Best ViewsOf the Skyline
The Honorable William Wall
The Honorable William Wall is anchored in New York Harbor. We are the ultimate summer destination.
You will see the harbor and get unobstructed views of the sunset. After the sun goes down, the lights of the city come on, making the experience even more magical.
All of this is available to you. Just buy a ticket and ride out on “Admiral’s Launch” to your new favorite waterfront venue. We are easy to reach by subway from anywhere in the city.
Visiting the Honorable William Wall is one of least expensive ways to enjoy the harbor. And it’s a perfect location for summer office parties and birthdays.
So get your best friends, buy your tickets and come visit the “Willy Wall.”
Nathan Wong 2024-08-18 
The Honorable William Wall is a hidden gem! It's a floating clubhouse with unbeatable views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. I had an amazing time there last week—sipping a drink while watching the sunset was pure magic. Definitely a must-visit for a unique NYC experience! 
Uzair Brothers 2023-11-04 ماشاءاللہ 
DAS ESSZIMMER – space for art 2023-10-01 Cool trip to do as an insider and outsider of New York. 👍 Bring your chips and food along, if you want to stay longer… all the rest you get there - including the most spectacular views of the city scape! 
Edwin Blanco 2023-08-10 The most unique "bar" experience in JC. They take you on a short scenic boat ride to a barge near Ellis Island. You can bring your own food to "picnic" on it and enjoy amazing views of JC, NYC, and the Statue of Liberty. Perfect place to enjoy the sunset.
Cocktails offered at the bar.
The Honorable William Wall was built in 2002 by the Manhattan Yacht Club as a Race Committee platform to start and finish the sailboat races. It was also designed to make it possible for spectators to watch the races.
Races are currently held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. You can come out, watch the races and cheer for your favorite team. Tuesday & Wednesday races are for member teams and Thursday is for the Corporate Sailing League.
After the Honorable William Wall was built, the club discovered it was also a great public relations vehicle. People who visited saw the sailboats and many signed up for sailing lessons. This is why Manhattan Yacht Club opened up the Honorable William Wall to the public and sparked the growth of sailing in the harbor.
Once you start sailing, your life changes for the better. Start your journey soon by visiting the Honorable William Wall.
Hours of Operation
We are open May through October.
Tuesday through Friday
5:30 to 10:00 pm
Saturday (2 seatings)
Afternoon – 12:30 to 5:00 pm
Evening – 5:30 to 10:00 pm
(Closed Sunday & Monday)
Our Location
We are anchored in New York Harbor just north of Ellis Island. We offer the best views of the skyline, plus you can see the Statue of Liberty, enjoy the sunsets and also watch the sailboat races on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
How You Get There
You reach the clubhouse by riding on “Admiral’s Launch.” The launch departs every 1/2 hour from the Manhattan Yacht Club, 140 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ. Launch tickets are $20 on weekdays and $30 on weekends. You can reach the club from anywhere in the city by subway, ferry or car.
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If you are coming from Manhattan, there is also a SPECIAL MANHATTAN TICKET on weekday evenings at 5:45 and 6:45 pm. These are $30. This ticket starts at the Brookfield Ferry Terminal in Battery Park City. Arrive at least 5 minutes before departure to check in with the Willy Wall rep in front of the “Little Lady” ferry slip. They will give you a ferry ticket and then you ride with them to the first stop “Warren St.” Manhattan Yacht Club is 2 blocks away where the Admirals’ Launch ferry will be waiting for you. At the end of the night, you can Uber or Lyft home, or take PATH or another late night ferry.
What to Wear
We encourage you to wear festive nautical atire. But in reality, you can wear anything which makes you happy! Please keep in mind we are a floating vessel and you have to climb up and down stairs and boarding ladders. We encourage flat shoes, not high heels.
If you ever get chilly onboard, you can purchase one of our famous and iconic Honorable William Wall sweatshirts or hoodies.
Buy Tickets in Advance
(or go stand-by)
The capacity of the Honorable William Wall is 149 guests. We sometimes fill up. We encourage you to buy launch tickets in advance. This gaurantees you a place onboard.
You can also go stand-by. Just show up at Manhattan Yacht Club and pay the launch fee if there is space available.
Like baseball games, our tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make the day you booked, you can give your ticket to a friend. We open for our customers every day, even if the weather is not perfect. Our upper deck is covered and we have a fully enclosed downstairs.
Host a Party Onboard!
Lots of people host birthdays, office parties and other special events onboard. There is no better place in all of New York City! Visit our Private Event page to learn more about table reservations, birthday & office parties, and privatizing the Honorable William Wall.