Frequently Asked Questions

One Above Sails berths and starts sails at Liberty Harbor Marina, 15 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302. You can also check your confirmation details for your departure location.  

$10 parking is available for our guests in the marina parking lot.  

Please arrive at the dock no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. If you arrive early, you can check-in at any time.  

No. Because all our food offerings are strictly kosher, we ask our passengers to refrain from bringing food and drinks with them. Food and beverages are available for purchase on board or by prior arrangement.  

Sailing on a Friendship Sloop is an outdoor experience. We typically sail in showers and light drizzles but usually cancel sails in a steady rain or downpour. See our cancellation/rescheduling policy below. 

All paid reservations are 100% refundable up to 12 hours before your scheduled departure. If you want to cancel or if the weather is bad, we will try to reschedule the sail. If rescheduling is not an option, you will receive a full refund. 

Our Friendship Sloop can carry 6 passengers plus the captain and a crew member.  

No, our vessel is equipped with life jackets for adults and children. However, you are not required to wear a life jacket while onboard. If you would be more comfortable wearing one, please feel free to use one of ours or bring your own. Ask a crew member for assistance. 

Safety has top priority at One Above Sails. We frequently inspect the sailing vessel Providence to ensure it meets the stringent Coast Guard safety requirements for inspected vessels. Apart from their demanding onboard safety training, the captain and crew have also all been certified by the Red Cross in first aid, CPR and AED. Proper first responder equipment is kept on board. 

Our crew is always grateful to receive tips, which are typically a standard service-based gratuity of 10-15%. 

Our sloop is not wheelchair accessible. However, the crew is always happy to assist passengers of all physical abilities, including those in wheelchairs. When you purchase your tickets, please let us know if you will need assistance boarding.  

On chilly days, layers work best. We suggest adding one more layer than you would normally wear on shore. 

Yes. But sailors call them “heads.” On the Providence, the head is definitely a "salty" experience. Prior to departure or after your sail, you may also use the public restrooms located at the marina.  

Being dependent on the wind, which can shift multiple times a day, we often do not know our course until the time of our sail. We try to sail towards Liberty Island if the wind favors that direction. Otherwise, we might sail north up the Hudson along the Manhattan skyline. For our private cruises, we can coordinate our route with you. 

Generally, you can expect a smooth sailing experience. While we do not sail in open, unprotected ocean, the waters of NY harbor can sometimes get choppy with wind or wakes. If you are highly susceptible to seasickness, use your own discretion about taking preventative medication. 

 No, smoking is not permitted at any time.