During the course of our time in NYC for my bachelorette, this was probably one of the highlights…read moreof the trip. It was so much fun getting to see the city from a different perspective. You don't always realize the beauty of the city standing so small in the midst of the concrete jungle, but being able to be out on the waters and looking at the expansive skyline was awe inspiring! Shout out to Captain Erin for showing us an AMAZING time and for being so hospitable. If you are able to request for a Captain, please ask for Captain Erin. She helped us get all the wonderful shots of the city and showed us gorgeous views in the time we had with her. She even helped us take some really cute photos - thank you for that! Thank you again for showing us the most magnificent views and for being our captain, Captain Erin!! So grateful for you and the experience! * Pro Tip: in order for us to not scuff the boat, we ordered silicon covers for our shoes - this helped a ton with maintaining cleanliness on our Captain's boat and also allowed us to keep our shoes on during the trip!

Our extended family of 12 wanted to all get together for brunch, and decided to skip the usual hum…read moredrum bagels in someone's apartment and make it a day we'd all remember. Captain Paul and his 50 foot sailboat and crew gave us a 3 hour catered brunch in the Hudson we'll never forget. They handled every detail from first phone inquiry to final docking with professionalism and friendly service, yet never intruded in the least with our family dynamics and fun. That privacy as a family to enjoy our kids on deck playing in their sailor hats, the sun and breeze of sailing the Hudson together, photos in front of The Statue of Liberty will be memories for a lifetime. And made for an awesome album of photos, too. Life's too short not to do a reunion at sea. Thanks Sail Away!

I went with a group of 7 friends. The entrance is right…read moreoutside Pier 13. We chose to do a boat with other people and luckily we were the first group there so we got to choose where we wanted to sit and sync our phone/playlist to the boat Bluetooth. BYOB- and they have coolers to keep your drinks cold, though it's just frozen packs in the cooler. The cycling is optional, the boat will still run, just a fun thing to do. We did go past Little Island, but unfortunately didn't make it all the way to the Statue of Liberty. A storm looked like it was headed our way, so the water was also very choppy. If you get sea sick, definitely take something ahead of time. It was 90 minutes and flew by. We had a great time!

Great way to wrap up the summer with a nice boat ride on the Hudson…read more.. Easy to book, easy to plan, and easy way to have fun! The crew here are on point and made this more enjoyable. You are given a timeframe and that will be your ride. Bring your own booze (no hard liquor though). A quick form needs to be filled out before getting on the boat for protocol reasons. Other than that, bring your own food and drinks.

I came across a deal though Living Social & figured why not give it a try…read more The deal was for after work cruise on Fridays u have to make reservations online & then u are set. My friends & I were here this past Friday , boarding is at 7 & departs by 730. Once settled we got some drinks & enjoyed the views. I had some Vodka & cranberry , this was not bad decent drink my friends had Jack & coke & Malibu & pineapple also not bad. First round drinks was reasonably priced think it was $27 this is not bad but they do offer an unlimited option for $50 this is a pretty good deal specially if u plan on having more than 2 drinks , we ended up getting this for the rest of the cruise. They serve food buffet style u can purchase for $10 not terrible if u are hungry one of the girls decided on getting some rice , chicken , ribs , plantains & potatoes not bad. The boat itself is ok they don't seem to put a lot of effort into making it look nicer it can probably benefit from some sprucing up maybe new paint , decorations etc. The real winner here is the lovely city views really can't go wrong specially on a nice summer day. Good music, drinks were good , food was ok prices & service at the bars were not bad this was a good deal to try a nice way to spend a few hours doing happy hour differently.

Had an amazing time. Came on June 18, 2016 to celebrate my cousin's thirtieth birthday. I purchased…read morea Groupon which I believe was four people for about forty dollars. The cruise was from 7pm to 10pm. The staff was very friendly. The dj was amazing, he played nineties R&B and hip hop as well as a little bit of everything. They had plates of food being sold for ten dollars. The view was absolutely gorgeous! Will do again.

The entire experience was fantastic! The crew is exceptional and extremely friendly, they know…read moretheir stuff. I felt very comfortable and safe on the boat.

I had my going away party (I love and miss you NYC) aboard The Ventura. I heard about it from a…read morefriend who joined them for a sunset sail and thought it would be an awesome way to get my pals together for a unique NYC experience and fun way to chug a few beers and soak in the city. I was BLOWN away. The crew, especially first mate Jimmy, all the deck hands and captain were awesome. They had a NYC soundtrack ready to go, and since I reserved the whole space for buddies I was allowed to play my own music. They even kept my beers on ice on their cooler (but they had affordable beers / wine for purchase too) and were exceptionally friendly to all the guests. The boat holds about 30 people plus crew and for $60/70 pp it's a barging at twice the price. Highlights include: -educated exceptionally friendly crew that knows about boating and sailing around the world + history about NYC and the harbor -unreal views of the Statue of Liberty and coast -unique NYC activity for friends, great thing to take out of towners and way to show off the city -fun way to get liquored up.. Or enjoy 1 glass of wine like a "responsible" adult before going out for the evening -any and everything else You will not regret a trip on the Ventura and tell captain Pat Mitch sent you. Have fun!!! -Mitch L

First of all, it was just really fun being on the boat itself so close to the water, and it…read morehappened to be the coolest place in New York City with this heat wave. Additionally, it was really enjoyable to be so close to the Statue of Liberty and to go right under the bridges and view the city skyline, and they stop so you can take pictures. And our captain Eric is an engaging and accommodating guide. It's one of the best tour experiences I've had in a long time.

