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Two people posing in front of a yellow boat with 'Hazel N. Dukes' written on it. 1
A yellow boat with the text 'HARLEM ROCKET' on its side. 2
A yellow boat named 'Harlem Rocket' docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background. 3
A waterfront cityscape with high-rise buildings and a clear sky. 4
A boat with passengers, a bridge in the background, and a map on the dashboard. 5
By Harlem Rocket
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$77 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore the vibrant history of Harlem like never before on the Harlem Rocket Sightseeing Cruise. Departing from the historic West Harlem Piers, this unique cruise offers two options: the 40-minute Harlem Landmarks Cruise, showcasing iconic sites such as Grant's Tomb and the Little Red Lighthouse, or the extended 90-minute Harlem Sunset Cruise, featuring stunning views of the Manhattan skyline at sunset. Enjoy live narration from local guides as you glide along the Hudson River, then dive into Harlem's rich culture, renowned restaurants, and lively jazz scene after your cruise.

    • Choose between two distinct cruises: 40 min Landmarks or 90 min Sunset
    • Depart from the historic West Harlem Piers, avoiding Midtown crowds
    • Live narration and music enhance the sightseeing experience
    • Family-friendly and accessible for all ages, with comfortable seating onboard

Activity location

  • 700 W 125th St
    • 700 West 125th Street
    • 10027, New York, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 700 W 125th St
    • 700 West 125th Street
    • 10027, New York, New York, United States

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Cultural/History Cruise

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Duration: 40 minutes: Offering multiple departures throughout the day

Language options: English
Price details
AU$77.31 x 1 AdultAU$77.31
Total
Price is AU$77.31

Sunset Cruise

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Only offered as the last departure of the day.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
AU$122.83 x 1 AdultAU$122.83
Total
Price is AU$122.83

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Background music as you cruise down the Hudson River
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to explore West Harlem before or after your cruise
  • Inclusions
    Comfortable onboard seating with Bathrooms and Snackbar
  • Inclusions
    Stories and insights into Harlem’s history and culture
  • Inclusions
    Views of Harlem's waterfront and historic landmarks
  • Inclusions
    Sightseeing cruise with Live English narration from an experienced tour guide

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Harlem (Pass by)

See Harlem from the water and learn about the areas rich culture and history

Cotton Club (Pass by)

Famous Harlem Jazz Club

Riverside Church (Pass by)

Neo-Gothic architecture, including a distinctive 392-foot tower, beautiful stained glass, and intricate carvings

General Grant National Memorial (Pass by)

This memorial is an impressive and worthwhile destination, featuring the tomb of General Grant and his wife, along with a small museum and shop

Palisades Park (Pass by)

The Palisades are towering basalt cliffs that rise along the western shore of the Hudson River, creating one of the river's most distinctive landscapes.

George Washington Bridge (Pass by)

The George Washington Bridge connects Manhattan and Fort Lee, New Jersey, spanning the Hudson River.

Little Red Lighthouse (Pass by)

New York's only surviving lighthouse on Manhattan: Built in 1880 and relocated to its current location in 1921, it is one of the city's most distinctive waterfront landmarks.

The Met Cloisters (Pass by)

The Cloisters, part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases medieval European art and architecture. Set within Fort Tryon Park overlooking the Hudson River, its authentic medieval architecture creates a striking contrast with the modern New York City skyline.

Location

Activity location

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    700 W 125th St
    • 700 West 125th Street
    • 10027, New York, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    700 W 125th St
    • 700 West 125th Street
    • 10027, New York, New York, United States

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