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4.8 / 5 from 14 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 / 5 · 14 reviews
About this tour
Experience a classic boat cruise and enjoy a narrated tour with an Urban Naturalist. As we cruise along the west side of Manhattan during Autumn, learn about the geology and ecology as we cruise and see some of the areas iconic sights: the George Washington Bridge, Little Red Lighthouse, the Riverside Cathedral, Grant's Tomb, the Cloisters and more! The boat has a large salon that's designed with wrap around windows and skylights for viewing all of the sights while we cruise. The interior of the boat is heated and there is also an open outer deck. Enjoy this exciting fall cruise that's perfect for locals and visitors!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
The supplier hasn’t provided accessibility details for this tour.
Meeting point: We're located at Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex, between 22nd and 23rd street off the Westside Highway. Our ticket booth and check-in is at the northern-most end of Chelsea Piers on the river, just steps away from the dock. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 110 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Cruise on the Hudson River along Manhattan's East Side and enjoy views of the waterfront and buildings visible from the river(pass by)
- 2
Get great water views at the beginning and end of the trip as the boat cruises north from Chelsea Piers(pass by)
- 3
Pass by this air & space museum from the water(pass by)
- 4
Pass by as we cruise under the George Washington Bridge(pass by)
- 5
Pass under this magnificent bridge from the water(pass by)
- 6
Pass by Grant's Tomb from the water(pass by)
- 7
See the beautiful trees among the cliffs of the Palisades. This is typically where the most dramatic fall foliage views can be seen(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
- Service animals are permitted; emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- Elegant tables assigned to each booking. There is a 2-ticket purchase minimum for this experience
- Peak fall foliage is not guaranteed. We have seen fall colors at their peak as early as mid-October and as late early December along the waterfront in the Palisades of New Jersey (the prime destination of our fall foliage excursions). Refunds due to ‘lack of color’, will not be honored. Cruising on the Hudson River, north by the Palisades, is a unique and interesting route and is the declared value of this excursion
- Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to obtain boarding passes
Included
- One complimentary beverage included. Additional beverages are available for purchase by credit card
- Fall Foliage Cruise
Not included
- Gratuity is not included but recommended for the captain and crew
- Food is not included. If bringing food please keep to a simple, light snack
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to We're located at Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex, between 22nd and 23rd street off the Westside Highway. Our ticket booth and check-in is at the northern-most end of Chelsea Piers on the river, just steps away from the dock.
The nearest accessible public restroom to We're located at Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex, between 22nd and 23rd street off the Westside Highway. Our ticket booth and check-in is at the northern-most end of Chelsea Piers on the river, just steps away from the dock. is Chelsea Piers at Pier 61, New York, about 110 m away.
Chelsea Piers at Pier 61 · about 110 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (park)
10am - 8pm — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- We're located at Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex, between 22nd and 23rd street off the Westside Highway. Our ticket booth and check-in is at the northern-most end of Chelsea Piers on the river, just steps away from the dock
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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