Private evening sails in New York Harbor have been our specialty since 1987 -- making Ventura by far the most experienced private yacht in the harbor's sailing fleet. That experience pays dividends by consistently exceeding clients' expectations in quality and value.  A evening sail for 30 guests costs an average of $175 per person, all inclusive of upscale cocktail party menu, open bar, and the exclusive hire of the yacht for three hours. Our clients find Ventura an excellent venue for entertaining their clients, summer associates or staff -- particularly when one compares pricing to dinner and a three hour entertainment, such as a Broadway show. In fact, a NY Times reporter called a Ventura charter "the best off-Broadway show in NY." An evening cruise combines a harbor highlights tour, food, beverage, and a remarkably memorable experience all in a single venue. Mood aboard is upscale, yet casual and good for conversation. Teak decks, original 1920's bronze fittings, varnished woods, brass oil lamps, hand-carved wood panel, even a brass and stone fireplace in a private salon/library!  No replicas here: Ventura's the real deal!

• United States Coast Guard certified for 35 passengers; 62.5' length; 28 tons; teak, oak, mahogany for hull construction: a true wooden ship.
• Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island -- Our timeless national landmarks seen from an elegant wooden sailing yacht is an unmatched event.
• Open to the public Friday sunset sails and once-monthly Sunday bring-your-family brunch sails (reservations strongly recommended) May 15- October. Buy one ticket or 35!
• Average group size for private day or evening sails is 15 - 35. Private Harbor Tour for groups from as few as two romantics available.
• National landmark sailing yacht designed by Nathanael G. Herreshoff, legendary builder and considered the greatest yacht designer in history.
• Homeport: The glamorous, World Financial Center's North Cove Marina. On the Hudson River at Battery Park City, between Vesey and Liberty Streets.
• Location shoots available hourly, half/full day rates. Featured in films (most recently "Hitch" with Wil Smith) live national television broadcasts (“Good Morning America”) glamor and fashion set for production teams from the New York Times, Harpers Bazaar Magazine, Nautica, J. Crew, NY Post.