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    Dracula Theater Cruise to Bannerman Island

    See Jonathan Harker’s harrowing tale performed outdoors on Bannerman Island

    4.7 stars• 862 reviews

    Duration

    4.5 hrs

    Includes

    Cruise, show, island tour

    Highlights

    See Jim Helsinger’s adaptation of Dracula performed outdoors on Bannerman Island. Follow Jonathan Harker’s encounter with Count Dracula in a performance starring Duane Boutté.

    • Watch Duane Boutté portray Jonathan Harker and nine other characters
    • Follow Harker’s journey from Castle Dracula to his fight against the Count
    • Discover the story’s eerie twists as Harker confronts an undead creature of the night
    • Experience the performance in front of the Bannerman Residence

    What's Included

    • Round-trip cruise aboard the RV Estuary Steward
    • Guided Bannerman Island tour before the show with Priority Seating
    • Post-show Bannerman Island lecture with Secondary Seating

    Important details

    • Arrive 30 minutes before departure; the boat leaves on time
    • Requires climbing 72 steps from the dock to the historic trail and event space; not ADA accessible
    • Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Babes in arms or carriers are not allowed on Bannerman Island
    • Every passenger, regardless of age, requires a seat on the boat
    • Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
    • No outside food or drinks, alcohol, or smoking are permitted on the island
    • Only ADA-defined service dogs are allowed
    • Use the composting toilets on the island; there is no restroom at the Beacon dock

    Cancellation Policy

    No refunds or rescheduling. You may transfer your ticket to someone else. Runs rain or shine. If the captain cancels before departure because conditions are too bad, you may reschedule.

    Product ID: 75W5YG

    FAQs

    Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker is not recommended for children under 12.

    The show begins after dark. There is one performance each night.

    A full-service concession stand and gift shop offers snacks, sandwiches, water, soft drinks, and nonalcoholic beer.

    Meeting details

    2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon, NY 12508

    Experience provided by Bannerman Castle

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    Pollepel Island

    Admission included

    Rising from the Hudson River just off the shore of Fishkill, New York, Pollepel Island is one of the region's most atmospheric and storied destinations. Bare stone towers and arched doorways emerge from dense vegetation, framing views of the surrounding Highlands. Few places in the Hudson Valley carry as much legend and layered history as Pollepel Island. Long steeped in Native American lore and later transformed by an eccentric Scottish immigrant, the island rewards curious visitors with a sense of discovery that is genuinely rare.

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    Priority Seating First Boat Only

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