Returning in 2025
The 2024 Sailing Season has Come to a Close
Thank you to everyone who enjoyed an on-the-water adventure with the Seaport Museum in 2024.
Check back in Spring 2025 to learn about the next sailing season for the Museum’s historic 1885 schooner Pioneer or the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker. To be the first to learn about the new season and reserve your tickets join the Seaport Museum’s mailing list.
Information on the 2024 Sunset Sail experience:
Experience the ultimate romantic evening on the water with the Seaport Museum’s stunning 2-hour sunset sail, available Thursday through Saturday from May to October. As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, step aboard a beautifully restored historic schooner and watch in awe as the city that never sleeps comes alive with a mesmerizing display of color and light.
Bring along your favorite bottle of wine and a delicious meal or snack to enjoy al fresco style on deck, surrounded by the stunning beauty of the New York Harbor. As you relax and take in the breathtaking views, the warm glow of the sunset casts a magical light over the iconic Statue of Liberty and the stunning architecture of Lower Manhattan.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night with that special someone, a memorable evening with friends, or want to take in the sunset solo, this sail is an experience you won’t want to miss. So come aboard and immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of New York City at twilight, with the Seaport Museum’s unforgettable sunset sail.
Seaport Museum members receive 20% off on all sailing opportunities. Just sign when prompted at checkout to receive your discount.
Advance reservations are recommended.
Schedules
Please note that from Thursday, May 23, through Saturday, August 31, Pioneer Sunset Sails begin at 7pm. Starting Thursday, September 5, through the close of the sailing season, Sunset Sails begin at 6:30pm.
7pm
Thursday, May 23–Saturday, August 31
Check In Begins: 6pm
Check In Ends: 6:45pm
Board: 6:45pm
Depart: 7pm
Return: 9pm
6:30pm
Starting Thursday, September 5
Check In Begins: 5:30pm
Check In Ends: 6:15pm
Board: 6:15pm
Depart: 6:30pm
Return: 8:30pm
Know Before You Go
Tour routes are subject to change due to unpredictable boat traffic in the harbor and weather, though captains will do their best to include the sites listed. Read the full FAQ for more details on sailing with the Seaport Museum.
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
General Admission to the Seaport Museum is included with your sailing tickets; you may attend the Museum anytime from 11am–5pm on the day of your voyage. To extend your visit and see more that the Museum has to offer, ask Museum staff about our daily offerings when you check in.
General Admission includes access to all current exhibitions on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street and access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Free timed tickets for a tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose are available separately at no additional cost.
About the Schooner Pioneer
Pioneer was built in Pennsylvania in 1885 to carry sand and heavy cargoes along the Delaware River. Unlike almost all American cargo sloops and schooners that were made of wood, Pioneer was constructed with a wrought iron hull because she was built in what was then the nation’s center for iron shipbuilding. Today, she is the sole American merchant sailing vessel with an iron hull.
Charter This Historic Vessel
Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion or impress your clients with an exciting corporate outing? Look no further than the Seaport Museum’s private charters on the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker.
Get a Taste of Sailing on Pioneer
