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New York Fall Foliage Cruise 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

Average

23 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise the Hudson past Manhattan landmarks and the Palisades, with autumn views and narration from an Urban Naturalist.

About this tour

See Manhattan’s waterfront framed by autumn color on a narrated cruise north along the Hudson River toward the Palisades of New Jersey. Aboard the New York fall foliage cruise, an Urban Naturalist shares insights into the region’s geology and ecology as familiar landmarks come into view, including the George Washington Bridge, Little Red Lighthouse, Riverside Cathedral, Grant’s Tomb, and the Cloisters.

Follow the scenery from the boat’s heated salon, with wraparound windows and skylights, or step onto the open outer deck for fresh air and unobstructed views. The 135-minute outing includes one complimentary beverage, with additional drinks available to purchase by credit card. Depart from Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, and arrive 15–30 minutes early to collect your boarding pass.

Fall colors vary from year to year and are not guaranteed, but the Hudson River route offers a distinctive look at the Palisades and Manhattan’s riverside sights. Book your New York fall foliage cruise and enjoy the changing season from the water.

Highlights

  • Admire autumn scenery along the Hudson River and the Palisades
  • Spot the George Washington Bridge, Little Red Lighthouse, and other landmarks
  • Learn about local geology and ecology from an Urban Naturalist
  • Take in the views from wraparound windows, skylights, or the open deck

What's included

Included

  • Fall foliage cruise
  • One complimentary beverage

Not included

  • Additional beverages
  • Food
  • Gratuity for the captain and crew

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Important information

  • Arrive 15–30 minutes before departure to obtain boarding passes
  • A minimum purchase of 2 tickets is required
  • Large group bookings are not permitted; multiple bookings may incur fees or be canceled
  • Peak fall foliage is not guaranteed, and refunds are not offered for lack of color
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  • The boat has a heated interior and an open outer deck
  • Accessibility varies by boat; contact the operator in advance about boarding assistance or accessibility questions
  • Service animals are permitted; pets and emotional support animals are not permitted
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • The cruise departs from Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, between 22nd and 23rd Streets off the Westside Highway

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.79 on Viator and 4.33 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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  • Viator

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