Classic Harbor Line’s Fall Foliage Cruises & Sails

It’s one of the best upscale ways to see the colorful leaves without dealing with competitive car renting, traffic, and, bonus, you can imbibe a cozy adult beverage aboard.

Starting Friday, October 15, Classic Harbor Line (CHL) will offer unparalleled leaf peeping along the Hudson River on their best-in-class Fall Foliage Cruises, including newly revived Brunch and Afternoon Lunch cruises. The fleetwide cruises and sails depart from Pier 62 in Chelsea and run through Sunday, November 14. Reservations can be booked through https://classicharborline.com/nyc/ or by calling the Classic Harbor Line NYC at (212) 627-1825.

Elegant 1920s-style yachts Manhattan and Manhattan II host full-service Fall Foliage Brunch and Luncheon Cruises (2-2.5 hours) with prices for adults ranging from $96 to $142 plus tax, while YachtsKingston,Full Moon and Schooner Adirondack travel up the Hudson River for breathtaking views on the Grand Palisades Fall Foliage Cruise (2.25 to 3.5-hours) with tickets from $88 to $106. Each unique experience provides a relaxing setting with unobstructed views of the colorful, tree-lined waterfront of New York and New Jersey, like the awe-inspiring geological features of the Cliffs at Palisades Park. One complimentary drink is included with each ticket, with seasonal selections including an Autumnal spiked hot cocoa, as well as a well-curated selection of beer, wine, Champagne, and soft drinks.

On weekend mornings, the Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise features a three-course prix fixe menu and views of autumn scenery inside the glass observatory of the Yacht Manhattan and Manhattan II. Along the tranquil cruise upriver, the nimble crew serves each private table freshly made New York bakery pastries, salmon and lox, Chef’s Autumn salad with roasted vegetables, oven roasted ham and more. The top-ratedFallFoliageLuncheon Cruise on Fridays and Saturdays features a multi course menu including homemade soups such as a spice roasted butternut squash soup or a cauliflower soup topped with prosciutto and Manchego cheese. A roasted pumpkin and candied walnut salad with Chef’s maple vinaigrette, and assorted tea sandwiches are also in rotation on the menu. Each booking group is seated at a private table separated by clear partitions, with the option to open sliding glass windows throughout the vessel. Guests may also take in the sweeping views of the Grand Palisades foliage in the crisp fall air out on the open outer deck.

Overall, this season they are offering six different options, all from our Pier 62 Classic Harbor Line dock in Chelsea:

Manhattan II: Grand Palisade Fall Foliage Cruise (2.5 hours)
Full Moon: Fall Foliage Cruise on Full Moon from Chelsea Piers (2.5 hours; $88-$106/adult and $64/child 3-14)
Kingston: Fall Foliage Cruise aboard Kingston (2.5 hours, $88-106/adult and $64/child 3-14)
Adirondack: Fall Foliage Schooner Sail (3.5 hours; $88-106/adult, $64/child 5-14)

Revived and revamped this year:

Manhattan I or II: Grand Palisade Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise (Saturdays and Sundays, 2.5 hours, $124-142/adult and $72/child 3-14)
Manhattan II: Grand Palisades Afternoon Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise (Fridays and Saturdays, 2 hours; $96-132/adult and $72/child 3-14)