Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

Highlights

Itinerary

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   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.

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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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   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!

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

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   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!

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

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   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.

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   See this historic landmark from the water

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

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   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

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   Upper West Side

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

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

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   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

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    Roosevelt Island

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

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

11. 11

    Just one of the many points of interest you'll see up-close from the comfort of the boats observation cabin or open bow.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

Meeting point

The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, at Pier 62, which is located at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. Our ticket booth is located on the water just steps from our dock. Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

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
• A 2-hour version of this cruise is available on select Tuesday & Wednesday departures. Option will show at check-out if available
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• There's no need to print anything prior to check-in at the meeting point. Please bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on the reservation to the ticket booth and we'll issue boarding passes at check-in. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. Boarding begins promptly 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. If lost, please call 212-627-1825. We're located at the corner of Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex, between 22nd and 23rd street and the Hudson River. The meeting point is at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. The booth is located at the Hudson River, just steps from the dock.

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book