Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston
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The Catskills, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Delight in views of the scenic Hudson River shoreline during this 90-minute cruise from Kingston, NY. Step aboard the Rip Van Winkle, find a comfortable seat and watch the picturesque natural scenery glide by as you listen to engaging narration from your guide. Travel south to Hyde Park, taking in views of the Catskill Mountains, sumptuous estates, sleepy villages and historic lighthouses.
- Explore the historic shoreline of the Hudson River on a 90-minute cruise
- Learn about the region's history and culture through your guide's narration
- Snacks and drinks from a fully stocked bar available for purchase
- Guarantee your place onboard when you book in advance
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, full bar service, available for purchase
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hudson River Cruises40 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401, USA
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Find your way to the dock in Kingston, the departure point for your 90-minute Hudson River cruise.
Step aboard the historic Rip Van Winkle and find a seat on one of the decks: choose between chairs in the lower, enclosed deck or bench seating in the upper, partially covered deck. Settle in for a cruise down the Hudson to Hyde Park, doubling back to return to Kingston.
Listen to your guide's engaging narration regarding the sights and landmarks on shore. Pass millionaires' sumptuous estates, sleepy riverside hamlets and quaint historic lighthouses. Relax and enjoy the refreshing river breeze. Be sure to bring your camera for great photo ops of the picturesque natural scenery along the river, including vineyards, orchards and views of the looming Catskill Mountains.
If you get hungry, head down to the lower deck's snack bar. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the fully stocked bar. Restrooms are located on board for your convenience.
After 90 minutes of enjoying the scenery and ambiance on the river cruise, return the dock. Please note this cruise departs out of Kingston, NY.
Step aboard the historic Rip Van Winkle and find a seat on one of the decks: choose between chairs in the lower, enclosed deck or bench seating in the upper, partially covered deck. Settle in for a cruise down the Hudson to Hyde Park, doubling back to return to Kingston.
Listen to your guide's engaging narration regarding the sights and landmarks on shore. Pass millionaires' sumptuous estates, sleepy riverside hamlets and quaint historic lighthouses. Relax and enjoy the refreshing river breeze. Be sure to bring your camera for great photo ops of the picturesque natural scenery along the river, including vineyards, orchards and views of the looming Catskill Mountains.
If you get hungry, head down to the lower deck's snack bar. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the fully stocked bar. Restrooms are located on board for your convenience.
After 90 minutes of enjoying the scenery and ambiance on the river cruise, return the dock. Please note this cruise departs out of Kingston, NY.
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Hudson River Cruises
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- If you or someone in your group is in a wheelchair or has limited mobility, contact the tour operator to discuss accessibility
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
ElizabethE_G
The cruise was very comfortable and relaxing. The information they shared was terrific too. The weather was perfect. And the drinks and snacks were great too. Not to mention the crew were helpful. Highly recommend this cruise.
Reviews
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Marilyn_B, Jul 2026
The crew were very professional and courteous. The trip was interesting and it felt great to be on the water - in spite of dreary wet weather (it didn’t spoil it at all).
Kim_C, Jul 2026
Lovely tour of a beautiful, scenic route along the Hudson. Knowledgeable tour guide. Our tour was enjoyed by adult kids, their partners and the parents. A very relaxing way to start the day! We explored a bit of the nearby town and had lunch, did some shopping. Really fun Catskills outing!
Patricia_S, Jul 2026
Great people, nice tour, they have snacks & beverages available. The narrative was very nice, informative.
Elizabeth_S, Jun 2026
Captain and crew were very professional and friendly. Everything ran on time. Info provided was good.
Charles_F, Jun 2026
Amazing trip along the Hudson River with a history lesson thrown in. Staff was super-friendly and helpful. There was a bar with drinks and snacks for purchase. We sat at the very front of the ship and had a great view of everything. Just wished I had thought to bring a hat and sunblock. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip!
Bonnie_L, Jun 2026
We enjoyed the Rip CanWinkle on a sunny Sunday afternoon in early June.
The scenery is lovely. It was great to see the Rondout and Esopus Meadows lighthouses from the water. There was a wide variety of boat traffic….,from fisherman in Jon boats to a loaded barge. We positioned ourselves on the upper deck in the open for the best view but it was easy to move around to see something interesting or get an unobstructed photo.
