CLIPPER CITY TALL SHIP
The schooner is one of the oldest ships and the first sailing vessels of this kind hit the waters in the Great Britain and Netherlands area in the 16th century. Since the first European settlers approached North America in the early 18th century, the classic schooner has been developed to its current standards mainly in the U.S.. In their early days, schooners were especially utilized for cargo transports or fishing, but also evolved to a popular racing boats.
The Clipper City itself was originally built in 1854 for cargo purposes. After many years in operation, the ship was restored to the latest standards and since 2009 it ensures the best New York harbor cruise experience for its passengers from around the world.
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Get your ultimate sailing experience on Clipper City, a majestic topsail schooner from which you can discover the skyline of New York City in all its glory.
Enjoy the cruise along the harbor from two spacious decks and get a unique view on New York’s top attractions, including the Financial District with its famous Wall Street, the One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more. Secure the best seats on the main or quarter deck and watch the crew drop canvas and start sailing along NYC’s coast with a delicious summer drink from the on-deck bar.
If you ever wanted to learn how to sail it is now your chance to gain some insights, because during this tour you can even become a part of the crew of this 158 feet long and 120 feet high ship and help raising the sails or support the captain on the helm. This makes sailing on the historical schooner Clipper City a fantastic adventure for the whole family!
CLIPPER CITY CRUISE: INFO
Get your ultimate sailing experience on Clipper City, a majestic topsail schooner from which you can discover the skyline of New York City in all its glory.
Enjoy the cruise along the harbor from two spacious decks and get a unique view on New York’s top attractions, including the Financial District with its famous Wall Street, the One World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more. Secure the best seats on the main or quarter deck and watch the crew drop canvas and start sailing along NYC’s coast with a delicious summer drink from the on-deck bar.
If you ever wanted to learn how to sail it is now your chance to gain some insights, because during this tour you can even become a part of the crew of this 158 feet long and 120 feet high ship and help raising the sails or support the captain on the helm. This makes sailing on the historical schooner Clipper City a fantastic adventure for the whole family!
The schooner is one of the oldest ships and the first sailing vessels of this kind hit the waters in the Great Britain and Netherlands area in the 16th century. Since the first European settlers approached North America in the early 18th century, the classic schooner has been developed to its current standards mainly in the U.S.. In their early days, schooners were especially utilized for cargo transports or fishing, but also evolved to a popular racing boats.
The Clipper City itself was originally built in 1854 for cargo purposes. After many years in operation, the ship was restored to the latest standards and since 2009 it ensures the best New York harbor cruise experience for its passengers from around the world.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLIPPER CITY CRUISE?
If you have any questions regarding the sailing experience with Clipper City in NYC or in general, don't hesitate to call us at +1 212-557-1654, drop us an email or try our FAQ. Our friendly and knowledgeable multilingual customer care team will be happy to help you.