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Wine Tasting Sail

Manhattan, NY

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Item #: CRU-NEW-0056

(91 Reviews)

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Serving Wine on the NYC Wine Tasting Cruise

Raise a glass and add a splash of class to an unforgettable evening on the Wine Tasting Sail in New York!

Board Manhattan's Shearwater schooner for a remarkable 2-hour NYC Hudson River cruise
Sip a curated collection of fine wines, perfectly paired with cheese and charcuterie
Enjoy fresh air and uncontested views of famed New York City attractions
This NYC sailing experience is fun for everyone, whether you're a local or visitor to the Big Apple
Delight in one of the most memorable things to do in NYC with family, friends or a special date!

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Overview

Raise a glass and add a splash of class to an unforgettable evening on the Wine Tasting Sail in New York!

Board Manhattan's Shearwater schooner for a remarkable 2-hour NYC Hudson River cruise
Sip a curated collection of fine wines, perfectly paired with cheese and charcuterie
Enjoy fresh air and uncontested views of famed New York City attractions
This NYC sailing experience is fun for everyone, whether you're a local or visitor to the Big Apple
Delight in one of the most memorable things to do in NYC with family, friends or a special date!

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Location

North Cove Yacht Harbor at the World Financial Center on the Hudson River - New York, NY

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May through Mid-September:
Saturdays and Sundays - 4:30 PM
Late-September through Early-October:
Saturdays and Sundays - 4:00 PM

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Important Details

Essential Information

The sail is not narrated, however the crew is happy to answer your questions
The ship boards 10 minutes prior to departure
Although the boat holds up to 48 passengers, there is not enough bench seating available and some passengers will be required to either sit on the deck or stand. We recommend arriving early to ensure the best seat
Price includes a variety of wines dependent of the theme of that day's sail, as well as snacks and cheeses
Participants must be at least 21 years of age

Duration

This sail will last approximately 2 hours.

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

This experience is shared by a total of 48 passengers.

Spectators

The wine tasting sail is only for those on the ship.

Weather Dependent

This an all-weather outdoor experience and will sail in light rain. In the event of dangerous sailing conditions, your sail will be rescheduled. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Dress is typically casual. The temperature can be cooler out on the water, so dress accordingly. Passengers should wear only soft soled shoes such as sneakers, deck shoes, flip-flops or sandals. Heels and boots can scuff the deck. It is recommended to arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time.

FAQs

What if it rains?

In the event of a cancellation by the Captain due to severe weather conditions or mechanical failure, customers will be rescheduled at no additional fee.

Is wine included?

Yes, the wine tasting sail includes a variety of wines dependent of the theme of that day's sail.

What time do we need to arrive?

Boarding starts 10 minutes prior to departure. It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to ensure the best seats. Please keep in mind that there is not enough bench seating available and some passengers will be required to either sit on the deck or stand.

Will there be assigned seating?

Seating is casual. You can pick a spot on one of the benches, hatch covers, cabin tops, or layout on the beautiful deck.

Are gratuities included?

Price for this sail does not include gratuity. It is customary to tip the crew if you enjoyed your experience and please remember to tip your server if you enjoyed the service provided.

How many different wines do you get to taste?

Typically you will be able to taste 4 different wines.

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Cancellation Policy

Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 91 reviews.

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The sail was cancelled due to engine problems. The boat had just come in under power. Sure looked like a ploy to combine two cruises but I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. People were nice.

— Tim S | Aug 23, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Timothy, I'm sorry to hear your experience had to be cancelled due to engine problems. Your safety is our partners number one concern. I have connected with them and found out you will be going on your adventure this weekend. I can't wait to hear how it goes and look forward to hearing how it went. Thanks, Ryan

BORING !!! it wasn't much of an experience at all; the crew just loaded us up on the boat, not much was said other than some basic safety instructions, we sat there until they started serving some wine in a cheap plastic cup ( I understand that glass would not be used for safety reasons but at least use plastic that doesn’t fold when the wind blows)...... not much interaction from crew other than telling us the name and the country of the wine they're serving as they’re looking at the bottle. In all honesty I was expecting a sommelier to teach us about the wine not someone they just got hired who knew really nothing about wine. On top of that, the ship was overcrowded where some of us were sat on the deck .... then we were handed snacks as if we were “kids meals” at McDonalds and it just felt like crew was going through the motions and didn’t seem to care if you enjoyed yourself or not. Experience is overrated and would not recommend at all. I’ve had better experiences sampling at a local wine store at no charge non the less…. Very disappointed.

