Francesca's Touch of Class
Premier Yacht Charters
244 5th Avenue Suite F203
New York, NY 10001
(212) 385-9400 or (201) 866-6264
Mobile: (917) 968-0794
Small Vessels
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ADIRONDACK
The Adirondack is an 80 ft classic schooner with her homeport at Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers. She is a great combination of an 1890’s old world style schooner with the comfort of today’s passenger yachts.
49 passenger max
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AMERICA 2.0
The America 2.0 has its homeport at Pier 62 at West 23rd Street and the West Side Highway. Her max capacity is 85 guests. She offers full bar and galley service and excellent catering options. America is 105 ft in length and operates in NYC from May through October and from Key West, Florida, from November to May. Her open deck has comfortable seating for up to 75 guests. 2.0 refers to her eco-friendly construction and propulsion system
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CLIPPER CITY TALL SHIPS
The original Clipper City was built as a cargo schooner just prior to the Civil War, then rebuilt from the original plans, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, and recently refurbished. The new, restored Clipper City, with a length of 158 feet and a height of 120 feet, can comfortably sail 130 people — the most of any passenger sailboat in the United States. With its sweeping deck, full bar, and a diverse sail plan, this majestic schooner and its attentive crew sail daily from Slip 2 at the South side of Battery Park, providing guests with a unique way to see Manhattan.
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ESPRIT
THE ESPRIT is the newest vessel to join the Hornblower fleet. It is similar to The Sundancer in style and design but is a little smaller--90 feet long. It is a two-deck vessel-sleek and modern in design. Perfect for weddings- lovely bridal suite on board! Corporate groups will love THE ESPIRIT for COCKTAIL PARTIES. Also, a perfect venue for birthday parties, Sweet Sixteens, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, etc. There are two lovely decks - the first deck is a formal enclosed dining salon and the second deck is the lounge area with sofa seating and a state of the art bar. The Aft-Deck is open with a fixed awning so guests can enjoy the outdoors even in the rain!! Perfect for groups of 25-100 guests. Espirit can seat 80 guests in the main dining salon for sit-down dinner service, 60 for for buffet service . For cocktail parties, Espirit can accommodate up to 100 guests. Fine food and service!
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JUSTINE
5 staterooms-- can accomodate up to 12 guests for day for day and evening cruises as well term charters. Elegant main deck salon, full service bar, formal dining room, and fully equipped galley. Aft deck observation area and seating, upper deck outdoor area w/ lounge seating and bar. Just lovely for an intimate private charter- your guests are sure to be impressed!
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AFFINITY
The Afffinity is a 120 ft private yacht charter. This luxury yacht can accommodate up to approximately 100 guests for a cocktail style event and approx.. 50 guests for a lovely wedding on the water or any event of that size. The yacht was refurbished in 2007 and christened "Affinity".Perfect venue for corporate events with homeport located at Chelsea Piers in NYC. Fine food and service!
 Calypso |
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CALYPSO
Calypso is a 72ft Stephens Motor Yacht. This aluminum hull vessel was built in Stockton,California in 1973 for Jack Wrather, producer of the radio and television show "The Lone Ranger", who christened it the "Lone Ranger IV." Calypso can accommodate up to 45 guest max. Her homeport is at Chelsea Piers.
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EASTERN STAR
A private charter yacht for 2 to 80 guests docked in the heart of N.Y.C. Its finely appointed interior offers the ambiance of a luxury yacht of a by-gone era. Exquisite mahogany details, polished brass and comfortable furnishings enhance the main salon, library and formal dining room. Its many up-scale amenities continue to attract celebrities and clients from around the globe.
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FESTIVA
85ft Motor Yacht. Accomodates up to 149 guests for a cocktail style event and 75 -100 for sit-down dinner service. Recently renovated vessel has two decks. Each level has a full bar, stern open deck, and large open windows offering spectacular views. The upper deck features a large dance floor, complete with sound, light, and Karaoke systems.
 Lexington |
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LEXINGTON
THE 100 foot, classic yacht, LEXINGTON, has been re-imagined and available for private charterbeginning in April of 2014. Perfect for from 2 to 100 guests
- Open air decks
- Oversize windows
- Piano bar
- Private suite
- LED lighting
- Fine dining
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MANHATTAN ELITE
A high-end , 2- deck yacht perfect for groups of up to 65 guests for a buffet or sit-down dinner and up to 149 guests for a cocktail style reception. The Elite is the latest addition to the Spirit Cruise fleet and is a real show stopper! Lovely enclosed dining salon with panoramic windows and dance floor and a well-appointed second deck with an enclosed lounge area and state-of the-art bar. Aft deck with fixed canopy adds an EXTRA TOUCH OF CLASS -- guests can enjoy the outdoor space –even in the rain!!
REAL ESCAPE
Experience the sophisticated elegance of a private motor yacht. Cruise in luxurious surroundings to your chosen destination. Whether you want a spectacular view from the spacious flybridge, fun in the sun and evening sunsets from her open bow seats or the climate controlled comfort of the main salon, your trip will be most memorable. REAL ESCAPE provides the perfect atmosphere for friendship, sightseeing, cocktails and romance. She is U.S. Coast Guard inspected for 47 Guests to assure you a safe cruise. Her hydraulic stabilizers provide a smooth ride. Come experience the REAL ESCAPE.
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SHEAR WATER
docks at North Cove Marina at the World Financial Center- Brookfield Place on the South Side. She is an 82 foot Classic Newport style wooden sailing vessel with 1920’s ambiance.
She is very popular for private charter among the corporate set and for photo shoots! Also, great for a family day on the water!
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SUNDANCER
THE SUNDANCER is the newest yacht in the Cornucopia Cruise Fleet. It is a two-deck vessel-sleek and modern in design-- 117 feet long. Perfect for weddings- lovely bridal suite on board! Corporate groups will love Sundancer for COCKTAIL PARTIES. Also, a perfect venue for birthday parties, Sweet Sixteens, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, etc. There are two lovely decks - the first deck is a formal enclosed dining salon and the second deck is the lounge area with sofa seating and a state of the art bar. The Aft-Deck is open with a fixed canopy so guests can enjoy the outdoors even in the rain!! Perfect for groups of 30 to 130. Sundancer can seat 80 guests in the main dining salon with a dance floor on the same deck. ( 90 guests can be seated in the main dining salon with dance floor on the 2nd deck) Good food and service!
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VENTURA
This classic sailing yacht is approaching her 100th year, and 25th consecutive year chartering in New York Harbor. So no replica anything here, just old world elegance from an 1800s designer -- and it shows! Ventura has been hosting private evening sails in New York Harbor since 1987 -- and still under the same management -- making her by far the most experienced private yacht in the harbor's sailing fleet. Ventura is a 72 foot vessel whose hull is solid mahogany plank, her decks are Indian teak and her mast made of Northern Spruce. Ventura She can accommodate approximately 35 guests.The Ventura experience pays dividends if you are looking for a special, summer venue to entertain clients, or create an exceptional memory for an important occasion