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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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Starting at $37.67
Tue 24 Dec
Starting at $37.67
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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)
Richard M
Aug 2022
We like to take this cruise when visitors come to visit us as it provides a great river view of the Hudson Valley. The boat always appears to be clean and well-maintained and the crew has always been courteous and helpful. That said I feel there are a few things that could be improved. Firstly, the seating for the cruise consists of metal chairs which after a couple of hours get uncomfortable. Also, we like to sit at the bow of the ship and at that spot the tour guide comments are extremely loud, almost too loud for conversations. Lastly, on this last trip, it seemed that the price of cocktails had risen significantly, to more than I thought was reasonable. As the rules of the boat are no outside food or drink, I think the food and drink offerings and pricing should be reconsidered.
Compass49205554104
Aug 2022
Prior to visiting historical sites along the Hudson River we chose to take the scenic tour on the River. The excellent narration was supplemented by scripted real life characters from various eras describing their life experiences. This brought “life” to the tour and enhanced our other land tours nearby. The audio quality was excellent.
beachruler
Jul 2022
The cruise goes south only to Esopus & turns around...total travel time 90 minutes. Senior price - $35 pp. There is narration to point out some of the historic mansions, but most are too far away to appreciate & some history of the river. You get to see two lighthouses - the Roundout & the Esopus. I would suggest the - Pride of the Hudson Boat Tour - sailing from Newburgh, NY. Two hours & you see many more sights traveling south to Bear Mt. Bridge before you return. (Seniors - only $28.)

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