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

Mon 23 Sep

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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)

samster23

Jun 2021

I had never really sailed on the Hudson or had the viewpoint of actually being on the River, so this was a very special experience for me. It was a hot day and the cruising speed allows some very relaxing breezes. There is an automated narration during the 2 hour or so duration, which points out some of the more iconic landmarks you can spot along the way (the journey is southward and back). Some of these includes Esopus Light, Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park (FDR) estate, etc. There is also a snack bar on board, although they were mostly selling beverages, including draught beer. The embarkation point is right next to the Maritime Museum in Kingston, so it's a good opportunity to combine the two experiences if you book a cruise. I would probably do this again if the opportunity arose.

janemR2412CM

Jun 2021

We were a large church group and enjoyed every minute of our excursion. The crew were very informative and helpful. We had some passengers who were handicapped and needed assistance, the crew stepped right up and helped. The boat, Rip Van Winkle ll, was clean and certainly sea worthy. Ample seating was provided along with food and snacks. Since this was my first time there,I would suggest a sign designating where boat docks. Also the walk from parking lots to dock was a little long, I would suggest more benches along the way. I would highly recommend this day cruise to anyone, who would like to see the Hudson River, up close and personal.

Mary M

Jun 2021

The cruise brighten up a rainy Memorial Day weekend. My friend and I enjoy the views and the history of the Hudson River. The staff was helpful and friendly. The ship was warm even though it was cold outside. Plenty of room and I would recommend it to people of all ages.

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