Yacht Rock Charters offers relaxed private sailing on Jamaica Bay, New York City’s largest open space, aboard Deliverance, a 40-foot Atkins design pilot schooner. Founded in 2018, the business started in the U.S. Virgin Islands and has since grown to a fleet of three vessels based in Rockaway, NYC and the Caribbean Islands.

Led by Captain Jared and Christel, the schooner welcomes up to 6 passengers for a day sail, sunset cruise, or evening on the water, described as making Jamaica Bay “feel like the Caribbean.” Deliverance offers ample deck space for sightseeing and mingling, along with BPA-free cups, a cooler full of ice, and a Bluetooth speaker for guests’ own music. Guests are picked up and shuttled out to the schooner via a traditionally built Chesapeake Bay skiff, Tortuga, departing from the Thai Rock restaurant.

Guest reviews consistently describe the experience as beautiful and relaxing, with the captain and first mate praised for being accommodating with families and kids, and for going the extra mile to make each sunset sail special.

For anyone in the Rockaway/Jamaica Bay area of Queens looking for a private, laid-back schooner sailing experience, Yacht Rock Charters offers a well-reviewed operation aboard Deliverance with Captain Jared and Christel.