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

Wed 25 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)

ChrisB10924

Nov 2019

We were pleasantly surprised. This was a very nice relaxing cruise. The Captain was very informative.

jacqmarch

Nov 2019

We were given a gift certificate for a river cruise on the Rip Van Winkle and decided to take it late in the Fall to experience the foliage. All of the personnel involved were wonderful and very helpful in helping me book our cruise date -- right on through the cruise itself! The scenery was exceptional - we love lighthouses and never had an opportunity to see the Esopus Lighthouse before. It was a bit chilly (as we cruised late in October), but had the opportunity to go below to the snack bar deck to warm up a bit. The bartender was very friendly and offered great insight into some of the properties we were passing. This was a beautiful trip! Although parking right at the boat landing is limited, there was ample parking across the road in the Municipal (and free) lot. We would definitely consider taking this cruise again. The only downside that I would mention is that I could not hear the narrated comments very well due to the noise of the boat. Some guests may find this a "plus", but I would have liked to hear more of the history of some of the properties and areas we passed along the cruise. A very enjoyable 2 hour cruise that I would recommend to all!

Sue S

Nov 2019

It was a beautiful fall day but I thought we booked the 1-1/2 hour cruise but it was 2-1/2 hours. It was extremely slow and way too long. The crew did a nice job (it wasn't their fault) but it was actually quite boring. Once the sun got low in the sky is got cold and we went downstairs (inside) The speakers were so loud I had to stand outside when the narration began.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for cruising with us. We have never offered a 1-1/2 hour cruise. Due to current and conditions, the cruise can exceed 2 hours, but we do our best to keep it around 2 hours and have a boarding time of 30 minutes prior to cruise time.

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Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston

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