Classic Harbor Line

We had to cancel our trip due to Hurricane Sandy - were afraid of getting stuck in NYC in the aftermath.

Trip was fascinating?Food was surprisingly good.

My wife and I had a great time on the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and the boat crew were extremely nice and helpful. I would recommend this tour to anyone new to the NYC area and was a fan of the buildings.

We are architectural buffs (but not architects), so we enjoyed learning about the many buildings and bridges encompassed on this tour. The arrangements were comfortable, and the food was surprisingly good. The only drawback was the cloudy weather, which of course is not under your control!

Well worth the time and money. Very knowledgeable guide and astoundingly good refreshnments. Don't eat before boarding. I'd recommend to ANY visitor and local

The boat was very comfortable and well-equipped, and the small number of passengers a bonus. The AIA guide was very knowledgable, but he chose to point out too many buildings/structures, particularly on the first half of the tour. The end result was finding out only the name of the building and the architect for about 50% of them, with little aesthetic insight or historical perspective. Too much head-turning from one side of the boat to the other. He should have concentrated on Manhattan and left out most of Brooklyn (and I grew up there!) and NJ, leaving time for a deeper discussion of the more important buildings.

Beautiful boat with very competent and pleasant crew. The architect/lecturer was excellent. Interesting and interested. The buffet was a pleasant extra.

Better than the popular Circle Line Tour, particularly if you have any interest in architecture. Our guide was kept busy talking the whole time because the boat moves pretty quickly and there's so much to talk about. The Circle Line guides are silent for a big stretch of the tour, but our guide kept talking, and was always interesting.

The guide was excellent -- knowledgeable, humorous, very good at providing background & context for individual buildings & the overall development of various areas of the city. The staff was helpful & courteous and the boat was attractive & very comfortable. It was a splendid opportunity for locals to learn even more about the city they know & love and for tourists to see NY from an entirely different perspective & learn about its architecture and expansion.

Had a great time with my out of town friends. The narrator spoke for the entire tour in great depth on the buildings, styles and bridges. I was amazed he didn't even stop for a drink of water! I will definitely recommend this tour to friends. Hope the boat and docks weathered Sandy.

Well run, friendly, helpful staff, non-stop, detailed, entertaining information provided by moderator. Perfect snacks and lovely ship. We have already recommended this trip to several friends and I plan to write a glowing review on tripadvisor. Plus we hope to take more AIA outings.

I could not imagine a better tour. Our guide was so incredible, One of the most well spoken informed people I've ever heard. If you have an interest in architecture in New York, This trip is a must. We learned so much it helped us enjoy our entire week more than we would have. Just a great great trip

Beautiful Informative Fun

The architectural tour exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful having the opportunity to learn about the buildings and bridges rather than just looking and wondering. The vessel was lovely and he crew helpful and friendly. Full marks to the commentator - just the right level of detail.

Since there is not a whole lot of architecture that can be seen from the water, I wondered why the cruise was featured that way. All in all, the experience was no more than a Circle Line cruise with wine and cheese. The most annoying feature is the tight accommodation on the vessel. Getting around is awkward due to shoulder-to-shoulder situations, the noise level is high, and from the seats, sight lines are poor. The open foredeck capacity is insufficient for all who may want a 360-degree view. All this said, the narrator and crew did the best they could. Sorry!