New York Harbor Winter Wildlife Cruise
Cruise Lower New York Harbor with a naturalist guide and look for winter seals and seabirds
Duration
2.75 hrs
Includes
Naturalist guide, drink, snack
Highlights
Cruise aboard the 1920s-style yacht Manhattan II for a winter exploration of Lower New York Harbor’s wildlife, ecology, and history. A naturalist guide, Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs, shares the stories of Hoffman and Swinburne Islands, where birds nest and gray and harbor seals may haul out in winter.
- Explore the harbor with naturalist-led narration on local wildlife and conservation
- Look for winter seabirds and seals around Hoffman and Swinburne Islands
- Pass beneath the Verrazano Bridge and along the Brooklyn and Staten Island waterfronts
- View the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on the return to Chelsea Piers
- Relax at assigned tables with large openable viewing windows and access to outdoor seating
What's Included
- Naturalist-guided narration
- One complimentary beer, wine, Champagne, or soft drink
- Complimentary hot cocoa for children
- Complimentary pastry or bagel on morning departures
- Complimentary sandwich on afternoon departures
Important details
- Check in 15–30 minutes before departure; boarding begins 5 minutes before departure
- Present the credit card used for your booking and matching valid photo ID at check-in
- Do not bring outside alcohol; bring no more than a light snack
- The cruise does not operate in high winds or extremely foul weather
- Seal sightings are not guaranteed
Cancellation Policy
Reschedule up to 24 hours before departure for 1–8 tickets, 1 week for 9–16 tickets, or 2 weeks for 17+ tickets. If the operator cancels, you may receive a refund.
Product ID: RKMHHX
FAQs
Check the weather and dress in warm layers. Bring a hat, gloves, and sunglasses if you plan to spend time on the outer deck; it is cooler and brighter on the water.
Bring binoculars and a camera for the winter wildlife cruise if you have them.
Meeting details
Chelsea Piers, Pier 62, Manhattan, NY