— William T | Aug 08, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Chloe, I appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. I’m sorry to hear that this experience didn’t live up to your expectations. I can certainly understand the frustrations you expressed regarding the wine presentations, the amount of people on board, and the snack offerings. I do hope you were able to enjoy the iconic views of New York City. I have shared your concerns with my team regarding your experience. Thanks, Ryan

Very fun!

— Amy A | Aug 15, 2022

Amazing experience! will recommend to all my friends!

— Ruth G | Oct 18, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Ruth! What a delightful excursion you embarked on, I'm truly ecstatic to hear you had such an amazing time. The city must have looked so peaceful from your seat aboard the Shearwater, especially with a glass of fine wine in hand! I hope your friends take your recommendation and get their own taste of mouthwatering charcuterie and delicious wine on this incredible sailing adventure! All my best, Courtney

Crew was fantastic!

— Paul H | Oct 13, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hey Paul! Happy to hear our stellar sail partners were able to enhance your time out on the water - let's get you out there again sometime soon! Cheers, Jake.

Great time, fun experience, very cool way to see New York!

— Nicole S | Sep 07, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Nicole! Thank you for your great review! That experience sounds like an awesome gift and glad you enjoyed seeing a new way of viewing New York. Thanks for taking a chance with us. Cheers, Ryan

Fantastic sail, very attentive wine experts. Cannot beat the view!!

— Karen H | Oct 01, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Karen! And a matching fantastic review! It is certainly hard to beat great views and observant wine experts, but we hope to get you out on another adventure to see if we can! Best, Sophia

I wish we received more wine, but I liked the overall experience and the knowledge we gained about wine.

— Michael | Sep 23, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Michael, A knowledgeable sommelier, beautiful views, and good company can make for a perfect afternoon out on the water! Thanks so much for letting us know, we hope you had a fun time! Best, Sophia

Good amount of wine and knowledgeable / friendly staff.

— Ilene T | Sep 23, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Ilene, Plentiful wine and friendly staff certainly make for a fun time out on the water! Happy to hear that the Wine Tasting Sail was a hit! Best, Sophia

Loved our wine tasting sail... The boat was gorgeous, with a small group of guests, so it wasn't over-crowded. Enjoyed some wonderful wines during a leisurely sail on the Hudson near the statue of liberty. A perfect end to summer. I'd highly recommend.

— Martin F | Sep 10, 2019

Disappointed there was fruit and no cheese, thought it was a wine pairing! So we were starving the whole time. The boat was also super rocky, I stained my clothes with red wine oops

— Angie T | Jul 02, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Angie, Thank so much for your feedback! We appreciate it! Shoot! I am sorry to hear that there were no tasty snacks aboard your sail. I reached out to our partners and they let us know that while the sail is aimed to be more of a wine tasting than a wine pairing, you certainly should have had snacks aboard! In terms the water conditions, it seems Mother Nature was attempting some fashion redesign! Very sorry to hear about your clothing. As an apology for the missing snacks and bumpy ride, our partners have been so incredible and offered two tickets to a Daytime Sail with them, free of charge. They are excited to get you back on the water! Again, thank you for letting us know, and our apologies! Please let me know if you have any questions! Very Best, Sophia

A little too crowded and could use a few seat cushions, but overall a good time.

— Michael B | Jul 16, 2019

Great day, great weather, great crew, great wine!

— Alex P | Jun 24, 2019

Very nice sail

— Vidir R | Oct 02, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Glad you enjoyed your time. Thanks for sharing with us. Best, Brooke

What a great time we had! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Richard passed out the wine and was friendly and joked right along with us. He was also very knowledgeable about the wines he was serving. Snacks were perfect. It absolutely helped that we had people on board that were there for a fun time. Only reason I did not give it five stars is because our email said to be there by 3:30 and that we'd leave promptly at 4:00. We didn't begin boarding until almost 4:00. Turns out someone had called that they'd be late. Wonderful to accommodate them but passing the info along would have been helpful to the rest of us. Boarding the boat and waiting would have bee preferable to just standing there. Overall, though, it did nothing to diminish from our experience. Fantastic time!

