Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany
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Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany
By Dutch Apple Cruises
Recommended by 92% of travellers
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S$44.94
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S$44.94
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Ages 0-99, max of 120 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Fully narrated 90-minute sightseeing tour
- Narrated by a Hudson River historian
What's not included- Food & drinks available for purchase (cash & credit accepted)
- Departure details
- 141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202, USA Intersection of Broadway & Quay St. Same free parking lot as the USS Slater Destroyer Escort.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6969HRSC- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Binoculars are recommended for eagle sightings
- No outside food or beverages are permitted. Full bar and snack bar available on board. Cash & Credit accepted.
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany?
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- How much is Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany?
- Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany price starts from S$43.77. Discover and book Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany on Tripadvisor
- What is the Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany cancellation policy?
- Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany?
- Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany is hosted by Dutch Apple Cruises. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Dutch Apple Cruises on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6969HRSC
Itinerary
- You'll start at141 Broadway141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202, USAIntersection of Broadway & Quay St. Same free parking lot as the USS Slater Destroyer Escort.See address & details
- Pass byUSS Slater DE-766AlbanyNew York State CapitolErastus Corning II Tower
- You'll return to the starting point
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luckyteacher
00Enjoyable Day Cruise
We had a peaceful and enjoyable day along the Hudson River. The first 45 minutes of the cruise was narrated and gav…
Guide812772
00Good and relaxing experience , but we paid more with TripAdvisor !
I was disappointed to learn that my friends paid $22 each and we paid $30 each, but the cruce was nice and we liked…
N8033WNshawnd
00You Should Do This
Came up to visit my daughter and grandson. We had an awesome time. Very informative tour. Staff was great as well. …
Patty V
00Relax & get away!
The whole experience was excellent. From Melissa who helped me with questions on the phone to her actually boarding…
G5494EBlisaf
00Beatles sunset cruise
Sunset beatles cruise was amazing. Everyone was very attentive and personable. Anthony was amazing. Will definate…
Roam701782
00Great Experience
Our group had a blast for the Garth Brooks night that the Dutch Apple hosted. The entire experience was great from …
Vic-Wanders
00Take a sunset cruise!
It was all great! Booking online was fast and easy, arrival and boarding was friendly and efficient. Felt complet…
longtripnoluggage
00Special Bark and Brew Cruise for People and their dogs
This was a special Bark and Brew cruise where you could bring your dog onboard, which we loved. The staff was so g…
chrisnD606QO
00Fun Morning out
Safe, clean and comfortable ride. Easy access to the top deck great wait services. Pet an family friendly.
Miklosdora
00Excellent time!!
We did the Albany sightseeing at 1:00PM. It was fantastic. Our tour guide, Peter was excellent. The crew was fantas…
krinadm
00Very Informative
It was a nice serene tour along the Hudson River, with lady giving great information and insights about the history…
SHathway
00Historic Albany and Eagles Soaring High!
Great to hear about the varied history of Albany and how it shaped the cultural diversity of NY State. Pat was an e…
Quantumwoman
00Excellent Tour
Dutch Apple does a great job of informing passengers of the little tidbits of Albany and Dutch history during their…
wgross11
00Boat Cruise in Albany
Nice boat & beautiful day, but it wasn't the most exciting sightseeing cruise. Guide was wonderful, there just wasn…
dnixon65
00Oct 12 tour
Great tour. Interesting info on Albany area, weather was perfect...too bad microphone kept malfunctioning...
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Jon B
Adrian, MI44 contributions
We took this cruise on a Saturday afternoon and we’re very happy with the experience. The ticketing was easy, checkin was a breeze. The entire crew was friendly and helpful. FREE parking along with cheap food and beverages made the price you pay the price you pay. The narrator (live) was very knowledgeable and then let the scenery speak for itself on the way home. Very nice visit-tour the USS Slater
Written 18 September 2022
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Gaelic_Gypsy
Seymour, CT246 contributions
Jul 2021
With Covid restriction subsiding and nice weather developing, we spent a couple of days in the Albany area and found the entire trip to be wonderful. It is a beautiful part of the state and much more laid back than the metropolis of the Five Boroughs.
