The Classic Harbor Cruise Line started out in 1994 as a sailing Excursions Co. running operation in Newport, RI primarily owned by the Scarano family that grew with more vessels, a new L.L.C named Chelsea Excursions and established in the New York Harbor in 2000.

Classic Harbor Line owns a fleet of 9 classic vessels including 7 classic styled schooners in four different USA locations – Boston, Massachusetts; Newport Rhode Island; Key West & New York; NY departing from Chelsea Piers, Pier 62. Each location has tours and events 3-4 four times a week for comfort and sailing adventure cruises.

The Classic Harbor Weekend Brunch Cruise is a relaxing zen like smooth/quiet sailing experience on the Manhattan a 1920s 80 foot buff- hulled commuter styled yacht with glistening smooth wood/large framed windows on the sides that open and a framed glass ceiling for taking in the sites, sunlight and moonlight. There is spacious couch seating, bar and an Island in the middle for buffet style service. There is outdoor seating and the vessel is built low enough to fit under all 18 bridges, circumventing the entire island of Manhattan traversing The Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers.

The special treat is viewing the points of interest up close seeing details of Governors Island’s architecture and The Statue of Liberty along with the tourists on Ellis Island watching us pass by. Since the vessel holds a small capacity we enjoyed an intimate experience perfect for date nights, newlyweds, friend dates and small gatherings to explore all of what you can see of Manhattan.

The dining experience on this Brunch Cruise includes a 4 course buffet style meal starting with bagel & lox station & waffle station, fruit salad, fresh baked quiche, sausages, spiral ham paired with tiny roasted potatoes ending with desert and coffee. The brunch includes a choice of Bloody Mary or Mimosa and if you want wine, champagne, beers and spirits there is a tab bar available. Bottles of wine are also available for purchase at the ticket box on the pier before getting on the vessel.

There is a better way to see the Holidays in NYC with a Classic Harbor Line Holiday cruise –  eating, listening to easy music and having a festive time floating on the water while cheering to Manhattan.

Classic Harbor Line has Holiday Seasonal cruising available starting in October 20th through December 31. Tickets and info. are available at NYC holiday programming 

Visit here for year round Cruising  – www.sail-nyc.com