Cute boat, cool captain and crew, and a calm day. It was a wonderful, informative, and relaxing time. It's truly a great experience to leave the city behind and head up the Hudson to see eagles and greenery. I love industrial things, like scrap yards and power plants and it was good to see that too. I loved learning a bit about the history of the river, as well as the area, and modern conservation efforts to protect the environment. It was a pleasant outing of serenity, which I needed and appreciated. Many thanks to Captain Frank, staff, and crew! read more

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours - Shoreline. - Boat Charters Near Me - Albany, New York

If in Albany and you have the time you need to take this river tour. Tour was very informative about the history around the area of the Hudson we ride. Recommend you go straight up to the top deck for the best experience. Middle deck has enclosed tables and chairs and the food and beverage bar. As the tour went on, staff did go around and ask if we needed anything from the food or drink area which I thought was great service. Time went by quick and the ride was smooth. read more

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We had a great time today on the Hudson River sightseeing tour. While it's not the most exciting activity, it was just as advertised - a wonderful narration of the nature, industrial factors, and beautiful houses along the Hudson waterway. The check-in process was easy, and the staff was quite friendly. We got to see eagles, ducks and other wildlife, along with a lot of the industrial aspects of the greater Albany area. There are three levels of the boat to experience this activity, it's accessible for all types of weather events. Bathrooms are clean, staff is great, the refreshments were plentiful and of high quality and this is a reasonably priced activity. I would highly recommend. read more

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We were passing through Albany on our way to Saratoga Springs and my husband booked this boat tour on the Hudson River. It was a very informative and relaxing way to see the nearby sights. The boat was efficient and clean. read more

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Best pleasant boat ride on the Hudson River. The Mcee was very informative. Service was good. Very enjoyable cruise.

We had a nice tour. The bar and food options were more impressive than any other boat tour we've done. They had root beer floats and adult root beer floats with a full bar of alcohol choices. They also had donuts, burgers, etc. The staff was great! Super friendly and very attentive, they came around delivering food and collecting trays and trash. There are tables and chairs outside on the top deck, but they filled up fast from a private group that was let on the boat first. The tour guide was knowledgeable of the area, as one should be as a guide. She also had a strong love and interest for the area that came thru in the information she shared. read more

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Very nice tour on a super windy day. It was nice to see Upstate's natural scenery. The sail was smooth, although the winds were high. It was a nice mixture of guests aboard. The price per person is $35 for a 90 minute sail. They offer a full bar and snacks for purchase while cruising. Drinks weren't worth it to me and the shots were not my favorite. The service was great! We arrived on the dot and they graciously allowed us to board. Beautiful tour. read more

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours - Dutch Apple Hudson River Tour - Boat Charters Near Me - Albany, New York

We did an early fall tour this year. I was surprised how much fun it was! I'm new to the area so it was interesting to learn about the history and landmarks. Bring binoculars if you have them. read more

What a wonderful trip! We took the 90 minute Hudson River day tour and I highly recommend! The tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. The staff were friendly, attentive and I was very surprised at how much food there was! Hot dogs, pizza hamburgers, nachos, soft pretzels and a pretty good bar. It was a perfect summer day trip. read more

Had my first experience last evening. Loved it. Great staff, good food and drink. A hidden gem in Downtown Albany

Look, we can't all own a cool boat, but we can all borrow the experience for a bit by going on the Dutch Apple. I have been going on Dutch Apple cruises for a long time... over ten years. I usually go multiple times a summer, and I am never disappointed. I love their daytime sightseeing cruises. I've been listening to these stories about the area for years, yet I often learn something new. It's very cool how dedicated the guides are to sharing what they know, and obvious they continue to learn themselves. They're also great at pointing out wildlife, and it's very common to see bald eagles, which is cool. There are different spots people can sit. (I'm all about under the awning on the top deck to protect my pasty self and hear the guide the best, but the middle deck or lower deck all have their pluses, too, and I'm never disappointed regardless of where I end up.) I also enjoy the sunset cruises, which are less frequent but a great vibe. Now that I am a mama, these are hard for me to get to, but one day I'll be back, haha. I used to like the party cruises back in the day too, but again: I'm a mama, they're hard to get to. The owners are super nice and take care of their customers and their boat. It's obvious that they pay attention to the details of the experience, which I appreciate. They have a great drink menu and food and snack options. My friends ordered burgers on a recent cruise and said they were really good, but I'm an early lunch person so I'll probably never know, haha. read more

