Come celebrate Manhattan's spectacular beauty from the decks of the magnificent 82 foot SHEARWATER. Let us inspire you. Our elegant and classic 1929 sailing yacht provides an intimate and sophisticated ambiance for you and your guests to casually revel on virtually any day or evening the impulse strikes you. Come however you will, in jeans or evening wear, with rubber soled shoes or barefoot - sailing on the SHEARWATER will make you feel exalted and refreshed. There is simply no comparison to any other New York City activity. You'll be amazed how easy it is to leave the confines of Manhattan, almost instantly.
Celebrate the intimate and spectacular beauty of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan's skyline from the decks of a magnificent 82-foot Schooner. With sails unfurled, you will enjoy the casual elegance of a refreshing beverage served by our attentive crew as this ocean tested ship glides comfortably through the world famous New York harbor. Bring your camera as your will cherish the moment and remember it forever!
Cruise Information
The SHEARWATER sails from April 24 through October 31, 2010. The Original Cruise sails several times a day!
2010 Fixed Schedule
Mon-Fri: 12:30pm - 2:00pm, 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Saturday: 10:15am - 11:45am, 12:30pm-2:00pm, 2:45pm-4:15pm
Sunday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New departure times are added daily. Please contact Shearwater Sailing for the full schedule.
The New York Picnic Package
Enjoy the New York Picnic Package for an additional fee. Catering selections:
Choose one of the following sandwiches:
Market grilled vegetable nicoise with roasted peppers and saffron mayonnaise -
The best of the greenmarket in the style of the Riviera
Turkey club -
An indefatigable classic
Seared tuna with spicy mayonnaise and watercress -
Tuna salad in our fashion
Chicken caesar wrap -
A contemporary interpretation of the Chefs’ favorite
Ham and cheese – Prosciutto cotto and gruyere -
Not your mom’s ham and cheese
Choose one of the following side dishes:
Potato salad -
Hudson Valley pride
Macaroni salad -
Artisanal pasta with a signature dressing
Cole slaw -
Fresh cut market cabbage with local treats
Market vegetable vichysoisse -
THE great cold soup
Market salad -
According to the market offerings and the whimsy of the chef
Choose one of the following desserts:
Market yogurt parfait -
Local dairy, homemade granola, fruit of the season
Doughnut -
It’s Picnick’s time to make the donuts
Jello -
The ultimate picnick dessert
Brownie -
Free trade cocoa makes the difference you can taste
Chocolate chip cookie -
Just like Mom used to make, but without the guilt
Beer, white wine, or soft drink is also included.