Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise in New York City booking from $106.00

Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

Overview

Step aboard the teak decks of elegant 1920s style yachts, Manhattan or Manhattan II, and enjoy a 2.75 hour cruise while learning about NYC's architectural landmarks from the water. The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter, is general enough for visitors yet detailed enough for the locals.
Experience a comfortable and unique tour through the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from a glassed-in observatory cabin, which has sliding windows for a fresh breeze, or wander to an open bow for more unobstructed views of the surrounding sites. On this cruise, guests will circumnavigate the island of Manhattan, passing under all 18 bridges, while taking in monuments, architecture, parks and infrastructure with narration throughout the cruise.

Important note: select departures on Friday afternoons will focus on Climate Change in and around New York City. Please call the operator directly for questions on the tour theme.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Dec

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What's Included

One complimentary beverage included

Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter

Each reservation will be assigned a private table. A 2 ticket purchase minimum is required

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guarantee of a full circumnavigation of Manhattan is not included. On rare occasions, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge is inoperable and cannot open for us to pass through. This is often times not known until our tour is underway. River closures may also occur for a number of reasons. There are no refunds for tours that cannot fully circumnavigate. We will accommodate such cases with a tour that features a double backing of the route and further detail of the waterfront sites.
Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
Not for children under 14 years due to this cruise being a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend families to join us on Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event
This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. It's for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations to be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all
Groups of 10 or more will be contacted by the operator in advance for an additional 10% group gratuity
Important note: From time to time, the theme of this tour, route and narration may change. Variations of this tour include, AIANY Bridge & Infrastructure Tour, AIANY Industrial Waterways Tour to Freshkills Park, and the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC. Please reach out to the operator for questions on specific tour theme details
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
As of March 7, 2022, proof of vaccination will not be required. As of April 21, 2022, Facial Masks are optional, but of course welcome, on all our vessels.

What To Expect

One World Observatory

Learn about the buildings that make up Manhattan's Financial District as the boat cruises around Manhattan. Enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide throughout the cruise.

Woolworth Building

Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.

Statue of Liberty

Great up-close views of the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the boats observation cabin or open bow. A nice photo opportunity!

Brooklyn Bridge

Cruise under all 18 bridges that connect Manhattan to the outer boroughs, New York and New Jersey on this 2.75-hour cruise, including the historic Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges!

Lower East Side

Learn about the buildings that make up Manhattan's Lower East Side as the boat cruises around Manhattan. Enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide throughout the cruise.

Empire State Building

See this historic landmark from the water

Chrysler Building

Spot the Chrysler Building as the boat cruises up the East River and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.

Upper West Side

Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way

George Washington Bridge

As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey.

Roosevelt Island

Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River.

Four Freedoms Park

Just one of the many points of interest you'll see up-close from the comfort of the boats observation cabin or open bow.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (419)

Diana B

Jun 2018

This tour was great! its an excellent way to see the city and learn about its Architectural masterpieces The AIA guide was very knowledgeable and interesting and staff on the boat were very attentive Well worth the time and cost

Harriet T

Jun 2018

This was really a super way to get away from the city heat and see some of the architecture we had admired during our wanders on foot in the city. The guide was experienced and spoke for the majority of the cruise in an engaging and interesting way with facts and details about the buildings that we would never have known. He didn't even have notes. Really great to sail around the whole island. A complimentary drink included in the price of the ticket and some light snacks. SUPER - can't recommend more highly.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Hello, It is always cooler on the water! Yes, The best way to escape the heat and see this amazing city from the perspective of the water. We want to thank you for sharing this experience with others and hope to see you again sometime soon! Warmly, Classic Harbor Line

nhpod

Jun 2018

We were lucky to take this tour on a cloudless warm day. This trip circumnavigates Manhattan . Sure, you will see favorites like the Statue of Liberty, UN, Chrysler Building , and 1 Freedom Center. But you will also travel up the East River and see the working class areas and lots of interesting old swing railroad bridges that border Harlem and the South Bronx. The boat goes through Spuyten Duyvil and suddenly you are out in the middle of the Hudson with the dramatic Palisades. The narrator was excellent. He did not miss any high points and was very open to answering questions. The ship is very nice, comfortable and clean. Even if you do not care too much for architecture, come for the views.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hello, It truly is a wonderful way to see New York City! Thank you for joining and sharing it with others. We hope to see you out with us again in the future on one of our other cruises! Warmly, Classic Harbor Line

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