— Lillian N | Sep 24, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thanks for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you had a lovely evening, despite waiting a while to board. That's a great thought to try and pass along delays to everyone as a head's up. I'll speak with our crew. You've got to love an experience with great wine, snacks, and fun people! Thanks again for your time. Best, Brooke

Such a great time on this wine-tasting sail around Manhattan! Great variety of wines paired with delicious snacks. Knowledgeable crew and beautiful views made it a perfect experience!

— Kathy | Sep 18, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thank you for the review. Sounds like a lovely evening! I'm glad to hear you got to experience it. Best, Brooke

Boat was dated and not much room to sit. Food/snacks was not much and poor presentation.

— SMILYA B | Sep 17, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

I would like to apologize for the disappointing sail and thank you for taking the time to tell us about it. Sailing aboard the Shearwater is an authentic experience, as it is a 1929 classic schooner. I can understand the frustrations, though, with there not being sufficient seating on board. I will be informing our crew that the sail would be more enjoyable if they lowered the maximum capacity. I will also pass along your feedback on the snacks and their presentation to see if we can raise the bar in regards to current standards. Despite these shortcomings, I hope you were able enjoy the wine tastings and views from the river. Please note, I have placed $25 in your account to be used towards another experience in hopes of regaining your trust. Thanks again for your time. We truly value your feedback. Best, Brooke

Was a great time! Beautiful boat, delish cheeses and meats that are self-serve, excellent crew and explanations of the wine. All the wines tasted great. Looks like they try to max out the boat with passengers but we all fit really well. Don’t bring too much on board. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views and hopefully meet some new friends while on board.

— Robert N | Aug 28, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Thanks for the review. What a wonderful, relaxing evening you had! If wine and cheese are around, how can one not be happy?! Best, Brooke

Went out last Sunday for the 4:30pm cruise. As per the information to arrive 30 minutes early and boarding 10 minutes prior. Finally boarded at 4:35pm. given the temperature and high heat I would have expected a cooler full of bottled water for all 40 passengers. We shoved off "promptly" at 4:50pm and tasted my first wine around 5:00pm. A nice selection of wines but one sever for 40 people my glass was more often empty than full. The cheese and cracker platter was the perfect amount for 10 to 12 people, not 40. The staff was excellent from captain , deck hands and server. My suggestions for a more pleasant experience: Hand out bottles of water as passengers come aboard, open all the bottles prior to boarding, have two servers, have larger glasses, have cheese platters to match passenger count and offer more seating.

— John L | Aug 06, 2018

It was great--very relaxing and comfortable. We had a great time!!

— Stephanie S | Aug 20, 2018

Great experience!

— Chantel F | Aug 07, 2018

Beautiful views and lots of wine, for the amount of people on the boat there wasn’t enough cheese and charcuterie. The sommelier was very knowledgeable.

— Teysha P | Jun 27, 2018

Very nice but the wine tasting could have been handled better and seating could have been better.

— Michael L | Jul 09, 2018

This was a birthday present from my family. The weather was perfect and it was a good way to relax for two hours. They are generous with the wine and the time, and will stay out sailing for the full two hours before heading back. We stopped at the tip of Manhattan and in front of the Statue of Liberty.

— Teija G | Jul 10, 2018

Satisfaction would have been a 5, but for your employee who was giving the details about the four wines we drank. She was terrible. Someone has to tell her that her job is to be friendly, answer guests questions and pour wine. She's not doing brain surgery and there's no reason to act SMUG. Near the end of the sail, which both me and my wife loved, I and others were waiting for a little more wine. The boat was very crowded so we understood that it took some time to get back to us, but our friendly server, was having a length conversation with two guests, while holding the wine bottle between her legs. After waiting patiently, i walked over to her and in a very friendly tone I said "PARDON ME, BUT CAN I HAVE A LITTLE RED WINE". SHE POINTED AT ME AND IN A VERY LOUD TONE, SAID "YOU'RE BEING RUDE FOR INTERRUPTING MY CONVERSATION". I wonder what how she would have responded if I said "Pardon me, but someone just fell overboard". I guess she still would have reprimanded me for being rude. I felt like responding to her stupid remark, but I said nothing and walked away rather than embarrass my wife. When your employee finished her CONVERSATION, she started pouring again. When I told her i didn't want any more wine, she said in a loud tone" HE DOESN'T WANT ANY WINE BECAUSE WE HAD AN ALTERCATION". I again said nothing, but believe me that at this point I wanted to tell her off. I own my own company and employ several people. If one of them had an attitude like her and spoke to one of my customers as she did - SHE'D BE FIRED. Fortunately, the ALTERCATION, s she called it, didn't happen until the end of the sail and did not ruin the day. We met a group celebrating a birthday and had a lot of fun with them, and the rest of the crew were terrific, including the captain, who walked around answering questions and was very funny. All in all, it was a great day, in spite of your nasty wine pourer.

