Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston
Description
This excursion provides passengers a first hand view of the historic shoreline from the decks of the Rip Van Winkle II. From a starting location in the heart of the Hudson River Valley in Kingston NY, the cruise provides a delightfully unique opportunity to explore this scenic shoreline. As you relax on the cool shaded deck of the Rip Van Winkle, visit our beverage & snack bars for tasty refreshments. Your experienced guide will point out millionaires' sumptuous estates, picturesque Hudson river lighthouses and quaint sleepy villages surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservation sites.
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Itinerary
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.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The boat has a lower enclosed deck, a middle deck which is a shaded but otherwise open are, and an open air upper deck with bench seating.
- A fully stocked bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and a snack bar with light fare such as hot dogs & fresh popped popcorn is available on the lower main deck at your own expense.
- Outside food and beverages are not allowed on board the boat
- There is plenty of seating on the boat, both inside and on the upper deck, which consists mainly of bench-style seating; the main lower deck has chairs; seating is on a first-come first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early if you’d like to sit in a particular area of the boat
- If you or someone in your group is in a wheelchair or has limited mobility, contact the tour operator to discuss accessibility
Reviews(816)
The route on the river was very picturesque. The recorded narration was very dull. It would have been nice to have a live, in real time narration with some local stories and jokes. The staff didn’t really engage with the guests.
Amazing trip along the Hudson River with a history lesson thrown in. Staff was super-friendly and helpful. There was a bar with drinks and snacks for purchase. We sat at the very front of the ship and had a great view of everything. Just wished I had thought to bring a hat and sunblock. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip!
Very comfortable and informative tour. The ship staff was very friendly and ship was clean.
Great cruise on a humid day! The tour was informative (revolutionary history, lighthouses, mansions) and the guides (both recorded and live) were very good. An enjoyable way to see the river from a different perspective!
We enjoyed the Rip CanWinkle on a sunny Sunday afternoon in early June. The scenery is lovely. It was great to see the Rondout and Esopus Meadows lighthouses from the water. There was a wide variety of boat traffic….,from fisherman in Jon boats to a loaded barge. We positioned ourselves on the upper deck in the open for the best view but it was easy to move around to see something interesting or get an unobstructed photo. The boat has a small service area where snacks and drinks could be purchased. The dock was easy to find and parking is plentiful. The only negative of the trip was the recorded narration. It was difficult to hear over the noise of the engine. All in all it was a good experience. I would recommend it to anyone exploring the Hudson Valley.
We were looking for something fun to do before a friend's wedding, and this was the perfect choice. The captain and staff were friendly, professional, and made the experience enjoyable. Afterward, we enjoyed the nearby shops and restaurants. Definitely recommend!
A nice relaxing Cruise with info on the river and a nice adult beverage made for a nice trip the crew were very attentive
Great trip, crew is very nice. Learned things I never knew about New York and I'm a lifelong resident.
Criticism for the price ($130 per person for a dinner just enough, just water, if you want beer or wine.. help!!) would deserve max. two or three bullets, but the beauty of the cruise recommends the maximum rating. In fact, even on a cold evening almost zero thermal, the show that offers the navigation route between the Brooklyn bridges and Verrazzano and, in the middle, the Statue of Liberty is breathtaking. So, patience, hand to wallet and forward!
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.
