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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take a fifty-mile cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park while enjoying autumnal sights and our onboard experience with music, German food specials and Oktoberfest beers (available for purchase).
Our huge, outdoor decks are perfect for getting some fall sun, fresh air and 360-degree views.
Cruise under two of the most impressive bridges in New York State, the mighty George Washington Bridge and the newly-constructed Mario Cuomo Bridge, aka Tappan Zee Bridge. Once you're there you'll be able to get out, hike around for two hours, enjoying the Bear Mountain lake and the paved paths.
Free Wi-Fi
Download the free Circle Line Sightseeing App to listen to a guided tour during the cruise. Please bring your own headsets or earbuds. Tour is available in English and Spanish
8-Hour Bear Mountain Cruise
Free admission to Bear Mountain State Park
Music
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Pier 83
Return Details
83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and, 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Pier 83
Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain, New York, United States Get off the boat and walk around, enjoying a beautiful mountain lake and easy to walk trails.
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Tarrytown, New York, United States This dual-span twin bridge was completed in 2018 at a cost of nearly $4 billion connecting Westchester and Rockland counties.
Palisades, Palisades, New York, United States The Palisades are a line of steep cliffs rising up from the Hudson River to about 540 feet.
The Met Cloisters, New York City, New York, United States This museum is in Fort Tyron Park in northern Manhattan. Pieces were brought over from Europe and it was completed in 1939 .
George Washington Bridge, New York City, New York, United States 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
Hook Mountain State Park, Valley Cottage, New York, United States This mountain rises 689 feet up from the Hudson River. It was known as Verdrietige Hook, "Tedious Point", to Dutch settlers.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Boarding is at 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM departure; the boat returns at approximately 5 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.
The hike begins with a steep walk up a hill that can be very difficult for some guests. The area between the dock and entrance to the park sometimes floods. Please wear appropriate foot wear - hiking shoes are recommended
For a guided tour, please download the Circle Line Sightseeing App. Please bring your own headsets or earbuds to listen to the tour
Onboard amenities including outdoor deck space, heated/air conditioned indoor seating with large windows made for sightseeing, and restrooms.
If you're experiencing any symptoms of COVID, or have been in contact with someone who has, we will be happy to refund your ticket if you cannot come due to COVID. Be safe and keep everyone else safe too!
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.
Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
Note that due to damage from severe storms the upper hiking trails are not accessible and guests will not be able to hike to the top of Bear Mountain. Only paved paths, lake and zoo are accessible.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Clare_C
20 Oct 2019
This was a fun trip. There was German food for the Ocktoberfest on board for a reasonable price. Everything was clean & the Captain was awesome!
Passenger37930
14 Oct 2019
Went this past Sunday Oct 13. For what it is, it was good its relaxing nice scenery. I have to say the food (German October Fest) was outstanding.If you want to shoot a day
( must have nice weather) it was very good. Staff were very accommodating and pleasant even though the boat was full. The concession stand ran non-stop through the whole time, the exception was while at Bear Mountain.
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