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.

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Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $42.00

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Mon 28 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)

Hudson_River_Foodie

Sep 2012

On one of the last nice weather days of the season, we just had to get out on the Hudson River. It's a nice comfortable cruise with interseting local information given throughout. It would be nice to get a cruise going noth on occasion.

NjCosmicTraveller

Aug 2012

For a pleasant way to spend a couple hours, Hudson River Cruises is a sure bet. Beginning in Kingston, NY, the "Rip vanWinkle" ship cruises south on the Hudson River to Hyde Park and back again. Along the way, the captain shared information about estates and history of the area. The snack bar provided reasonable and tasty sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. At the end of the cruise, we were treated to a fabulous sight of a bald eagle soaring across the sky.

REGcastle

Aug 2012

The weather was outstianding as we toured down the Hudson. past the estates of the gilded age. 2 hour toure. Lightly narated. Saw the homes of the wealthy, and even eagles, nest and flying.