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Really nice staff and captain!! The crew was helpful and bought food our.. drinks as we ordered them. The tour guide was super friendly as we sailed down the river and back., the captain welcomes our little kids to help sail the boat when it was time to ride back up the river. It was overall all friendly and welcoming! We highly recommend to anyone that's visiting the area and has a couple hours to spar! read more

My girlfriend and I went there on a Friday night. Overall, the experience was ok. The boat was small so if you don't show up and get in line 30 minutes before it boards you will not find a good seat. The food was ok, expensive but not horrible. Drinks were reasonably priced as well. The band that played was alright, however throughout the boat, the speakers only played the singers voice and no music, and it was quite loud. The speakers drowned out any sort of conversation you were trying to have with anyone. Albany it self is not a nice place to see from the water but the cruise it self was ok. I would recommend the Lake George cruises instead for the same price. read more

We took this cruise on a beautiful early fall September afternoon. The cruise was well organized, the service was outstanding, and the historical description was well put together and interesting. Albany has a lot of history! That said, the waterfront is pretty industrial but not really beautiful. South of the city is beautiful countryside. But compared to other river cruises we've been on (DC, Boston, New Orleans, Shanghai, ...), Albany has less of a "wow" factor. We definitely enjoyed it! read more

What a great cruise! Pat, the tour guide is very informative and entertaining. You get a great lesson on the history of the Hudson River while enjoying a peaceful ride in a clean and modern ship. If you are in the Albany area and have about 2 hours - I would highly recommend this little tour on the river. read more

Great tour! Learned a lot about the history of Albany and got to see some wildlife. Would recommend to anyone visiting!

Great tour guide. Nice boat tour, waiter comes around and takes your drink order, you can get a hot dog and chips if you are hungry. Plentiful seating for a relaxing trip. I loved the history lesson of the Hudson. $17.00 for adults $10.00 for kids. A must do! read more

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Lovely local tour. Great staff, with positive attitudes. Wonderful relaxing experience. Tasty mozzarella sticks. Looking forward to another trip in spring. read more

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This was a beautiful and unforgettable experience! It was a perfect combination of historical information and gorgeous scenery. My wife and I grabbed a few beers, took pictures, listened and relaxed. It was easy going and enjoyable. read more

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This tour is fantastic! The boat itself and the atmosphere are already terrific. Even on a rainy day! (So don't hesitate if it rains.) But the commentary - the depth and breadth of the info you get to learn on this tour - is fantastic. There's facts, humour and wildlife. Everything you want from a tour. The folks who run the tour are so friendly and just want you to have a good time. This is a don't-miss when you're visiting Albany. And if you live in Albany and you want to learn a bit about your surroundings and just have a nice time out on the water, or if you have friends visiting, you'll love it, they'll love it. read more

What a fun day! We were looking for something different to do and our friend suggested we do a cruise it was rainy so it was only the four of us and another couple on the cruise but that didn't matter they still have they still gave us the whole experience. The guide was very informative she knew the answers To just about any question you could throw at her including things I have no idea...there's a spot on the Hudson that has wild seahorse!!! She's very passionate about birds and will point out all wild life she sees. It's a fun little cruise they have a full bar and great selection of beer on board including some snacks. We'll be back! read more

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Our group had a great time. The guide, Ms.Pat Van Alstyne, was very knowledgeable, welcoming and funny. Our lunches from #Saati were delivered on board. The weather cooperated as well. Pat pointed out not only the many historical places, but eagles and falcons on our trip! read more

I went on a Dutch Apple dinner cruise a couple of weeks ago for an outing with my co-workers and people that work in the same building as we do. It wasn't bad but the cruise just kept going in circles around terrible areas of Albany and Troy. "Oh, look over there, there's more trees and big sand dunes." Very anti-climactic. Everything was overpriced on-board because if you're forced to be there for four hours, of course you're going to buy something! The only things they claimed they served were hot dogs, ice cream and alcohol. Hot dogs were $2. Ice cream was non-existent but also overpriced. The drinks were average (around $4-5) if you got beer or rum and coke...but buying a mixed, fruity drink was double. If you pay by credit card or debit card, they put up a tab for you and you have to deal with that when you get off the boat since they can't do plastic transactions onboard. read more

