The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.
This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of th...
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One complimentary beverage included
Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
Elegant tables assigned. Choose private section seating or communal section seating at checkout
Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended
Meeting Points
Departure
Classic Harbor Line
We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our dock.
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Guarantee of a full circumnavigation of Manhattan is not included. On rare occasions, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge is inoperable and cannot open for us to pass through. This is often times not known until our tour is underway. River closures may also occur for a number of reasons. There are no refunds for tours that cannot fully circumnavigate. We will accommodate such cases with a tour that features a double backing of the route and further detail of the waterfront sites
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Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
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Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
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Not for children under 12 years due to this cruise being a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend families to join us on Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier
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Statue of Liberty
Pass by the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor and continue on this tour that circumnavigates Manhattan
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Ellis Island
See Ellis Island from the water
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South Street Seaport Museum
We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier
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United Nations Headquarters
Pass by the United Nations building along the East River
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John V. Lindsay East River Park
Cruise by East River Park as the guide points out insights along the way
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Inwood
Cruise by the neighborhood of Inwood during this cruise
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Riverside Park
Cruise along the water and pass by Riverside Park in the Hudson River
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Roosevelt Island
Pass by Roosevelt Island
AIANY Climate Change Tour in New York
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The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.
This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of th...
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One complimentary beverage included
Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
Elegant tables assigned. Choose private section seating or communal section seating at checkout
Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended
Meeting Points
Departure
Classic Harbor Line
We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our dock.
