Hudson River Cruise: Scenic Kingston Shoreline Exploration

Embark on a scenic Hudson River cruise from Kingston NY and explore the historic shoreline. Discover millionaires’ estates, lighthouses, and charming villages surrounded by natural beauty.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hudson River Cruises, Inc. - Enjoy a relaxing, 90 minute cruise on the Historic Hudson River. Enjoy the breeze on the top deck or the a/c on the lower deck as you take in the sights, wildlife and beautiful homes and scenery.
What's Included
  • Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, full bar service, available for purchase
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey that immerses you in historical waterside vistas from the decks of the Rip Van Winkle II. The voyage initiates from Kingston NY, situated in the core of Hudson River Valley, offering an unparalleled chance to discover the attractive shoreline.
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Location
Kingston
Departure Point: Kingston, New York (approx. two hours from NYC by car) Address: Dock: 1 East Strand Street, Kingston, NY 12401 Dates: Seasonal May-October.  Tuesday-Sunday June-October.  Weekends in May/ Return point: Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Muszekfan
Nov 15, 2025
Great trip along the Hudson! - We had a great trip on the Rip van Winkle II. It was in October, but the weather was like summer and shade from the sun was at a premium. The guides were great, the scenery was amazing, and we loved it. So great to see the lighthouses too. Highly recommended for all ages.
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Abdullahb1029
Oct 28, 2025
Excellent cruise on Hudson River - The cruise , Rip Van Winkle I , starting from Rondout, Kingston was an excellent sightseeing tour . The sunny crispy day actually allowed us to enjoy the fall foliage on both sides of the of Hudson River. The crew welcoming at the gate and on board were truly proactively friendly . A lady crew roamed around on board took visitors photo by their phone cameras . The captain continued to narrate about the surroundings to the enthusiastic onlookers on board. We loved the tour .
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Juliet_m
Oct 27, 2025
A Lovely Cruise! - Dress warmly if you're going in the colder months. There's quite a breeze. Lovely cold pinot grigio wine.
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Robert_c
Oct 26, 2025
Hudson Cruise - Fun couple of hours. Beautiful scenery this time of year. Staff was very friendly. Tour was very informative.
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Jamesbz8834ie
Oct 26, 2025
Wonderful experience - It was a wonderful experience. We were blessed by fantastic weather and at the peak of foliage. The Rip Van Winkle has three decks - the top is open to the air and the two others are enclosed with the lowest being heated. The narration was informative and clear. The crew is helpful, offering to take your picture, and the captain wonders around and chats with the customers. I suggest combining this with a visit to the Maritime Museum that is right next door. Free parking is available in a lot across from the museum.
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Kimjimkj
Oct 25, 2025
Live a good boat ride! - I love a good boat ride and this one was great! Staff were helpful, kind and informative. The tour had just the right amount of information and time to soak in the beautiful scenery. The narrator was informative and entertaining. The tour started on time ticket collection easy and fast. There was plenty of room for those who wanted to sit inside where it was warm or outside. Overall a great trip that I would recommend to anyone in the area
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Brenda_f
Oct 25, 2025
Pleased - Very nice home. Close to most activities. Really enjoyed the home. Wonderful area for walks, and restaurants were amazing.
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Robert_p
Oct 20, 2025
Great Trip - Great Trip. Beautiful scenery. The crew was nice and very helpful. It rained for a little while but it was still very nice.
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Roving40939584035
Oct 15, 2025
Great Hudson Harbor cruise!!!! - My husband and I had a pleasant, relaxing cruise with Captain Ken and his crew! All very nice and we learned a lot about the history of the Hudson Harbor.
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Ellenrv225th
Oct 9, 2025
Really enjoyable tour! - We had a wonderful tour. Very informative about the Hudson and its history. Crew was just excellent and very friendly. Thanks Capt Ken!
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From $43
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).