Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise | 2 hours 45 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • One complimentary beverage included
  • Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
  • Each reservation will be assigned a private table. A 2 ticket purchase minimum is required
  • 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

Overview

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.

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • One World Observatory (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.

  • Woolworth Building (Pass 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 (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!

  • Brooklyn Bridge (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!

  • Lower East Side (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.

  • Empire State Building (Pass By)

    See this historic landmark from the water

  • Chrysler Building (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.

  • Upper West Side (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass By)

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

  • Four Freedoms Park (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.

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Additional Info

  • 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

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • 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.
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1079 reviews

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Great staff and bea

Published on Jan, 2025

Great staff and beautiful boat! So glad we booked it. I was a little worried about going out on the water in January but the boat was warm and it was nice. Thank you so much for the great ride!

A must to do trip to learn something about NYC architecture from the water!! So knowledgeable and interesting!!

Published on Jan, 2025

When I asked my daughter what her favourite activity was in New York it was this!! So interesting, professional and enjoyable from start to finish.

ENJOYing our 50th in NYC!

Published on Jan, 2025

A very quiet tour today, frigid, cold temperatures outside.... but, what a comfortable ride! Our tour guide, being a NY native, was informative and truly a valuable source of information. His stories 'of long ago' contributed to the sense what a priceless treasure the Manhattan skyline entails. So very knowledgeable and experienced. Our tour date was Jan. 10th, 2025. 10am.

Architecture cruise

Published on Jan, 2025

Great activity for our group!! I would definitely recommend the cruise. It was well done and the guides were very knowledgeable and interesting.

Great way to learn about NY’s buildings

Published on Dec, 2024

Wonderfully informative guided cruise/tour around Manhattan with attention also paid to NJ and the other boroughs of NYC. Andrew was amazing for all he knew and told us without any notes!

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