Dutch Apple Cruises offers open lower and upper decks so that passengers can feel the ocean breezes. The riverboat is named Dutch Apple II, weighs 100 tons and is 65 feet long. Dutch Apple Cruises takes passengers from Albany to New York City and most of the cruises are about three hours in duration. The company offers passengers an overnight package to New York City, which includes staying at the Thayer Hotel in West Point and then returning the next day to Albany. All vessels provide clean restrooms, full cash bar and light refreshments.
Dutch Apple Cruises
Boarding at Madison Ave
Albany, NY 12201
(518) 463-0220
dutchapplecruises.com
Hudson River Cruises has in its fleet the Rip Van Winkle riverboat, which departs from Rondout Landing or the Foot of Broadway in the city of Kingston through Upstate, New York. The guide on the riverboat points out waterfront mansions, estates, Hudson River lighthouses and small villages where vineyards and orchards are seen from the boat. Hudson River Cruises added a new vessel to its fleet called The Lark, which leaves for a day cruise from the dock in Kingston to Rhinecliff for shopping, dining and nature explorations. Included on the riverboat are bathrooms, snack and beverage bar and box lunches.
Hudson River Cruises
5 Field Ct.
Kingston NY, 12401
(800) 843-7412
hudsonrivercruises.com
Hudson Highland Cruises offers a unique historic riverboat ride aboard the 1917 M/V Commander, which actually served in the U.S. Navy in World War I. The cruise takes passengers from the Hudson Highlands to West Haverstraw, West Point and Peekskill. The riverboat is available for private charters for weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties and is fully equipped for simple to gourmet type dinners. The upper deck is partially covered for both shaded areas and sun area, and the lower deck is enclosed and seats up to 100 guests with chairs, tables, benches and an area for dancing. Cruises range from three to six hours, depending if the vessel makes stops.
Hudson Highland Cruises
P.O. Box 355
Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-7245
hudsonhighlandscruises.com
