AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York

4.9 (16 reviews) 2 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 80 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Classic Harbor Line NYC

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: One complimentary beverage included
Included: Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
Included: Elegant tables assigned. Choose private section seating or communal section seating at checkout

Not included

Not included: Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
Not included: Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended

Itinerary

Financial District

Passing 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
Statue of Liberty

Passing by

Pass by the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor and continue on this tour that circumnavigates Manhattan
Ellis Island

Passing by

See Ellis Island from the water
South Street Seaport Museum

Passing 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
United Nations Headquarters

Passing by

Pass by the United Nations building along the East River
John V. Lindsay East River Park

Passing by

Cruise by East River Park as the guide points out insights along the way
Inwood

Passing by

Cruise by the neighborhood of Inwood during this cruise
Riverside Park

Passing by

Cruise along the water and pass by Riverside Park in the Hudson River
Roosevelt Island

Passing by

Pass by Roosevelt Island

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our dock.

End point

We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our dock.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Private Section Seating

Seating Assigned: Private section table seating for 2-8 guests
Communal Section Seating

Seating Assigned: Section seating shared with others (1-6 guests)