Boat cruises up the Hudson River to see fall foliage

NY Waterways will be offering fall foliage tours up the Hudson River.

The “Shades of Autumn” tours will begin on Oct. 7 and run through Nov. 5 on Saturdays and Sundays, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry terminals.

‘Shades of Autumn’ is a non-stop tour offering scenic views of the beautiful Fall foliage along the Hudson River. Riders have the option to choose between a 4hour tour or a 2-hour tour. Passengers can enjoy hot cider, coffee, tea, soft drinks, cocktails, donuts, sandwiches and wraps while an experienced tour guide points out historical sites and local folklore along the route.

Tickets for the 4-hour tour are $90 for adults and $55 for children, ages 4 to 12. Tickets for the 2-hour tour are $70 for adults and $45 for children. Kids under the age of 4 ride free. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for a 10% discount.

The following is the schedule:

Four-hour tours leaving from Midtown/West 39th Street depart at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays;

Four-hour tours leaving from Port Imperial/Weehawken depart at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays;

Two-hour tours leaving from Midtown/West 39th Street depart at 3 p.m. on Saturdays;

Two-hour tours leaving from Port Imperial/Weehawken depart at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays;

Tour passengers should arrive 30 minutes before departure to reserve their seats and dress in weather appropriate clothing.

To purchase e-tickets, visit nywaterway.com/ShadesOfAutumn.