Sailing Islander NYC offers private luxury sailboat charters in New York Harbor aboard Islander, a modern 35-foot Beneteau Oceanis 35.1, based in Jersey City, NJ at Liberty Harbor Marina — just 15 minutes across the river from NYC by PATH train or Liberty Landing Ferry. Founded in 2020 by owner Jessica Gates, the business is the only woman-owned private yacht charter in NYC.
Islander comfortably fits up to six guests, with multiple lounging spaces including the outside cockpit, the front bow, and a bright, spacious salon, plus a full kitchen and bathroom. Every charter includes an experienced, licensed captain at the helm, and guests are welcome to BYOB to wine and dine while cruising past NYC’s iconic sights, including the skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.
Sailing Islander specializes in Daytime & Sunset Sails, Celebrations & Intimate Events (girls’ getaways, birthday parties, anniversaries, small family gatherings), and Posh Proposals & Epic Engagements — with more than 200 proposals hosted aboard Islander, all resulting in a “yes.” The business has hosted more than 6,800 guests across five sailing seasons, many of them repeat visitors, with 100% five-star reviews.
Sailing Islander was featured by CBS News NYC as the top growing sailing business in NY Harbor, selected by GetMyBoat as NYC’s “Best Boat,” and profiled by Thrillist as NYC’s only woman-owned private charter.
For couples, small groups, and anyone celebrating a milestone in NYC looking for a serene, intimate, and highly reviewed sailing charter, Sailing Islander NYC offers a genuinely distinctive experience with owner Jessica Gates out of Liberty Harbor Marina.
