Philadelphia Sailing
Historic Sailing Tour
3 hour sail for up to five passengers from near Patriot Harbor Lines Seaport Dock. (Six passengers is a legal limit.)
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
1.5 hour sail for up to six passengers from near Patriot Harbor Lines Seaport Dock. (Six passengers is a legal limit.)
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.
O’DAY 322
WORKING BATHROOM
BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
SIX PASSENGER MAXIMUM
BIMINI TO PROVIDE SHADE
ICE AND SNACKS PROVIDED
DINING TABLE
CABIN AREA
WATER AVAILABLE
SV FIRST LIGHT
First Light is a 32′ sailboat based in Philadelphia offering private charters, history tours, and sunset cruises. This lovingly cared for sleek and modern O’Day 322 is available for up to six guests.
Come and learn about the history of the Delaware river, relax on the water away from the noise of the city with the wind in your sails, or check out the sunset over the city from one of the most unique perspectives available.
They’re excited to bring you the majesty and beauty of the powerful Delaware river and the peace you can experience with just a step off a dock on to the deck.
REVIEWS
10+ Reviews 5.0/5.0 AVG
What a spectacular sunset sail! We had a wonderful time with James aboard "First Light"! We had a beautiful breeze and for the most epic sunset sail finish, we had a stunning double rainbow! We could not have wished for a more romantic sail! We highly recommend James and "First Light"!
★★★★★ Finola P
Booked a private charter for a small group and came back delightfully sun-kissed and champagne tipsy! A very chill time on the water. James is a fount of knowledge for all things sailing and Philly coast lines - highly recommend!
★★★★★ Katrina N
Had a wonderful afternoon on the water. Captain James and his crew are absolute professionals and we all had a great time and learned a lot. Highly recommended!!
★★★★★ Gregory R
Our sail boat tour of Philadelphia was so much fun and really relaxing. I highly recommend either the historic Philly boat tour or the sunset sail. For anyone thinking of proposing or even getting engagement photos taken, definitely book a sailboat and get James to photograph the event for you. What a romantic setting! My husband said he wished that he thought of it before and to be honest, so do I! The experience, the views, and James were all wonderful and we will be back!
★★★★★ Robin
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION
James hopes to bring people together to see and enjoy the city of Philadelphia in a unique way… bringing more people to the rivers to see and explore their natural beauty.
As a small family owned company they hope to bring you and your friends together for those moments when magic happens. If you find yourself wondering about something, learning about something, thinking about something, or seeing something in a way you’ve never seen it before during one of our tours… that’s their goal.
Come aboard sailing vessel First Light and take a fresh look at the world around you.
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