Classic Harbor Line

It was great!

The crew was very knowlegable and very helpful. they came out on board an took our pictures. Everyone was very accommodating, friendly and professional. The captain was very knowledgeable and informative and answered all our questions on the tour. The boat was very clean and I would highly recommend this boat tour on the Hudson to view the Statue of Liberty to everyone. A tour you would not want to miss out on!!!

Hi - I tried calling Classic Harbor Line several times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, left voicemails but got no response. It was unsafe to be on the water on Sunday afternoon yet no one would pick up or call me back to reschedule or refund my tickets. I would ACTIVELY not recommend this service. I would love to be able to speak to someone but no one is picking up the phone.

We had two extremely well-informed guides who knew when to talk and when not to talk. Tte staff was friendly,the boat was immaculate, the views were spectacular--especially at the top of the island where the Harlem River opens into the Hudson. I thought i knew my beloved city pretty well, but the trip was full of surprises.

Good time unfortunate weather.

In spite of the incoming Sandy, we had a marvelous time. Food was delicious, boat was beautiful, Captain & crew were helpful & fun to be with. Foliage was not as vibrant as we had hoped,but that was Mother Nature's fault,not the crew's. We take terrible photos, but it will always be in our mind's eye. The whole trip went by way too quickly. We are already planning another adventure on the Manhattan on July 4th.

Wonderful tour. Well worth the money spent. The boat is comfortable and pleasant; food, drink, and careful service worthwhile amenities. Best of all is the guide, who gave us a frame of reference--the industrial and post-industrial city--for what we were seeing and pointed out examples of "old" and "new" along the waterfront that we may have missed on our own. Other boat rides plow their way around the island, but this boat ride was enjoyable and educational at the same time. The group was small enough so that we could move around the boat easily, meet and talk to new people, or stay on our own all in perfect comfort. Hard to believe we took this boat ride two days before the waterfront and the city are forever changed by Hurricane Sandy. Glad we did, but we are likely to take the journey again to experience the changes.

I am a long-time New Yorker, AIA member and general New York enthusiast. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip, as did my friend who is also an architect and fellow AIA member. We were able to take in the fantastic views from either outside on the deck, or inside from the cozy indoor area of the boat. The bottle of wine we pre-purchased was great and the service outstanding. Highly recommend this trip-- especially as it is the only one I've ever known of that circles the entire island. Quite interesting!

Even for a native New Yorker it was a "wow" experience to have a water view of the City's sky line The guide was excellent and informative, and the crew extremely nice and helpful.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on the cruise down the Hudson River. I can't comment on the refreshments because we spent the whole time on deck viewing the impressive Manhattan skyline at night. The evening was clear, calm and not too cold (October 26) - only a few nights before Hurricane Sandy hit. Seeing the Statue of Liberty at night was unforgettable. The crew were friendly, professional and seemed to enjoy what they were doing which is always nice to be around. If you have a free evening in Manhattan, then this is totally worth doing.

After reading other reviews, my boyfriend and I decided to take this cruise. It was magnificent and romantic! The sights that this cruise takes you on is beautiful, they even stopped in front of the Statue of Liberty for about 5 minutes so we could all take pictures! The staff is wonderful and accommodating. My boyfriend and I sat outside for about 10 minutes of the cruise but it was too cold so we went into the cabin and found a cozy little area to just chat and enjoy the wonderful New York skyline. This cruise is great for groups or just a romantic evening date. I recommend taking this tour! (my boyfriend couldn't stop talking about how great it is!)

The staff was amazing! Excellent value for the money..........gentle sail even for the faint of heart. Great opportunity for amazing photographs.

so relaxing, the captain and crew were wonderful. Friends loved it too. Can't wait to do it again!

We love New York and the multitude of experiences it has to offer. We read about the architectural boat tour in the New York Times about a month ago and went for the first time last week. I say first time, as we can't wait to do it again. The architects were knowledgeable and likable. The boat was classy as was the crew. The almost three hours zoomed by. Our only hesitation is that there was so much to see, hear and learn that we felt like we may have missed something. That's why we will do it again. A great New York experience, particularly for those who appreciate architecture, the city and learning about the infrastructure.

Four of us who love NYC and have visited numerous times, all loved the tour. We were concerned about the weather before we saw the boat. The accommodations were comfortable indoor & outdoor with large windows so everyone could see easily. The guides were very knowledgeable and dynamic. We hope that you will consider an architectural tour #2 for people who have taken the first one and want more! It was a wonderful overview; now we'd like to learn more about a select few sites.