Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston

Overview

This excursion provides passengers a first hand view of the historic shoreline from the decks of the Rip Van Winkle II. From a starting location in the heart of the Hudson River Valley in Kingston NY, the cruise provides a delightfully unique opportunity to explore this scenic shoreline.

As you relax on the cool shaded deck of the Rip Van Winkle, visit our beverage & snack bars for tasty refreshments. Your experienced guide will point out millionaires' sumptuous estates, picturesque Hudson river lighthouses and quaint sleepy villages surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservation sites.

City: The Catskills

Wed 30 Apr

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Starting at $42.00

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Wed 30 Apr

Starting at $42.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The boat has a lower enclosed deck, a middle deck which is a shaded but otherwise open are, and an open air upper deck with bench seating.
A fully stocked bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and a snack bar with light fare such as hot dogs & fresh popped popcorn is available on the lower main deck at your own expense.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed on board the boat
There is plenty of seating on the boat, both inside and on the upper deck, which consists mainly of bench-style seating; the main lower deck has chairs; seating is on a first-come first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early if you’d like to sit in a particular area of the boat
If you or someone in your group is in a wheelchair or has limited mobility, contact the tour operator to discuss accessibility

What To Expect

Hudson River Cruises, Inc.

Enjoy a relaxing, 90 minute cruise on the Historic Hudson River. Enjoy the breeze on the top deck or the a/c on the lower deck as you take in the sights, wildlife and beautiful homes and scenery.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (752)

T2081JCbobw

Jul 2024

It was a very enjoyable voyage down the Hudson. The ship captain pointed out the historic sights along the way. I do recommend this experience.

NickDampman

Jul 2024

The sightseeing cruise was wonderful. Informative and overall a beautiful view with a bar and snacks. Definitely recommend.

kyles645

Jul 2024

Yesterday, I embarked on a highly anticipated cruise from Kingston to Hyde Park. Unfortunately, the boat never reached Hyde Park, and no explanation was given for this change. The boat staff were notably unfriendly. They didn't greet us when we boarded, yet they were all smiles when we disembarked; they made an announcement emphasizing that tips were their primary source of income. This request felt unjustified given their lack of effort in providing even basic hospitality and services. The prerecorded message was adequate, and the snack bar was akin to a bulk purchase from Sam's Club. There was a complete absence of hospitality. I rarely give one-star reviews, but this experience was shockingly poor. The state of the bathrooms was appalling, reminiscent of an elementary school restroom with a strong odor of urine. The overall cleanliness of the boat was barely acceptable. For a service charging $42 each, this is simply unacceptable. There's immense potential to create a memorable experience with fun drinks [non alc] and engaging activities, but the staff's apparent disdain for their jobs ruins any chance of that. I hope the owners take note, as the business won't last long if this continues. Hopefully, our experience was not the norm.