Around Manhattan: Official NYC Architecture Cruise
ID: GYG24798-27114
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:45 hours
Description
Step aboard the teak decks of an elegant 1920's-style yacht, for an educational architecture tour hosted by architects and members of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY).
Step aboard the decks of an elegant 1920's-style yacht, for an educational architecture tour around Manhattan, hosted by architects and members of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY).
Enjoy your trip through the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers from the air-conditioned observatory, or wander to the outer decks for fresh air and sunlight.
Circumnavigate the island of Manhattan, passing under all 18 bridges, while taking in the sites and architecture. Examine the visionary development of the waterfront memorials, get an update on the One World Trade Center, Downtown "Starchitecture", Jean Nouvel's 100 Eleventh Ave. condos, and classic icons of lower Manhattan like the Woolworth Building, Wall Street's art deco spires, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Marvel at New York's great engineering feats, such as the Harlem River's bridges: swing, lift, and fixed-span. Hear the story of postwar urban renewal and public housing along the East River and much more.
Highlights
- A unique opportunity to examine the visionary development of NYC's 6th borough: the Waterfront
- Get an update on the One World Trade Center Memorial and Manhattan's waterside memorials
- Learn all about Manhattan's "Starchitecture" like Frank Gehry's 8 Spruce Street, Jean Nouvel's 100 Eleventh Ave. condos, and the Standard Hotel
- Explore the history of lower Manhattan classic icons like the Woolworth Building, Wall Street's art deco spires, and the Brooklyn Bridge
- Learn about postwar urban renewal and public housing along the East River
- Admire engineering marvels such as Harlem River's bridges: swing, lift, and fixed span
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• As of August 16, 2021, New York City requires guests above 12-years old to provide proof of vaccination when dining indoors. Please provide one of the following forms as proof of vaccination, the Excelsior Pass, the NYC COVID Safe App, a CDC Vaccination Card, or the NYC Vaccination Record
• Children must be at least 14 years old to join the tour
• Only animals that perform a manual task to assist a person are permitted onboard, emotional support animals and pets are not permitted
• Please let the operator know in advance if assistance is required for boarding
• Food selections available for purchase onboard
• Masks are required if away from your assigned table in the indoor spaces of the boat
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof that they have received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Chelsea Piers - Pier 62 (Across from West 22nd Street and the Hudson River)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
