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Overview

Available languages

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. Choose between private section seating or communal seating at check out

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

Options

Communal Section Seating

Seating Assigned: Section seating shared with others (1-6 guests)

Private Section Seating

Seating Assigned: Private section table seating for 2-8 guests

Reviews

4.84

1,291 reviews

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  • Worth Doing

    Jeffrey G,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very interesting. Great views from the water. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the crew provided nice service.

  • Outstanding tour of Manhattan buildings!

    Sondra J,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is an architectural tour, not a party boat. A group of young women ruined the event for all others because they wouldn't quit talking loudly even after many requests from the crew to do so. They were there to party, and paid no attention to the architectural lecturer.

  • Great time! Tour guide...

    Darcy R,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great time! Tour guide was exceptional! Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Staff was also very attentive and helpful.

  • Highly recommended

    Melissa,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a pleasant trip. The boat was immaculate and very comfortable. The crew was extremely attentive. The narrative was very informative. Everything ran like a week pulled machine. The views are spectacular. I'm sure that it helped that the weather was flawless. We took great photos of ellis island and the statue of liberty.

  • Great way to see New York.

    Taffy C,

    Sep 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Such a relaxing and exciting way to see NY. The architect was knowledgeable and a good speaker. The boat was comfortable, the drinks were great, the service was good and the trip was absolutely stunning.

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4.84
1,291 reviews
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