--- title: New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 82 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 77 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 22 (Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-sunset-sail-to-the-statue-of-liberty/ --- # New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty In our comparison: #15 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience a sunset from New York Harbor and enjoy sweeping views of Manhattan's skyline, parts of Brooklyn and Jersey City from Schooner America. This classic sailboat is 105-feet in length and has about 3600 square feet of sail area. Sail by Manhattan's Financial District, One World Trade and Ellis Island as the boat sails toward the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy up-close views of Lady Liberty and a great photo opportunity as the sun dips below the horizon. This trip is perfect for couples, friends, visitors and locals. Adult ticketing applies to all travelers. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, - 37 start times: between 17:00 and 20:00 - Food not included: If bringing food please keep it to a light… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €82 per person for the Off Peak Option option; other options up to €132 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 77 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Classic Harbor Line NYC - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 37 start times between 17:00 and 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 77 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 74 of 77. - 5 stars: 69 (90%) - 4 stars: 5 (6%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Off Peak Option | €82 / person | English | Off Peak Pricing Applies | | Standard Option | €92 / person | English | Standard Pricing Applies | | Peak Option | €103 / person | English | Peak Pricing Applies | | Live Jazz Sail Option | €121 / person | English | Live Jazz Trio onboard : Select this option and enjoy a live Jazz band onboard during your sailing experience! | | Sunset sail with tapas option | €132 / person | English | 2-hour sail + tapas menu: Enjoy a 2-hour sunset sail aboard America 2.0 with a seafood tapas menu and 1 drink included. Tapas menu included: Food is served in 2 platings + small dessert. Featuring caviar, smoked trout, ahi tuna, seared scallops & accoutrements One drink included: One beer, wine, Champagne or soda is included. Additional beverages available for purchase. | ## What's included - One complimentary beverage included - 2-hour sailing experience ## Not included - Gratuity is not included, but recommended for the captain and crew - If bringing food please keep it to a light snack ## Itinerary 1. **SeaGlass Carousel** (pass by, no stop) - Sail by Battery Park and Manhattan's Financial District, offering sweeping views of the NYC skyline. 2. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - Sail by Ellis Island and onward as the boat makes its way to New York Harbor. 3. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Admire up-close views as the boat sails by the Statue of Liberty for the perfect photo opportunity at sunset. Look back at Manhattan for sweeping skyline views. 4. **New York Harbor** (pass by, no stop) - Sail around New York Harbor and enjoy views of Manhattan's famous skyline at sunset. Watch the sun dip below the horizon behind Lady Liberty and enjoy some great photo opportunities, or just sit back and relax in a peaceful environment. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 37 start times between 17:00 and 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex on the water. Our ticket booth is located steps from the dock on Pier 62. Check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - General admission ticketing applies to all travelers - Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding - Service animals are permitted; emotional support animals and pets are not permitted - Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator - Guests are not permitted to bring alcohol onboard ## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 22** | €82 | 2h | 4.83 (77) | shared | | [Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour-2/?format=md) | €295 | 2h | 4.97 (868) | private | | [50-Minute NYC Statue of Liberty Scenic Cruise](/usa/new-york/tours/50-minute-nyc-statue-of-liberty-scenic-cruise/?format=md) | €23 | 50 min | 4.99 (417) | shared | | [Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/statue-of-liberty-speedboat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €54 | 30 min | 4.97 (195) | shared | Ranked #15 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €295, median €60; typical length 2h. 4 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/statue-of-liberty-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-city-sunset-sail-to-the-statue-of-liberty/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md