This Iconic New York Hotel Just Launched Sunset Cruises — With Unbeatable Views of the Statue of Liberty

Beloved hotel brand Aman sits at the pinnacle of luxury and hospitality, so it’s no surprise its New York outpost’s latest offering gives members and guests unsurpassed access to the city’s iconic skyline.

Aman New York recently introduced “Adventures on the Water,” a multi-hour cruise that allows visitors to experience the city from breathtaking vantage points along the Hudson River. Travel + Leisure boarded a sleek $2.95 million Daychaser yacht from the Barton & Gray Mariners Club fleet for one of its inaugural voyages in collaboration with Aman. 

And, in true Aman fashion, every detail of the experience has been refined to luxurious perfection.

Aman’s masterful food and beverage team designs a menu for each voyage. After taking off from Chelsea Piers, we sipped on negronis, vespers, and margaritas served with care from the pilothouse bar. Bites were expertly tailored for our midsummer excursion — think ceviche tartlets, beef tartare, and a mouthwatering scallion dip that puts other chip accouterments to shame. 

I munched crudité while relaxing on the aft deck’s plush chaise lounges as our journey. As we headed north, an American flag set against the boat’s churning wake made for a classic nautical photo op that I couldn’t resist.

After the craft soared past the George Washington Bridge, the riverside was lined with lush green forests that seemed worlds away from the bustle of Manhattan. Then we looped back to head downtown, and I moved to the bow’s cushy crescent sofa, where I feasted on heaps of caviar served atop the chef’s take on ice cream.

Cruising along the southern tip of Manhattan, we were treated to stunning views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, Governors Island, and the outer borough’s waterside parks. However, the Statue of Liberty was the star of the show.

Up close and personal with Lady Liberty — and with no buildings blocking the expansive sky — it was undoubtedly the most beautiful sunset I’ve seen in my nearly 10 years of living in New York City. She stood proud against a blazing sky of pink, yellow, and orange as the sun retreated under the horizon by her side.

As we made our way back to the pier, the skyscrapers of downtown Manhattan looked bubblegum pink and daisy yellow in the sky’s reflection. The moon had also taken its cue, shining spectacularly just to the side of One World Trade Center. 

Aman New York members and guests can book Adventures on the Water at aman.com. The yachts can accommodate up to 12 passengers at a time, depending on the food and beverage services requested by guests.