Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston

Rip van Winkle II passing the Rondout Lighthouse

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 200 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

Professional guide

Food and drinks, full bar service, available for purchase
Gratuities

What to expect

Hudson River Cruises
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Kingston, New York (approx. two hours from NYC by car)
Address: Dock: 40 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
Dates: Seasonal May-October. Tuesday-Sunday June-October. Weekends in May/
Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

Departure Point: Kingston, New York (approx. two hours from NYC by car)
Address: Dock: 40 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
Dates: Seasonal May-October. Tuesday-Sunday June-October. Weekends in May/
Return point: Returns to original departure point

Additional 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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