatsby-esque glamor!
Highlights along the route:
- West Side Starchitecture on the Hudson: Frank Gehry's IAC, Standard Hotel & Richard Meier's Glass Towers
- Battery Park, South Street Seaport & Financial District
- Governor's Island, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
- The Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges of the East River
Professor Matthew Postal greets you at the dock when you return. He is a renowned architectural historian & author of:
- Guide to New York City Landmarks, 2009
- Ten Architectural Walking Tours in Manhattan, 2009
Starting at Chelsea Piers, once home to the White Star and Cunard Lines, Matt leads you on a 90 minute walking tour through Chelsea and through the story that leads up to the High Line Park - a former industrial railway of the 1930's that is now Manhattan's newest and most celebrated park.
Following the High Line route, you pass through the notable Art Gallery District, fashionable condominiums and past several historic landmarks, including the General Theological Seminary and Chelsea Market - where the Oreo was invented and current home of the Food Network, Morimoto & Emeril Live.
The walking tour ends at Gansevoort Street, in the heart of the famed Meat Packing District. Guests are then invited to walk, explore, photograph & enjoy the High Line at their own pace.
About the Ticket Supplier: Classic Harbor Line LLC
Built in 1994 in the Scarano Boat Building of Albany, New York, the Schooner Adirondack is an 80-foot wooden replica of a classic turn-of-the-century pilot schooner.
Heading south from Chelsea Piers and down the Hudson River to Battery Park, the Schooner Adirondack passes by Ellis Island and sails out to the Statue of Liberty. Wind and time permitting, she will head toward Governor's Island, breeze by the Financial District and the Brooklyn Bridge on the East River.
The 1920s-style motor yacht "Manhattan," also built by Scarano Boat Building, is brand new to the New York City harbor as of spring 2006. This 80-foot, wood-trimmed, Gilded Era commuter yacht runs full circumnavigations of Manhattan, dinner cruises and sunset cruises, and is available for private charter.