New York Harbor Sail Aboard the Clipper City: See the Sights Aboard City's Largest Sailing Boat

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Manhattan By Sail presents a tour through New York harbor aboard the tall ship Clipper City. See New York's legendary landmarks on a 90-minute excursion aboard the city's largest commercial sailing vessel; 158 feet long and 120 feet high, the Clipper City pays tribute to New York's historic role as a center of sea commerce.

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P.Gonzalez
P.Gonzalez
Member since 2006
6 Reviews
- Rated 4.0
- Written on Jun 02 2009
Hey guys
So I took the 12:30 cruise.It was a picture perfect day. I would advise to bring a sweater as it does get windy. Full bar aboard as well.Bud Lights run about $5.50. All the guys on crew were very friendly. The captain you'll recognize immediately as he looks like Santa.No really. If Santa had a summer job, this would be it. There's plenty of seats but during most of the cruise hardly anyone was sitting,most roamed about taking pictures. They play music on the boat too. The bartender/DJ (LOL) played Bob marley which really set the tone I think. It was pretty awesome,even for a jaded native like myself.Would do it again in a heartbeat. No better way to spend a sunny afternoon then sailing,drinking ice cold beer,and listening to some Marley. Might wanna take some dollar bills along as they 'suggest' at the end that you tip the crew for their afforts. That's about it guys.Enjoy!
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Longhand
Longhand
Member since 2009
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- Rated 4.0
- Written on Aug 16 2009
We took the 7 pm cruise in mid August. As we sailed, the sun set behind the Statue of Liberty and the harbor seas were calm with a gentle roll to them. The ship was much larger and longer than I thought it would be, but there were just the right number of people to fill the deck by the time we cast off. The weather was ideal, and I didn't need the jacket I brought. The skylines of New Jersey and Manhattan once night fell, were breathtaking from the deck of the Clipper City, and the Statue of Liberty was beyond words. It just really grabbed me, as did the sights and sounds of everything as we slowly sailed out and around governor’s island and then back into port. The waves were just enough to let us know that we were sailing, but nothing to worry about. We ate dinner before going on, and that seemed to do the trick. It is a really interesting sensation to stand on deck while the ship sailed through the early night.

From start to finish, the Captain and crew were great. They were a solid group, and both the crew members and the Captain were at the top of their game as they sailed the ship. I envied the crew's jobs as I had worked one summer on the Grand Canyon on a river running boat and could see the same focused and skilled teamwork on the Clipper City, and felt my friends, their children and I were in safe hands.

In closing, let me say It was one of our best experiences of our trip to New York City. It was the perfect way to top off a busy day, and I look forward to doing it all again the next time I am in town. I saw families, young couples, groups of friends all having the time of their lives, enjoying the ship, the skylines while touching the spirit of sailing, and traditions that reached back into the centuries.

Everyone that I took on the Clipper City that night in August was amazed at how much fun they had, and how cool it was. If you have even the smallest interest or curiosity, I would recommend you do it and take your friends and family. You will have a really cool time.
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JIng Wang
JIng Wang
Member since 2009
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- Rated 3.0
- Written on Jul 26 2009
It was a very relaxing trip, the ship was slow. Not recommended for tourists because it only goes to the statue of liberty, you don't get much view of manhattan. For those who just want to relax on a nice day, it's a good choice.
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