Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise in New York City booking from $147.89

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

Fri 18 Apr

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What's Included

One complimentary beverage included

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

Elegant tables assigned to each booking. 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 coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
Not for children under 12 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
Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
Important note for Friday departures: the narration on this tour on select Friday departures will focus on Climate Change: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC. Please reach out to the operator for questions on specific tour theme details

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

blythefair

Jun 2019

This was the highlight of our visit! Our relatives who grew up in the area appreciated the tour as much as we did, learned previously unknown facts & saw new perspectives as we circumnavigated Manhattan. The exquisite vessel, informative AIA narration, crew, hors d'oeuvres & drinks were all exceptional. This tour would be worth repeating. It was phenomenal!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hello, We truly love to hear that both visitors and locals alike enjoy time spent out on the water with us! Such an amazing perspective of the city to have. Thank you for joining us and sharing this experience with others. We hope to see you when you come back to the city. Warmly, Classic Harbor Line

Susan_U

Jun 2019

We've been on the architecture cruise a several times, with different friends, and learn lots more each time. The architects are knowledgeable, articulate, and full of information. Views from the boat are splendid, and the acoustics are state-of-the-art. Loved it, and will come back again. Even the snacks and beverages were great.

CindyW955

May 2019

We had a wonderful time and were blessed with the most perfect weather. It was very interesting to hear from an architect about the buildings visible from the Hudson and East rivers as we circumvented the island of Manhattan. He spoke about the history of the buildings and also described the more current development. The boat was very comfortable and all guests had plenty of room to move about. You had your choice of inside or outside seating. It was not crowded at all. They served a complimentary snack and your first beverage was free. You could also order additional beverages (including alcoholic) and food. The bathrooms were also very clean and well appointed. It was 2 3/4 hours long and for some that might have been a little long as conversation picked up toward the end. The staff was very attentive. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone except perhaps those with small children.

Response from Host

May 2019

Hello, We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Architecture Tour. It truly is an amazing way to see the city. We do aim to create an educational atmosphere on this cruise due to the volume of information. Thank you for joining us and sharing this experience with others. Warmly, Classic Harbor Line

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