Many recreational and sightseeing activities are still starting up in the area, and this particular cruise was only offered for one of the days we would be in the area. Thankfully, although there was the threat of thunderstorms, the weather held and at noon the sky was perfect and the Hudson River still.
The triple-decker ship has was sparsely filled for this trip and we were able to sit at one of the 6 or 8 table on the top deck. About half are in full sun and the rest under the shade of a canopy, so arrive early if you want to be topside but under cover. There is plenty of space on the lower decks and much more comfortable if you don't like being in direct sun or wind. The second deck also features a food and beverage bar with a variety of snacks and drinks. We were sitting topside and the staff made multiple trips to take and fill orders - greatly appreciated. Prices were reasonable and the drinks and, in our case, pretzels were fresh and delicious.
The cruise itself was relaxing as the boat made its way leisurely down the Hudson. The tour guide offered a running dialogue of commentary as we motored along. She pointed out highlights along the shore, located several bald eagles, and provided a good historical backdrop to the the settlements along the route. The narration was not particularly informative but I did learn a couple of things and it was generally lighthearted and entertaining. On the return trip, the tour guide put on some easy listening music and mingled with the passengers so as the answer any questions they had.
The staff is extremely accommodating and very courteous and friendly. A couple of the younger passengers (who were bored with the tour guide's narration) were even invited by the captain to join him at his perch. It really made their day.
In summary, it was a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Keep your expectations reasonable regarding how much sightseeing there really is and enjoy the time on the water. It is also reasonably priced - I visited the Dutch Apple website before our trip and received multiple discount codes to use online when booking. It was definitely worth visiting the site ahead of time.
Many recreational and sightseeing activities are still starting up in the area, and this particular cruise was only offered for one of the days we would be in the area. Thankfully, although there was the threat of thunderstorms, the weather held and at noon the sky was perfect and the Hudson River still.
The triple-decker ship has was sparsely filled for this trip and we were able to sit at one of the 6 or 8 table on the top deck. About half are in full sun and the rest under the shade of a canopy, so arrive early if you want to be topside but under cover. There is plenty of space on the lower decks and much more comfortable if you don't like being in direct sun or wind. The second deck also features a food and beverage bar with a variety of snacks and drinks. We were sitting topside and the staff made multiple trips to take and fill orders - greatly appreciated. Prices were reasonable and the drinks and, in our case, pretzels were fresh and delicious.
The cruise itself was relaxing as the boat made its way leisurely down the Hudson. The tour guide offered a running dialogue of commentary as we motored along. She pointed out highlights along the shore, located several bald eagles, and provided a good historical backdrop to the the settlements along the route. The narration was not particularly informative but I did learn a couple of things and it was generally lighthearted and entertaining. On the return trip, the tour guide put on some easy listening music and mingled with the passengers so as the answer any questions they had.
The staff is extremely accommodating and very courteous and friendly. A couple of the younger passengers (who were bored with the tour guide's narration) were even invited by the captain to join him at his perch. It really made their day.
In summary, it was a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Keep your expectations reasonable regarding how much sightseeing there really is and enjoy the time on the water. It is also reasonably priced - I visited the Dutch Apple website before our trip and received multiple discount codes to use online when booking. It was definitely worth visiting the site ahead of time.
Written 16 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
DutchAppleCruises
Thank you for you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of our cruise! We really appreciate you choosing to patron our small business and are so happy that you enjoyed your time cruising with us!
Written 26 July 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Flo H
5 contributions
This was a great tour of the Hudson. The narrator, Peter shared the great history of the shoreline on the first half of the trip and then we had time to relax on the return. The ship is meticulously maintained and has refreshments and restrooms. They even allow the kids to take a turn steering the ship which absolutely thrilled our six year old grandson. This is a good activity for all ages.
Written 31 August 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pat T
Fayette City, PA220 contributions
Aug 2021
Dutch Apple Cruises offers a 90 min. cruise on the Hudson. An area historian, Pat, narrated the first half of the tour. She was entertaining and knowledgeable. There was food and beverages for purchase on board. The highlight of our trip was seeing a bald eagle. Purchase your tickets on line and save a few bucks, you can do it right from the parking lot. We have never been to Albany before so we really enjoyed learning a bit of the area's history.
