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Private Manhattan Luxury Yacht Charter: NYC by Water

Experience New York City the way it was always meant to be seen — from the water — aboard a private luxury yacht. Glide past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the soaring Manhattan skyline on a fully bespoke charter just for your group.

What to expect

Departing from a Midtown or Downtown pier, your private vessel slips into New York Harbor with the city's skyline as your backdrop. The Statue of Liberty looms larger than you imagined; the Brooklyn Bridge's Gothic arches frame the East River in a way no land-based photo can replicate. Your captain can anchor near Governors Island for a quiet champagne toast as the sun plays off the glass towers of Lower Manhattan. It is the single most cinematic view in the world.

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Manhattan by Sail (official)
Private charter from approx. USD 1,200–USD 2,500 for 2 hours depending on vessel and group size; public sailing cruises from USD 49 per person
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Good to know

Book the private charter well ahead — weekends and summer dates fill up months in advance. Departures available from Pier 17 (South Street Seaport) and North Cove Marina. Confirm precise departure and return times carefully against your ship's all-aboard. A 2-hour charter is ideal for port-day timing.

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