NYACK BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Four Hours Between Nyack and the City: A Half‑Day Charter on the Hudson
A 4‑hour private charter from Nyack that lets you choose a scenic run up to the Hudson Highlands or downriver toward New York City — useful for planning a morning or afternoon outing with a pilot, fuel, and space for a picnic and a swim.
Four Hours Between Nyack and the City: A Half‑Day Charter on the Hudson.
From the small‑town slip at Nyack you can be aboard a private boat and pushing up the Hudson toward the Highlands or pointing downstream toward New York City within minutes. The Half Day Charter is a turnkey four‑hour cruise: a captain, fuel, and flexible routing let you concentrate on the river, a picnic on deck and a quick swim in calm waters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two distinct passages: Highlands or the City
Choose an up‑river run into the Hudson Highlands or a downriver trip toward New York City — both options are offered as part of the half‑day charter, so you tailor the scenery to your mood.
Picnic on deck and a chance to swim
The charter is set up for an onboard picnic and even includes the opportunity to stop for a swim, making the outing part scenic cruise and part riverside leisure.
Private boat with captain and flexible stops
The price covers a captain and fuel; you bring food and drink or choose to tie up at a waterfront bar or restaurant along the way to provision the trip.
What the day feels like
How the four hours play out
The Half Day Charter is deliberately simple: four hours aboard a private boat with a captain and fuel included, cruising either upriver into the Hudson Highlands or downriver toward New York City. Time is available for a relaxed picnic on deck and a swim stop if you choose, and the operator will work with you on routing to make the most of a morning or afternoon window.
THE ROUTE
Two distinct passages: Highlands or the City
Choose an up‑river run into the Hudson Highlands or a downriver trip toward New York City — both options are offered as part of the half‑day charter, so you tailor the scenery to your mood.
THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
Picnic on deck and a chance to swim
The charter is set up for an onboard picnic and even includes the opportunity to stop for a swim, making the outing part scenic cruise and part riverside leisure.
THE SERVICE
Private boat with captain and flexible stops
The price covers a captain and fuel; you bring food and drink or choose to tie up at a waterfront bar or restaurant along the way to provision the trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this four‑hour charter suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a half‑day charter that runs four hours, suitable for a morning or afternoon outing.
Bring your own food and drink for the picnic; swimwear and towels if you plan to swim. The operator also allows stopping at waterfront bars or restaurants along the route.
The listed rate is $1,200 for up to six people.
The charter includes a captain and fuel; provisioning (food and drink) is BYO unless you elect to stop at a waterfront venue.
For questions or to book, contact the operator directly via the provided phone number.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Half Day Charter?
The charter is four hours long.
What destinations are available on the four‑hour trip?
You can cruise up to the Hudson Highlands or downriver toward New York City; the itinerary is flexible between those options.
Is food or drink provided?
Food and drink are BYO; you may also stop at a waterfront bar or restaurant along the way to provision the trip.
What is the cost and how many people can join?
The rate is $1,200 for up to six people.
Is a captain provided?
Yes — the charter includes a captain and fuel.
Who do I call with questions or to book?
For questions or bookings, call the operator at (845) 535-1675.