Statue of Liberty Sailboat Tour

Kevin Murray

Icon on an Island

The Statue of Liberty is more than a landmark—she is the world’s most photographed icon. But unlike most sights in the city, she isn’t accessible by subway, car, bridge, or tunnel. Nestled on an island of her own, she is almost unreachable. The only way to meet Lady Liberty is by boat.

The Statue of Liberty may be the city’s original A-list celebrity. Her image is everywhere and everyone wants to meet her, but few can claim a private moment with her. Step off the sidewalk and travel across the NY Harbor for a private audience with the crown jewel of New York City.

Choose Your Experience
Steerage-Class or First-Class

The public ferries are the modern-day version of steerage-class — unintentionally an almost authentic immigrant experience, minus the hope and dreams. Traveling by ferry requires long waits, loudspeakers, engines rumbling beneath the deck, and crowds herded like cattle. You might catch a decent view, but it’s a fight for a bench seat. Going public is easier on the wallet, but budget time after to recover.

First class, on the other hand, is a Manhattan sailboat tour, preferably one with deep cushions and food and drinks. There’s no engine roar here, just the gentle sound of wind filling the sails as you glide toward Lady Liberty. Your captain ensures every moment is tailored to you, serving picture-perfect views and stories that bring the statue to life.

By the time you return to the city, you won’t just have seen the Statue of Liberty; you’ll have savored the experience. The best NYC sightseeing cruise leaves you refreshed, renewed, and utterly enchanted.

Kevin Murray

VIP Experience
Private Boat Tour Statue of Liberty

If sightseeing has become a checklist, it’s time to break out of the box. A private tour makes everything more meaningful. Each sailing tour NYC is a custom journey enriched with fascinating tidbits about the city and the statue, not a canned history lesson. Plus your captain can maneuver the boat, just for you, to help catch the sights and angles needed for frame-worthy photos. As you glide through the harbor, an attentive crew caters exclusively to your party, ensuring comfort and enjoyment.

Sail Into History

Approaching the Statue of Liberty by sailboat lets you step back into history and travel the same way the original immigrants had arrived in America. Feel the sails catch the breeze and carry you closer to her — the identical sensation immigrants felt 130 years ago. A sailboat ride offers a quiet moment to appreciate her historical significance and grandeur.

Escape the hurried pace of modern life, and make a heartfelt connection to history and the city on a New York sail boat tour.