Quick Details
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. (If your party is smaller than 49, you may wish to consider our smaller sailing ship, the Shearwater.) Parties and events on the 105-foot-tall, historic tall ship are absolutely breathtaking, under the unfurled sails. The sweeping deck and full bar make for welcoming and comfortable gatherings, as you and your guests sail the harbor, out to the Statue of Liberty and beyond, enjoying a wide range of beverages and catering options. Curated private charters available from $8,000 on Clipper City and $4,000 on the Shearwater.
Perfect For:
| Off-Peak Hours: | Monday through Friday Morning Sails until 12:00 pm |
$1,350.00 per hour |
| Peak Hours: |
Afternoon, Sunset, Weekend & Late Night Sails |
$1,950.00 |
*Excludes docking, service fees, taxes, and gratuity.
**There is a 2 hour minimum to charter the boat. We accommodate requests for a 1-hour charter, but you will be charged a 1.5-hour rate for the 1-hour event.
***There will be a Sunset Peak Time Fee of $500.00 applied to all private charters during that time of day..
To view menu choices, visit our catering page. If you opt to bring your own catering, there will be a $10.00 per person charge.
| Catering Cost | Catering Delivery Fee |
| $0.00-$500.00 | $100 |
| $501.00-$1000.00 | $125 |
| $1001.00-$2000.00 | $150 |
| $2001.00-$3000.00 | $175 |
| $3001.00-$4000.00 | $200 |
| $4001.00 and up | $250 |
| Wine Tasting
(40 people minimum) |
Includes: wine expert, 4 different kinds of wines, cheese & crackers with an assorted fruit display | $40.00 per person |
| Beer Tasting
(40 people minimum) |
Includes: beer expert, 5 different kinds of craft beers, cheese & crackers with Charcuterie display | $40.00 per person |
| Whiskey Tasting
(40 people minimum) |
Includes: whiskey expert, 3 different kinds of whiskey, 2 different cocktails and chocolate truffles | $45.00 per person |
| Team Building | Includes: Organized Team Building Activities (activities run by MBS Crew) | $1,400.00 flat rate |