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Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

Location New York City, New York, USA
$116.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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.
Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
  • Each reservation will be assigned a private table. A 2 ticket purchase minimum is required
  • Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
  • One complimentary beverage included
  • Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
  • Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended.
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.
  • 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. (pass by)
  • Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide. (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! (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! (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. (pass by)
  • See this historic landmark from the water (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. (pass by)
  • Cruise along the Upper West Side, see some historic sites and learn about new buildings and the waterfront along the way (pass by)
  • As the boat cruises the northern part of Manhattan, enjoy a pass under the GW Bridge that connects Manhattan to New Jersey. (pass by)
  • Up-close views of this historic island can be seen as the boat cruises along the East River. (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. (pass by)
  • 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
  • Groups of 10 or more will be contacted by the operator in advance for an additional 10% group gratuity
  • 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
  • SPECIAL NOTE: During Climate Week, the week of September 17, 2023, we have added extra tours that focus on Climate Change in and around NYC. Please reach out to the operator directly with questions on these departure times
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

    Location New York City, New York, USA
    $116.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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