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Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise: Elegant Yacht Experience
4.8
30 Ratings
New York
Experience the beauty of the Hudson River’s fall foliage on an elegant yacht cruise. Enjoy panoramic views, comfort, and light commentary on this cozy 1920s-style boat.
Experience the beauty of the Hudson River’s fall foliage on an elegant yacht cruise. Enjoy panoramic views, comfort, and light commentary on this cozy 1920s-style boat.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Upper West Side - Take in the stunning views of Manhattan as the boat sets off from Chelsea Piers and heads north on the Hudson River along the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
- George Washington Bridge - Sail beneath this famous bridge as the boat continues north towards the Palisade cliffs.
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Glide past…
- Upper West Side - Take in the stunning views of Manhattan as the boat sets off from Chelsea Piers and heads north on the Hudson River along the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
- George Washington Bridge - Sail beneath this famous bridge as the boat continues north towards the Palisade cliffs.
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - Glide past this historic museum from the water.
- Little Red Lighthouse - Drift by this vibrant lighthouse located just under the George Washington Bridge.
- General Grant National Memorial - Cruise past Grant’s Tomb on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
- Palisades Park - Admire the beautiful natural rock formations adorned with trees. It’s a spectacular spot for viewing fall foliage.
What's Included
- Complimentary drink included
- Complimentary drink included
What's Not Included
- Gratuity is not included but recommended for the captain and crew
- Light snacks available for purchase onboard. If bringing food please keep it to a light snack
- Gratuity is not included but recommended for the captain and crew
- Light snacks available for purchase onboard. If bringing food please keep it to a light snack
Additional Information
Experience a delightful fall foliage cruise on the Yacht Kingston, a charming and sophisticated 1920s-style vessel featuring an observation cabin and open bow. Marvel at the stunning foliage of the Palisade Cliffs along the Hudson River (weather permitting). Unwind in the boat’s window-enclosed observatory salon or enjoy the fresh air on the open bow….
Experience a delightful fall foliage cruise on the Yacht Kingston, a charming and sophisticated 1920s-style vessel featuring an observation cabin and open bow. Marvel at the stunning foliage of the Palisade Cliffs along the Hudson River (weather permitting). Unwind in the boat’s window-enclosed observatory salon or enjoy the fresh air on the open bow. Savor a hot drink from the bar while admiring New York’s most breathtaking natural sights and vibrant autumn colors. As the yacht sails north on the Hudson River, light commentary will be shared. Seating is allocated in the covered and heated salon with expansive windows. Please be aware that although the yacht is heated, it can be drafty, so it is recommended to bring layers, hats, and gloves.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to obtain boarding passes
- 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
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Peak fall foliage is not guaranteed. We have seen fall colors at their peak as early as mid-October and as late early December along the waterfront in the Palisades of New Jersey (the prime destination of our fall foliage excursions). Refunds due to ‘lack of color’, will not be honored. Cruising on the Hudson River, north by the Palisades, is a unique and interesting route and is the declared value of this excursion.
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
Location
Classic Harbor Line
Chelsea Piers
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(30 Ratings)
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Casue650
Oct 25, 2025
Great Fall cruise! - We really enjoyed the cruise! The boat was very nice, we saw the leaves changing, the lunch was good and the staff was very friendly! It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon in New York!
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Alifrombedford
Oct 20, 2025
A NY Experience To Enjoy - We loved the Fall Foliage Cruise along the Hudson. It was a gorgeous Fall day and the views of Manhattan and the palisades were spectacular. Captain Felix and the crew are knowledgeable and friendly. It was a special experience. We highly recommend the company and the excursions.
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Debe
Oct 20, 2025
A great day on the water - It was a beautiful day on the water!!! Such pretty sights and a very smooth ride. The captain, Conor was very informative about the sights of NY and NJ.
His assistant, Sarah was very pleasant and helpful, passing out drinks, taking photos and answering questions.
Thank you for a wonderful day 😊
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Marisa_b
Oct 13, 2025
Intimate, Surreal, and Absolutely Perfect! - Truly loved every bit of this little adventure. Our Captain Tim was super knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were originally going to go with a larger fairy ride for the Fall feel, but the intimacy and nostalgia of the vintage yacht was well worth the switch! Highly recommend.
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Dan_m
Nov 10, 2024
Terrific - This was a very relaxing beautiful boat ride. Not just for tourists
I'm a life long New Yorker and this was wonderful.
Plenty of drink choices too and the crew was very cool.
Thank you
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Irene_l
Nov 9, 2024
Fall Foliage - What a beautiful day we had! The weather was perfect! Our Captain and first mate took such great care of us! Great narration and a very memorable excursion.
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Annie_p
Oct 28, 2024
Lovely time - Beautiful views and Sarah took excellent care of us with drinks and delicious snacks. Lovely vibe and trip, great way to celebrate fall
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Herrwilli
Oct 27, 2024
Great River Cruise - My wife and I just disembarked from an awesome Classic Harbor Line cruise aboard the Full Moon yacht to see the fall colors along the Palisades. Sarah proved to be a knowledgeable, skilled, personable Captain, ably assisted by Sean, her First Mate. Blessed with a beautiful, sunny day, Captain Sarah sailed us upstream to a point beyond the George Washington Bridge and beneath the colorful Palisades, while pointing out interesting landmarks. Pauses in her narration allowed for quiet conversation. Sean made sure all the guests were comfortable, distributing blankets to those who were chilly and drinks to the thirsty, all with a smile. The Full Moon is a beautiful boat with comfortable seating inside and out, and good sight lines in all directions. Check in was a breeze. Lots of park bench seating along the pier. A five star experience all around! Do consider it!
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Daniel_d
Oct 27, 2024
Perfect Afternoon - This was so much fan. It was so relaxing and the crew is outstanding. They asked if we needed drinks/food, and even asked if we wanted pictures! Very professional, cannot recommend this enough.
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Texasworker
Oct 21, 2024
Very comfortable trip up the river - Excellent temperate morning for seeing foliage. Uri and Jesse did a great job narrating the trip and keeping us in drinks. My only complaint is that it was all too short, I would have loved to keep going up the river for another 30 minutes to an hour.
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