Clipper City - Tall Ship NY Harbor Cruises

Join us for a shipboard experience you will remember for all your life as we unfurl the massive square-rigged sails of America’s largest operating tall ship for a cruise of the Big Apple's famous harbor.

Enjoy stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge as we get underway. We will pass close to the Statue of Liberty under the awesome power of the wind and enjoy sweeping views of Ellis Island, the Manhattan Skyline, the fortifications of Governors Island and Battery Park at the mouth of the Hudson River. Depending on the winds and tides, the captain may sail up the Buttermilk Channel or out to the Verrazano Bridge spanning the ocean entrance to NY Harbor. Prevailing winds all but guarantee an exciting adventure on the waters!

Big City Clippers dominated the coastal trade in the US and the world during the 1800’s, the Civil War and into the early 20th Century when steamships came to the forefront.

CLIPPER CITY - the “Big City Clipper” - is the largest United States Coast Guard certified sailing vessel in the United States. The barquentine-rigged CLIPPER CITY is an exact reconstruction of the historic ship built in 1854 using original plans loaned from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.

Nothing will prepare you for the amazing sensation of being on one of the largest sailing boats still in commercial operation today...158' feet long, with masts rising 120` off the deck. Flying over 8,000 square feet of sail and weighing in at over 200 tons, the Clipper City is both the iconic newest addition to the NYC skyline and a stunning reminder of New York’s role in America’s 19th Century rise to prominence in global commerce.

Includes
- Cruise aboard the Big City Clipper

Excludes
- Meals and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Optional Activity Costs

Please Note
- Children 2 years old and below are free of charge
- Passengers are required to arrive at the dock 30 minutes before the sail. Boat will not wait for stragglers.
- The temperature can be cooler out on the water so dress accordingly.
- Private tours are available at an hourly rate. Please inquire.
- Fully customizable itineraries, catering and bar packages are available. Please inquire.
- Narration: selected highlights will be announced.
- Large protected canopy allows all weather sailing.
- Food and refreshments available for purchase: Sandwiches, Light Fare, Beer, Wine, Soda, Mixed Drinks, and Frozen Cocktails.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

You can book in 3 easy steps!
1. Select date and number of persons. You will be redirected to the Shopping Cart Page.
2. On the Shopping Cart Page, continue shopping or check out.
3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.