From the Arctic to Antarctica

Honor the lives lost and the moment that shook the world during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Meet your guide, a local who will bring a personal perspective to the tragedy, then set out for your walk around Ground Zero. View St. Paul’s Chapel and gain insight into the many acts of heroism that took place on that fateful day. Pay your respects at the 9/11 Memorial, two pools within the footprints of the Twin Towers. Here, the names of the almost 3,000 men, women and children lost are inscribed in bronze on the parapets around the pools. After, enter the museum and descend underground to the halls and exhibits. Here, you will have time to independently explore the museum’s growing collection, including items recalling September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, including photographs, audio and video, personal effects, expressions of remembrance and recorded testimonies.

Appreciate New York’s famous skyline while sailing with a member of the American Institute of Architects. From buildings to bridges, New York City is home to some of the most iconic architectural and engineering feats in the world. You will transfer to the boat dock, where you will be welcomed on board your yacht and meet your knowledgeable guide, a member of the AIA. Then, sit back and enjoy a beverage while you cruise along the Hudson River. Listen as your guide explains the vision behind the design of numerous buildings, including the Chrysler and Woolworth buildings and One World Trade Center. You will also pass the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, as well as renowned spans like the Brooklyn Bridge—the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time of its completion in 1883. After, return to shore and your ship with a new appreciation of this renowned cityscape.

Discover the cultural and architectural gems along the Hudson River during a walk through Manhattan’s West Side. Head into historic Greenwich Village for a scenic drive through the heart of the 1960s’ counterculture movement. At Chelsea Market, immerse yourself in its bustling atmosphere while browsing the wares of artisanal food vendors, then ascend to the High Line, an elevated park built on a repurposed railway track. As you walk through the park, admire the views of the city, as well as the many plants and art installations that line the greenway. Cap your tour at the Edge at Hudson Yards, where you will head up to its observation deck on the 100th floor—the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Step out onto its glass floor to marvel at the panoramic views of the New York skyline, the Hudson River and beyond. After, return to street level and your ship.