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Overview

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English

2 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

One complimentary beverage included

Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter

Elegant tables assigned to each booking. A 2 ticket purchase minimum is required

Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended.

Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack

What To Expect

1

One World Observatory

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.

•Admission Not Applicable
2

Woolworth Building

Spot the Woolworth Building as the boat cruises around Manhattan and enjoy live commentary about many famous buildings from the guide.

•Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.83

1,189 reviews

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  • Must do activity for a...

    Caitlyn S,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Must do activity for a short stay in New York. It was both of our first times and we got to see more of the city than what we would have been able to. Definitely a highlight of our trip

  • Interesting tour with great views

    Paul D,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative tour, the opportunity to see Manhattan from the water from a beautiful ship was a great experience.

  • The trip was phenomenal!...

    Anonymous,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The trip was phenomenal! Very well organized and the tour guide was very very knowledgeable. HIGHLY recommended!

  • Husband was impressed - hard to do

    Michelle G,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great live narration throughout. Ability to ask questions. Crew was very friendly and helpful. Order the hummus early… sells out most trips.

  • Guide was very...

    Arlene S,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Guide was very informative. The boat was beautiful and the crew were very attentive. Amazing views of the NYC skyline.

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4.83
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