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    Manhattan by Sail

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    Ric T.

    The Clipper City Tall Ship departs from Battery Park in lower Manhattan during the warmer months. This particular trip was a craft beer cruise, labeled Manhattan by Sail with the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty, the New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline on a beautiful day with about 100+ paid customers drinking five different craft beer types all from Greenport Harbor brewing Company. Snacky foods were also provided. We watched the crew man the sails in a rather nice coordinated performance. And they were friendly and informative. The whole voyage lasted approximately two hours. My sister-in-law got the tix through Groupon, IDK the cost but it was a fun excursion.

    Dolonchapa C.

    Got the jazz and wine sail as a wedding present and procrastinated for almost a year till I realized it would expire. Booked a day for the sail and was horribly late to the thing. Made a call and asked if it could be rescheduled and they said YES! I did say sorry but I feel it was a no question asked thing. Their reservation says no cancellations no rescheduling on the same day but they ARE EXTREMELY NICE WITH CUSTOMERS!!! A great thing to do for tourists. Unlimited wine cider and beer long with excellent views. I did reschedule because of bad weather too! They were so awesome and accommodating. Luckily the weather was great and we got a good sunset and nice breezes. While coming back you get the cityscape all lit up. Romantic and v cool! Bring good company and make an enjoyable evening out of it!

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    Max J.

    I would like to thank the staff for answering all my phone call questions to the deckhands, skipper, and a big thank you to the bar tender for keeping the party going Hahahaha! Really great easy going quick sail - happy hour sail Also by having happy hour it made the whole boat drink menu 1/2 off. The cocktails wear fancy and strong. (Normal cocktail price was $11 as of 7/2019 I think) Because this boat is so large it is not as choppy as when I sail on my coronado 25 sailboat. I would recommend this tour to just about anyone who enjoys the water. You can just sit back and relax or walk around and watch how everything works.

    Clelia G.

    Today was my second time . I did the 1 pm on July 4 th and I it couldn't be a more perfect day. However, the sunset cruise was better than I expected. The staff are all very friendly! From the reservation to the bartender. I will most definitely be back !

    Jennifer I.

    It is a beautiful boat You will see amazing views GO TO ANY OTHER COMPANY IF you want to learn anything about what you are seeing. There is NO commentary AT ALL... no funny quips, no anecdotes about movies or anything that happened at the incredible sites we were seeing. This was not a sunset, romantic cruise that would seem more common for quiet and romance... There was no entertainment except the music the college kids wanted to play ---oh and then at the end they will beg you for tips "so that we don't have to work on a boat forever" When did we start tipping for nothing? I'm assuming they get paid to run the boat and anything on top would be for tip...??.. there was nothing on top of their sail work except maybe leering at teenage girls and overtly flirting.. I'm not tipping for that... I mean there wasn't even a recording pointing out things... ALSO... Get in line or stand the full boat ride... even if elderly, or walking/standing issues... these employees with have you move for the sail work (obviously necessary) and you may lose your seat... there are few seats and they go quickly.. people did not like moving on this boat... you have to walk though aisles of shaded seats to get water or drinks and man these people didn't make it easy... 7 year old tripped Maybe employees could assist?? If you need a guaranteed seat.. DO NOT use this company... I have a 7 year old and an 18 year old so I'm on the move no matter what with each asking for pictures and my desire to teach them about the Statue of Liberty I was all over the place but I saw others struggle for seats.... Maybe this is targeted more for college kids that want to drink and party and be leered at by staff and not worry about learning about the city... if this is the case please advertise as such Beautiful views -- undeniable.... seeing the statue and all that she stands for calls for a moment of silence in my opinion.. not their awful music... ok I realize I disliked this far more then I allowed my kids to see... they stole my time and my kids time

    Kenny C.

    Did a work event on the Clipper Tall Ship. The pros -there's a bar onboard with some decent wine -the ship itself is super cool. It's a sailboat and ain't no public ferry -the views, of course -the staff were awesome and friendly The cons -SO touristy. Sure, maybe that's to be expected -SO crowded. When we saw the line, we were like "there's no way everyone's getting on", but they fit everyone. The benches are close together so walking to and from the bar (or to the side to get photos) gets kind of challenging -The price. I think it was around $45 a person, not including drinks or food. Hint for the tourists - just take a $2.75 ferry and sit on top. Spend that extra $40 on some pizza. -There was also an option of spending more per person on food (I think around $30). The food was pretty meh. Charcuterie plates with off-color meats. Surprisingly good rare tuna steaks. Bland chicken skewers. And way more pretzel bites than anyone knew what to do with. You also have to deal with other people on the boat thinking that the food is open to everyone (which honestly, for $50 a head, I'd expect that too) All in all, not a bad way to spend a weekday afternoon, provided you're not paying for it. Or I guess if you're a tourist with some spending cash.

    Suzanne F.

    We got a groupon for our anniversary. It was the southern tier beer cruise. 5 sample of different beer and a bunch of snack trays. This was the hottest day of the year in nyc. We still had a great time. Kept hydrated and drank plenty of beer. Staff was friendly. Only issue was it wasn't 5 southern tier. It was 4 and a smuttynose IPA. Bee will forgive you lol. Met some great people and had fun. That's all that matters. Totally worth It.

    Ben C.

