About this experience
Take a forty-mile cruise up the Hudson River near Hook Mountain while enjoying autumnal sights and our onboard Oktoberfest experience with music, German food specials and Oktoberfest beers.
Our huge, outdoor decks are perfect for getting some fall sun, fresh air and 360-degree views of the brilliant Fall Foliage.
This leaf-peeping outing cruises under two of the most impressive bridges in New York State, the mighty George Washington Bridge and the Mario Cuomo Bridge.
While onboard, celebrate the autumn with Octoberfest music, some light narration from your guide and the chance to purchase some delicious German food specials and high-quality beers.
Sample seasonal offerings available for purchase include:
• Oktoberfest Feast Plate with choice of Bratwurst, Vegan Sausage or Pork Schnitzels with sides of German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, Potato Pancakes, Apple Sauce and Sauerkraut
• Prop & Peller Real Bavarian Pretzels
• Apple Cider Donuts
• Draft beer specials
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- 4-Hour Fall Foliage Oktoberfest Cruise
- Relax on spacious outdoor decks or inside our climate-controlled cabins
- Restrooms are available throughout the vessel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Enjoy Live Music
- Oktoberfest theme experience
Not included
- Minimum of 18 years old are allowed to drink alcohol
- Food and beverage for purchase
Itinerary and highlights
This dual-span twin bridge was completed in 2018 at a cost of nearly $4 billion connecting Westchester and Rockland counties.
The Palisades are a line of steep cliffs rising up from the Hudson River to about 540 feet.
This museum is in Fort Tyron Park in northern Manhattan. Pieces were brought over from Europe and it was completed in 1939 .
The world’s busiest suspension bridge spans the Hudson River and carries over 103 million vehicles per year. You'll pass under the George Washington Bridge
This mountain rises 689 feet up from the Hudson River. It was known as Verdrietige Hook, "Tedious Point", to Dutch settlers.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pier 83 at 12th Avenue and 43rd Street
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Boarding is at 9:00 AM for a 10:00 AM departure; the boat returns at approximately 2 PM, depending on tides and weather conditions.
- Onboard food and beverage options available for purchase include a special German menu, sandwiches, pizza, nachos, salads and snacks plus a full bar serving up hot and cold beverages, beer, wine and cocktails. No outside food or beverage allowed.
- Onboard amenities including outdoor deck space, heated/air conditioned indoor seating with large windows made for sightseeing, and restrooms.
- If we have to cancel a cruise due to foul weather, we'll provide you with a refund or the opportunity to re-book for another date.
- For children/infants under the age of 3, please ask at the box office for an infant ticket; it is free of charge.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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