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A crowd gathered on a boat, facing a stage with a red roof, overlooking a river with a cityscape in the background. 3
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By Circle Line Sightseeing

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8.4 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$106 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Oktoberfest boat cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain
    • Opportunity to see stunning fall foliage of Hudson Valley
    • Fun day on a outdoor boat deck with live German music
    • German food and beers available for purchase
    • Climate-controlled indoor seating & outdoor deck space

Activity location

  • Bear Mountain
    • 55 Hessian Drive
    • 10911, Bear Mountain, NY, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Circle-Line Sightseeing
    • Pier 83 West 42nd Street
    • 10036, New York, New York, United States of America

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Bear Mountain Full-Day Oktoberfest Scenic Cruise

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Live commentary in English.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$121.35 x 1 AdultAU$121.35
Total
Price is AU$121.35
Until Fri, 18 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cruise to Bear Mountain
  • Inclusions
    For a guided tour, download the free Circle Line Sightseeing App. Please bring your own headsets
  • Inclusions
    Live German Oom-pah & Polka bands playing on every cruise.
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks. An onboard Oktoberfest menu, café, and full bar are available for purchases

Know before you book

    • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
    • The boat ride is approximately 2.5 hours each way. You will have 2 hours of free time at Bear Mountain.
    • Picnic lunches available and can be ordered up until 3:00 PM the Wednesday prior to your cruise
    • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain. Hiking shoes are recommended
    • Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
    • No outside food or drinks are allowed. Food and drinks are available for purchase on board.
    • Please note that New York State law prohibits the sale of alcohol on Sundays before 10am.
    • There is a steep hillside trail leading from the dock at Bear Mountain to the main park area. This hill may be difficult for some people to climb, including those with difficulty walking or in wheelchairs. The climb becomes more difficult during inclement weather.
    • Bear Mountain Cruise runs on Saturdays and Sundays from September 30th - November 12th and including Monday October 9th (Indigenous Peoples Day).

What you can expect

  • Take a fifty-mile cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park while enjoying autumnal sights and Oktoberfest-themed experience, including German food specials, Oktoberfest beers (available for purchase) and a German Polka band.

    Our huge, outdoor decks are perfect for getting some fall sun, fresh air and 360-degree views.

    Cruise under two of the most impressive bridges in New York State, the mighty George Washington Bridge and the modern Mario Cuomo Bridge, aka Tappan Zee Bridge. You'll pass Hook Mountain, which rises to nearly 800 feet straight up from the Hudson River with sheer cliffs, covered in bright autumn foliage, surrounded by ravens, hawks, ospreys and the occasional Bald Eagle before arriving at Bear Mountain. Once you're there you'll be able to get out, hike around for two hours, enjoying the Bear Mountain lake and many trails. Please note that there is no Oktoberfest event at Bear Mountain this year.

Location

Activity location

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    Bear Mountain
    • 55 Hessian Drive
    • 10911, Bear Mountain, NY, USA

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Circle-Line Sightseeing
    • Pier 83 West 42nd Street
    • 10036, New York, New York, United States of America