    Highly recommend. I have been in a few different tourist boats since living in NY when family and friends visit and so far this was the best experience. I bought tickets ahead of time and we had Major traffic and train delays. Needless to say we arrived 20min late. I really didn't know if they would even do anything but they gave us 2 tickets on the next sail time and 2 free drinks (since we got the happy hour). The 2 people at the booth ticketing were so friendly and nice, I was a bit taken back because normally at these tourist things the customer service is non-existent but these 2 people had smiles and just were so nice. So this company already made all my stress disappear which is the best thing a company can do for first impressions if they truly want to succeed. When you first line up and see everyone you start to wondering if everybody will fit and it looks like there isn't much seating and not very comfortable. However after you start sailing most people don't sit still and it is easy to find seats if you prefer to have one and everything gets a lot more comfortable and people are a lot more relaxed. The staff hoists the sails up and you can even help out if you wish. We were on the night cruise and the sunset was spectacular so I would recommend doing it. However, it doesn't go all the way around the harbor, mostly stays south of manhattan and around the Statue of Liberty. But you still get excellent views and incredible at sunset. You can still see the Brooklyn bridge but doesn't go that close to it. But over all super friendly staff, good prices on drinks (all considering) and bathroom was pretty clean, and really incredible views. It is very different being on sail boat like this but I liked it so much better. Doesn't feel you are on a touristy boat at all. So if you are trying to decide on which one to choose I would for sure recommend it. Make sure to bring your camera!

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    Timothy T.

    We got a Groupon for a beer sailing trip out of Battery Park. We booked it months ago but I was a bit leery about sailing in October; you never know what weather you'll get. October 7th was unusually warm this year and it ended up being a perfect day to sail. If you are wondering what a beer sailing trip is, it is nothing more than beer being served while the boat sails. The boat travels past Ellis Island then around the Statue of Liberty, heads toward Brooklyn, passes the Red Hook section, around Governor's Island, and up the East River a bit before docking again. Once aboard we were greeted by a friendly crew member and asked to grab a glass of beer from the bar. This day they were pouring beers from Greenport Harbor Brewing on Long Island. I did that and sat near the stern by the ship's wheel. The captain passed by, we chatted a bit, and before long we were off. At intervals during the trip announcements were made that the next beer was up. I'm guessing there were 5 - 5 ounce pours in all. If you wanted more, pints were available for purchase. They also served a light snack consisting of fruit, nuts, cheese, Italian deli meats; nice! Didn't expect that. The only problem I had, and it could have been a temporary problem, was the fact that the PA system did not reach the back of the boat where I was sitting. So those sitting there couldn't hear the commentary during the trip, didn't know a new beer was being served, and didn't know food was even out there. There was a second round of food that someone let us know about so we didn't miss out. In summary the beer was good, the trip was very nice, crew friendly and accommodating, and totally worth the trip.

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    Sue T.

    Four of us took a boat tour around New York Harbor on this lovely fall day. Specifically, it was a beer tasting boat tour. We had purchased our tickets online via Groupon & frankly, I wasn't expecting much. I had questions once I bought the Groupon & had to call twice. I did not get a warm, fuzzy feeling either time, in fact one rep was downright rude. Upon arriving they had a table set up to check everyone in & handed out passes. Once on board the crew members were very helpful in getting everyone settled & explaining a few guidelines. The positives: During the trip they served 5 different beer styles by a local brewery, Greenport Harbor Brewing. It was a glorious day & they had music playing over the speakers, my favorite 80s tunes! They were kind enough to offer food, Brucetta toast, some fruit, cheeses, & italian meats. Most of the staff was very friendly. Guess they didn't man the phones when I called. The negatives, the boat is pretty beat up but it was comfortable. If you sit on the bow of the ship, you will not hear any of the announcements. The first table of food set up, everyone on the stern of the ship missed out because they didn't hear it. They did set out more food later & hopefully by then they did (the fact that they had more food to put out goes in my positive remarks:) The last sail of the season was the day we went, Oct. 7th. When I called in early Sept. they had no other dates available other than that one but as it turned out, it was perfect. The day was beautiful as we sailed around the harbor past Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty & Governor's Island. The trip was only for 1 hour & 45 minutes but they used the time well & we did not feel at all cheated. They do offer other packages with longer rides to those interested. I have to say, after expecting so little this was a fabulous boat trip. So much so that I may do it again next season.

    Peter D.

    What a find. Amazing boat ride on a summer evening. Refreshing cocktails and great crowd. Good mix of tourists and locals. Will do this again!

    Kita S.

    Came here with a bunch of friends for my birthday and had a great time! Excellent views of the city and the Statue of Liberty, knowledgeable staff operating the sails (and putting patrons to work hoisting the sails at the beginning!), and a bar. They even let me steer the ship! Don't be a dummy- opt for sneakers or flats. I tried to glam it up in my heels and got stuck in the floor a bunch.

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    Brianna E.

    DO THIS. I took my brother, dad, and 3 best friends on the 12pm craft beer cruise on the 4th of July and it was so fun!!! Not to mention we had the best weather humanly possible, the staff created the perfect experience. In my opinion, you can live in NYC for however log you want, but if you don't see it by water, you're not seeing all of it! The boat is incredible and it was fascinating seeing the crew set the sails ... They even let me and my help!! (Free shot thanks!) you can really tell that everyone on the boat loved being there, working there and enjoyed life! All the passengers seemed relaxed and it was just a really wonderful experience. They fact that the beer never spotted was an extreme plus LOL. This is great for the over 21 peeps who want great beer, good laughs, snacks and a fun time! I will definitely recommend to all my friends and do it again!

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