Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

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.

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   One World Observatory

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   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.

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   Woolworth Tours NYC

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

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   Statue of Liberty

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

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   Brooklyn Bridge

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   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!

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   Lower East Side

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   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.

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   Empire State Building

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   See this historic landmark from the water

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   Chrysler Building

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

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   Upper West Side

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

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   George Washington Bridge

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

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    Roosevelt Island

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

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    Four Freedoms Park

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

• 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

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