AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York
Full description
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
Itinerary
Pass by: We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier
Pass by: Pass by the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor and continue on this tour that circumnavigates Manhattan
Pass by: See Ellis Island from the water
Pass by: We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier
Pass by: Pass by the United Nations building along the East River
Pass by: Cruise by East River Park as the guide points out insights along the way
Pass by: Cruise by the neighborhood of Inwood during this cruise
Pass by: Cruise along the water and pass by Riverside Park in the Hudson River
Pass by: Pass by Roosevelt Island
Meeting point
Start Location
Classic Harbor Line, 62 Chelsea Piers Pier 62, New York, NY 10011, USA
Cancellation policy
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
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
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!
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.
Mediocre.
To me, this was not worth the money. The staff were friendly and boat was fine, but hoping they would point out and talk more about the various landmarks on the tour. They really only pointed out a few. They have a tour specifically for landmarks, but it was three hours and didn’t want to do that one given how long of a chunk it takes out of your day. This was mediocre and wouldn’t do it again. It wasn’t my first option, but given the rainy day, it was one of our only options.
Great tour around the island
Fascinating ride. Doug and crew did great job explaining the architecture and history of the islands. Definitely recommending to others.