Me and my mom just got home from a cruise on a Beautiful June Saturday and it was great! Very informative narration. A few eagle sightings as well! We'll be back! read more

Very disappointing. So not worth the money!!! Too expensive and too lame. The sightseeing is comprised of lots of industrial piles and old oil tanks. A few nice houses. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. The guide seemed ok but some other patrons were so loud, we couldn't hear him well. Don't be fooled! Stay away. read more

We enjoyed the afternoon sightseeing cruise. The best part was our tour guide, Pat. She shared great stories, lots of local history, pointed out the eagles and kept her guests entertained. There's lots to see and this is a great way to spend a couple hours. Highly recommend. read more

Took an evening cruise with the Dutch Apple for a special Hops and History cruise. The brewing history of the Capital Region is very interesting and this cruise highlighted that. It was a pleasant and informative evening. Beer was provided by Fort Orange Brewing. Please continue the beer themed cruises! Parking and boarding was easy and they have their own private lot and online orders just needed to check in at the dock before boarding. read more

Had a great time! The tour guide was awesome, the history and information was awesome, wait staff came to the tables to take orders and clear. I highly recommend and will definitely be doing this more often. Was a great way to spend a beautiful afternoon- and the price was peanuts! Thank you Dutch Apple! read more

Lived in the area all my life and first time on the Dutch Apple. I think the beautiful weather greatly enhanced my experience. It was a nice time and I would probably do it again. Tour guide provides interesting facts. I saw some things I had never seen before. The history of some of the homes is amazing. Of course the drinks are over priced and not good, but that is to be expected. I'm not sure I would do a dinner cruise, but the 1 1/2 hour sightseeing is a nice way to spend some time with friends. read more

Excellent cruise! We just moved to the area and the tour was informative and just the right amount of time for my children. The captain let my daughter take the helm, which she will remember forever. read more

Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours - Boat Charters Near Me - Albany, New York

For the second year in a row the family of the Dutch Apple Cruises have made our private group fundraiser for Capital District Humane Association, a huge success. How? They make us feel welcome, happy, they accommodate our every request with a smile, they run a tight ship, so to speak! If you ever get a chance to book a cruise, enjoy a public cruise, or to tell a friend, do it. They also have trolley tours and buses. These are some of the finest people out there and they have a great operation. Everything is really clean too, I loved that! Happy Sailing!!! read more

We just had our union meeting on the Dutch Apple. Great venue. Fantastic food, good DJ & very friendly staff. It is a wonderful way to spend some time just chilling.Its easy to forget the joy of living next to the Hudson . read more

It's a pretty mediocre boat complete with a mediocre atmosphere and middle-of-the-road tour guiding.

We just went on the cruise yesterday evening and truly enjoyed it. The ride was smooth and there was a tour guide who pointed out different sites along the way and explained the history of the Albany area as we travelled. We even saw a great eagle they pointed out. Lovely sightseeing at a reasonable price. read more

This was an interesting tour mostly south of downtown Albany. Timing was just right for family--about 90 minutes. Covered deck was most welcome on a hot and sunny day. Get there at earliest boarding time to get a table on the upper deck. read more

I did the sightseeing cruise yesterday, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the area, and she pointed out many things and had interesting stories to go along with them. read more

Really cool small family business, The staff is very friendly, great cruises for meeting people or just enjoying the sights on the river.. They really have cruises for all ages and all occasions, be it a historical afternoon sightseeing cruise or a night cruise with live music. The boat has plenty of room to spread out but is also way more intimate than the huge captain JP upriver. The staff really go out of their way to help set up if you are having a private charter/ wedding, my cousin got married on the boat last summer and they helped carry on all of the food & set up everything exactly how my cousin wanted it. It's really nice to see a small business that hasn't lost sight of the customer. Really great bloody mary's too!! read more