So you think you know New York? Ever seen her from her most attractive side, from the sea? It’s a whole different way to fall in love with the city.
See her by motor cruiser or sailing ship. Each has its own advantages.
- Circle Line runs a number of cruises. One of the best is a three-hour Full Island affair. Circumnavigate Manhattan and take in the sights, including a superb up-close and personal view of the Statue of Liberty. A crisp fall day is the best way to do this: cool temperatures, a cup of hot coffee in hand and the panorama of one of the world’s greatest cities just out the window. The Full Circle Cruise passes by Gracie Mansion, the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, Randall’s Island, The Cloisters, South Street Seaport and Grant’s Tomb.
- Circle Line also shows you the city in a whole new light, by night. Cruise down the Hudson, up around the Battery, along the East River and back to the pier. The journey takes a couple of hours and takes you past Pier 54 (the Titanic Pier), Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge.
- In search of romance? Set sail (literally) on the 80-foot pilot schooner Adirondack. The views are terrific, but it’s the snap of the sailcloth, the sound of the bow as it slices through the waves that make this vessel special. On the two-hour sail there’s complimentary beer to boot. The company is quick to note, however, this is no unlimited “booze cruise.” The ambiance is relaxing and respectful of others. Bound south from Chelsea Piers you head down the Hudson to Battery Park, pass by Ellis Island and set a course to the Statue of Liberty. Wind and time permitting, Adirondack makes an elegant passage beneath the Brooklyn Bridge.
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