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Manhattan By Sail
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,000
Guest capacity
Up to 125 seated guests
About this venue
At Manhattan by Sail, we’re the venue for some of your most unforgettable experiences…and so much more. We are sailors who count ourselves as fortunate enough to sail the prevailing winds of the world’s most iconic harbor. We’ve been taking people sailing in New York Harbor since 1972, when a salty welder named Nick van Nes sailed his 70-ft. yawl, Petrel, to The Battery. He built a dock, put up a sign…and slowly, the first passenger sailboat in New York started to draw attention from locals. Today, aboard the Shearwater and Clipper City, we share the joy of sailing our beautiful harbor with visitors and New Yorkers alike. Offering an incomparable setting for your wedding, we’ve developed into a world-class venue. Whether you’re a visitor or a lifelong New Yorker, we invite you to see Manhattan through new eyes and feel reinvigorated!
Our event spaces
Clipper City Tall Ship
Dance the night away under the unfurled sails of a historic tall ship.
Get ready for an absolutely thrilling experience — an authentic, old-world venue like no other. The original Clipper City was built as a cargo schooner just prior to the Civil War. Rebuilt and refurbished from the original plans which were borrowed from the Smithsonian Institution, at 158 feet, the Clipper City is a unique way to host up to 149 guests on a sailing adventure around New York Harbor. Cruise by the Statue of Liberty and take in the sights of the New York Harbor from the calmness of the water – locals and visitors alike will find the view inspiring. The sweeping deck and full bar make for a welcoming and comfortable gathering, as you enjoy a wide range of beverages and catering options. Book your sail today!
Guest capacity
Up to 149 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Room cost
Available from $8,000
Shearwater Classic Schooner
Prepare for a refined adventure.
The Shearwater is a graceful Newport-style schooner built in 1929, perfect for groups up to 49 passengers. Have your wedding on board this classic, Gatsby-era sailing ship as she makes her way to the Statue of Liberty and around Manhattan, taking in the sights and sounds of the harbor. Sail under New York’s historic bridges in tranquility and enjoy the lights of the city. Together with a wide range of beverages and catering options, the ship’s classic style makes for a most elegant gathering.
Guest capacity
Up to 49 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Room cost
Available from $4,000
Clipper City Tall Ship
Dance the night away under the unfurled sails of a historic tall ship.
Get ready for an absolutely thrilling experience — an authentic, old-world venue like no other. The original Clipper City was built as a cargo schooner just prior to the Civil War. Rebuilt and refurbished from the original plans which were borrowed from the Smithsonian Institution, at 158 feet, the Clipper City is a unique way to host up to 149 guests on a sailing adventure around New York Harbor. Cruise by the Statue of Liberty and take in the sights of the New York Harbor from the calmness of the water – locals and visitors alike will find the view inspiring. The sweeping deck and full bar make for a welcoming and comfortable gathering, as you enjoy a wide range of beverages and catering options. Book your sail today!
Guest capacity
Up to 149 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Room cost
Available from $8,000
Shearwater Classic Schooner
Prepare for a refined adventure.
The Shearwater is a graceful Newport-style schooner built in 1929, perfect for groups up to 49 passengers. Have your wedding on board this classic, Gatsby-era sailing ship as she makes her way to the Statue of Liberty and around Manhattan, taking in the sights and sounds of the harbor. Sail under New York’s historic bridges in tranquility and enjoy the lights of the city. Together with a wide range of beverages and catering options, the ship’s classic style makes for a most elegant gathering.
Guest capacity
Up to 49 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
Room cost
Available from $4,000
Available services that can be provided by Manhattan By Sail
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
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