Kingston Rondout Lighthouse Guided Tour
Sail a solar-powered boat to explore the interior of Rondout Lighthouse
Duration
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Includes
Boat ride, lighthouse tour, museum entry
Highlights
- Discover the history of Kingston's Rondout Lighthouse
- Explore interior rooms where lighthouse keepers once lived
- Climb to the observation deck for Hudson River and Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge views
- Ride aboard Solaris, a solar-powered boat built by the Hudson River Maritime Museum
What's Included
- Boat ride aboard Solaris
- Guided Rondout Lighthouse tour
- Lighthouse interior access
- Observation deck access, weather permitting
- General admission to the Hudson River Maritime Museum
Know before you go
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure; the boat leaves promptly
- Ages 8+ only; each child under 12 requires one accompanying adult
- Requires navigating elevated gangways, 3 boarding steps, one flight of stairs, and 5 steps to reach the lighthouse first floor
- Full lighthouse access requires climbing five flights of curved stairs, using a curved ladder with three points of contact, and ducking through a 3-by-3-foot hatch
- Tours operate rain or shine; dress for weather that may be cooler on the water
- Use museum restrooms before boarding; the lighthouse has no restroom facilities
- Wear shoes without backless, high-heeled, or slippery soles
- Leave coolers, luggage, strollers, very large bags, and pets behind
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 7 days before departure for a full refund. Cancel 6 days to 24 hours before departure for a 50% refund. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels, including due to dangerous weather.
FAQs
Yes. You may explore part of the lighthouse, such as the first floor. First-floor access requires navigating elevated gangways, climbing 3 steps to board Solaris, one flight of stairs, and 5 steps to the front door. Let a crew member know if you do not plan to navigate the full lighthouse.
Bring a camera, sunscreen, and water or a snack. Dress for the weather and bring a light jacket or sweater on cooler days, as it can be cooler on the water. Wear shoes without backless, high-heeled, or slippery soles.
Yes. General museum admission is included. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm; allow about 45 minutes to explore the exhibits before or after your Rondout Lighthouse Tour.
Meeting details
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Related locations
Rondout Lighthouse
Admission includedStanding at the confluence of Rondout Creek and the Hudson River, the Rondout Lighthouse is a striking piece of New York's maritime past. You approach by boat, the white masonry tower rising from the water with quiet authority. The Rondout Lighthouse rewards those who make the short journey with sweeping river panoramas and a tangible sense of the working waterfront that once defined this corner of Kingston.