Enjoy a scenic cruise along the west side of Manhattan with an urban naturalist on this fall foliage cruise on a classic boat. Learn about geology and ecology as you sail past the George Washington Bridge, Riverside Cathedral, the Cloisters, and more as you cruise up the Hudson Valley. A heated and glass-enclosed interior offers shelter from the elements with uninterrupted views of the city.

Fall foliage cruise on the Hudson River from Manhattan
Enjoy a complimentary beverage onboard
Take in the views from an enclosed glass observatory
Convenient departure from Chelsea Piers

What To Expect

Upper West Side

Cruise on the Hudson River along Manhattan’s East Side and enjoy views of the waterfront and buildings visible from the river
• Admission Ticket Free

Hudson Yards

Get great water views at the beginning and end of the trip as the boat cruises north from Chelsea Piers
• Admission Ticket Free

Intrepid Museum

Pass by this air & space museum from the water
• Admission Ticket Free

Little Red Lighthouse

Pass by as we cruise under the George Washington Bridge
• Admission Ticket Free

George Washington Bridge

Pass under this magnificent bridge from the water
• Admission Ticket Free

General Grant National Memorial

Pass by Grant’s Tomb from the water
• Admission Ticket Free

Palisades Park

See the beautiful trees among the cliffs of the Palisades. This is typically where the most dramatic fall foliage views can be seen
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

Include

Fall Foliage Cruise
One complimentary beverage included

Exclude

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