10/10! Captain Eric was very kind and made the whole experience amazing. He gave a nice overview of…read morethe boat when we first got on. He also kept his boat very clean, provided cup holders for our drinks, and had Bluetooth speaker for us. Perfect for a small group up to 6! I highly recommend sailing with him on his boat!

We had an unforgettable time aboard the Narwhal Yacht, the highlight of my husband's 60th birthday…read moretrip to NYC. Our private three-hour sail (2:30-5:30) was perfectly relaxing -- just the three of us on a calm, overcast afternoon in New York Harbor, with a refreshing breeze and gentle waves beneath us. Captain Eric's beautiful sailboat took us up close to the Statue of Liberty and beneath the three "BMW" bridges -- Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg. The views were stunning, and the peaceful rhythm of the water made the whole experience feel like a world away from the city's bustle. What truly made the trip special was Captain Eric himself. His insight into the harbor's history and his passion for the Billion Oyster Project -- a local STEM initiative working to restore oyster reefs through education -- really inspired us. As visitors from North Carolina, we were moved to make a gift in honor of the impact Eric had on our day and his dedication to teaching others about protecting the local environment. If you're looking for an experience that's both affordable and unforgettable, book a sail with Narwhal Yacht Charters. We all agreed: this will be something we do every time we come back to New York City!

We did a tour with Classic Harbor Line and it was one of our favorite parts of the trip! After a…read morefew busy days of sightseeing, this was the perfect way to relax while still seeing the city. The staff was amazing--friendly, fun, and full of interesting facts we hadn't heard before. It was a great experience for both us and the kids. Highly recommend this tour if you're visiting NYC!

Excellent way to see New York City! Friendly and knowledgeable crew members, Yuri, Sandy and Rob,…read moreobviously love what they do and that makes passengers at ease. Sailing is the best for conversations (quiet) and knowledgeable crew members enhance the experience. Bravo. We hope to see you again soon.

This was the second go round in enjoying this sailing excursion with this group. They once again…read morefailed to disappoint as Captain Mike provided a peaceful and enjoyable afternoon. We thoroughly enjoyed the sights while enjoying our music and champagne as we took it all in. Do yourself a favor and book if you have an appetite for relaxation and the urge to view NYC like never before.

After being on this Hudson River Gem 5 times in the past 3 years I can honestly say it keeps on…read moregetting better . The customer service provided by the owner is beyond 5 stars every single time . The boat is beautiful and always extremely clean !!! The whole vibe on this boat is like an amazing experience every single time , they have the most friendly and accommodating captains on this boat . If you want an amazing and unforgettable experience ... THIS IS THE BOAT TO BE !!! AWESOME !!! Sailing Islander is my home on the water .

Had only heard good things about this whale-watching tour and I had been trying to go for a while…read more Finally a date worked out and we got tickets the same day, so happy it worked out. The boat itself is clean and has enough room to move around while you're riding out to where you'll see sea life. The crew has clearly been doing this for a very long time and is incredibly knowledgeable. We had perfect weather and saw many dolphins and even saw some whales! It's a group activity for the whole ship to keep an eye out for some movement but it's so exciting when you do spot a whale tail pop out of the water. The whales were very active and we saw a few different ones before the ship was starting to turn back to head toward Brooklyn. As we were heading home we saw a two whale breeches so the captain turned the ship back around so we could see as much as possible. I was able to ask whatever questions I had about the whales to the crew and they always had answers. You can bring food aboard, and I believe on the lower level there is a little concession stand (I sat up top and stayed up there the whole time). Highly recommend a jacket or sweater as once you're out on open water the breeze kicks in.

Whale watching right in New York City? Of course! It's amazing to think you can do something so…read morenautical and full of marine life from one of NYC's Boroughs, but it's true as American Princess Cruises offers up whale watching adventures right out of Brooklyn. My wife and I did this just the other day and it was absolutely awesome. Truth be told, this was actually our second outing with APC as we had already had a fantastic time with them back in 2019 searching for sea mammals. Knowing my wife (girlfriend at that '19 time) loved it, I went to see if American PC was still a thing (especially after Covid times) and they most certainly are! Their boat launch location is different (now in Sheapshead Bay as opposed to Breezy Point), but it still is the same great cruise line. What makes it great? Well the boat is of reasonable size that could fit about 100 folks. It has inside and outside seating as well as a small snack bar with some simple foods to nosh on and an array of drinks (including beer and wine) to partake in. You can also bring on some basic food (we did bagels) to eat if you would like. I will say the bathrooms might leave something to be desired, but find me a small boat with a luxurious bathroom (you won't be able to). What's really most important here is the actual whale watching experience with American Princess and their crew. The APC website boasts some pretty regular whale (and dolphin) viewing and it shows as these guys know how to spot and track whales. What's nice to know is they do everything under a "Whale Sense" program that trains them to ensure all watching and following happens under proper distances and laws. Naturalist Celia explained all this and much more about whales themselves throughout our 3 hour and change trip. She was incredibly informative and pretty friendly from start to finish as she was helpful in pointing things out on the water. Other crew members (including the captain) did the same which helped in keeping us looking in the right direction. Directions like time were important (they used the "o'clock" method) because we definitely needed them to point us in the correct location. Starting early in our trip we began spotting whales. There were 3 humpbacks total that were spotted as well as a minke whale (which I had never heard of) and is apparently rarer to see. The trip was finished off with a pod of about thirty dolphins jumping and playing around our boat which was super cool. Overall, I highly recommend whale watching with American Princess Cruises. If you thought you needed to go out of Long Island in Montauk or this was some kind of Nordic European thing you could only do then you thought wrong! American Princess Cruises gives you everything you need to safely and enjoyably watch some sea mammal life right from an NYC Borough. Who knew? I did! And now you do too.

