One of the best ways to experience the beauty of autumn in New York is on a boat trip around Manhattan. There are options to suit every taste and budget, from expensive private yachts to free ferry rides.
The waters of Manhattan
Circleline Tours organises cruises in New York harbor and on the Hudson River. The tours last from 75 minutes to 3 hours and take in Wall Street and Downtown as well as the Statue of Liberty. You can also enjoy a 35-minute tour on their speedboat appropriately called the "Beast".
If you prefer something a little calmer, then why not enjoy a romantic three-hour World Yacht dinner cruise or two-hour Sunday brunch excursion?
If you'd like to visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, just pick up a ticket at Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park.The South Street Seaport Museum offers day trips around Manhattan on the historic 119-year-old Schooner Pioneer. The schooner is manned by a volunteer crew.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, hop on a NY Waterway commuter ferry from Manhattan to New Jersey. The ferry leaves from 38th Street and takes you to Hoboken and back to the World Financial Center. Like Circleline, NY Waterway also organises hourly and daily tours. But the cheapest option by far is the Staten Island ferry. You get to enjoy a stunning view of New York and Staten Island for free!
How much does it cost to get where?
Circleline Tours' prices vary between 16 to 26 USD. www.circlelinetours.com
The Beast leaves every 5 hours and a ticket costs 16 USD. The Beast operates on weekends and only until the end of October.
A three-hour dinner cruise (not including drinks) with World Yacht costs 69.95 USD on weekdays and 79 USD on weekends. Brunch lasts two hours and costs 43.90 USD. World Yacht cruises continue during the winter. www.worldyacht.com/schedules.htm
Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park. The fare is 10 USD per person.
A ticket for a public sail on The South Street Seaport Museum's Schooner Pioneer costs 25 USD per person. If you would like to charter the boat, call 212-748-8786. www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org
A one-way ticket to New Jersey on a NY Waterway ferry costs 5.5USD. Telephone: 800 533 3779. www.newyorkwaterway.com
Board the Staten Island ferry at the harbor next to Battery Park. The ferry is free!
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