What's better than a beautiful view of the city on a perfect September day?! This tour provides a reasonably priced few hours to take in NYC on a peaceful ride along the majestic Hudson. Suggest that if you want a seat outside that you arrive on the boat very early. The tour guide, Joe, was well informed. But as a native New Yorker myself, may I suggest that he wax less wistful about the past (yes, it was better back than but tourists can go in a time machine) and focus a bit more on the positive aspects of the city.