Tall Ship Parade Aboard Clipper City

Join Manhattan by Sail aboard the historic schooner Clipper City 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 Clipper City 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, Clipper City 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 Clipper City 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

• Sailing experience aboard the historic schooner Clipper City
• Front-row views of the international tall ship fleet
• Full standing bar on board (drinks and snacks available for purchase)
• Captain & crew gratuities – Adjustable upon checkout

What’s Not Included

• Hotel pickup or drop-off

July 4 – Parade of Class A Tall Ships
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

On July 4, Clipper City 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, Clipper City 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 aboard 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 aboard Clipper City 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:

• A Historic Voyage: Sailing experience aboard the historic schooner Clipper City.
• Inside the Action: Front-row views from inside the International Parade of Sail, featuring a unique escort-vessel vantage point within the formation.
• Brunch Buffet: A fully catered, complimentary brunch buffet to enjoy while on the water.
• Standard Open Bar: Inclusive standard open bar (Premium drink options are available subject to an extra charge).
• Captain & crew gratuities – Adjustable upon checkout

What’s Not Included

• Hotel pickup or drop-off