New York City Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise
Description
Step aboard the yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II - both cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yachts and enjoy an autumnal brunch while cruising on the tree-lined, scenic Hudson River toward the Palisade Cliffs, one of New York's most dramatic geological features. Enjoy views along the Upper West Side of Manhattan as the boat cruises north. Admire the fall leaves in all their splendor (nature permitting) through the boat's heated, main observation cabin with wrap-around windows, or from the open bow. Each party is assigned comfortable seating in the grand salon. This cruise includes a 3-course prix fixe brunch served in a hybrid fashion of both family-style and buffet with pastries, NY bagels, smoked salmon, frittata, a premium breakfast meat, Fall seasonal salad and assorted desserts and fruit.
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Itinerary
Depart from Classic Harbor Line located at The Chelsea Piers Complex and cruise north along the Hudson River. Enjoy views of Manhattan's skyline and light commentary along the way.
Take in Manhattan's Upper West Side as the boat cruises north on the majestic Hudson River
Pass under this iconic bridge, which is the only one that connects New Jersey and Manhattan.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years (valid ID required)
- Elegant tables assigned to each booking party
- 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.
- 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
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- Please let operator know in advance if purchasing tickets separately from others in your party so that they can seat you together
- A portion of each ticket is taxable and included in the listed price
Reviews(24)
Relaxing, informative, and beautiful cruise up the Hudson River! Friendly and attentive staff. A lovely way to spend a few hours on a fall morning!
I've enjoyed this fall foliage brunch cruise for several years, and it’s always been a lovely seasonal tradition. However, this year I noticed a few changes that made the experience less enjoyable than before. While the staff were doing their best, it felt like the overall quality and attention to detail had slipped. Sadly, the decorations that used to make it feel festive were completely gone. It felt like they didn't even try to create the fall ambiance that used to make this cruise special. The food was another letdown: dishes that were once seasonal and delicious were replaced by mismatched, off-season options that didn’t suit a fall theme. I was really expecting that awesome butternut squash salad that I look forward to, it was replaced by a strawberry salad (felt summery), The main courses were served in small, unimpressive portions, and some of the sides, like the potatoes, were just poorly done. I think instead of the 2nd course should come out for each person individually instead of family style. The desserts are just poor quality. The coffee was not good either, no milk (only half & half, & non-dairy creamer). The first spread was really nice though, with the bagel & lox - the only good part. There was a little of bit a delay in the kitchen which made our food come out a little later which is not a problem & understandable but the "extra 10 minutes added" of being on the water didn't offset the feeling of being rushed to enjoy I appreciate the effort, but for the price, I do hope they can bring back the charm and quality that made this cruise special in the past. It’s still a beautiful experience, but it could use a little more of the care that made it memorable before.
Sabrina, thank you for booking another cruise with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback. We are sorry that the fall decor you were looking forward to was not in place for your cruise this year. We had to remove it temporarily for a special event, and then a scheduling issue prevented us from getting it set back up in time for your cruise, which was not our intention. We apologize for this mistake on our end, which has been addressed for future cruises, and we will be sure to take extra care to avoid this situation going forward. I sent you an email on November 12th from feedback@sail-nyc.com to address your concerns, but I have not heard back from you yet. Please reply to that message or contact us at that email address so that we can provide you with a resolution. We appreciate your patronage and hope to be able to provide you with more beautiful experiences in the future. Thank you! - Caleb at Classic Harbor Line
Excellent!!! Great food , wonderful staff , beautiful boat . Very informative. Loved all the views . Highly recommended this tour to locals and tourists!!!
Thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, service from the crew, style of the boat, and the narration. The views are hard to beat, and we're thrilled you loved them all. We look forward to the pleasure of hosting you again next year! - Classic Harbor Line
The Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise with Classic Harbor Line was such a great experience—relaxing, scenic, and beautifully organized. The crew was friendly and professional, and the narrated tour was both fun and educational. I really enjoyed learning interesting facts about the landmark buildings, the terrain, and the local history along the Hudson while taking in the changing leaves and crisp autumn air. The brunch itself was delicious and plentiful, with more than enough food to enjoy throughout the cruise. The atmosphere was cozy and elegant without feeling stuffy, making it perfect for a solo outing or a small group. I’m already planning to bring friends next time so they can share in the experience, and I’ve been telling everyone to look it up—it’s definitely worth it!
Jocelyn, thank you for booking a tour with us and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise experience, from the scenic views and educational narration to the delicious brunch and friendly crew. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you and your friends again soon! - Classic Harbor Line
Simply wonderful. Organized with friendly, helpful staff. Food was delicious. I would suggest arriving hungry!
Had a wonderful and informative trip on Seastreak Ferry's Fall Foliage Brunch cruise. Not much fall foliage but the trip up the Hudson with our licensed tour guide, Heidi made the trip spectacular just the same. The west side of Manhattan is really interesting giving way to the Palisade cliffs. Seastreak has upped it's game with a much tastier brunch. Some considerations-sit on the 2nd level. The windows are cleaner as the 1st level windows catch all the spray. It is standing room only while waiting to board. Dress (very) warmly to enjoy the scenery from the top deck. All in all well worth the price.
Wendy, thank you for booking a cruise and taking some time to leave your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful and informative trip and that you enjoyed the views and the food. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line
This is our fourth or fifth time taking a short cruise with the classic horrible line. The nicest people, reasonable price, and an extraordinary experience that is hard to beat outdoors in New York City. A treat and a privilege and great value for money. Celebrated my birthday with my children and grandchildren. Don’t ask how old I am as it’s none of your business :-). Highly recommended.
Was amazing. The crew did an exceptional job the boat was beautiful. The food was delicious and plentiful. Not 1 bad thing. We had a wonderful time.we would highly recommend.
We had an amazing time on our Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise! Great sites! Great food!! Great crew!!! We highly recommend this cruise!
The cruise was nice, weather was great. Crew were wonderful as were the company we kept. Service disjointed and slow. The food was tasty and filling.