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Adirondack Sailing
Categories: Active Life Boating Event Planning & Services Boat Charters Boating, Boat Charters [Edit]
62 Chelsea PiersNew York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: Chelsea
(212) 627-1825
- Hours:
Mon 9 am - 5 pm
Tue-Sun 9 am - 9 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
20 reviews for Adirondack Sailing
20 reviews in English
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Review from Stance A.
Washington Heights, Manhattan, NY
5/7/2012
It's something to do in Manhattan !!! So much better than the touristic CircleLine !
The crew is super nice, they are so generous with all th drinks, and it's for everyone : family, romantic couple, big group of friends, ...
I would definitely recommend it ! -
Review from Paige M.
9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Number One thing to do in NYC: take a harbor sunset cruise with Adirondack!
We booked a cruise with Captain Andrew who greeted us jovially upon arrival. Fifty passengers boarded the sailboat; pretty much every seat has a good view. Guests sit along the middle of the boat, looking off the side. It's a single row of people, so you aren't having to dodge heads. Plus since you're sailing against the harbor, everything is in perfect sight. Just don't sit by the horn, which will give you a startle. My friends and I sat in the right rear of the boat (which is closest to the pier when docked). We really enjoyed our seats, plus we were right by the sails and got to see Captain Andrew hoist and maneuver them.
Captain Andrew's crew were our waiters, bringing us complimentary champagne, as many refills as we'd like. Our sailor, Ori, was a blast. He was also an Ohio native, which was a treat! When new champagne was opened, Ori would pop the cork into the harbor. Later, as the waters got chilly, a little, 10-year-old shipboy appeared (presumably Captain Andrew's son.) He was passing out pillows and fleece blankets to everyone. What a wonderful touch, especially for us ladies in dresses!
The tour itself was gorgeous. It was leisurely two hour ride along the harbor, with a breathtaking sunset along the Manhattan Skyline. The sailboat passes Statue of Liberty, then turns around and heads back. The two hour trip really felt much longer, it was so relaxing! The atmosphere of this tour is definitely for adults rather than families with children.
I met a couple of native New Yorkers on the boat who had done the tour before. This is definitely an activity for both tourists and locals. For the comfort, view, and unlimited champagne, you really can't beat the price for this crème de la crème of harbor tours.
Price per person: $60.00
Journey Time: 2 hours
Best View: Right side of the boat (closest to the pier when boarding) sees Manhattan Skyline. Left side sees the harbor and Statue of Liberty. I recommend the right side. -
Review from Mickey M.
6/5/2011
For the price you're paying, you can't really beat this opportunity. I've been on their boats a few times, and I'm always impressed with how the deck hands double as bartenders and do it really well.
I think this is a great way to show the city from the water, compared to the bigger boat options that are available. The captain is hilarious, and the experience has been the same whether I'm with a chartered group, or with a small group that shares the space.
I kind of think of this as a hidden gem, and plan on using it as a way to show it to friends visiting the city as an alternative to the more expensive, more crowded options. -
Review from Dean L.
New York, NY
7/21/2011
Awesome sailboat cruise and Captain Andrew is the best!
I've lived in NYC for 17 years and I wish I would have gone on this trip earlier. You definitely get your money's worth. Unlimited drinks (4 different beer selections, red/white wine, or soft drinks). You sail all the way down to the south harbor around the Statue of Liberty and also over to the East side around Governors Island. Crew was very friendly.
A MUST DO ACTIVITY FOR NATIVE NEW YORKERS OR TOURISTS.
Great for bringing your out of town guests too. I'm definitely going to ride again. -
Review from Meg R.
New York, NY
7/6/2011
Nothing bad to say. Great way to spend a sunny summer day with family and friends. A $45 ticket gets you a relaxing two hour ride down the Hudson as well as 3 complimentary drinks. How can you beat that?
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Review from Robi P.
Davis, CA
8/19/2007 1 photo
The skipper was suprised that out of staters had booked passage. It seems like this is a bit of a (tri-state)locals outing.