The boat has a small service area where snacks and drinks could be purchased.
The dock was easy to find and parking is plentiful.
The only negative of the trip was the recorded narration. It was difficult to hear over the noise of the engine.
All in all it was a good experience. I would recommend it to anyone exploring the Hudson Valley.
Nancy_Z, Jun 2026
We were looking for something fun to do before a friend's wedding, and this was the perfect choice. The captain and staff were friendly, professional, and made the experience enjoyable. Afterward, we enjoyed the nearby shops and restaurants. Definitely recommend!
pjsag54yahoocom, May 2026
A nice relaxing Cruise with info on the river and a nice adult beverage made for a nice trip the crew were very attentive
Michael_K, May 2026
Great trip, crew is very nice. Learned things I never knew about New York and I'm a lifelong resident.
Juliet_M, Oct 2025
Dress warmly if you're going in the colder months. There's quite a breeze. Lovely cold pinot grigio wine.
Robert_C, Oct 2025
Fun couple of hours. Beautiful scenery this time of year. Staff was very friendly. Tour was very informative.
Brenda_F, Oct 2025
Very nice home. Close to most activities. Really enjoyed the home. Wonderful area for walks, and restaurants were amazing.
Robert_P, Oct 2025
Great Trip. Beautiful scenery. The crew was nice and very helpful. It rained for a little while but it was still very nice.
Susan_Q, Oct 2025
It was a nice day and great to be on the River! In my mind, they over-booked the trip since 20-30 people had to sit down stairs. They allowed people to bring chairs up from downstairs, but having more up there to begin with would seem more organized (and we didn’t not arrive at the last minute!) there was also less narration than we expected (which might be a plus for some people, but we love the history part! :-)
Marsha_K, Oct 2025
If you want to buy food or water on board it’s very expensive. You can’t bring your own except no one checked our bags.
Marie_C, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful experience. It was relaxing, 😌 informative, a fun activity to do on a Sunday morning.
Debra_M, Sep 2025
Lovely, easy, delightful experience. It was like going back in time. The information given on the ride was interesting and thought provoking.
The captain was a jovial, helpful man. The bartenders were helpful and one of them went out of his way to help me charge my phone.
Well worth it. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to a seat, relax, have a drink and learn some new things.
Stephanie_M, Sep 2025
Great crew and a beautiful trip along the Hudson River. Would recommend for a fun afternoon activity.
Jose_D, Sep 2025
Relax and enjoy the Hudson River. The crew is very friendly, knowledgeable and safety first.
Departed on time.
Veronica_E, Sep 2025
It was our first time ever and it was amazing!! I recommend it to everyone who loves.
My kids was so happy with the experience we can’t wait to go in the fall with all the leaves changing colors.
Kathleen_S, Aug 2025
We had a beautiful day on the Hudson. The tour was very informative and the crew was great! I recommend it to anyone who would like to see the Hudson Valley from the water and also learn about the history of the area.
Cheryl_R, Aug 2025
It was a wonderful experience. Crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. The weather was perfect and it was an amazing cruise. A beautiful way to spend a couple hours.
ElizabethE_G, Aug 2025
The cruise was very comfortable and relaxing. The information they shared was terrific too. The weather was perfect. And the drinks and snacks were great too. Not to mention the crew were helpful. Highly recommend this cruise.
Kimrochelle_L, Aug 2025
Relaxing way to spend a few hours .Knowledgeable staff provides a nice cruise down the Hudson River.The boat is spacious and there are food and drink options available for purchase.
Robert_B, Aug 2025
It’s well worth the money very enjoyable and learned a lot. Crew members were very nice and friendly captain was great
Diane_C, Aug 2025
I really have nothing to say bad about the tour. I never made the trip there was an emergency involved.
Barry_M, Jul 2025
It was a great relaxing experience. The staff was very friendly. The narrative on the background of the area was amazing.
Neal_A, Jun 2025
Fun, could be windy, may need a windbreaker or sweatshirt. Great historical narration of the trip. Enjoyed it.
Amir_K, Jun 2025
It was an educational tour especially for people that live history. We had beautiful weather and could see many of the beautiful homes from our boat.
Mary_B, Jun 2025
Very relaxing. Narrative was informative. Smooth trip. Beautiful day. Beautiful scenery. Would go again.
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