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1-2 hours
Clipper City Tall Ship: Daytime Sail - Manhattan by Sail
1-2 hours
Embark on a nautical adventure and see New York's best landmarks from one of the largest sailing vessels in the world.
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Overview
You'll climb aboard a Clipper City Tall Ship and sail past NYC's essential landmarks - the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the iconic skyline of lower Manhattan.
Harness your inner shipmate and enjoy the sensation of gliding over the waves on this magnificent historic vessel. It's all hands on deck as you see the crew shimmy up the mast to adjust the sails on this authentic experience. The vessel might be built in the style of a historic 19th-century ship, but it's designed for comfort with spacious decks and seating areas. Relax and enjoy the historic ambiance and unbeatable views of NYC from everywhere on the ship.
Full standing bar onboard, for those who would like to elevate their experience with a toast.
Facts
The original Clipper City was built as a cargo ship in 1854, just before the start of the Civil War, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Its name is derived from its home of origin, a town that gained a reputation as being a hub of American shipbuilding.
The plans for the original Clipper City are on record at the Smithsonian, and its cross-sections are housed at Wisconsin Maritime Museum. This steel-hulled replica is very close to the real thing and offers a safe and enjoyable ride that will take you back in nautical time.
The plans for the original Clipper City are on record at the Smithsonian, and its cross-sections are housed at Wisconsin Maritime Museum. This steel-hulled replica is very close to the real thing and offers a safe and enjoyable ride that will take you back in nautical time.
What's included
Pay nothing at the gate – simply scan your digital pass
Reservations
Booking required
Reservations must be made online and a credit card pre-authorization is required to guarantee your reservation. Your card will not be charged if valid pass(es) are presented upon scheduled check-in. Reservations cannot be made by phone.
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89 South Street St, , Pier 17. , New York, USHow to get there
South Street
Fulton Street
Standard opening hours
Wetter gut, alles gut 😊
ThomasDie Fahrt wurde - wohl aufgrund der Jahreszeit - zweimal verschoben. Aus der Tagesfahrt wurde schließlich die Abendfahrt mit Jazz 😂 Die war tatsächlich schön, das Wetter hat uns auch nicht im Stich gelassen. Schade trotzdem, dass die Shearwater nicht mehr im Pass enthalten ist.
Un po’ deludente
AndreaBella esperi enze e bel per corso peccato per le vele chiuse che la rendeva una normale imba rcazione a motore perdendo il fascino della barca a vela, quindi inferiore all’aspettativa
Disappointing experience — not as advertised
Natalia and stacy1. It was advertised as a sailing boat, but the sails were never opened. We spent the entire trip on a motor-powered boat. This was nothing like the experience shown in the photos and videos used in the advertising. 2. The boat spent a lot of time moving extremely slowly, barely going anywhere. We spent long periods almost stationary, which made the experience feel quite pointless. 3. The boat itself is not particularly attractive. There are other sailing boats in New York that are much nicer and more charming, especially the wooden ones. 4. The jazz music is only really audible in the central area of the boat. Unfortunately, this is also where there is very little seating — just three or four small benches. From most other areas of the boat, you can barely hear the jazz duo.
Eher schlecht
SabineWenn man auf einem Großsegler noch nicht mal die Segel hisst, obwohl das Wetter es zugelassen hätte, finde ich das schlecht. Andere Segler drumherum hatten die Segel gehisst. 
beautiful experience
Danielagreat crew, great atmosphere, beautiful ride and the route is good too.
Not as advertised
JamesNot as advertised, no sailing involved, rowdy booze cruise vibes, wasn’t 90 mins we left 25 minutes late after being forced to stand in 33 degrees of heat and were back and off the boat within 1 hour
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