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 26 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)

Melissa W

Jul 2019

Much better than I expected. The crew was great, especially the bartender, Eric, who really took pride in his job. The captain's narration of the sights was just right: just enough commentary, delivered in a voice melodious enough for radio. If you are a person that needs constant stimulation, this may not be for you, but if you want a spectacular view of one of the Hudson Valley's greatest treasures delivered by riverboat, don't hesitate to try this out. Our tour had only a half-filled capacity, so it was nice to be able to spread out. I am really looking forward to taking this tour in the fall. I also don't know why some reviewers were upset about the bathrooms. They were absolutely fine! This is a small tour boat and not the Ritz afterall!

sowen1016

Jul 2019

This was a wonderful cruise from historic Kingston NY south to Hyde Park. It was the perfect length of time and there are some really nice restaurants right on the water in Kingston for a nice meal after the cruise.

Dennis S

Jul 2019

The historical presentation was all recorded instead of any employee on the cruise. It was nothing more than what was provided at the maritime museum. A waste of 2 hours. Employees were very nice

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for taking the cruise with us. Our recording is actually voice over by an employee and includes character voices of those who lived and worked along the river. We feel this adds a lot of depth to the sightseeing cruise as most of our guests appreciate. It also provides great consistency. It is quite different than what is offered at the Maritime Museum. A visit to Kingston should certainly include both!

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