Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise
Classic Harbor Line NYC
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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.
Departure Point
- The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, at Pier 62, which is located at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. Our ticket booth is located on the water just steps from our dock. Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
Return Details
- The boat departs from Chelsea Piers, at Pier 62, which is located at the northern end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. Our ticket booth is located on the water just steps from our dock. Please check in at the Classic Harbor Line ticket booth upon arrival.
Duration
2 hours and 45 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: One World Observatory
117 West St, One World Trade Center, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Woolworth Building
233 Broadway, , New York City, New York
Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island, New York City, New York
Great up-close views of the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the boats observation cabin or open bow. A nice photo opportunity!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Brooklyn Bridge
New York City, New York
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!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lower East Side
New York City, New York
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Empire State Building
20 West 34th Street, New York City, New York
See this historic landmark from the water
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Chrysler Building
405 Lexington and 42nd St., , New York City, New York
Spot the Chrysler Building as the boat cruises up the East River and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Upper West Side
New York City, New York
Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: George Washington Bridge
W 179th Street, , New York City, New York
As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Roosevelt Island
524 Main Street, , New York City, New York
Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Four Freedoms Park
1 FDR Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, New York City, New York
Just one of the many points of interest you'll see up-close from the comfort of the boats observation cabin or open bow.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
- One complimentary beverage included
- Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
- Elegant tables assigned to each booking. A 2 ticket purchase minimum is required
Exclusions
- 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
Redemption Instructions
There's no need to print anything prior to check-in at the meeting point. Please bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on the reservation to the ticket booth and we'll issue boarding passes at check-in. Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the departure time. Boarding begins promptly 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. If lost, please call 212-627-1825. We're located at the corner of Pier 62 of the Chelsea Piers Complex, between 22nd and 23rd street and the Hudson River. The meeting point is at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex. The booth is located at the Hudson River, just steps from the dock.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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