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

Tue 24 Dec

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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)

murphman

Jun 2013

We took the cruise of the Hudson river on the Rip Van Winkle tour boat. The boat is very clean and the staff is very nice to everyone. The tour we took was for two hours and we were able to see the Vanderbilt mansion, Mills mansion and some other notable landmarks. We would go back again it if we are in the area. The only issue is parking at the loading dock which is located at the riverfront and has limited parking. Otherwise a great way to spend a couple hours on a Sunday afternoon.

Melinda&Eric

May 2013

We planned our trip a week in advance. The weather report was warm and sunny. The day of our cruise was cold, and raining. There is an open area and a covered area underneath. The issue, they can't close the doors. The cold air blows from the stairway going up to the open air above, flowing out the doors below deck. This is a trip to take on a warm sunny day. A few pretty sites, back of some nice mansions.You do see, two very nice historic lighthouses. Take this trip when you can sit outside on the top deck.

BerkshireBaylin

May 2013

The vessel, Rip Van Winkle, is very clean and the staff are attentive and friendly. The ramp from the pier to the boat takes you directly to the upper deck which is partly covered. There are about a dozen rows of parkbench seats under the roof and plenty of plastic stackable chairs and folding chairs that can be set wherever you wish. We didn't go downstairs but there is a snackbar and gift shop there as well as indoor seating and a lower open deck with plastic (movable) chairs. I'm guessing that the restrooms were down there too. The stairs have handrails but are steep. Seniors or those with mobility issues need to keep this in mind if they take this river cruise. The scenery is outstanding and includes birdseye views of several notable lighthouses and closeup views of the waterfront. Most intriguing to me was the view of the various Gilded Era estates. The narrator provided very interesting commentary along the way. The marina/dock area is not to be missed either. There are at least a dozen eateries within easy walking distance...many with outdoor seating. The Hudson Tour is a good value at $21 per person, however if you buy tickets on line ahead of time...instead of an online discount, you'll be stuck with a $5 service fee per order. It's avoidable though! Just get to the pier early. I highly recommend this cruise!

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Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston

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