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Admire the last leaves of fall in all their splendor through the large windowed salon of our ship’s heated and enclosed observatory, or while catching the breeze on her bow. Observe New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage as the seasons change with a hot beverage in hand.
The Kingston offers wrap-around seating, on a small intimate classic yacht with un-obscured views for all! The back observatory is covered to protect you from the bright sun but has open windows for you to feel the fresh breeze in your hair! Guests are welcome on the forward deck as well to soak in the sun and to score fantastic photographs of the city skyline!
*This cruise often sells out. If it is not available on the date you are seeking, consider the Fall Foliage Sails aboard Adirondack!
Gratuity is not included unless you purchased the ‘Groups of 10 or more’ ticket type where a 10% gratuity is automatically applied. If you do end up obtaining 10 or more individual tickets by separate purchases, you will be contacted to make an advance payment of a 10% Group Gratuity.
Peak fall foliage is not guaranteed. We have seen fall colors at their peak as early as mid-October and as late early December along the waterfront in the Palisades of New Jersey (the prime destination of our fall foliage excursions). Refunds due to ‘lack of color’, will not be honored. Cruising on the Hudson River, north by the Palisades, is a unique and interesting route and is the declared value of this excursion.
General FAQs about all our excursions.
What exactly do we see on the cruise?
This is a North Bound Cruise out of Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River. Expect grand views of the upper West Side of Manhattan, the George Washington Bridge and the Fall Foliage of Palisades Park.
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.
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.
The Yacht Kingston is a classic 1920s-style powerboat. She is the most intimate classic style yacht available in our New York harbor fleet. She features a fully stocked bar at midship, a roomy restroom on the main deck, and wrap-around seating under cover plus an open forward deck, accommodating up to 49 guests in total. She was built and designed for taking groups of people on elegant sightseeing cruises.
The Kingston is operated by Coast Guard-certified captains and extremely friendly and talented crew. Our staff is known for their amazing hospitality, and are all professionally trained and experienced on our vessels. They are also very knowledgeable about the sights you will enjoy.
Sit back, relax and enjoy yourself . With wind in your hair and amazing scenes in front of your eyes, everything is just breezy on the Kingston.
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.
What to Bring
A digital version of this email as proof of purchase, a photo ID to match.
What to Wear
Layers are ideal for this cruise and this time of year.
What Not to Bring
It is unlawful to bring your own alcoholic beverages aboard our yachts. Regarding food, please do not bring anything more than a very light snack.
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 23rd Street and the Hudson River. We are at the most Northern End of the Chelsea Piers Building on the water. (When standing in front of the building facing the water, go around the north side of the 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. Please note: when walking to Chelsea Piers, you must cross the West Side Highway. There are crosswalks at 18th Street and 23rd Street.
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/Chelsea Piers complex.
By Bus:
Take the cross town 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 for Pier 61, 60, and 59 is at West 24th street. The access roads into Chelsea Piers parking are 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. Just keep your eyes peeled for the bus or taxi turn-in into Chelsea Piers and hang a right. Watch out for pedestrians and bikers in this area. Upon entering the parking garages on the other piers, you will have to take a ticket that you must pay to the lot attendants when you leave. Up to 3 hours of parking is $25, and up to 4 hours is $38.
Parking
We unfortunately do not issue vouchers for parking at Chelsea Piers. The parking lots and parking rates are managed by Chelsea Piers. Availability and prices cannot be guaranteed.
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
