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The best way to understand the many facets of climate change in New York City is by traveling along its waterways! Step aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht for the AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC and learn about how climate change is affecting our city and people, and the actions NYC is taking to mitigate pending threats and reduce its carbon footprint.
This tour will address the pressing need for sustainable design and greater resiliency, delving into how New York City is reducing fossil fuel consumption, strengthening its natural habitats, and reimagining its transportation infrastructure. The tour will also explore the importance of the environmental justice movement in New York City.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We're located at the northernmost end of the Chelsea Piers Complex, at Pier 62. Our ticket booth is located at the corner of Pier 62 at the Hudson River, just steps away from our dock.
Itinerary
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Financial District (Pass by)
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
Admission ticket free -
Statue of Liberty (Pass by)
Pass by the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbor and continue on this tour that circumnavigates Manhattan
Admission ticket free -
Ellis Island (Pass by)
See Ellis Island from the water
Admission ticket free -
South Street Seaport Museum (Pass by)
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
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by the United Nations building along the East River
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Cruise by East River Park as the guide points out insights along the way
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Cruise by the neighborhood of Inwood during this cruise
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Cruise along the water and pass by Riverside Park in the Hudson River
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by Roosevelt Island
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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