This boat was much smaller than I expected--but I actually liked that. I figured a smaller boat…read morewould be quieter, and it was. It was a dinner cruise, a four-hour tour from 7 PM to 11 PM. I already knew I would enjoy it because I liked the dinner menu: braised short ribs, fish, chicken, pasta, Caesar salad, potatoes, broccoli, and rolls. The dinner was good. The ride was fun. There were people celebrating birthdays--an 80th and a 50th. We passed under all the major bridges in New York City and saw many iconic buildings and towers. The boat itself seemed a bit older and not quite as fancy as I had expected. They docked at around 10:30 PM, a little earlier than the scheduled 11 PM. The service was good, and overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. I'd definitely do it again next May--my birthday month.

This was a great dinner cruise! The value is absolutely there. The food was actually tasty (my…read moreentire party went for seconds). The seats were comfortable. The different decks were great for grabbing outdoor pics. Only thing I would say is it was a little hard to enjoy the open air deck for dancing but that could be age related. Highly recommend!

Don't waste your money with the Liberty Sightseeing Harbor Tour. Dirty windows, over crowded,…read morepromised a tour description worthless. Better to use the free Staten Island ferry.

We had an amazing time on our Sunset boat cruise! We did this as an activity for a bachelorette…read moreparty. The staff were so friendly, professional and willing to assist us with anything we needed. We highly recommend this boat tour if you want a relaxed yet fun experience and to see amazing views of NYC!

Our 4th time as a group scheduling a spectacular day on the Hudson. I'd highly recommend this…read moreexcursion to anyone looking for a relaxing scenic time on the water. Captain Dan is The Man!

Had an AMAZING night sailing with Captain Paul and his Wife Melissa. They were punctual, friendly…read moreand so hospitable. The Odette was immaculate, Melissa made sure we had a great time. The Music was great, they made sure we were entertained and took us to all the sights we wanted to see. They positioned the boat so that we had spectacular views and great photo opportunities. They took us to the Statue of Liberty, up the East River, under the Brooklyn Bridge and made sure to point out view points for us to see. Overall we had 5 star service hands down. Grateful to Captain Paul and Melissa for ensuring our evening was special. Can't thank them enough for all the great memories.

I did a lot of research until I found Imagine Yacht Charters and it definitely was as good as the…read morereviews said. This was our first time to New York and we did a sunset cruise and we were blown away!! The Captain and crew were outstanding and so accommodating and pointed out many landmarks around the harbor.. We got up close to the Statute of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and saw Manhattan lights by night. The weather was perfect and this cruise was the best highlight of our whole trip to New York!! Just want to say thank you again to Captain Scott and the Crew as you two were awesome!! We will certainly recommend you to all of our friends and family!! Hope you guys enjoy the song we made!! The Gilligan Island group, Joel and Laurie Nikolas Phil and Sandy Barone

Captain Scott and his crew made it a fantastic afternoon. We were celebrating a group of birthdays…read moreamong old friends, and the Imagine did not disappoint. A beautiful afternoon, a fantastic boat, and wonderful service made it a really special day. All of us had spent a lot of time in NYC, but seeing the skyline, Statue of Liberty, bridges and other sites from the water was unique, and made for a very memorable trip.

we held our 60th Anniversary cruise on Juliette in New York harbor. Our experience was terrific-…read moreMike, the Captain and entire crew were excellent- treated us like we were owners! The Yacht Juliette was perfect for our group. The food was outstanding. In addition, some 8-10 hours before the cruise the hot humidity and storm centers left the area- leaving the Manhattan, the Hudson and East Rivers and Bay in clear air with temperature in the low 70's. The evening could not have been better!!! All of our family- 20 people had an excellent and fun evening with many memories and beautiful sites. Congratulations to you, Mark and the entire crew. Well done!

Three generations of family and friends joined my husband and me for a combined 80th and 90th…read morebirthday celebration aboard the Cloud Nine IV. From planning through working out details to execution, we could not have imagined a better experience. David and Mark worked as knowledgeable and caring partners and advisors from the first. They were always accessible and answered questions promptly. The crew and staff on the yacht were exceptional - safe, warm welcome for guests; professional, gracious, efficient service; great food; superb facility: clean, attractive, impressive. I give the yacht an unreserved recommendation.

Such and amazing experience! I've been fascinated by sailing for years but have never gotten to try…read moreit. I was VERY nervous to come on board and LEARN with a 3 hour private lesson with a few friends, considering we had ZERO experience between us. Our instructor, Amber, was so cool. She was as eager to get to know us as we were eager to get to know her, and while she let everyone get their hands on the boat's functions, she never pushed expectations or made us feel small for being novices. She would have stayed out with us longer if she could, and we would have too! Also important to note, the team was SO HELPFUL with rescheduling. When our sail date threatened heavy wind & rain all morning, they graciously changed our lesson date, giving us the best experience possible. Couldn't ask for a better, more receptive or more inviting team to work with and learn from.

I just spent a great weekend taking the ASA 102 class with Atlantic Yachting. I've sailed with…read moreother organizations in the NYC/Philadelphia area and I've found Atlantic Yachting to be the best: organized, communicative, great boats and teachers, and an amazing location in lower Manhattan. I'll definitely be back for more!