Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the 'Around Manhattan' narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as soda.

Go on a Manhattan architecture tour aboard a 1920s-style yacht
Travel by boat to see New York City sights from the water
Guide is from the NYC chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Enjoy one drink

What To Expect

One World Observatory

Learn about the buildings that make up Manhattan’s Financial District as the boat cruises around Manhattan. Enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide throughout the cruise.
• Admission Ticket Free

Woolworth Building

Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
• Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Liberty

Great up-close views of the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the boats observation cabin or open bow. A nice photo opportunity!
• Admission Ticket Free

Brooklyn Bridge

Cruise under all 18 bridges that connect Manhattan to the outer boroughs, New York and New Jersey on this 2.75-hour cruise, including the historic Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges!
• Admission Ticket Free

Lower East Side

Learn about the buildings that make up Manhattan’s Lower East Side as the boat cruises around Manhattan. Enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide throughout the cruise.
• Admission Ticket Free

Empire State Building

See this historic landmark from the water
• Admission Ticket Free

Chrysler Building

Spot the Chrysler Building as the boat cruises up the East River and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
• Admission Ticket Free

Upper West Side

Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way
• Admission Ticket Free

George Washington Bridge

As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey.
• Admission Ticket Free

Roosevelt Island

Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River.
• Admission Ticket Free

Four Freedoms Park

Just one of the many points of interest you’ll see up-close from the comfort of the boats observation cabin or open bow.
• 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
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
Important note for Friday departures: the narration on this tour on select Friday departures will focus on Climate Change: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC. Please reach out to the operator for questions on specific tour theme details
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

Include

Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
Each reservation will be assigned a private table. A 2 ticket purchase minimum is required
One complimentary beverage included

Exclude

Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended.
Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack