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Starpoints:
- Spend the day in beautiful Bear Mountain.
- Cruise up the Hudson River as you admire the gorgeous Fall Foliage.
- Relax and take in the sights of this fall wonderland.
- Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain State Park!
- Join in an afternoon filled with music, dancing, food and more (admission to Oktoberfest included).
- Sail past the Palisades, Grant's Tomb, and the George Washington Bridge.
- Cruise past the Cloisters and the Tappan Zee Bridge before traveling up the scenic Hudson River.
- Visit the Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower and the Merry-Go-Round and pavilion at the park.
- Stop for lunch at Bear Mountain Park (meal not included).
- Bring your camera for unforgettable photo opportunities on the Hudson River.
Description
Board at 8:30am and sail past the Palisades, Grant's Tomb, the George Washington Bridge, the Cloisters and the Tappan Zee Bridge before traveling up the scenic Hudson River to historic Bear Mountain.
Along the way, admire the colors of fall! At Bear Mountain, you'll have two hours to enjoy the natural beauty. Bear Mountain is 45 miles north of New York City, in the Hudson Highlands.
Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower and the Merry-Go-Round and pavilion are easily explored during your 2-hour stay at the park.
On Saturdays in October, Bear Mountain hosts its annual Oktoberfest. Join in an afternoon filled with music, dancing, food, vendors & more. Admission to Oktoberfest is included with the tour.
For an additional $14.00, pre-order a box lunch. Your choices may include a cold salad plate that blends tuna, egg and chicken salad, a grilled vegetable wrap, a grilled chicken sandwich, a tomato and fresh mozzarella sandwich or a cold fried chicken platter.
You'll return to Pier 83 at approximately 5:30pm, which will give you plenty of time to enjoy dinner or even a show.
Please Note: There may be no transportation available from the dock to the top of the park.
Celebrate Bear Mountain's Oktoberfest! Receive a $6 discount off the recommended retail rate for travel in September
Redeem your Voucher at our ticket office located on Pier 83 on West 42nd St. & 12th Ave.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Full Day Bear Mountain Cruise (Cruise). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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The whole experience was delightful and I have already recommended it to all my friends and family
for next year.
Reviewed by: Joann D., USA, November 2009
The cruise was great! The crew were personable and very helpful. Food was good also. I would recommend it to anyone. There was a little confusion as to which line to go in, and the cashiers couldn't tell us where the boat was.
Reviewed by: Maureen A., USA, October 2009
What a delightful day from start to finish! Boarded quickly to sparkling clean boat! Greeted by very friendly staff! Had breakfast with a touch of elegance on white cloth-covered tables! Beautiful narrated ride up the Hudson! Real fun time on Bear Mountain at the Octoberfest! Great ride home! It was worth every penny! Many thanks!
Reviewed by: frank c., USA, October 2008
We loved the scenery, and being on the boat was a very nice experience, except for one thing - the folding chairs were darn uncomfortable! They could use replacing or even having a cushion on top. Everything else was lovely.
Reviewed by: Rosa W., USA, November 2009
Relaxing trip with more than enough time to enjoy
Bear Mountain.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, October 2008
Very pleasant. Very accommodating.
Reviewed by: Michele H., USA, November 2007
The trip up the river and back was really nice, but I wish there had been buses to take us up the mountain. We were given the impression that there would be, so my Mom had to stay on the boat. My Mom is 82 and not in good health. She is from New York and this was her first time back in sixty years. She wanted to see the fall leaves more than anything. So, except for not having buses, it was a very nice trip and every one was really friendly. One of the staff was really kind and brought her a cold drink and asked if there was anything else they could do for her, they checked on her a lot and that made me feel good knowing I left her in such good hands. And that makes up for the buses.
Reviewed by: Donna L., USA, November 2007
The boat ride is great, but there is not nearly enough time to enjoy the Oktoberfest...at least one additional hour would be great.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, October 2009
We truly enjoyed ourselves. A few ways to improve: Don't "require" people to be there at 7:45 if you have no windows open to exchange tickets and we don't board until 8:45. Also, more time at Bear Mountain. Maybe invest a bit in a dock so that you can ensure we can get off there. Going 45 minutes north up to West Point is nice, but not on the itinerary. If we wanted to do that, we would have. We were meeting people at Bear Mountain, and they had to wait over an hour for us. If your weekly cruises are consistently not able to dock - fix it. Thanks.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, October 2009
The cruise was great but before was horrible. We were told to arrive at 7 AM. We were there but nothing was open. There is no waiting room. (Even the ferry has a waiting room!) It was a very chilly, very windy morning and all the passengers were trying to huddle somewhere to be out of the wind. So, all in all, the pre-cruise experience stunk but the cruise was fine.
Reviewed by: John W., USA, October 2008
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the Full Day Bear Mountain Cruise (Cruise). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to New York who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
walking
walking
Photo by: Igor F, United States of America, November 2009
we are at the Bear Mountains
it was good
Photo by: Igor F, United States of America, November 2009
at the park
very beautiful
Photo by: Igor F, United States of America, November 2009
Brand new !
This is the cruise that took us to Bear Mountain, this baby was brand new....!
Photo by: maria r, United States of America, October 2008
Great Mountain-Lake View!
My husband took this picture, by the way if you can make it with your loved one, 100% better!
Photo by: Maria R, United States of America, October 2008
Foliage picture
Once you start your way up this is some of you can see.
Photo by: Maria R, United States of America, October 2008
Bear Mountain Cruise
Picture taken at Bear Mountain of the lake.
Photo by: Melissa B, United States of America, October 2007
Bear Mountain Cruise
Picture taken from the circle line as we sailed down the Hudson River on the Bear Mountain cruise.
Photo by: Melissa B, United States of America, October 2007
