Absolutely delightful 2 hr cruise from Newburgh NY down the Hudson to West Point and back. A…read morenumber of interesting national regional and local historical sites long the way made the time pass quickly. Normally there are 75 to 90 people on board, we had a total of 14 and had the boat pretty much to ourselves. The crew on board were fantastic able to mingle with guests providing additional local information along the the way. This was a wonderful experience and delightful way to spend the afternoon drinking Spaten Oktoberfest and Kölsch while cruising down the Hudson. Thank you Diane for the inspiration!!!

Recommend having guests be able to use headphones so we can actually hear the narrator. All I heard…read morewere kids screaming while their intoxicated parents stood by and watched.

We brought our own food on board, and the entire experience was amazing. Captain Rob was incredibly…read morehumble and friendly, and Gillian, one of the crew members, was so kind and made our yacht ride incredibly smooth. The sail boat had a great kitchen setup with utensils available for us to use, which made everything super convenient. We cruised along the Hudson River and got to witness a breathtaking sunset--it was honestly the best experience I've had. The crew was not only warm and welcoming but also knowledgeable about the local history of the towns along the river and the different boats we passed. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and great value for money. Highly recommended

Had the best time sailing with Black Swan Sailing! The boat is super comfortable and the views of…read morethe Hudson and Catskills were gorgeous. Captain Rob is a great guy -- really easygoing and knows his stuff. It was such a relaxing and fun experience.

Just an excellent place to get in a kayak for a leisurely paddling on Roundout Creek…read more The people were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get started, with plenty of room to row a little upstream to the small dam or down to the islands in the small river.

The driveway comes up quick off the road. There's a sign for the business. There's a house at the…read moreend of the lot but the business operates out of trailers on your left side as you pull in. We didn't reserve any stand up paddle boards but we were greeted by a friendly college student who got us out on the water quickly. We boated under the bridge and saw a man made dam before heading over to the sand bar where our kids splashed around and played in the mud. We had kids as young as 6. If you're just paddling, I think 1 hour is enough but if you want to stop and play on the sandbar then 2 hours. Great time with a great business.

A beautiful wooden sailboat. Captain Pat was easy to reach and a nice, interesting person who knew…read morea lot about the surrounding areas. We had a great sail for a few hours. I recommend it!

We enjoyed sailing with Captain Pat, and appreciated how easy it was to book with him…read more He was friendly, personable, and the price was fair. His boat was also very clean, and he allowed us to navigate, and interact with the boat; The Dolphin. When booking this tour it's important to bring cash only, we didn't know that before our tour began but Capt. Pat was patient in allowing us to go to a cash machine. I would recommend this tour in Kingston, especially because boating services in Saugerties have a lot to be desired in the way of customer service, and I would rather go where the customer service is good.

QUIET COVE on the Hudson River n at Poughkeepsie, NY: this park is beautiful sitting directly on…read morethe eastern shore of The Hudson River just a few minutes north of Marist College. Tucked away off of the southbound side of Route 9 also known as Albany Post Road and ( in this area) South Road. There is a big well kept sign at the entrance. FOLLOW THE SIGNS. The road is a one-way loop with bicycle lane. PICKLE BALL:The upper park has 4 well maintained, fenced in Pickle Ball courts. FREE!! PARKING: The upper parking lot has enough parking for players and guests. BATHROOMS: The upper lot has an ACCESSIBLE Porto potty that is LGBTQ friendly. It looks clean from the outside ( but bring a hygiene kit just in case). Follow the well maintained roadway down the hill to reach the river. My dog and I park in the upper lot and walked down. SAFETY: because the roadway is set up as a one-way loop, we felt safe walking. THE RIVERFRONT: Quiet Cove is scenic and serene with spectacular 180' views of the Hudson River. Pack a picnic lunch or your morning tea and take in the views. Worth noting that EVERYTHING IS designed and maintained to the highest standards. SEATING: A variety of viewing and seating means everyone can enjoy multiple views. It is quite- save the cadence of the rowing crews' voices and an occasional bark ( my dog enjoying himself), young and old can find a quiet nook to take in the water view and fresh air. DOG FRIENDLY: on a mandatory 6 foot leash. Two dogs were fetching sticks from the river at a tucked away bit of sandy coastline. They had a blast. Enough trash bins and a dog waste station with reminders to clean up after yourself. This has become my new favorite park in DUTCHESS County because it is so manageable.

Loved the view. Excellent place to watch the sunset. Park closed at sunset. So it might be 6 pm…read morein October or 8 pm in the summer. There are two small parking lots. First is by pickle ball courts. Second is immediately after. If you have a handicap sticker there are a few spots through the one way tunnel.

We rented a canoe and took it to the lighthouse and back. It wasn't a bad ride until we got closer…read moreto the Hudson, and then you'd feel the motion in the water from the boats going down the river. $60 for two hours. I wish they had a small dingy to rent. Also, make sure you wear proper attire, because when we were leaving we saw a couple going out kayaking, and they were dressed like they were going out on a casual date.

Perfect Afternoon on the Hudson!…read more My husband booked a one-hour tour very easily online and we could not have asked for a better experience! Casey was friendly and kind. The patoon was brand new, still had tags on, super comfortable. We enjoyed every minute being on the water, seeing the Saugerties lighthouse, eagles nesting in the trees, and the islands that dot the Husdon river. I could not have asked for a better afternoon. Don't hesitate, book your tour now!!

Its, ok. People are friendly and its a nice tranquil ride, but there really isn't much of the way…read moreof scenery. A couple of lighthouses, but that's about it to see. As a non-New Yorker, I'm not that familiar with the it, and I thought they cleaned up the river, but I saw multiple dead fish in the water, which was a little off-putting. So, overall a 'meh' experience, I don't regret it, but probably would've passed on it if I knew what I was getting into.

Hubby and I had a great cruise. The staff were amazing. Bird was such an impressive young man…read more Captain was great. He warned us that it was going to be cool and very windy coming back and he was right! Brrrr!!

The Osprey sail was a birthday gift for a family member. It was a great ride, the boat is…read moreimmaculate and Peter is a knowledgeable and capable Captain. He arranged our reservation for lunch at the Shadows and took care of every detail. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate and the sails never went up. I think part of it is that Capt. Peter is on the boat by himself so coordinating the sails and navigating the river as a one man operation limits the opportunity to actually sail even if the weather may allow for it - that was the biggest disappointment, especially given the $$$. We weren't on the boat to party but rather it was a trip to sail. Otherwise everything was great and we recommend hiring Peter and Osprey, especially if you are a group and want to have a party.

From the owner: Osprey Marine offers private charters on our Symbol 42 Motor Yacht for up to six adults. Visit…read moreospreymarine.com for more details

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

Love this place. Best lobster rolls on the planet and I have had them from Rhode Island up to…read moreMaine. They're not afraid to load the rolls up with lobster! Nice job!

This family-owned business is wonderful. The boats are excellent, the staff is professional and the…read moreservice is top notch. I will always come back to them for boating. I highly recommend them. We've always had exceptional experiences!