Sunset Cruises
Golden hour over the Hudson, the skyline turning amber behind you. The city's most beautiful hour, hosted end to end.
From $300 / hour· 3-hour minimum
Private Luxury Yacht Charters · Chelsea Piers
The water changes everything
Request your private charter
Tell us about your occasion — our concierge team replies personally.
New York's leading private yacht charter — woman-owned, concierge-level hospitality, and three impeccable vessels departing Chelsea Piers. Every detail handled; every guest hosted, not processed.
4.9· 155+ five-star reviewsFeatured in Robb Report#1 ranked on every major charter platform
4.9 average · 155+ five-star reviews
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An occasion for every kind of New York day
Proposals, celebrations, corporate events, family days on the water — each one planned around you, with pricing shared upfront.
Proposals
Over 100 perfect proposals and counting. Chilled champagne, the ring, and a private captain who makes the moment effortless.
From $300 / hour
Birthdays & Celebrations
Milestone birthdays and anniversaries aboard your own yacht — the deck, the crew, and the harbour, entirely yours for the evening.
From $500 / hour
Bachelorette Parties
The whole party on the water, champagne flowing, Lady Liberty and the city lights as your backdrop. Unforgettable, and completely private.
From $500 / hour
Corporate & Client Events
Host clients and teams aboard the Skyline catamaran — up to 30 guests, polished service, and a room with the best view in New York.
From $1,250 / hour
VIP & Concierge Experiences
Family days, custom itineraries, and fully-tailored charters. Tell us what you have in mind and our concierge team designs the rest.
Bespoke
Starting rates reflect each vessel's hourly minimum; final pricing depends on vessel, date, and duration.
The Fleet
Three yachts, all departing Chelsea Piers
From an intimate eight to a gathering of thirty — every vessel is private, immaculate, and crewed by a team that hosts, never processes.
Stylish & Fun
Manhattan Mermaid
- Capacity
- Up to 8 guests
- Rate
- $300–400 / hour
Our Flagship Yacht
Hudson Star
- Capacity
- Up to 12 guests
- Rate
- $500–800 / hour
An Unparalleled Experience
The Skyline
- Capacity
- Up to 30 guests
- Rate
- $1,250–1,500 / hour
The Experience
Luxury defined by ease, not excess
“Every guest is hosted — not processed.”
We're more than a yacht rental company; we're a hospitality brand. From the first phone call to the last toast, every part of your charter is handled by people who care how the day feels.
A crew that hosts
A professional captain and crew who anticipate, never intrude — service delivered naturally, never fake.
Catering & champagne
From chilled champagne to full catering, we arrange the details so the day feels weightless.
Planned around you
One point of contact from first call to final toast. We handle the logistics; you simply arrive.
Every detail handled
Décor, timing, the perfect route past the skyline — the small things that make the day unforgettable.
Proof
Twenty thousand guests. Not one processed.
- Guests hosted
- 20,000+Guests hosted
- Perfect proposals
- 100+Perfect proposals
- Average rating (out of 5)
- 4.9Average rating (out of 5)
- Ranked on every platform
- #1Ranked on every platform
A great experience from the first phone call through the event. The yacht was clean and perfect.
He was kind of blown away. The crew made it perfect — a beautiful boat and an amazing day.
Going under the Brooklyn Bridge was iconic. Captain Ryan and the crew could not have been better.
Trusted by teams from
DeloitteMorgan StanleyLouis VuittonTiger GlobalGoogle
Woman-Owned · Founded at Chelsea Piers
Meet Amal Salameh
Big Apple Charters was founded by Amal Salameh to share her love of New York's nautical magic. She built it on a simple idea: hospitality over volume, and integrity over shortcuts.
The result is a proudly woman-owned charter company that feels less like a rental and more like being welcomed aboard by someone who genuinely wants your day to be perfect. Every charter reflects that standard — calm, considered, and completely yours.
Proudly woman-owned59 Chelsea Piers · Pier 59, New York
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on departures, capacity, pricing, and what to expect aboard.
Where do charters depart from?
Every charter departs from 59 Chelsea Piers (Pier 59) in Manhattan — an easy, central starting point for a day or evening on the Hudson.
How many guests can you host?
Up to 30 across our three yachts: the Manhattan Mermaid (up to 8 guests), the Hudson Star (up to 12), and the Skyline catamaran (up to 30). Share your headcount and we'll match you to the right vessel.
How much does a private charter cost?
Pricing is hourly by vessel: Manhattan Mermaid $300–400/hour, Hudson Star $500–800/hour, and the Skyline $1,250–1,500/hour. Sunset cruises have a 3-hour minimum. Final pricing depends on the vessel, date, and duration.
What's included in a charter?
Your private yacht with a professional captain and crew, and concierge planning throughout. Our team helps arrange catering, champagne, and décor so the details are handled before you step aboard.
What occasions do you host?
Proposals, birthdays and anniversaries, bachelorette parties, sunset cruises, corporate and client events, family days, and fully custom charters. If you can imagine it on the water, we can plan it.
Is the charter completely private?
Yes. The vessel is exclusively yours and your guests' for the booking — no shared decks, no strangers. Every guest is hosted, not processed.
How do I book?
Request your charter using the form on this page or give us a call. Once the details are set, you can check live availability and reserve through our booking system — on your schedule, never rushed.
The water changes everything
Your most memorable New York day starts here
Tell us your occasion and guest count. Our concierge team will craft the details and reply personally — no pressure, no scripts.
Request Your Charter
Let's plan your day on the water
Share your details and occasion — our concierge team takes it from there, from the perfect vessel to the last detail on deck.
- A concierge replies personally — no call centre, no scripts.
- Pricing shared upfront, matched to the right vessel for your group.
- No obligation. Reserve only once every detail feels right.
Prefer to talk it through?
(212) 401-4031