Brunch is a weekly event all across NYC. Every weekend, hungry diners enter the growing plethora of eateries in search of good food and a relaxing atmosphere. This weekend we ditched the usual places and enjoyed a grand brunch with the Classic Harbor line. We enjoyed our meal sailing on the Hudson, aboard one of their elegant yachts. We boarded the “Yacht Manhattan II”, one of two vessels inspired by the roaring ’20s. We met our vessel at Chelsea Piers along with an assortment of other guests and set sail on a gorgeous Sunday morning.
The other brunch lovers on our voyage ranged in age from retirees to infants. Young couples, big families, and in our case lifelong friends filled the boat and took their assigned seats. After we all were seated and given a quick safety lesson, we took off on a leisurely cruise. Guests are treated to a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Brunch is served buffet style and divided into four courses. The first course revved up our appetites with mini bagels smoked salmon, fresh waffles and assorted berries. The courses were spaced out enough for everyone to have a bite and take a short break in between to enjoy the scenery. The view is gorgeous from inside the ship. Large windows offer a picturesque view while dining. However, the best view for photo ops is on the outer deck. The outside features smooth bench seating and a protective safety rail. The cruise took us from lower Manhattan all the way up to the Bronx. Having ridden on several harbor cruises over the years, this was still an interesting experience, we saw parts of the city we had never seen before including the infamous little red lighthouse. The smaller boat made for a more up-close experience and some amazing photos.
In addition to the brunch cruise, Classic Harbor line also offers several other exciting tours. Each tour offers a unique experience. Architecture lovers will enjoy the Architecture cruise which features views of some of the most impressive buildings in Manhattan. There’s also an evening Jazz cruise as well as a wine and cheese pairing voyage. Foodies can also take advantage of Morimoto’s sunset sushi and sake cruise on Monday nights. Though the sailing season is winding down there may still be a few cruises left. Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy a fun evening or afternoon on the water. For more info on the various tours and pricing visit sail-nyc.com.
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