Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Stunning views of the Manhattan skyline
- Close-up encounters with the Statue of Liberty
- Passage under the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges
- Panoramic vistas of Ellis Island
- Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating
Full description
Included / Excluded
- One complimentary beverage included
- Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
- Elegant tables assigned. Choose between private section seating or communal seating at check out
- Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended.
- Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
Itinerary
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
Pass by: Great up-close views of the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the boats observation cabin or open bow. A nice photo opportunity!
Pass by: 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!
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: See this historic landmark from the water
Pass by: Spot the Chrysler Building as the boat cruises up the East River and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
Pass by: Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way
Pass by: As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey.
Pass by: Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River.
Pass by: Just one of the many points of interest you'll see up-close from the comfort of the boats observation cabin or open bow.
Important information
Know before you book
- Guests will be assigned elegant tables and comfortable seating in the grand salon. Tables may be shared with a clear partition divider depending on party size.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Know before you go
- Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to check-in at the ticket booth. All guests in your group must be present at check-in.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions, as the cruise operates in all weather conditions.
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted.
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
- Important note for Friday departures: the narration on this tour on select Friday departures will focus on Climate Change: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC. Please reach out to the operator for questions on specific tour theme details
- A 2-hour version of this cruise is available on select Tuesday & Wednesday departures. Option will show at check-out if available
Traveler reviews
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this for anyone interested in architecture and NYC history. Great for an overview of city highlights
A Must-Do in NYC
This is one of the favorite things we have done in New York City.The boat was very comfortable and clean. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions. We saw and heard about parts of New York City that we don’t usually see on foot. Our only disappointment was that a bridge was not operating so that we could not make the entire trip around the island of Manhattan.
Manhattan Architecture Tour - Recommend
It was amazing to see Manhattan from the water - both from inside (when it rained a little) and outside (when the sun was out and the breeze was perfect). Our guide was excellent. She provided an outstanding overall picture of the city and how it has grown.
Wonderful afternoon on the water!
The day of our cruise did not seem auspicious- overcast, with rain predicted. Also, a drawbridge on the upper west side was closed, so our trip had to be modified. In spite of these handicaps, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The ship is very attractive, comfortable and clean. Our complimentary wine was delicious, and the service was just attentive enough. Everyone on the crew was very helpful- escorting us outside, taking our picture, watching out for our safety and comfort whenever appropriate. Above all, the narration was excellent! Fascinating, entertaining, she had so much knowledge about the city background and present day architecture! I wish I had taken note of her name so I could ask for her again! Because of the change in itinerary, we spent more time off of lower Manhattan, out as far as the Verrazano Bridge. The East River portion was fun, too, as we live very near the new esplanade bridge at 53rd St. it was also interesting to see the other side of Roosevelt Island for the first time, even though I’ve been a NewYorker for several decades. We couldn’t possibly absorb everything we heard on this trip, so we will absolutely book again. It’s a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon,
Nice tour
We went on a Wednesday morning. Our boat was pretty empty we spent a large part of the tour outside. Staff was super nice great service and an excellent tour guide. We were a bit dispppointed because a bridge was closed to it was a more abridged tour that required some backtracking. The dedicated table was a waste of money as people sat there after we went outside would not recommend spending money on it. It wasn’t a big deal just not worth the money less maybe it’s a inclement day Overall a great experience