• One World Observatory - 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 - Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.
• Statue of Liberty - 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 - 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 - 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 - See this historic landmark from the water
• Chrysler Building - 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 - Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way
• George Washington Bridge - As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey.
• Roosevelt Island - Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River.
• Four Freedoms Park - Just one of the many points of interest you’ll see up-close from the comfort of the boats observation cabin or open bow.

• One complimentary beverage included
• Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
• Elegant tables assigned
• Choose between private section seating or communal seating at check out

• 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

Step onto the wooden decks of our classy 1920s inspired yachts, Manhattan or Manhattan II, and take pleasure in a 2.75 hour sail while gaining knowledge about NYC’s architectural marvels from the river. The commentary for the ‘Around Manhattan’ trip is provided by the NYC chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA), and is crafted to be informative enough for both tourists and residents alike.

Our unique and comfortable tour takes you along the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from an enclosed viewing cabin with sliding windows for some fresh air. Alternatively, take a stroll to the open front for an uninterrupted view of the surrounding landmarks. This cruise takes you around the entire Manhattan Island, taking you under all 18 of its bridges while showing you monuments, architectural features, parks and other aspects of the city’s infrastructure. Continuous narration is provided throughout the cruise.

Please note: Certain Friday afternoon departures will focus on the topic of Climate Change in New York City and its surrounding areas. For queries regarding the tour’s theme, kindly contact the tour operator directly.

• 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

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