Philadelphia Sailing

Sailing tour - Historic Philadelphia Waterfront

Sail down the Delaware river during this unique history tour!

Our guide, Calico Jack, will share a history of Philadelphia and the Delaware waterfront. We'll sail on the Western bank of the Delaware river as far south as historic Fort Mifflin… detailing the history and stories of iconic waterfront locations and features like the Cruiser Olympia, the Philadelphia Coast Guard station, the SS United States, the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and more.

We'll return up the river on the opposite bank taking a look at Red Bank battlefield, the Walt Whitman bridge, the Battleship New Jersey, and we'll sprinkle in the histories of locals and natives throughout.

Sunset sail - Philadelphia Waterfront

Golden hour sun glistening off glass skyscrapers and rippling waters… The views of Philadelphia from the Delaware river at sunset are breathtaking.

Our captain will take you on a leisurely cruise North past the Ben Franklin Bridge to take a look at Cherry Street and Race Street piers from the water. We'll continue toward Graffiti Pier and a view of the ever evolving public art.

Depending on the winds and tides our captain will deploy the sails and head back South past Petty Island where you can observe wildlife and natural vegetation on this storied island in the middle of the Delaware river. We will ease the main and take a relaxing look at the sunset as we gently glide through some of the best views in the city.