New York Harbor is one of the world’s busiest harbors. Ships and barges are always on the move in and out of the harbor, anchoring and docking at piers along the Hudson River, the East River and heading to ports in New Jersey. You will be accompanied by tankers, freighters of all flags, cruise ships, naval vessels, a myriad of tugs and tows and recreational boat traffic, along with continual ferry service to and from Staten Island, New Jersey ports on the Hudson and through The Narrows to ports south. Full attention is required of even the most experienced skippers.