I took the 2 1/2 hour cruise and really loved it. I am into photography and it was a great photo op. Unfortunately it was a very cloudy, foggy, windy day but even so, I was able to get some decent photos of the skyline, Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, many beautiful bridges, the UN, and other buildings of interest as well as many boats sailing and cruising on the river. You can sit outside weather permitting or inside. There is a food ba onboard. I plan on taking this cruise again next year in better weather.