— Jim D | Jun 18, 2018

Experience was given as a gift. Had a great time.

— Leslie A | Aug 07, 2017

We had a gorgeous day and everything was great!

— Marianne S | Aug 01, 2017

Such a great time sailing and wine tasting!

— Sarah B | Jul 10, 2017

Beautiful views, relaxing sail, wonderful wine and friendly crew!

— Diana W | Jun 19, 2017

Could not have been better. So much fun!

— Christoph B | Jun 12, 2017

Very comfortable sail with wine tasting. Very helpful staff.

— Kam M | May 23, 2017

The sail was wonderful. The wine tasting was great. Our only complaint was that the platters of cheese and crackers served on the boat had nuts on them and my husband is highly allergic. Very surprised about not being cautious about allergies these days, especially when at sea.

— Michelle L | Sep 27, 2016

Generally good time had by all.

— Dan H | Sep 06, 2016

Great crew. Really worked hard to be sure we were safe and had an enjoyable time. The woman who poured the wines took her time with each small group on the ship to explain the region, winery and expected flavors. We had a very nice time.

— Charles L | Aug 02, 2016

Loved this cruise. It was the perfect day and the entire crew is lovely. I was not expecting that much wine! It was well worth the money and I do recommend. My only dislike was that the snacks were on one side of the boat and sometimes it was a little difficult to get to. Next time maybe they should be on both sides.

— Anita P | Jul 12, 2016

We were only under motor, not sails as gusts were 40 to 50 MPH. We did have a great view of the Statue of Liberty, and then went up the East River under the bridges which was a smart move by the Captain. The wine server was knowledgeable about the wines being served, and there were ample tastings. The quality of the wines could have been a little bit better. The cheese was especially good and went well with the wines.Two hours went fast. We had a fun time and met other friendly passengers as well. Overall, a good value for the price.

— William B | Jun 14, 2016

Very relaxing sail around Manhattan. The crew was friendly and efficient, and our wine host was very knowledgeable about the wines. We really enjoyed the experience.

— Dwight W | Oct 13, 2015

Wine Tasting Sail was much more fun than we expected. Other passengers, crew and captain were all wonderful.

— Vincent S | Sep 15, 2015

Every single thing about our experience was terrific and memorable. The staff had so much knowledge about the wines, and each person was more professional than the next. Absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to do it again!

— Thomas R | Sep 15, 2015

It was a great experience. Beautiful day. Great staff. I would highly recommend to anyone and would do again.

— Alan L | Sep 08, 2015

The actual skipper was a bit concerning. He was quite disinterested in the people and we could not hear the safety instructions as he spoke away from us to the other end of the boat and didn't repeat what he said. Food was just left in the one place and if you were at either end, you missed out as there was not enough. The girl who did the wine tasting was fabulous and knew her wines. Would thoroughly recommend her. The other crew just spoke amongst themselves and did little else. I am glad it was a gift because if I had paid for the experience I would have been extremely disappointed and thought it a waste of money.

— Jane Y | Sep 01, 2015

Has an awesome time. Met nice people. Will definitely do this again and, best of all, give it as a gift at Christmas. Thanks.

— James S | Aug 25, 2015

The guide was great! The experience could have been improved several ways. (1) It was a very hot day. Why not offer the guests, who were waiting outside to board, a bottle of cold water as they got on the boat as well as throughout the sail. I felt like I had to practically beg to get some water. The bartender could have been more service-oriented and friendlier. (2) Seating was scarce and not terribly comfortable. Benches around the sides of the deck would have been nice. (3) Guests were treated like a bit of an inconvenience rather than appreciated customers. While we enjoyed ourselves, the experience could have been unforgettable with just a little more effort on the organization's part. As it is, I am not inclined to bring friends or family again. If the service had been better, I would, as the concept is a great one.

