Grand Palisades Fall Foliage Cruise in New York
Description
Experience a classic boat cruise and enjoy a narrated tour with an Urban Naturalist. As we cruise along the west side of Manhattan during Autumn, learn about the geology and ecology as we cruise and see some of the areas iconic sights: the George Washington Bridge, Little Red Lighthouse, the Riverside Cathedral, Grant's Tomb, the Cloisters and more! The boat has a large salon that's designed with wrap around windows and skylights for viewing all of the sights while we cruise. The interior of the boat is heated and there is also an open outer deck. Enjoy this exciting fall cruise that's perfect for locals and visitors!
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Itinerary
Cruise on the Hudson River along Manhattan's East Side and enjoy views of the waterfront and buildings visible from the river
Get great water views at the beginning and end of the trip as the boat cruises north from Chelsea Piers
Pass by this air & space museum from the water
Pass by as we cruise under the George Washington Bridge
Pass under this magnificent bridge from the water
Pass by Grant's Tomb from the water
See the beautiful trees among the cliffs of the Palisades. This is typically where the most dramatic fall foliage views can be seen
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Elegant tables assigned to each booking. There is a 2-ticket purchase minimum for this experience
- 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 arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time to obtain boarding passes
Reviews(8)
We did the "Urban Naturalist" version of the fall foliage tour up the Hudson. It was delightful. We set out on the Manhattan with a very well-informed guide. The foliage was not up to peak colors yet, but the scenery was still striking with the palisades on one side and the Manhattan skyline on the other. It was a lovely cool day. Perfect for the cruise. They provided refreshments including sodas, snacks, and portion of a submarine sandwich. The latter was an unexpected plus. We highly recommend this tour. Afterwards, we walked along the Highline up to Hudson Yards. Perfect afternoon.
Ken, 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 Urban Naturalist fall foliage tour and found our guide knowledgeable. The Hudson scenery with the palisades and Manhattan skyline is truly striking. We're pleased the refreshments and submarine sandwich were an unexpected plus, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Classic Harbor Line
LOVE LOVE LOVE Classic Harbor Line! I'm a New Yorker and once in a while I like to hop on one of their perfectly kept vessels just to leave the city for a couple of hours. It's always a calming and soul refreshing experience. The fact that you can have a glass of vino and snacks makes it all the more delightful. I'll be back very soon :)
Had a wonderful time on this tour last weekend with Conor and Sean. They were the perfect hosts. The boat is extremely comfortable; we had wonderful weather and spent most of the time on the front deck, but even if we hadn't been so lucky it still would have been worthwhile.
We went on the Fall Foliage tour on an absolutely beautiful day. We spent time on the deck as well as at the table (which since there are four of us and shared a table in the corner with another couple felt a little cramped). The guide, Gabriel Willow, is excellent. He was very knowledgeable as well as friendly and approachable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It was a great way to spend the afternoon!
This was a wonderful day trip to bring my 81 year old mom to. The crew was helpful, the tour guide interesting and the view spectacular even though it was not prime peep leaf season.
EXCEPTIONAL! We did the Fall foliage tour today narrated by Gabriel Willow a Naturalist who really out did himself giving an excellent narration of the Palisades. Gabriel will be narrating until mid November. It was a little early for Fall colors but a GLORIOUS day. So glad we did not miss this. The boat is a meticulously kept and captained wood boat with very comfy , cozy seating indoors with great views. We had the extra large sliding windows open and it was about 60 degrees at a 10am sail and we could have sat there with sweaters on comfortably. We ventured out on deck and it was equally glorious and not really too cold. Two Bald Eagles spotted. The Captain and Crew could not have been more friendly. We will do this again next Fall! Heck, we might even venture out for their Christmas Carols and Cocoa Tour in December when we return to NYC.
Hello, Thank you for booking with us and taking some time to leave a review of our narrated fall foliage cruise. We are very pleased that you found the narration to be excellent along with the condition of the vessel and the service from the captain and crew. We hope to see you again soon for one of our holiday trips and other unique options such as our professionally narrated architecture tour that typically circumnavigates Manhattan! Warmly, Classic Harbor Line
I was a passenger on the GRAND PALISADES FALL FOILAGE SCHOONER SAIL (Manhattan). I attended solo; yet, I had excellent conversations with many passengers & I am glad I booked this event. The experience provided me with a different perspective of the view from the Hudson River. The crew was attentive to any passenger needs & periodically check on us. Since it was the first weekend in November, they provided blankets & were informative of the surroundings. Toward the end of the tour, many passengers agreed this was money (approx $100) well spent for 2.5-3 hours! (You had to wear a facemask if you went to the galley & into the bathroom.) One Suggestion: It would be ideal if the crew used a microphone when as they addressed the passengers on pertinent information (i.e., as the passengers' board or before they depart the schooner) near Chelsea Pier.
Hello, Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience with others. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time and we hope to see you again soon! (Make sure to check out our Holiday Cruise Schedule through the month of December!) Warmly, Classic Harbor Line
This is our 6th trip this season! Every one of them has been delightful. During this time of COVID and Social distancing, being out on the water in a very clean, safe environment is the best. The crews are knowledgeable and very friendly. Can’t recommend thus company enough!! The scenery is spectacular- I have lived in NYC for 30 years and never get tired of seeing the city by water. Always something new.
Hello, Thank you for joining us and sharing this experience with others. We love to hear that you feel safe and enjoy your time with us out on the water. We cant wait to see you again! (Make sure to see our upcoming December Holiday Cruises aboard the Yachts Manhattan and Manhattan II!) Warmly, Classic Harbor Line
