Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
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 (12–99 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 between private section seating or communal seating at check out

Not included

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

Itinerary

One World Observatory

Passing 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.
Woolworth Tours NYC

Passing by

Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
Statue of Liberty

Passing 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!
Brooklyn Bridge

Passing 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!
Lower East Side

Passing 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.
Empire State Building

Passing by

See this historic landmark from the water
Chrysler Building

Passing by

Spot the Chrysler Building as the boat cruises up the East River and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
Upper West Side

Passing by

Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way
George Washington Bridge

Passing by

As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey.
Roosevelt Island

Passing by

Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River.
Four Freedoms Park

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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.

End 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.

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
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

Options

2-hour Communal Section Option

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

Duration: 2 hours: Please note this is a 2-hour tour.

Lower Manhattan Route: This route is a large horseshoe around Lower Manhattan and focuses on the Architecture south of 59th Street on both sides.

Route: This 2-hour Architecture Tour option does not circumnavigate Manhattan.
Weekday Communal Seat Option

Seating Assigned: Section seating shared with others (1-6 guests). Weekday rates apply

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Weekend Private Section Option

Seating Assigned: Private section table seating for 2-8 guests. Weekend rates apply to this departure

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Weekend Communal Seat Option

Seating Assigned: Section seating shared with others (1-6 guests). Weekend rates apply.

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
2-hour Private Section Option

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

Duration: 2 hours: Please note this is a 2-hour tour

Lower Manhattan Tour Route: This route is a large horseshoe around Lower Manhattan and focuses on the Architecture south of 59th Street on both sides

Route: This 2-hour Architecture Tour option does not circumnavigate Manhattan.
Weekday Private Section Option

Seating Assigned: Private section table seating for 2-8 guests. Weekday rates apply.

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes