Wards Island Park - Offers a view of Hell Gate, Mill Rock, and Roosevelt Island.

Randalls and Wards Islands - Provides a view of Astoria Park and the Triborough Bridge, along with features of Wards Island.

Hell Gate Bridge - At the Wards Island end of Hell Gate Bridge, participants will learn about the unique engineering of this iconic bridge and the plot to destroy it.

Randall’s Island Park - Participants will see the remnants of Little Hell Gate that once separated the islands, the truss bridge over the now-covered strait, and classic film locations. They will also view the northern part of Hell Gate from Sunken Meadow, the former islands connected to Astoria, and the East River power plants. Additionally, there is a vantage point of Rikers Island, North and South Brother Islands, and the world’s largest prison barge.

• All fees and/or taxes

• Tea and coffee

Navigate the challenging waters of Hell Gate, a notorious one-mile section of the East River located between Manhattan and Astoria, Queens. This area is infamous for its dangerous currents, sharp reefs, and legendary whirlpools that have claimed numerous ships. As you travel along Randall’s Island, discover the intriguing and often eerie tales of the nearby islands.

Tour Highlights

• Hell Gate’s Treacherous Waters – Discover how whirlpools, concealed rocks, and changing tides made this route one of the most dreaded by sailors.

• The Plot to Destroy Hell Gate Bridge – Uncover the secrets of a startling conspiracy.

• River Pirates & Outlaws – Enter the realm of 19th-century river pirates.

• Explosions & Tragedy – Experience the devastating Hell Gate explosions and the tragic General Slocum disaster that forever altered New York.

• Lost & Forbidden Places – Gain a rare view of the decaying quarantine ruins of North Brother Island and the formidable jail complex of Rikers Island.

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