• Financial District - We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier
• Statue of Liberty - Pass by the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor and continue on this tour that circumnavigates Manhattan
• Ellis Island - See Ellis Island from the water
• South Street Seaport Museum - We will cruise by green buildings, sustainable parks, renewable energy sites, post-Superstorm Sandy flood walls and resiliency measures, recycling plants and the future home of an offshore wind turbine assembly pier
• United Nations Headquarters - Pass by the United Nations building along the East River
• John V. Lindsay East River Park - Cruise by East River Park as the guide points out insights along the way
• Inwood - Cruise by the neighborhood of Inwood during this cruise
• Riverside Park - Cruise along the water and pass by Riverside Park in the Hudson River
• Roosevelt Island - Pass by Roosevelt Island

• One complimentary beverage included
• Narration by a member of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter
• Elegant tables assigned. Choose private section seating or communal section seating at checkout

• Food selections available for purchase. If bringing food please keep to a light snack
• Gratuity is not included in the price of your cruise, but recommended

Gain insight into the complexities of climate change in New York City by journeying through its aquatic routes! Embark on the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC aboard a traditional yacht reminiscent of the 1920s, and accrue knowledge about the impact of climate change on our city and citizens, as well as the initiatives undertaken by NYC to alleviate potential risks and diminish its carbon emissions.

This excursion will emphasize the urgent need for eco-friendly design and enhanced resiliency, plunging into the ways New York City is curbing the use of non-renewable energies, bolstering its natural ecosystems, and rethinking its mobility infrastructure. The tour will also underscore the significance of the environmental justice movement within New York City.

• Guarantee of a full circumnavigation of Manhattan is not included. On rare occasions, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge is inoperable and cannot open for us to pass through. This is often times not known until our tour is underway. River closures may also occur for a number of reasons. There are no refunds for tours that cannot fully circumnavigate. We will accommodate such cases with a tour that features a double backing of the route and further detail of the waterfront sites
• Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted
• Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat
• Not for children under 12 years due to this cruise being a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend families to join us on Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event
• This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. It’s for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations to be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all
• Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.