Update: The historic schooner Clipper City is now fully sold out!
Due to overwhelming demand, Manhattan by Sail is thrilled to announce we are adding another magnificent Vessel to our fleet for the parade (specific vessel details to be announced soon)
Join Manhattan by Sail for a rare opportunity to sail directly alongside the international fleet of tall ships arriving in New York Harbor for the Sail4th 250.
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, an international fleet of more than 60 tall ships from over 20 nations is expected to gather in New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 celebration, one of the largest gatherings of tall ships seen in the harbor in decades. Guests aboard Vessel will experience the celebration from a unique perspective—sailing within the parade itself, surrounded by towering masts and historic vessels as they make their ceremonial entrance into New York Harbor. These ships will transform the harbor into a spectacular maritime gathering filled with billowing sails and crews representing countries from around the world.
July 3 – Parade of Class B Tall Ships
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
On July 3, our vessel will sail alongside tall ships from around the world in formation down the East River in a spectacular maritime procession marking the opening of the Sail4th 250.
Guests aboard will have the rare opportunity to sail alongside the fleet, witnessing the parade directly from the water as these historic vessels make their ceremonial entrance into New York Harbor.
The international fleet of Class B tall ships will assemble near Hell Gate Bridge before sailing south through the East River past Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The procession continues toward Gravesend Bay, offering dramatic views of sails and rigging set against the skyline of New York City.
What’s Included:
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Sailing experience aboard a historic tall ship (vessel details to be announced)
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Front-row views of the international tall ship fleet
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Captain & crew gratuities (Adjustable upon checkout)
What’s Not Included:
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Hotel pickup or drop-off
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Note: Food and beverage options will be updated once our new vessel is finalized.
July 4 – Parade of Class A Tall Ships
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
On July 4, our vessel will participate in the Sail4th 250 International Parade of Sail, sailing alongside some of the largest and most historic vessels in the world.
For this historic event, our ship will serve as an escort vessel to one of the Class A government tall ships and will be positioned within the main parade formation, providing guests with exceptional visibility and a truly immersive experience as the fleet sails into New York Harbor.
More than 30 massive Class A tall ships—many used as naval training vessels and goodwill ambassadors for their nations—will sail together in formation, joined by international naval vessels and maritime escorts in what organizers describe as one of the largest maritime gatherings ever seen in the harbor.
Adding to the spectacle, a large aerial review featuring both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft will fly over the harbor and along the parade route. The flyover will be led by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, creating a dramatic salute to the international fleet below. Guests will witness this extraordinary celebration directly from the water as the fleet sails through New York Harbor surrounded by towering masts, naval vessels, and aircraft overhead.
Parade Route: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge → New York Harbor → Statue of Liberty → Hudson River → George Washington Bridge
What’s Included:
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A Historic Voyage: Sailing experience aboard a historic tall ship (vessel details to be announced).
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Inside the Action: Front-row views from inside the International Parade of Sail, featuring a unique escort-vessel vantage point within the formation.
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Gratuities: Captain & crew gratuities (Adjustable upon checkout).
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Note: Food and beverage options will be updated once our new vessel is finalized.