Circle Line: 4-hr Fall Foliage Oktoberfest Hudson River Cruise
Overview
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
What's 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
- Alcoholic beverages Minimum of 18 years old are allowed to drink alcohol
- Food and beverage for purchase
Meeting Location
83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and
12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (pass by)
Palisades (pass by)
The Cloisters (pass by)
George Washington Bridge (pass by)
Hook Mountain State Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 400 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Circle Line: 4-hr Fall Foliage Oktoberfest Hudson River Cruise?
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Activity code: C-2800P40
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 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.
- Alcoholic beverages. Minimum of 18 years old are allowed to drink alcohol.
- Food and beverage for purchase.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Circle Line: 4-hr Fall Foliage Oktoberfest Hudson River Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Circle Line: 4-hr Fall Foliage Oktoberfest Hudson River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's 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
- Alcoholic beveragesMinimum of 18 years old are allowed to drink alcohol
- Food and beverage for purchase
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 400 travelers
