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4.9 / 5 from 17 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 8
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews
About this tour
The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.
This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
The supplier hasn’t provided accessibility details for this tour.
Meeting point: We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our 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
We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier(pass by)
- 2
Pass by the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor and continue on this tour that circumnavigates Manhattan(pass by)
- 3
See Ellis Island from the water(pass by)
- 4
We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier(pass by)
- 5
Pass by the United Nations building along the East River(pass by)
- 6
Cruise by East River Park as the guide points out insights along the way(pass by)
- 7
Cruise by the neighborhood of Inwood during this cruise(pass by)
- 8
Cruise along the water and pass by Riverside Park in the Hudson River(pass by)
- 9
Pass by Roosevelt Island(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guarantee of a full circumnavigation of Manhattan is not included. On rare occasions, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge is inoperable and cannot open for us to pass through. This is often times not known until our tour is underway. River closures may also occur for a number of reasons. There are no refunds for tours that cannot fully circumnavigate. We will accommodate such cases with a tour that features a double backing of the route and further detail of the waterfront sites
- Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
- 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
- Not for children under 12 years due to this cruise being a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend families to join us on Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event
- This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. It's for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations to be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
Included
- One complimentary beverage included
- Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
- Elegant tables assigned. Choose private section seating or communal section seating at checkout
Not included
- Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
- Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our dock.
The nearest accessible public restroom to We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our 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 the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our 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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