Advanced purchase is highly recommended. To maximize the chance of getting the day and time you prefer, be sure to book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased online through FareHarbor. Tickets can also be purchased with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex) at the ticket booth starting 1 hour prior to departure. Tickets for Dinner Cruises must be purchased in advance. They can be purchased online or through our business office by credit card.

The boat will cruise south on the Hudson River to about Hyde Park, before doubling back to Kingston. The cruise is 90 minutes long.

Yes, the 90 minutes cruise is narrated and throughout the cruise we will point out the historic sites as well as their history and other highlights as we approach them.

The cruise will run regardless of weather. However, if the Captain deems the weather dangerous, we will cancel the cruise. In the event that we cancel a cruise, you will receive a refund or the option to reschedule.

The Rip Van Winkle II II has a climate controlled lower enclosed deck and the upper deck is partially covered, providing shade.

Yes, on our lower main deck we have a fully stocked bar including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a snack bar that includes light fare such as , hot dogs, popcorn, soft pretzels and other snacks. Please note we accept credit cards on board the boat (no cash payments allowed).

No, outside food and beverages are not allowed on board the boat.

No, our season runs from mid-May through the end of October.

We will be viewing all of the beautiful sights from the boat and will not be stopping to get off the boat at any time during the cruise.

The Rip Van Winkle II is a US Coast Guard certified boat and we follow all USCG regulations, including having enough life jackets for all passengers on board. Please pay attention to the safety announcement at the start of the cruise for details on where the life jackets are located. Please note that you are not required to wear life jackets during the cruise.

There is plenty of seating on the boat, both inside as well as on the upper deck. The upper deck consists of mainly bench-style seating and the main lower deck has chairs. Seating is on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to arrive early if you’d like to sit in a particular area of the boat.

We will do our best to accommodate disabled persons to the extent that our vessel will allow. The boat has 3 decks and we typically board on the middle deck and the decks are separated by stairs (no elevators on board). We can usually accommodate manual wheelchairs but we cannot accommodate mechanical wheelchairs or motorized scooters. There are several handicapped parking spaces in the lot near our ticket office for easy access to the boat. If you or someone in your group is in a wheelchair or has limited mobility, contact us to discuss accessibility.

Tip for the crew is not included in the ticket price. While they are greatly appreciated, tips are completely up to guests.

There are two small free parking lots located nearby. One is directly in front of our booth which has 13 parking spots, two of which are designated as handicapped spots. The other free lot is located across the street. This lot has two handicapped spots and two electric vehicle charging stations as well . If both lots are full, there is also on street metered street parking available in the area. Payment for parking can be made with your quarters or by downloading the Flowbird parking app.

Yes, there are two bathrooms available on the main lower deck of the boat.

No, smoking is not allowed on board.

Only service animals are permitted on board.

Yes, we do offer a discount for large groups of 10 or more adults (anyone 12 and over)! Group tickets must be purchased in advance. Contact us for more information or to book your group reservation.