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

Tue 26 Aug

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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)

Justin_Dillon

Mar 2025

I took the Architectural Tour on Saturday morning with Doug, Yuri et al. It was excellent - the almost constant narration was hugely educative. There is just so much to see and the maps provided are very helpful. Towards the end of the tour, Doug gave a few insights into growing up on the Upper West Side which were very illuminating. The views from the boat are outstanding and the complimentary drink was the icing on the cake. I'd take the tour again tomorrow if I could. Thank you.

PeggyM912

Mar 2025

What an amazing adventure! The views of Manhattan, New Jersey and the surrounding boroughs were up close and personal. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative and peppered in some fun humor. The rest of the staff were so welcoming and professional...they were a great crew! The glass roof and comfy bench seats were the perfect cozy way to see so much of the city while sipping on a beverage. We loved getting pics with Lady Liberty and had a great trip.

gopioneers

Mar 2025

Wonderful tour! The ship is beautiful and comfortable; passengers are seated at tables indoors, with the option to walk out on the deck. The crew is friendly and accommodating, and our guide, Doug, did a terrific job of sharing information and answering our questions. We were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary glass of sparkling wine and the quality of the snacks available for purchase, which sufficed as our lunch. The only downside was people chatting near us, making it difficult to hear the commentary, but a crew member solved it by moving us to another table. We highly recommend this experience!

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