STEMteachersNYC Summer Fun - Sunset Pioneer Boat Cruise!

Join us for fun summer events this summer! Strengthen your ties to the community with a bit of adventure!

Ahoy! On Friday, July 11, board the Pioneer Schooner, operated by the South Street Seaport Museum, and set sail with us for a sunset cruise around lower Manhattan!

You MUST check in by 6:30pm. Boarding begins at 6:45 sharp, and the boat leaves at 7pm sharp.

BYOB – Feel free to bring food, and beverages. Wine and beer are allowed; liquor or other distilled spirits are not. Keep in mind it can get windy, so plan your selection accordingly.

Cost: Discounted rate of $20 per person. STEMteachersNYC will cover the rest and will bring some drinks and snacks.

STEMteachersNYC delivers professional development workshops for teachers, by teachers, about teaching, since 2011. All workshops over 2hrs offer CTLE. CUNY Pre-service teachers may attend for free; Brooklyn College Pre-service teachers receive Field Site hours. Please reach out if your school requires an invoice. We are an NYCDOE MTAC Vendor.

About the Schooner Pioneer
Pioneer was built in Pennsylvania in 1885 to carry sand and heavy cargoes along the Delaware River. Unlike almost all American cargo sloops and schooners that were made of wood, Pioneer was constructed with a wrought iron hull because she was built in what was then the nation’s center for iron shipbuilding. Today, she is the sole American merchant sailing vessel with an iron hull. Through offering sails aboard Pioneer, the Seaport Museum provides an exceptional experience to the public, catering to inquisitive students, seasoned New Yorkers, and eager visitors alike. By offering unique opportunity to venture out onto the water, this remarkable vessel grants guests a new vantage point to see the city allowing guests to forge a deeper connection with New York’s maritime past and present, illustrating exactly “Where New York Begins.”

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Where do I check in?
All guests must check in for the scheduled tour at the red tent located at the far east end of Pier 16 at Fulton and South Streets. You will be handed a boarding pass, which is your ticket to the vessel. In order to receive a boarding pass, you and your entire party must be present. Boarding passes are distributed only to those in your party who are physically present at the time of check-in. Please follow the times outlined below for your check-in and boarding.

What is required to board?
Boarding the vessel requires climbing angled gangways and a step up and over the side of the vessel from a floating dock. There will be Museum Staff and Crew available to assist you in the boarding process.

Is there a bathroom on board?
Both vessels have toilets for emergencies only. Ticket holders should use the nearby public restrooms in the Tin Building, Pier 17, or on the esplanade under the FDR between piers 15 and 16 prior to the start of the trip.
FURTHER FAQ about the voyage including weather notes:

STEMteachersNYC delivers professional development workshops for teachers, by teachers, about teaching, since 2011. All workshops over 2hrs offer CTLE. CUNY Pre-service teachers may attend for free. Please reach out if your school requires an invoice. We are an NYCDOE MTAC Vendor.

Current CUNY students with valid ID may attend summer workshops at a discount or for FREE! Please email cHJlc2VydmljZSB8IHN0ZW10ZWFjaGVyc255YyAhIG9yZw== for details.

Email general questions to UmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uIHwgU1RFTXRlYWNoZXJzTllDICEgb3Jn. Note this workshop requires a minimum number of participants. In the event there are not enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled, and a refund will be issued.

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