--- title: New York Day Sail to the Statue of Liberty on Schooner America lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 105 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 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-day-sail-to-the-statue-of-liberty-on-schooner-america/ --- # New York Day Sail to the Statue of Liberty on Schooner America In our comparison: #14 of 22 in Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Offering a premium sailing experience, the Schooner America is a tribute to the original America that won the America's Cup in 1851. This classic sailboat is comfortable, elegant and smooth at 105-feet in length with 3600 square feet of sail, providing the most exceptional day sailing one can find in New York Harbor. Step aboard this beautiful boat with teak decks and mahogany trim and relax as the crew raises sail and offers beverage service. Highlights include sailing past World One, Manhattan's towering financial district, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. A great experience for families and friends looking for a relaxing and fun experience in New York Harbor. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, - 103 start times: between 09:00 and 17:30 - Food not included: If bringing food please keep to a light… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Off Peak Option option; other options up to €61 - Duration: 1h 45m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Classic Harbor Line NYC - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 103 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 65. - 5 stars: 58 (89%) - 4 stars: 5 (8%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## 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 | €54 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes: The duration of this experience ranges between 1.75-hours to 2-hours Off Peak Pricing Applies | | Peak Option | €61 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes: The duration of this experience ranges between 1.75-hours to 2-hours Peak Pricing Applies | ## What's included - NY Harbor sailing experience. This boat ride varies between 1.75-hours to 2-hours - One complimentary beverage is included with each ticket ## Not included - Gratuities are not included in the price of your sail, but recommended for the Captain and crew. - Groups of 10 or more will be contacted by the operator in advance for an additional 10% gratuity - If bringing food please keep to a light snack ## Itinerary 1. **Statue of Liberty** (pass by, no stop) - Sail into New York Harbor and by the Statue of Liberty for an up-close view. 2. **Ellis Island** (pass by, no stop) - Great views as the boat sails along the New Jersey and Manhattan coastline and onward! 3. **New York Harbor** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy views of Manhattan's Skyline from New York Harbor ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 103 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 - 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted - Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding - Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted onboard - Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator - The duration of this experience ranges between 1.75-hours to 2-hours ## Compared with other Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 22** | €54 | 1h 45m | 4.83 (65) | 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 #14 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-day-sail-to-the-statue-of-liberty-on-schooner-america/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md