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

Sun 29 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)

Meander808892

Oct 2018

The weather cooperated for our two-hour cruise heading south from Kingston down to the Hyde Park area. The boat had an outer deck and a larger closed portion. We opted to be outside and truly enjoyed the narrative. It was fun to see some of the famous mansions on the coast from the river perspective and to hear the history. I especially enjoyed the view of the charming Esopus Lighthouse--on our way back, we could see a small tour group there, which arrived from the Kingston Maritime Museum. The crew members were very nice, and refreshments were available. It was a relaxing way to spend the afternoon.

angelina_morgante

Oct 2018

We had a nice morning trip. We did this the year before when it was a little warmer but it's always nice to get out and see the sights on the Hudson. My only gripe this time was there were people who just wanted to stand in front of people and gab as we were trying to relax and take in the scene and listen to the narrator. If you do go be sure to take a look at the bald Eagle as he always is in his tree on this trip!

deedee1951

Sep 2018

a two hour cruise going south of Kingston to the Vanderbilt mansion and then turning around. Commentary of the many mansions etc from the Guilded Age youI see along the shore. Two lighthouses also. Boat has upper and lower decks with open areas. There are individual chairs, not benches, in the open areas which I liked better since you could move around and getter better views. There is a gift shop, snack bar and full bar available. Bathrooms are on the lower deck. If you buy tickets online you can save a few dollars. Senior citizen cost was $24. Commentary could have been a little more extensive but it was adequate. WE had a beautiful weather day so it was a wonderful experience. The dock area has a small parking lot but there is plenty of metered parking along the street. Restaurants and small maritime museum nearby.

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