— Jeffrey M | Jul 21, 2015

The trip was delightful. It was a beautiful day on the Hudson, and the wine and hors d'oeuvres were great. We chatted with some lovely people and enjoyed the views of the Statue of Liberty and New York skyline. The only criticism is the seating - there was not enough. We ended up sitting on the deck but still enjoyed the trip tremendously.

— Nancy S | Jul 14, 2015

Given to me as a birthday gift and would do the same for someone else. Relaxing and fun. Friendly staff.

— Barbara S | Jul 14, 2015

Wonderful experience, good knowledge about the wine.

— Debbie G | Jun 25, 2015

I went with a group on Mother's Day and it was a great experience. The weather worked out in our favor, and the crew was friendly. Wine was good -- might be nice to have more varieties, but all in all the sail was highlight of our day. Thank you.

— Karen G | May 13, 2015

It was simply very nice... not over the top blow you away, but a very, very nice experience. Crew was attentive and friendly.

— Donald U | Oct 14, 2014

For a WINE & Cheese sail, there is room for improvement with respect to the wines being offered during the tasting. During our 2 hour sail, our wine tasting consisted of a Processo,a Moscato, and 2 Merlots! There were no complex white wines (i.e. Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc) and the selection of reds was really only limited to one grape. I was hoping for something a bit more exotic in terms of the wines. Even when we go to a wine tasting at an average vineyard we get to sample at least 5 wines that are diverse in nature. I was disappointed with the lackluster selection of wines during the tasting, though the cheese variety was pretty good. Overall the staff on the Shearwater were wonderful, always willing to answer any questions and to take pictures. The sail itself was terrific!

— Natalia B | Sep 09, 2014

Wonderful time, would love to go again.

— Jessica M | Aug 12, 2014

very limited amount of wine offered for tasting -- 1/2 plasic cup full of 4 different wine, total of 2 glasses, no refils! food very limited - cut up cheese very crowded boat without enough space to sit down was this boat overbooked? NOT FUN

— Rachel W | Aug 06, 2014

Very pleasant sailing trip. The views of NYC were excellent, very nice relaxed way to see the sights.

— Nancy M | Jul 01, 2014

We had a wonderful time and will be telling friends and family to do this experience as well..

— Maria G | May 20, 2014

We took our Mom for Mother's Day. Beautiful schooner, informed and friendly Captain Dave, and delicious wine tastings with appropriate pours; I can't imagine a more enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. Hell, I will be asking friends to take me along so that I can experience it again! Complete pleasure.

— Destiny R | May 19, 2014

The sail was great and the wine and food delicious. The boat was beautiful. There was not enough room for everyone to sit down, so don't know if that is a requirement or not. Also, it was quite windy (good for sailing), but that also made it a chilly experience. Nothing to be done about the weather. I could not comment on the booking experience, as this was received as a gift. We had a great time and it was easy to book our time after we received the gift. Janet Whiton ps--The harbor directions were misleading as to what subway exit. Had to walk a long way to get to the harbor. Also, it was not clear just exactly where the boat would be.

— Janet W | Oct 04, 2013

This was the final event of a weekend of 50th birthday events...and was by far the best and most memorable. The sail, the crew and the crowd were all fantastic. We're coming back for more.

— Steve P | Sep 24, 2013

Too much emphasis on drinking verses sailing and the experience. At the end of the sail, the crew was handing out beer and wine. Not what we were looking for......more like how much can we drink attitude.

— Charles B | Sep 29, 2013

Boat was beautiful, weather was perfect, crew was awesome, but the boat was a little crowded. I had to stand the whole time. But it was nice overall. Thnx

— Chris S | Sep 30, 2013

We had a wonderful time. The staff was excellent. I have already recommended this experience to other people. Thanks!

— John F | Sep 17, 2013

My husband and I received this wine tasting / sail boat ride as a wedding gift. We were very excited to attend and picked the perfect day to go as the weather was perfect. The tour was just the right amount of time, our wine tour guide was very knowledgeable and the staff was very friendly. We were even offered an additional helping of wine or beer after the tasting was over, as we had an additional 20-30 minutes to enjoy the sail ride. I would highly recommend this tour and in fact already have. My only suggestion would be to offer more tour times! Thanks for a fantastic experience!

