Absolutely delightful 2 hr cruise from Newburgh NY down the Hudson to West Point and back. A…read morenumber of interesting national regional and local historical sites long the way made the time pass quickly. Normally there are 75 to 90 people on board, we had a total of 14 and had the boat pretty much to ourselves. The crew on board were fantastic able to mingle with guests providing additional local information along the the way. This was a wonderful experience and delightful way to spend the afternoon drinking Spaten Oktoberfest and Kölsch while cruising down the Hudson. Thank you Diane for the inspiration!!!

Recommend having guests be able to use headphones so we can actually hear the narrator. All I heard…read morewere kids screaming while their intoxicated parents stood by and watched.

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

A most enjoyable fun trip on a real old-fashioned restored antique riverboat…read more If you've never been out on the Hudson River, the river trip is a great intro to experience the historical significance of river travel in this area. We went from City of Newburgh down to Cold Spring and turned around and came back. Most of the time we were outside enjoying the sunny day so take your sunglasses and sunscreen. There's a bar onboard.

A hidden treasure on the Hudson…read more The other day my wife, 91 year old aunt and a friend of ours of 37 years decided to go for lunch along the waterfront of Newburg NY. We had made reservations at the Blu Pointe restaurant. I'll leave that review for another time. There was a 'mix up' which left us with two hours to kill. We decided to just go home and BBQ, doing the Bue Point some other time. While on our way home we passed a sign for the 'Pride of the Hudson' river cruise. On a fluke, we stopped and inquired as to available seating. We lucked out and hopped aboard, throwing caution to the wind. The tour was 2.5 hours long and the day was exceptionally delightful. A high sun, low humidity, and a nice constant breeze made the trip very, very pleasant. The river was calm and the river traffic was virtually nonexistent. The other passengers were comprised of some vacationers from Europe and a few from the surrounding states. The ages were in the 50+ range which made for a quiet and relaxing cruise. If you're hungry, the food is snack bar-type stuff. There is a bartender and alcohol available, which was a definite plus. The boat itself was staffed by friendly and engaging personnel, with a jolly and very friendly skipper in command. The price of passage was $28. per person and the drinks were also reasonable as far as drinks go. For example, I ordered three piña coladas and paid $24. Another round was 3 Vodka martinis, clean, and chilled and that cost me $23. and so on. All in all the day was an unexpected pleasure and very reasonable on the wallet. One other thing, I based this review on a Wednesday afternoon, a beautiful day, with no children on board and absolutely NO expectations. So keep that in mind if you decide to venture on a sail aboard the Pride of the Hudson.

Having attended last night's theatrical production on the island, I can safely say it was one of…read morethe worst outings I've experienced. If you are attending anything on the island, do COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF RESEARCH ON THE BOAT SCHEDULES. Despite absolutely zero published information, the tickets and entry times correlate to when you can leave at the end of the night ... they have horrible customer service (after spending $80 on tickets ... hilariously corrupt) and the audience is essentially a hostage until the second boat returns at 11 PM. There isn't a single informed person in charge with a shred of experience, because this is a logistical and safety nightmare. There are definite liabilities and the island production team needs significant overhaul and/or state supervision. What an embarrassment. What a joke.

Tania and her crew do an exceptional job, from first contact till the hug goodbye. Already planning…read moreour next tasting for the fall.

My husband and I booked them for our wedding transportation this past weekend, and it went so well!…read moreTania, the owner, was a joy to work with from the start - kind, professional and communicative, even when we made some pretty big last minute changes to what we needed. Our driver, Joey, was a real gentleman. He helped every person out of and into the van and even made an unplanned stop when we needed to help my mother-in-law at her hotel before the after party. He was such a joy and he even speaks some Italian :) Thank you to Tania and Joey for making our day easier! We will be recommending them to others and definitely using their services again!

Was scheduled to go out on Friday afternoon for the Bannerman Island kayak tour. Received a mid…read moremorning call advising of cancellation due to high winds. Was offered refund or a reschedule. Rescheduled for next morning. Enjoyed the 2.5 kayak tour on the river which was calm. The three guides on the tour were great and interacted with everyone on the tour. This is a very professional operation and every employee was friendly and outgoing.

Such a fun day trip! The whole experience was smooth and well-organized. Our guides, Kyle and…read moreAudrey, were so kind and informative--they really made the day special. The kayak ride to Bannerman Island was enjoyable, with minimal waves and a gentle current thanks to the good weather (though I imagine it could be easier or harder depending on the day!). Bannerman Island itself is a special little place--full of charm, with beautiful flowers, scenic views, and a peaceful atmosphere. We learned they even host movie nights and live plays there, which sounds like such a unique experience. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking for a mix of adventure, history, and natural beauty!

I've wanted to take this tour ($45) for a while now but finally got around to it recently on a…read morelovely fall Sunday morning. While the tour is timed at 2.5 hours...you spend closer to 1.5 hours on the island itself, factoring in the 30-minute boatride to and from the island. There was lots of parking available as the Metro Station's parking is free on weekends. I opted for the early 9:30am departure. I arrived around 9:05am and there were a few people there waiting. They started checking tickets and allowing people onto the boat at around 9:15am. The boat left on time at 9:30am. Tom was at the wheel and Jen was assisting. (Forgive me if I got the names wrong) Jen gave an overview of the sites, buildings and history of the Newburgh waterfront during the 20-minute boatride to the island. We arrived around 9:50, docked and climbed up some stairs to a waiting/dock area. We were then greeted by ___ who was our tour guide for the visit. She explained the history of the island as we made our way through the tour path...passing the castle, garden and museum. After the tour (about 30-40 minutes), visitors can explore the island on their own. There are a few areas that are accessible but not on the tour path, such as Wee Bay. I suggest exploring those areas as you will be rewarded with some amazing views! The museum is also small, but very informative...lots of little interesting facts about the island in there. Be sure to check it out. While the tour path itself is fairly flat, the other explorable areas are rocky and uneven. Its best to wear comfortable hiking/trail shoes if possible...otherwise, you will feel every sharp/uneven rock particalarly if wearing flat-bottomed shoes. There is a small shop there with snacks and some souvenirs. Bathrooms on the island. None on the boat. The group met up at the dock at around 11:30am to take the boat back to Beacon. A group was arriving at that time...likely the 11:00am tour. Overall I had a great time on the tour...learned a lot and captured some great views. Be sure to leave time afterward (or before) to explore other attractions in Beacon...such as the shop-filled Main Street.

A nice historic adventure if you're into that. I've always wanted to go but havent til now. There's…read morealot of stairs and some "rough" waking paths, so be aware if you're unstable or need assistance. Very nice from beginning to end. The ferry guys, J&J, one is quiet&driving the boat, the other is boisterous & full of laughs. 10 stars for them alone!

We had the most incredible experience aboard the Nirvana with Captain Rick. Prior to the event,…read morecommunication was wonderful. The booking process was very easy. We were enthusiastically welcomed on board the beautiful vessel. The day was pristine and the water was calm and peaceful. We were regaled with tales of Captain Rick's adventures as we took a pleasurable journey to Long Island to Louie's Seafood restaurant, also amazing but that's for another review. I could not recommend this more. Captain Rick is knowledgable, engaging, funny and a fine captain and human being. We are definitely going to do this again!

Incredible time sailing on Nirvana! We had a group of 9 + Captain Rick and it was perfect. Rick was…read moreaccommodating, knowledgeable and the group loved him. We were able to bring all the food and drinks on board and we were even able to grill after we anchored in Oyster Bay. Would recommend Nirvana & Captain Rick to any group for any occasion. At 100$ per person you can not go wrong.