New York Fall Foliage Sail up the Hudson River
Overview
Enjoy a 3.5-hour scenic sail up the Hudson River to the Palisades aboard Schooner Adirondack or Schooner America 2.0, both 1800s-style sailboats. Bordering the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisade Cliffs are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City's vicinity.
Key Points:
- Enjoy the outdoors and relax aboard a classic sailboat
- Sail north on the Hudson, with unsurpassed views of the Upper West Side
- Pass the Palisades, a picturesque area lined with breathtaking cliffs and a great area for foliage
- Bundle up (Lot's of warm layers depending on the temperature & the breeze!)
- Usually a great adventure for photography
- Pass under the grand George Washington Bridge
What's Included
- One complimentary beverage included
- 3.5-hour sail on the Hudson River
- Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch
- Gratuity is not included but recommended for the captain and crew
Meeting Location
62 Chelsea Piers
New York, NY 10011, 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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Upper West Side (pass by)
George Washington Bridge (pass by)
Fort Lee Historic Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years not permitted due to the length and nature of this event
- Dress for the weather - bring lots of layers, hats, gloves and scarves depending on the weather
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- Peak fall foliage is not guaranteed. We have seen fall colors at their peak as early as mid-October and as late early December along the waterfront in the Palisades of New Jersey (the prime destination of our fall foliage excursions). Refunds due to ‘lack of color’, will not be honored. Cruising on the Hudson River, north by the Palisades, is a unique and interesting route and is the declared value of this excursion.
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on New York Fall Foliage Sail up the Hudson River?
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Activity code: C-6288P30
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- One complimentary beverage included.
- 3.5-hour sail on the Hudson River.
- Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
- Gratuity is not included but recommended for the captain and crew.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 New York Fall Foliage Sail up the Hudson River is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 New York Fall Foliage Sail up the Hudson River 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
- One complimentary beverage included
- 3.5-hour sail on the Hudson River
- Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch
- Gratuity is not included but recommended for the captain and crew
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years not permitted due to the length and nature of this event
- Dress for the weather - bring lots of layers, hats, gloves and scarves depending on the weather
- Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted aboard. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
- Please let us know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
- Peak fall foliage is not guaranteed. We have seen fall colors at their peak as early as mid-October and as late early December along the waterfront in the Palisades of New Jersey (the prime destination of our fall foliage excursions). Refunds due to ‘lack of color’, will not be honored. Cruising on the Hudson River, north by the Palisades, is a unique and interesting route and is the declared value of this excursion.
- Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