— Dana N | Sep 10, 2013

The wine tasting sail was a wonderful experience and great way to see the city, sail on the river and taste wine. Then crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. The wine and cheese selections were perfectly matched. Upon arrival at the dock we were greeted by a lovely young woman who checked us in and gave us our boarding passes. She was very friendly, warm and welcoming. Overall we were very pleased with this experience and highly recommend it.

— Barbara B | Sep 03, 2013

In general, a wine tasting/NYC sailboat harbor cruise on a pleasant summer evening lived up to expectations and was very enjoyable, except that a couple with 2 babies, one crying, came for what was supposed to be an adult cocktail party, in a somewhat confined space. The management should not allow babies on an evening winetasting cruise. There are family events for which it would be less inappropriate, but this impaired an otherwise good experience.

— Ken K | Aug 11, 2013

Refills of wine would have been nice.

— Mark F | Jul 15, 2013

GREAT SAIL AND GREAT STAFF/PEOPLE! WAS A WONDERFUL DAY AND CALM VIBE AND OVERALL JUST LOVELY DAY. WOULD RECOMMEND AND DO IT AGAIN!

— Elizabeth S | Jun 18, 2013

I guess there was some confusion on my confirmation and we were accidently booked onto the wrong boat. THe crew was beyond helpful and made sure we were able to get on the wine tasting sail that we orginally signed up for.

— Tara L | Jun 11, 2013

My wife and I are very happy with our experience. The description of the wine tasting sail tour in NYC was very accurate and helpful. The crew on the boat were attentive and friendly. We had a fantastic time and would recommend this experience to our friends and family.

— Don S | Sep 15, 2012

Our experience was fantastic. The ship was gorgeous and the whole sail much fun. We will definitely go out with them again and use Cloud 9 again as well. Your selections are great and the whole process very smooth and enjoyable.

— Kelly B | Oct 02, 2012

Perfect weather, perfect crew, perfect wine and cheese! A great way to spend your Sunday afternoon!

— Delphine H | Sep 18, 2012

Unfortunately there was not suffieient wind to do much sailing but I thought that just sitting in one place for a 1/2-hour was not the proper way to handle the situation. The real experience should have been the sail, not necessarily the wine.

— Stephen D | Sep 11, 2012

I enjoy going to wine tastings and have a long list of wines that I purchase as a result of those wine tastings. Unfortuneately I will be unable to add any of the wines I tasted on the "wine tasting sail" to that list. Not because I did not enjoy them, but because there was no handout containing the names/descriptions/regions/etc of the wines for me to reference after the sail - although when asked the member of the crew said he would be happy to write the names down for me. Also, as an out of state guest visiting the city it would have been nice if there were small wine glasses handed out with some reference to the sail on it as a small keep sake - as many wineries hand out. Just some thoughts. We did have fun.

— Heather B | Aug 07, 2012

Not adquate information as to exactly where to get the cruise since earlier sailings were in process and sail boat was out. Not one person we asked could help us. even after showing internet directions. Interaction between crew members was great................... Interaction between crew members and guests was minimal.

— Irene R | Jul 24, 2012

We had a great time, and the weather could not have been better. The crew on the ship were very pleasant. Over all I would recommend cloud nine. Thanks for a lovely Sunday.

— Richard G | Jul 11, 2012

The sailing wine tasting was very enjoyable. It just happened to be perfect weather that day as well. I wasn't thrilled with the wines offered. But otherwise an excellent experience.

— Edward L | Jul 12, 2012

All the ingredients were there for a great experience, cool boat, good wine and cheese, beautiful weather, but the staff was not engaging enough to make the excursion as enjoyable as it should have been. They should have talked to the passengers rather than to each other, flirting should definitely be a no no while working. And why not talk about the sites along the way with some anecdotes. Also give out more wine and beer and soda.They had plenty on board but seemed to be conserving it.