See NYC, and Le Statue du Liberty from the water, a few rounds of beverages are included. Top notch afternoon in the city. Best tourist outing in the city. -
Review from Kathleen H.
Newport Beach, CA
6/9/2008
For my friend's birthday, my honey and I took him sailing on the Adirondack. What an incredible Sat. afternoon! D's been living in NY for years and years and he's never been on a sail boat on the Hudson River. We thought it was time for him to experience something incredibly exciting and different in the city!
The Captain and her two deck hands were awesome! We sat really close to the captain and although this was not a sightseeing tour, she was super friendly and told us all about the diff buildings and landmarks. We were also privy to some of the interesting conversation coming through the radio...it was hilarious some things you hear over the air.
I loved sailing for two hours around statute of liberty and Ellis Island from the Hudson and having a soda, relaxing under the sun and enjoying my friend's company. We brought a picnic on the boat, which I highly recommend everyone do...simple sandwich or wrap, chips, and little snacks are great!!! -
Review from Ryna D.
6/14/2011 4 photos
The only other time I've been on the Hudson is for the ferry to Liberty Island so this was cool. The crew is very nice and friendly. They actually turn off the engine and sail with the wind as much as they can. When we went it was pretty windy so we were going pretty fast and it was exhilarating! I love being in the water! There is also complimentary beer and wine so that's an added perk. All in all, a positive experience and much recommended for a summer activity.
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Review from Lisa R.
New York, NY
10/15/2009
I went on the Morimoto Sushi and Sake cruise for my birthday and it was really fun. I live in NY and I've done the touristy stuff with family that comes to visit, but I wouldn't categorize this as only a tourist thing. In fact, most of the people on the cruise were NYers. The boat was really nice and the staff was so friendly. You go out to the Statue of Liberty and back to Chelsea Piers.
It was a little cold since it was September, but they have warm blankets and everything. The sushi was ok. I think with the name Morimoto I expected something extraordinary. Everything is prepared on the boat and there isn't really a lot of room or refrigeration so I think they kind of have to make due. There were 10 rounds of different sushi and one roll (spicy tuna). The pieces were definitely huge and they are served with the soy already brushed on it. There was an interesting sake selection. They served 4 different sakes including a couple of sparkling sakes. They also serve beer, wine, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages. I was definitely a little buzzed by the end of the cruise.
Overall, I had a great time and I would definitely recommend this to someone to do at least once. It's a great way to enjoy the city at sunset. -
Review from Carmen K.
8/30/2009
My company chartered this boat for some clients and it was really nice! It WAS very expensive but the staff was awesome. They were fun and upbeat. We had beer, wine, and champagne service but the food catering would have cost a lot more, so they let us bring our own sandwiches on board.
The sail itself was 2 hours, and they even let one of the girls "steer" the boat.
Definitely recommended - great for work events. -
Review from Glenda B.
New York, NY
5/7/2009
Love the Adirondack! It's a beautiful classic boat with an excellent crew sailing you around our fine city - it couldn't get any better! It's become a joke with my out-of-state family that anyone who visits me in NYC will be taken on the Adirondack!
I'm a boater and water loving Cancer so I am biased, but I think it's one of the best things to do in NYC! The guests are generally a neat mix of locals and a few more sophisticated tourists.
I usually take a picnic for my group - the boat supplies beverages. We once hosted a surprise birthday party for a friend - we just took enough cupcakes for passengers and crew and it was a blast!
Because this is a relatively small vessel, it's NOT good for anyone scared of sailing or who gets motion sickness....it does tip alot! -- oh, and you should also tip the crew when you exit the boat ;) ...
It's not a booze cruise so not the place to get tanked. I also don't recommend it for young children - the atmosphere and size of the boat isn't conducive to lots of running around - it's more of a relaxing outing. -
Review from Gaurav J.
Jersey City, NJ
5/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Awesome crew, relaxed affair, plenty of space. Great views of the city. Do this if you like things the old way.
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Review from Nicole S.
