Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston in The Catskills booking from $37.67

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

Thu 03 Oct

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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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (652)

VassarGirl

Oct 2017

I have been on two Hudson River Cruises. The first was a couple of years ago and was their lighthouse tour. The second was just a few weeks ago and was a ride with information over the loudspeaker about historic places we could see as we went first south down the river and then back to Kingston. The lighthouse tour was really interesting. Passengers left the boat and got a tour of each of three lighthouses. The river cruise was a nice cruise on a beautiful day but I didn't find the pointing out and information about historic sites all that interesting, the hence the 4 rather than a 5 rating. Perhaps that's because I'm a native New Yorker and already fairly familiar with the area. Perhaps the narrator needs some juicier stories! The boats are super clean and well taken care of, the crew is friendly and helpful, there's a full bar, one can sit in the sun or shade or indoors if it's chilly or rainy, and the boat is handicapped accessible (although the lighthouse tour is not). There is parking very close to where the ferry is boarded and across the street as well. There are also some terrific restaurants and cafes close to the ferry launch for a meal or a drink prior to boarding or after your trip. A Hudson River Cruise is a great way to spend a nice day on the historic Hudson river with friends or family!

theodorec995

Oct 2017

Everything was very nice. We all enjoyed the cruise. Sue in reservations was wonderful. You were all very helpful & friendly. The boat very clean and the lecture about sites on the Hudson great. Can't blame you for the showery weather. I would recommend to anyone. THANKS

Lorraine T

Oct 2017

Lovely day and lovely cruise. The Hudson River is still gorgeous. Thanks for the great experience.Hope to ring the grandkids some day.