AIANY Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park
$86 - $116 | 3.25 hrs | 2025 Dates Offered: 7/8, 8/3, 10/5
Overview
Activity details
Cruise on the vibrant waterways of the Kill Van Kull and the Arthur Kill and into the heart of Freshkills Park in Staten Island on a classically inspired yacht.
The AIANY & Freshkills Park planners host this special Classic Harbor Line tour; the only public water tour into the Fresh Kills waterway.
Officially closed in 2001, Freshkills Park is the largest landfill to park transformation project in the world and when complete will be one of the largest parks in NYC. Its rolling grasslands, wetlands and waterways are already home to an abundance of birds, fish, and wildlife.
What's included
- A 3.25 hour round-trip excursion co-guided by the Freshkills Park Planners and the AIANY
- Experience a major shipping channel and see our industrial waterfront including the active ports of Bayonne & Newark Bay
- Hear about the history of Fresh Kills Landfill and how it is being transformed into one of the largest public NYC Parks
- Enjoy many close passes with giant tankers, container ships, dredge barges and tugs.
- Sweeping views of 4 full capped 'mounds' covered in vegetation and wildlife
- You'll enjoy unobstructed views from the covered and enclosed solarium or the open decks of one of our yachts. Cushioned seating, heat & AC, a fully stocked bar, and two well-appointed restrooms are available on each yacht.
What's not included
- A meal is not included, but light snacks will be available for purchase.
- Gratuity is not included unless you purchased the ‘Groups of 10 or more’ ticket type where a 10% gratuity is automatically applied.
Are you a Group of 17 or more?
- Call us directly at 212-627-1825
Highlights
- Guided by Freshkills Park Alliance & the AIANY
- Private elegant tables assigned to each booking.
- Travels through industrial waterways into Fresh Kills to see the development of what will be NYC's largest park!
- One of the most remarkable land reclamation projects in the world.
- Includes a complimentary beverage from the bar. Additional beverages small food plates are available for purchase.
- AIA CES: 2.5 Continuing Education Credits offered.
Pricing
- $116 Adults
- $86 per Student ages 12 and older
Additional information
Check-in details
Meeting Location
- Chelsea Piers, near 22nd St. on the Hudson River (Manhattan, NY)
- (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
About
Classic Harbor Line
Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring, and breathtaking cruise through the waters we proudly call home. Our six classic yachts — the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan, Manhattan II, Kingston and Full Moon (our motorized yachts) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters in the past two centuries.
Restrictions
Quiet Cruising
- This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend it for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all. For guests looking for a more social experience, please consider our sunset cruises, day sails, city lights cruises or one of our other non-narrated events. This is NOT for children under 12. For guests with children under 12 please consider our Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event.
FAQs
General FAQs about all our excursions.
Cancellations
Refund/Rescheduling Policy
Bookings of 1 to 9 guests, have an option to reschedule or convert to a gift certificate up until 24 hours prior to departure.
Bookings of 10 to 16 must notify us 1 week in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit
Bookings of 17 or more must notify us 2 weeks in advance to reschedule or convert to gift certificate credit.
Requests for cancellation, rescheduling or conversion to gift credit must be sent by email to publicsails@sail-nyc.com.
Unique cancellation terms can be offered upon request. Please call 212-627-1825, option 4.
We are not able to offer refunds unless you have purchased the trip cancellation protection.
Other Policies
Activity takes place rain or shine, but within reason.
The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event, or receive a refund.