Explore NYC’s winter wildlife on a classic yacht tour to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands. Discover seals, history, and conservation stories with expert guides.
Explore NYC’s winter wildlife on a classic yacht tour to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands. Discover seals, history, and conservation stories with expert guides.
- One World Trade Center - Sail past Manhattan’s financial district and the iconic One World Trade Center on the way to Hoffman and Swinburne Islands.
- Ellis Island - Glide by Ellis Island, admiring the distant buildings as the cruise enters New York Harbor.
- Statue of Liberty - Enjoy a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty from New York…
- One World Trade Center - Sail past Manhattan’s financial district and the iconic One World Trade Center on the way to Hoffman and Swinburne Islands.
- Ellis Island - Glide by Ellis Island, admiring the distant buildings as the cruise enters New York Harbor.
- Statue of Liberty - Enjoy a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty from New York Harbor as the cruise passes by.
- Verrazano Narrows Bridge - Travel beneath this suspension bridge that links the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
- One drink (additional drinks available for purchase on board by credit card)
- A light snack (additional snacks available for purchase onboard by credit card)
- A narrated sightseeing and winter wildlife cruise
- One drink (additional drinks available for purchase on board by credit card)
- A light snack (additional snacks available for purchase onboard by credit card)
- A narrated sightseeing and winter wildlife cruise
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Join us for an exhilarating boat ride on one of our classic motor yachts as we cruise to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands, located in the Lower Bay of New York Harbor. Experience the winter wildlife of New York Harbor and explore these remarkable islands, rich in history and now a popular winter destination for seals.
While seal sightings cannot be…
Join us for an exhilarating boat ride on one of our classic motor yachts as we cruise to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands, located in the Lower Bay of New York Harbor. Experience the winter wildlife of New York Harbor and explore these remarkable islands, rich in history and now a popular winter destination for seals.
While seal sightings cannot be guaranteed, they have been frequent visitors to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands during the winter months for several years.
Our knowledgeable Urban Naturalist Guides will captivate you with intriguing stories about these iconic islands and historic waterways, as well as share insights about the migrating birds that inhabit the harbor during this season.
Throughout the journey, gain valuable knowledge about the conservation efforts dedicated to preserving these vital ecosystems.
- We recommend bringing binoculars for this tour!
- 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
- Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- Our Urban Naturalist Guides vary - either Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs will guide this tour
- Elegant tables assigned to each booking. Tables may be shared with a clear partition divider depending on party size
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.
