What You Will Do
Enjoy a 3.5-hour scenic sail up the Hudson River to the Palisades aboard Schooner Adirondack or Schooner America 2.0, both 1800s-style sailboats. Bordering the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisade Cliffs are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City's vicinity.
Key Points:
- Enjoy the outdoors and relax aboard a classic sailboat
- Sail north on the Hudson, with unsurpassed views of the Upper West Side
- Pass the Palisades, a picturesque area lined with breathtaking cliffs and a great area for foliage
- Bundle up (Lot's of warm layers depending on the temperature & the breeze!)
- Usually a great adventure for photography
- Pass under the grand George Washington Bridge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, at Pier 62, which is located at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. Our ticket booth is located on the water just steps from our dock. Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
1
Upper West Side
Enjoy foliage views on the Upper West Side as the boat sails north along the Hudson River.
2
George Washington Bridge
Sail under the George Washington Bridge as the boat heads North on the Hudson River toward the Palisades for an up-close look at the cliffs and foliage.
3
Little Red Lighthouse
See this historic little lighthouse as we cruise
4
The Met Cloisters
Pass by this site as we cruise along Manhattan's Upper West Side.
5
Fort Lee Historic Park
Pass by the Cliffs of the Palisades known for some iconic fall foliage
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