Amazing way to see the shoreline and learn about the area. While the weather was cold, we were…read morewarm and cozy in protective gear. Our driver and guide, Eric, did a fantastic job! Would highly recommend as a unique and educational experience.

This cruise leaves from Pier 61 in Manhattan. You are greeted by friendly staff who welcomes you…read moreaboard. Big shoutout to Taliyah who waited on us and kept us happy the entire cruise. She gave us different suggestions for drinks and she did it with a huge smile. The food was served buffet style. They offered a diverse offering of food from roasted vegetables, salmon, pork with black beans and plantains, salads, pastas, and desserts. One thing to note is drinks are extra as well as appetizers. Our table gave us a view of the New Jersey skyline as we steamed downtown Manhattan and the New York skyline on the way back to the pier. The boat travels to the Brooklyn bridge and then stops at the Statue of Liberty for 10 minutes for photos. There is a DJ who highlights different landmarks with interesting historical tidbits. After lunch, the DJ opens up the dance floor for everyone to show off their dance moves. In addition, he announces the special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

I just got off the spirit of NY cruise and i had a great time!! Alejandro the maitre de? Set the…read moretone for the evening with his warm enthusiasm as we entered the ship. Keisa our server made great recommendations for our drinks. The food was pretty good and there was a great selection. As a native New Yorker the views never get old you get a close up view of lady liberty and the ship slows down a bit so you can capture the moment. There are games and a Dj so prepare for a great evening. I'll be back again

I didn't think my review was that bad to begin with, but Camille C. felt the need to challenge my…read moreexperience with her a load of crap and that landed them on my Poop List. Read my initial review and you'll realize the "poop" part is quite LITERAL. Below is an excerpt of Camille C.'s response to my initial 3 star review (7/5/12): "Had Helen bothered to ask any one of the professional crew aboard Eastern Star about the sewer smell, they would have shown her the pump-out station located on the dock directly up the pier from them. As soon as the boat began the Complimentary cruise she enjoyed, that smell was left dockside. The hors d'oeuvres were a lovely selection, both a treat for the eyes and palate they were beautifully presented on trays decorated with fresh herbs. As well, nestled between a Mediterranean Display and a Charcuterie of dried meats, the Imported Cheese Display was a beautifully presented with an abundance of Gorgonzola, Jarlsberg, Gouda, Brie, Truffled Goat and Feta cheeses. Please click on the pictures above to view the lavish displays that were served that day." And now for my response: Dear Camille C., I usually cut and paste the entire message of an owner or customer service response to my reviews, but you had so many fillers and false advertisement, I couldn't see repeating those parts in my review update. No amount of fancy words extracted, collected and collaborated from your online dictionary and thesaurus could change the REALITY of my experience. (Oh, and let's also note that 1 star review right next to mine.) First off, I smelled your shit when approaching your vessel upon arrival. I did NOT use your restroom at that time. I used the restroom much later on, and guess what? That smell you claim that should have only been present while on dock...was PRESENT when the lil' vessel was NOT docked. Just saying... AND, as a very proud former Cheesemonger of Cowgirl Creamery (look it up sweetie, it's a REAL gourmet cheese shop), I can tell the difference between real cheese and real supermarket-level cheese. Anyone (and I do mean ANYONE) can slap a Gorgonzola or Brie label on their package, it doesn't make it gourmet, nor does it mean its any good. I am speaking from a Cheesemonger's perspective though... I didn't say your food was poorly displayed. I should have mentioned that the display was not bad at all! FAR from the best I've seen for a corporate event, but not bad. The random sea shells and decorative dead marine life you tossed in is questionable though. How often do you reuse those things? And how do you clean them? Should they be touching our food to begin with? Cheese and fruit trays aside (there were no meats that day, dried or other), the cold, dry, and bland appetizers that your servers were bringing out gave me ZERO desire for seconds. If this sample party was your A Game, you failed miserably. Again, use all the pretty words and pretty pictures you want, it does not change the experience, and in this case, the taste and pleasure factor of the food. My Event Planner friend, in her position for close to a decade, had an even more critical review...with her event planning and catering expertise and all. I thought you had a friendly sailing crew and a decent-looking sailing apparatus, so I was trying to be nice, and that's the thanks I get? Oh Camille C....

Food- Our guests really loved the food. Cynthia and I personally loved the appetizers. The skewers…read morewere amazing!! Everything after was just as good. I especially loved the steak. Staff- The staff was great at being attentive to our guests when it came to refilling water and the like. They were very prompt with bringing out all the meals as well. I think the real highlight was the bartenders. They made phenomenal drinks, maybe too good if you looked at some of my family at the end of the night haha. Overall, the wedding was amazing. All the guests really enjoyed themselves, whether they were on the dance floor or on the top deck taking in the sights. It truly was a magical night :)

I reserved the 2 hour charter as a surprise for my boyfriend's birthday. Captain Felix and his mate…read moreJose were exceptional. They shared so much information about NYC & the Hudson. They were great at serving us all the drinks we brought. It was a good time.

We loved Bret and Spencer! We had the best time chatting and sailing around with them. They were…read moresuch a delight! We will definitely be doing this again, and requesting them.