Last week I was in New York City for a few days, I had the chance to enjoy cruise with Classic Harbor Line for an amazing tour of the city skyline. My family and I went on the Statue and Skyline Cruise on the luxury yacht Manhattan on a gorgeous late summer afternoon. This cruise was the highlight of our trip, and we were thrilled to receive the complimentary tickets!
The Manhattan is styled like a 1920s yacht, with wooden railings and comfortable seating inside the cabin. We stayed on the benches in the bow for the whole trip though, and enjoyed the 360 view of the New York Harbor. The trip goes out to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and the Captain gave us lots of information about all the sites we passed.
My husband has lived in New York state almost his entire life, and yet he has been to New York City only a handful of times, and he has never done the tourist attractions like the Statue of Liberty. So it was lots of fun to finally see these famous landmarks that we have seen so many times on TV and in the movies, like the Brooklyn Bridge.
The cruise went right under the bridge, and then on under the nearby Manhattan Bridge, where we could get a look at the Empire State Building.
The crew of Manhattan was very professional and friendly and was able to answer all kinds of questions. They offered to take pictures of families against the skyline, and were very attentive. The cruise included one complimentary drink, with more refreshments available at the bar and my teenage son appreciated being served his soda in a wine glass!
I liked that this wasn’t a narrated tour, but just the Captain talking about the things that we went passed. It was very relaxing and a great way to see the city. I also liked the smaller, more intimate boat. The Manhattan seats about 80 people, and there is plenty of great seating for everyone.
Classic Harbor Lines has a number of other boats, including two Schooners the America 2.0 and the Adirondack, for those that want to see the harbor under sail. And there is still plenty of good weather left this fall for a cruise!
I have gone on 2 NYC harbor cruises and loved them. I think I might be back down in the city next month for my anniversary and my husband and I were talking about doing another one 🙂
I recently visited NY and was very impressed with the water views! I’d love to take a cruise around too to better get acquainted.
This looks like such an amazing way to experience NYC! I think this sounds like a lot of fun.
That is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to do a cruise like that, the city looks stunning!
Great photos! This is such a wonderful way to see NYC!
I’ve never been to NYC. It’s funny that your brother lives in NY but never did the “tourist” stuff. Everyone’s backyard is full of surprises and fun!
I LOVE New York. This is such a neat way to see the sights. I will have to check it out next time I am there.
I am in awe. Just an amazing sights to see! I have always wanted to see the Statue of Liberty!
I love these types of cruises. They are so relaxing and such beautiful sights. Plus being out on the water is nice and cool with a breeze. I love seeing the Statue of Liberty!
That sounds like a lot of fun! I always wanted to take a harbor cruise in NYC.
This would be so fun! I went to NY once but didn’t have the chance to tour much aside from around the hotel. My hubby has seen it once … from the window of a plane. I really need to make the trip with him, there’s just so much I want to see – and this tour is one thing on my list!!
I have visited NYC so many times and have never done a cruise… what fun… Will have to check it out next time I visit
This looks like a blast. I’d love to see the sights by boat.
How fun is that! I love boats, and I love New York. Perfect!
This looks like a great way to spend the day. New York has amazing architecture.
This sounds like so much fun. I’d love to take this cruise. New York is a really beautiful city.
New York is so beautiful. I’d love to spend the day taking in the sights on a boat.
This would be so much fun to do with my daughter. She’s love The Statue of Liberty.
What a great cruise. I’d love to see the sights with the family. It would be so much fun.
I’ve never done that when I’ve gone to the city. This is something I’m adding to my list!