| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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fun, scenic trip on perfect size boat
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| Sat, Sep 13, 08 4:30 PM |
Shanelleking |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Great trip, nice staff, well worth the money. |
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Great way to relax after walking the Feast!
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| Sat, Sep 13, 08 4:30 PM |
sallyvelez |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We had a chartered bus take us to Little Italy for the San Gennaro Feast and I needed to find something to do besides walking the feast and shopping. I found this cruise searching the web and decided it would be great to see the newly built water falls up close.
Well, it was the best decision I ever made! The boat was beautiful, the passengers were lovely, the staff was super attentive and the champagne kept coming! It was the best part of my day in New York City.
I am a native New Yorker, living in South Jersey and love visiting the city. Thank you so very much for such an enjoyable event!!!!
Sally |
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Only go in good weather
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| Fri, Sep 12, 08 2:30 PM |
sarahtweedie |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I can see that the tour would be great on certain days, but I happened to go on a rainy day. Because of the weather, we had to stay inside the boat. The boat got hot and clammy, which caused me to get sick. If you can go on a day where the weather is nice and be able to go outside, I say go for it! If not, stay home. |
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Great time on the water
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| Fri, Sep 12, 08 2:30 PM |
EBradMeyer |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| In all our visits to Manhattan since we bought a place there five years ago, we've never taken to the water. This was a delightful break, an hour and a half of seeing the sights from new perspectives. The captain and crew were friendly and competent, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty were moving, and the waterfalls along the river (a big, temporary art installation, for those who don't follow these things) were amazing.
Full disclosure: I tend to like being on the water no matter what. The day was breezy (though the East River portion wasn't), with blowing rain much of the time and a moderate chop out in the harbor. Despite this, we spent most of our time on the MV Manhattan outside, in back of the helmsman's position, chatting about this and that when the captain wasn't narrating the journey or concentrating on surrounding boats. The cabin area behind was warm and cozy, and the boat takes the waves well, so no one seemed to be bothered by the slight motion. |
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Fun day on the water
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| Thu, Sep 11, 08 2:30 PM |
marywilcox |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Staff was very cordial, and the boat was very comfortable. |
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Loved it!
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| Sun, Sep 7, 08 4:30 PM |
Francovilla |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Couple on a Date |
| This trip was wonderful and a great value. The waterfalls and view in general were beautiul. The crew was very friendly. Lovely little boat but plenty of room to move around. I recommend this to anyone who wants a fun trip around the harbor. |
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great trip
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| Sun, Sep 7, 08 2:30 PM |
JLPINVEST |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| a wonderful view of manhattan and the waterfalls - great ride, small group of people so never crowded - helpful staff |
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Great idea for a group outing
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| Fri, Sep 5, 08 2:30 PM |
lormes |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Other |
| I took my office for a well-deserved afternoon outing on the "Champagne & Waterfalls" cruise.
The trip could not have been more fun or successful! Everyone had an absolute blast. |
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Highly recommended
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| Thu, Sep 4, 08 4:30 PM |
pgilbert |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The cruise was great. 90 mins is the perfect length of time to see plenty of lower Manhattan, over to the Statue of Liberty, under several bridges and other harbor sights. Kids and adults had a great time. No time to get bored as there is lots to see. Crew was pleasant and the treat of a beverage was a plus. We were able to bring our own snacks with us, so everyone was happy. I think it was $40 well spent for the time and the experience. The boat size is nice. Not a crowd like the Circle Line and not too long a trip. We were able to fit it in with lots of others activities to do and see in NYC for a day. |
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Education Group visit
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| Thu, Sep 4, 08 2:30 PM |
staffouting |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| Boat staff were terrrifc, warm and friendly and always helpful. More information abuot the non-waterfall sights might have added. The waterfalls themselves are not so interesting. |
