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AIANY Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park

Key Points about this Tour:

  • 3.25 hrs
  • $116 fAdults, and $86 per Student ages 12 and older.
  • Private elegant tables assigned to each booking.
  • Co-hosted by the AIANY & leadership from Freshkills Park
  • Travels through industrial waterways into Freshkills to see the development of what will be a city park 3 times the size of Central Park!
  • One of the most remarkable land reclamation projects in the world.
  • Includes a complimentary beverage from the bar (beer, wine or champagne). Additional beverages are available for purchase by credit card only.
    -AIA CES: 2.5 Continuing Education Credits offered.

Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park in Staten Island on a classically inspired yacht.

The AIANY & Freshkills Park planners host this special Classic Harbor Line tour; the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterway.

Officially closed in 2001, Freshkills Park is the largest landfill to park transformation project in the world and when complete will be one of the largest parks in NYC. Its rolling grasslands, wetlands and waterways are already home to an abundance of birds, fish, and wildlife.


Highlights of this cruise include:

  • A 3.25 hour round-trip excursion co-guided by the Freshkills Park Planners and the AIANY
  • Experience a major shipping channel and see our industrial waterfront including the active ports of Bayonne & Newark Bay
  • Hear about the history of Freshkills Landfill and how it is being made safe for the public
  • Enjoy many close passes with giant tankers, container ships, dredge barges and tugs.
  • Sweeping views of 4 full capped 'mounds' covered in vegetation and wildlife
  • You'll enjoy unobstructed views from the covered and enclosed solarium or the open decks of one of our yachts. Cushioned seating, heat & AC, a fully stocked bar, and two well-appointed restrooms are available on each yacht.

What's not included?

A meal is not included, but light snacks will be available for purchase. * Gratuity is not included unless you purchased the ‘Groups of 10 or more’ ticket type where a 10% gratuity is automatically applied.

Are you a Group of 17 or more?

  • Call us directly at 212-627-1825

Meeting Location

  • Chelsea Piers, near 22nd St. on the Hudson River (Manhattan, NY)
    (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

FAQ

General FAQs about all our excursions.


Policies

Refund/Rescheduling Policy

Bookings of 1 to 9 guests, have an option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate up until 24 hours prior to departure. Bookings of 10 to 16 must notify us 1 week in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit. Bookings of 17 or more must notify us 2 weeks in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit. Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@sail-nyc.com. *Unique cancelation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 212-627-1825, option 4.

Other Policies

Activity takes place rain or shine, but within reason.
The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.

Quiet Cruising.
- This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend it for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all. For guests looking for a more social experience, please consider our sunset cruises, day sails, city lights cruises or one of our other non-narrated events. This is NOT for children under 12. For guests with children under 12 please consider our Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event.


About

Classic Harbor Line

Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring, and breathtaking cruise through the waters we proudly call home. Our six classic yachts — the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan, Manhattan II, Kingston and Full Moon (our motorized yachts) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters in the past two centuries.

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##Refund/Rescheduling Policy
Bookings of 1 to 9 guests, have an option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate up until 24 hours prior to departure.
Bookings of 10 to 16 must notify us 1 week in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit
Bookings of 17 or more must notify us 2 weeks in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit.
Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@sail-nyc.com. *Unique cancelation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 212-627-1825, option 4.

**We are not able to offer refunds unless you have purchased the trip cancellation protection.**

Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@sail-nyc.com. *Unique cancellation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 212-627-1825, option 4.
##Other Policies
**Activity takes place rain or shine, but within reason.**
The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.
Meeting point
New York City, NY
Important information
Important Information:

What to Bring


A digital version of this email as proof of purchase and a photo ID to match.


What Not to Bring


It is unlawful to bring your own alcoholic beverages aboard our yachts


What to Wear


While there is no dress code, we recommend you check the weather and dress accordingly. Please keep in mind that the yacht is air conditioned on warmer days and heated during cooler weather.


Need to Know


This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. It for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations to be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all.


If you purchased Trip Cancellation Protection you must email publicsails@sail-nyc.com 1-hour in advance.



Other Tips & Guidelines


Check in 15-30 minutes early at our booth.


We board the boat promptly 5 minutes prior to departure.


The yacht leaves on time and cannot come back to pick you up if you are late.


No refunds or reschedules will be provided for late arrivals.



Important:


Any directions or maps provided by Classic Harbor Line are only a rough guide. You are responsible for arriving at the activity's meeting location on time, so make sure to check with a second source that can provide specific directions from your starting point.


Detailed Directions:


Our boats depart from Chelsea Piers, on Pier 62, which is located at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers on the water. When walking to Chelsea Piers, you must cross the West Side Highway. There are crosswalks at 18th, 20th and 23rd Street. When standing on the west side highway facing the river (facing west), go around the north side of the large blue building. Our ticket booth is located on the walkway next to the water on Pier 62.


Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival, and you will be escorted to the boat by the Captain when it is time to board.


By Subway:


Take the C or E train to 23rd Street. This will leave you on 8th Avenue, so you'll need to walk about three avenues west, until you hit the Hudson River and the Chelsea Piers complex.


By Bus:


Take the crosstown M23 bus west to the last stop: Chelsea Piers, Pier 62.


By Car:


If you are planning to park at Chelsea Piers, the access road into Chelsea Piers' parking lots is at West 24th street. This road is only accessible if you are south bound on the West Side Hwy or west bound on 23rd Street. On 23rd street, take a right on 11th Avenue and a quick left on W. 24th street. Use the taxi turn-in into Chelsea Piers and stay to the right. Watch out for pedestrians and bikers in this area. Upon entering, you will have to take a ticket that you must pay to the lot attendants when you leave.


Parking:


Chelsea Piers parking is available on piers 61, 60 & 59. Availability cannot be guaranteed. We unfortunately do not issue vouchers for parking at Chelsea Piers.


Additional Questions?


Please email info@sail-nyc.com or call 212.627.1825


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Private Charters

Each of our yachts is available for Private Charter! Whether planning a special Birthday, Anniversary or Corporate Event, be sure to consider the Classic Harbor Line Fleet.


Helpful charter-planning links:


Charter Rates & Information


For quotes, please email privatecharters@sail-nyc.com

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