AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York

From$101.68
2h 45m
New York City, USA

Full description

The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint. This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City.

Included / Excluded

  • One complimentary beverage included
  • Elegant tables assigned. Choose private section seating or communal section seating at checkout
  • Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
  • Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
  • Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended

Meeting point

Start Location

Classic Harbor Line, 62 Chelsea Piers Pier 62, New York, NY 10011, USA

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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

Traveler reviews

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For Tourists and Native New Yorkers Both!

This relaxing tour around the WHOLE island was enjoyable and informative. it was an architecture tour with so much information about the buildings. I wouldn't call it a climate change tour, though our guide did talk about Hurricane Sandy and things New York is doing to protect the city next time. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. I was a tourist and loved learning all about the architecture over time. I went with family who have lived in New York for years and they said it was a wonderful reminder of why they want to be there! You get to see all the highlights.

marbz2016Aug 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

If you are interested in architecture - a must do

This was a fabulous experience. I am a native New Yorker and going completely around Manhattan Island with a very knowledgable guide was so informative. And it was fun. Small wood boat. Air conditioned (needed it in August). Very comfortable seating

ihgyAug 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful cruise around New York in style

Wonderful trip, narrator / guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable and personable. It was a long trip and I could have stayed on and done it all again, so interesting. The boat is beautiful and comfortable. Great way to see New York from a different perspective

L9345LPdonnabAug 7, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Highly recommend!

As a native New Yorker, it was a delight to experience my city from a fresh perspective! Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, highlighting fascinating architectural gems I had never noticed before. His rich historical insights and depth of information truly elevated the experience. The boat itself was also incredibly comfortable—making the journey as enjoyable as the sights. I highly recommend this tour to both locals and visitors alike!

Sherpa65297464222Jun 10, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Go deep with a professional view of NYC

Doug was a knowledgeable and informative guide; it is a real insiders view of New York City, informed by his architectural training and depth in the climate change areas. Boat staff were also friendly and helpful. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to go deeper.

lmc126lmc126May 17, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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