Lenape History Boat Tour in Kingston
Explore Lenape lifeways aboard a solar-powered Hudson River boat
Duration
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Includes
Boat ride, museum admission
Highlights
Explore Lenape lifeways aboard Solaris with ethnoecologist Justin Wexler. Learn how local Indigenous people relied on the Hudson River and its tributaries five centuries ago.
- Discover day-to-day life along the Hudson River before European contact
- Hear insights from an independent scholar of Hudson Valley Indigenous culture, languages, and history
- Ride aboard Solaris, a 100% solar-powered boat
- Enjoy a quiet cruise powered without fossil fuels
What's Included
- Boat ride aboard Solaris
- General admission to the Hudson River Maritime Museum
Important details
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early; the boat departs promptly at the listed time
- Dress for the weather; conditions on the water can be up to 10 degrees cooler
- Tours operate rain or shine
- Requires navigating a gravel path and elevated gangways that may sway or be wet
- Requires climbing 3 steps down to board Solaris
- Only service animals are permitted; pets are not allowed
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel more than 7 days before departure; 50% refund from 6 days to 24 hours before departure. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the captain or museum cancels, including same-day cancellations due to thunder and lightning.
FAQs
Bring a camera, sunscreen, water, and a snack. Leave coolers, luggage, strollers, and very large bags behind.
General admission is included. Allow about 45 minutes to explore the exhibits; the museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Meeting details
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