Written 10 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
MAJ
1 contribution
Oct 2020
To tell you the truth I was a little skeptical of the cruise since I had never heard about the Dutch Apple Boat. However, I was surely mistaken. The boat is well taken care of and the crew members were so welcoming and courteous. They have a wide selection of food & drinks for everyone to find something to enjoy. The narration was informative and even if you just wanted to go on a "boat ride", you'd still be interested hearing the history of the area. I live a five minute drive from another cruise boat that goes out on the Hudson, but I would rather drive 50 minutes to Albany any day to go on this boat.
Written 21 October 2020
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PennyWalters
Bristol, UK584 contributions
Sep 2022
This is a great river trip on a lovely boat. There was a 45 minute detailed commentary with many anecdotes & full of facts, figures and observations. Reasonably priced food and drinks available to purchase. Helpful staff. Beautiful views.
Written 12 September 2022
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Nick C
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Family
the trip was extrwmely relaxing. pete the travel guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience insightful and also humorous. The waitress came through often which was very convenient.The captain was excellent and friendly and even asked my daughter if she wanted to drive. Thank u for the great experiebce
Written 18 September 2022
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Riorita
New Jersey51 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We enjoyed this 90 minute trip. We had a very personable tour guide who gave a history of the area along the Hudson River around the Albany Harbor. We even got to see a bald eagle. The boat has an open top deck and offers a large covered section. Food and beverages are available, including beer and wine.
Written 18 June 2022
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Amanda D
Austin, TX38 contributions
We were in Albany bringing our son to RPI for his first year in college. Turns out he was pretty busy with campus activities, so my husband and I had some time to kill in Albany. We chose this little afternoon river cruise and it was quite delightful! A bit of history, a pretty full bar for wine/beer/cocktails and snacks, overall a nice experience. It started out stormy with thunder and lightning, but cleared up after about 30 minutes and we had beautiful weather after that.
Written 27 August 2022
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GuilderlandGal2
Albany, NY12 contributions
Sep 2020
Something for everyone! We loved it.
Yes, the crew and staff are wonderful! The boat is spotless.
Have children? They may learn a few boat vocabulary words and see a tributary in action. Have a 4th grader? They do a wonderful job teaching NYS history (4th grade NYS curriculum friendly).
Have family and friends that want to sit on an upper deck catch some sun and have some drinks? The bartenders are nice.
We were a party of two just seeking a few hours of a boat breeze in our hair surrounded by nice people, listening to music and hearing or seeing a few new things about Albany by the tour guide. This trip did not disappoint.
If you go, you should find the boat to be a very nice day outing.
Yes, the crew and staff are wonderful! The boat is spotless.
Have children? They may learn a few boat vocabulary words and see a tributary in action. Have a 4th grader? They do a wonderful job teaching NYS history (4th grade NYS curriculum friendly).
Have family and friends that want to sit on an upper deck catch some sun and have some drinks? The bartenders are nice.
We were a party of two just seeking a few hours of a boat breeze in our hair surrounded by nice people, listening to music and hearing or seeing a few new things about Albany by the tour guide. This trip did not disappoint.
If you go, you should find the boat to be a very nice day outing.
Written 7 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Best way to park?
Riorita
New Jersey51 contributions
There's a lot with plenty of parking at the boat docks.
do you have a list of days that the boat goes out. any during the week?
Gaelic_Gypsy
Seymour, CT246 contributions
The website for the company is very straightforward and tells which days are river cruises and which days are sunset cruises. At the time that we went Covid was just opening things up and there were only two or three cruises per week
What about if it is raining? Are there refunds?
Gaelic_Gypsy
Seymour, CT246 contributions
According to their website - no. They indicate that it is rain or shine. Consequently, we bought our tickets online that morning when we had a better read on the weather.
Although this boat is not wheelchair accessible Is there a ramp that lets you board the main level of the boat?
Cynthia S
Camp Hill, PA50 contributions
There is a nice ramp going on this boat.
