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Hudson Gold: A Moonlight Cruise Through New York’s Autumn
A three-and-a-half-hour Fall Foliage Cruise aboard the Moonlight up the Hudson River to view brilliant autumn colors and landmarks like the George Washington Bridge and the Little Red Lighthouse.
Hudson Gold: A Moonlight Cruise Through New York’s Autumn.
Embark aboard the Moonlight for the annual Fall Foliage Cruise: a three-and-a-half-hour glide up the Hudson River that threads the city’s river corridor and rolling hills, putting brilliant autumn color and iconic landmarks in a single, slow-moving frame.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Peak foliage viewed from the water
The cruise emphasizes the Hudson’s rolling hills and brilliant fall colors, offering a continuous riverside view of autumn foliage that reads differently from the water than from land.
Iconic river landmarks up close
Along the route you pass notable markers of the river’s history and scale—most prominently the George Washington Bridge and the Little Red Lighthouse—paired with the season’s colors.
A relaxed, three-and-a-half-hour vantage
The Moonlight’s annual Fall Foliage Cruise is designed as a 3.5-hour river journey that combines the motion of a short cruise with extended viewing time for landscapes and landmarks.
What the day feels like
How the cruise feels
Boarding the Moonlight from a city pier, the outing settles into a steady upstream rhythm: three-and-a-half hours of river travel that alternates long reaches of foliage-lined shore with close passes of familiar structures, all composed from the low, reflective perspective of the Hudson.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a fall foliage cruise offered in autumn to showcase seasonal leaf color.
Specific gear recommendations are not listed in the provided materials; check with the operator for any advised clothing or equipment.
Duration is 3.5 hours; confirm boarding details and arrival time at the meeting point before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fall Foliage Cruise?
The cruise is three-and-a-half hours in duration.
Where do I meet for the cruise?
Meet at Pier 36, 299 South Street; walk to the water and wait at Dock 4 to board.
Which vessel runs the cruise?
The Fall Foliage Cruise is aboard the Moonlight.
What landmarks will we pass?
The route includes sights such as the George Washington Bridge and the Little Red Lighthouse along the Hudson.
Who operates the Fall Foliage Cruise?
The cruise is operated by N.Y.C Skyline Tours & Cruises.