Sail during the enchanting "magic hour" just before sunset, basking in the golden light that guarantees perfect photo opportunities.
Start your sailing adventure with a welcome cocktail, setting the mood for an unforgettable experience while you are serenaded by a live jazz performance.
Cruise closely past iconic landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Governors Island, while enjoying sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.
Explore the story of Joseph and Rachel Moore, Black New Yorkers who made their home in Lower Manhattan’s tenements in the 1860s and 1870s. Joseph Moore moves from New Jersey to Manhattan in 1857, his wife Rachel from Kingston, New York in the same decade. They lived in a rear tenement in today’s SoHo neighborhood, in a building with both Irish and African American New Yorkers. They lived in a rear tenement in today’s SoHo neighborhood, in a building with both Irish and African American New Yorkers.
The Downtown Boathouse offers sit-on-top kayaks for public use in the protected Hudson River embayment north of Pier 26 on the west side of Manhattan. Our free kayaking program provides an opportunity for New Yorkers and visitors to get out on the water, experience our waterfront from a different perspective, and see how far we’ve come in cleaning up the Hudson River.