— Angel S | Jul 10, 2012

We had so much fun and were pleasantly surprised with how nice the boat was and how professional the Wine Steward was as well as the Sailboat crew:)

— MaryJo M | Jun 19, 2012

The wine expert on our sail (Erin) was very knowledgeable, friendly and talkative. The crew was very pleasant and proficient. We had perfect weather, wind and the snacks were good. We have already recommended the sail experience to our friends. We are seasoned boaters with over 30 years on the water and this trip was a great way to enjoy the waters around Manhattan without any of the stress. David & Judy

— David W | May 22, 2012

My wife and I loved the experience. The wine tasting was excellent and everyone was very helpful. We will recomend this to others and will return to NYC to enjoy this again.

— Michael R | May 15, 2012

we've been on many sailing vessels that were actual three/four stack sailboat but were also equipped to handle the passengers in comfort. This sail boat had you sitting where ever you could find a seat! And with the winds and weather we experienced the day of sailing, it was quite uncomfortable at times. The staff on the other hand were very good and tried their best to make the experience a pleasant one.

— Kathleen G | Oct 09, 2011

The staff and crew were excellent. Although I certainly wouldn't want a sight-seeing type atmosphere, a few comments on what we were looking st would have been helpful. All in all, it was done very nicely.

— Patty C | Sep 20, 2011

The sailing experience was much more than I expected. There was plenty of wine and cheese and the servers were very friendly, professional and the connoisseur, she was very educated about her wine. 4 stars. I'm telling everyone I know.

— Laura I | Jul 20, 2011

The Sailboat trip was a gift for my 70th Birthday. Due to medical problems on my husband's part we were not able to book 2 years ago. Then we did not book on time for the event this year. My out of pocket cost was $50.00. We live appox. 60 miles north of the Big Apple in Putnam county. The drive down was awesome even the parking garage you recommended was great. We picked the best day to take the trip and met a wonderful couple from Texas. This couple forfited the morning ride because people came onboard without paying and wouldn't fess up and leave. Go figure! My first job in 1958 was on 99 Wall Street prior to the Twin Towers going up. It was really great going back in time and being in Battery Park and dining at the Merchants River House Bistro. They deserve a **********rating. Catherine & Joe P.S. We celebrated 50 years of marriage in May. 53 years ago we would meet on our lunch break in Battery Park. The whole day was really special for both of us. "Thanks for the memories"!...................

— Catherine M | Jul 12, 2011

Great experience! Would have liked to taste more wines though.

— David B | Jun 28, 2011

Despite the extremely cold and wet conditions, the wine-cruise was great. The seating on deck was neither safe,comfortable nor adequate for the number of people on the tour. The wine and snacks were good as were the views.

— Lee R | Jun 22, 2011

This experience was billed as two things: a sail around lower Manhattan for two hours on an interesting old schooner, and a wine tasting by a "published" wine guide using wines from one of the oldest wine importers in New York. The sail was OK although when we got there we found that while they could take 48, they didn't have seating for 48 so many would have to stand or sit on the deck. Overall the accommodations were not that comfortable. The wine tasting part was a bust. The "published" wine guide turned out to be a pleasant young girl who had lived or vacationed briefly in France, and the wines were very unimpressive $5 bottles of less than ordinary wine. The whole experience was way more expensive than it should have been for what it was. On the plus side the weather was good and the view of the Statue of Liberty was excellent.

— James B | May 31, 2011

Our sailboat trip, even though it was cold and bad weather, was still an amazing experience. I can't wait to do it again!

— Stephanie L | May 24, 2011

Erin, our wine guide, was excellent - so friendly and extremely knowledgable. We had a really fun time despite the unseasonable rainy weather. We are considering going again with my husband's parents in September.

— Betty C | May 24, 2011

My boyfriend and I absolutely enjoyed our evening on the Schooner, we loved the variety of cheeses paired with the wines and most importantly the views! Every crew member was super friendly and very informational and helpful. We did the 4pm wine tasting this past Saturday but would love to try the other sails they offer!

— Rachel M | Sep 11, 2017

The staff and entire event was great! I highly recommend it for any occasion!

— James C | Aug 21, 2018

We had a wonderful time. We had a beautiful day and really enjoyed ourselves.

— Marcia P | Nov 30, -0001

We had a great time on the wine sail around Manhattan! The weather was great and the wine was delicious.

— Stephanie S | Nov 30, -0001

My husband and I could not have had a better experience this day. The weather was priceless, the staff was beyond welcoming and the ride was smooth. We advise this experience to anyone looking for a romantic getaway.

— Nieves | Nov 30, -0001

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