New York, NY
7/30/2008
I took my mom and Uncle on their City Lights Sail last Saturday and it was lovely. This is by far one of the most wonderful and beautiful ways to see the city. We brought a picnic dinner and they supply copious amounts of champagne, beer, wine, soda, or water - which is always nice. It's a beautiful sail down the west side and to the Statue of Liberty and back. I highly recommend it! I can't wait to go again and I will definitely be taking all my NYC visitors on this from now on!
Listed in: Quintessential NYC
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Review from Gladys S.
New York, NY
9/9/2007
The sail was my birthday gift. The crew was super nice and what
I feared most, they spoke about first. Don't worry when the boat
tips...it will...I've been doing this for twelve years and it has never
happened. I felt reassured.
I could tell that the people on board enjoyed the sail just as much
as me and my partner did. Also..we took the sunset cruise which
is $10 more then the day sail ($50 instead of $40) but it was
worth it. I have nothing negative to say other then I wish it were longer then the two hours. -
Review from Jennette B.
Pittsburg, CA
5/17/2009
This was an awesome day with wonderful views and service. My only bummer was that our cruise the night before was canceled due to not enough customers. They really should have taken us out since we booked the sail 3 months in advance and weren't told till we got there. Make sure you call them an hour before to make sure the sail is still on cause you will miss their e-mail while you are in route.
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Review from Elizabeth v.
New York, NY
6/15/2009
Booked this after friends of ours from Amsterdam had mentioned sailing on the Hudson. I can't believe I did not know about this before. It's so much nicer than sitting on one of those massive motorized cabin cruisers! You get to sit on deck and the crew hoists the sails and serves you drinks. We had great views of the city, statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. I would definitely do this again with people that are visiting. I can also imagine it would be good to do for a date. You can bring your own pick-nick or have a dinner in the meatpacking afterwards.
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Review from Elle T.
New York, NY
11/18/2009
I did the City Lights Sail with my boyfriend on the Adirondack. It was gorgeous and even though it was a tad cold (they had blankets, but I was still freezing) it was a lot of fun. They served complimentary champagne, wine, beer and soda. They also had a few snacks such as cupcakes, pretzels, etc. on board as well. The staff was really great and they really made it a relaxing and safe experience. I would totally recommend it!
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Review from Edmond B.
New York, NY
8/15/2009
We had a great time on the cruise. The views were phenomenal, but the highlight of the tour was the excellant crew. The personality they bring to the trip makes the experience truly unique.
I don't understand why one would ever go to Circle Line when this alternative is available. -
Review from James L.
New York, NY
9/8/2009
I gotta go with 2 stars for "Meh. I've experienced better." That perfectly sums it up. My friends and family are big fans of sailing, and we've gone on several lines, and this one is just simply subpar.
We went on Labor Day for the "sunset" sail, and the boat was so late taking off that we were barely out of the piers by dusk. The cruise was also so packed that we all felt sandwiched in and spent much of the trip contorting and bending to allow people around the boat and to the head. Leaving from the Chelsea Piers also means you spend as much time motoring as sailing. And my opinion doesn't even consider the fact that 5 minutes into the trip one of ther servers dropped a beer off a tray right into my lap and I spent the entire trip with a soggy beer-bum. Actually, it might a little.
Yes, this is infinitely better than a Circle Line brunch/booze/tourist trap, and it might be the most appropriate choice for a very large group. But for the price I've been on smaller, more comfortable, and better sailed companies. -
Review from ND V.
San Francisco, CA
8/3/2010
Took the Adirondack during the daytime for a two-hour sail on a beautiful summer day. The crew was attentive but stayed out of the way except to serve us free beers (three rounds). The crew does not give a guided tour, which gave the boat ride a more relaxing and less touristy vibe. The views along the Hudson of midtown and downtown are spectacular, and you get a pretty up-close view of the Statute of Liberty. The crowd was mostly middle-aged tourist couples, but I still recommend it for young New Yorkers--it's a wonderful summer break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
