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AIA New York and Classic Harbor Line have teamed up to offer select architecture cruises that tour New York City.

Choose from several distinct cruises, all hosted by members of AIA New York. Expert guides provide lively narration covering architecture and engineering landmarks from all eras of the city’s history, as well as current urban planning and environmental issues impacting urban waterfronts.

Cruises leave from Chelsea Piers (Pier 62) at West 22nd Street and the Hudson River. Exact meeting location details are provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.

Some AIA New York cruises can also be booked as private charters for business and entertainment needs, or for student groups! For private charters, learn more and contact us here .

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Aiany around manhattan architecture tour.

This 2-hour-and-45-minute cruise, AIANY’s signature tour experience, circumnavigates the island of Manhattan via the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers. Enjoy expert narration by an AIANY guide as you explore the architecture, infrastructure, and urban planning of New York City. Tour highlights are thematically linked to illustrate the recent transformation of an industrial waterfront to one of booming real estate development, ecologically driven landscape design, and resilient infrastructure.

The tour will feature the city’s iconic Art Deco spires, historic engineering marvels, adaptive reuse, progressive waterfront parks, and recent buildings by local, national, and international award-winning architects.

Includes one complimentary beer, wine, or champagne. Food available for purchase.

AIANY Climate Change, Architecture, and the Future of NYC Tour

This 2-hour-and-45-minute cruise focuses on key developments and pertinent sites related to climate change and environmental justice in New York City. Led by an expert AIANY guide, participants will learn how interdisciplinary teams of urban planners, architects, landscape architects, developers, and community groups are addressing storm surges, intense rains, and hotter temperatures. Learn how climate change is affecting our city and people, as well as the actions NYC is taking to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate threats.

Interwoven throughout the tour will be illustrations of the adverse environmental impacts of climate change and pollution on moderate-income neighborhoods and communities of color. The tour will also highlight many green buildings and sustainable designs that reduce energy consumption, water usage and pollution while creating healthy living environments.

AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour into Freshkills Park

This extended 3.25-hour AIA New York tour travels to Staten Island and offers a limited "backstage pass" to experience the transformation of the region's former largest garbage landfill into today's Freshkills Park. The cruise will enter a network of tidal kills (or streams) to explore the unprecedented land reclamation project, nearly three times the size of Central Park. NYC Parks and AIANY guides will provide insightful narration about cutting-edge landscape architecture and engineering, urban planning, and the industrial architecture and infrastructure of Staten Island's northwest shore.

Paseo en Barco por la Arquitectura de Nueva York (en Español)

(Private Charter Only.) Este recorrido de 2,5 horas narrado por uno de los guías del Instituto Estadounidense de Arquitectos - Nueva York (AIANY) se ofrece a bordo de Kingston, un mini yate de casco blanco con una cabina completamente cubierta con ventanas grandes y una sección de proa exterior. Los invitados experimentarán una visita guiada por los ríos Hudson, East y Harlem, mientras aprenden sobre las obras de arquitectos ganadores de premios nacionales e internacionales, incluidos muchos arquitectos españoles y latinoamericanos. Una bebida de cortesía incluida con cada boleto.

Please note that Classic Harbor Line boats are not ADA accessible. However, since each boat is different and accessibility requirements can vary person to person, please email Classic Harbor Line ([email protected]) directly prior to purchasing your tickets for more information.

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NYC Cruise, AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour, 2.75 Hours

During the cruise you will explore recent and innovative skyscrapers, residential “Starchitecture”, enduring Art Deco and Beaux Arts icons as well as waterfront parks and infrastructure.

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Aiany around manhattan architecture tour.

Discover a unique architecture tour aboard elegant 1920s-style yachts. The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects ’ (AIA) NYC chapter, is general enough for visitors yet detailed enough for the locals as well. On this cruise you’ll circumnavigate the island of Manhattan (passing under all 18 bridges) while taking in monuments, architecture, parks and infrastructure.

• A 2.75 hour cruise
• See all the classic sights: Chrysler Building , the Statue of Liberty , the George Washington Bridge and more

During the 2 hour and 45 minute cruise you will explore recent and innovative skyscrapers, residential “Starchitecture”, enduring Art Deco and Beaux Arts icons as well as waterfront parks and infrastructure. Book your  NYC Cruise, AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour today!

The architect expert was phenomenal. You could tell that he loves the field and enjoys teaching others. Also funny.

Great tour. Highly recommend.

This cruise is amazing! We went in early November, weather was perfect and the boat was comfortably booked.

Great tour guide! I learned so much. Thank you!

Staff was attentive and the narrator was very knowledgeable.

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• No experience required, you can join in on the activities or just sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise
• Minimum age of 14 

What to Bring/Wear

• Dress for the weather on the day
• Bring sunscreen, hat and long sleeves
• Wear comfortable flat-soled, non marking shoes (runners / joggers are ideal)
• Your camera to capture all the sights

What is Supplied

• 2.75 hour cruise experience aboard the Manhattan or Manhattan II (1920s inspired yachts)
• Unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty, the city, and the harbor
• Tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter
• One complimentary beer, wine, Champagne, or soda is offered. Additional beverages and light fare are available for purchase. It is recommended to eat prior to attending this 2.75 hour tour. It is ok to bring personal bottled water.

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• Trips depart mornings and afternoons
• Minimum of 2 to book 

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AIANY Architecture Boat Tour

June 12, 2017 by Meghan

AIA New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Classic Harbor Line, is pleased to announce the 2017 AIANY Around Manhattan Boat Tour’s eighth Season. 
 Tours, provided by AIANY guides, are scheduled seven days a week and offer visitors, locals, architecture tourists and students insightful narration covering New York’s iconic landmarks, modern architecture and engineering masterpieces. Art Deco spires, harbor monuments and infrastructure like the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, plus recent buildings by Frank Gehry, FAIA, Renzo Piano, Hon. FAIA, and Richard Meier, FAIA, among other world-renowned architects are just a few of the tour highlights seen from New York City’s historic waterways. Tour features are thematically linked to illustrate the transformation of NYC’s waterfront from industry to booming residential development, ecologically driven park design and resilient urban planning to accommodate storm surge and rising sea levels. Click here to learn more about our NYC Architecture Tours . 

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AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Boat Tour

AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour

Classic Harbor Line: Chelsea Piers, Pier 62 NY NY 10011

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Key Points about this Tour:

- 2.75 hours 

- Private elegant tables assigned to each booking.  Each features cushioned section, a large openable exterior window and clear partitions.

- $86 for 4 or more Adults & $68 for Students ages 14 and older, $106 for 2 to 3 Adults 

- Offered aboard *Manhattan* or *Manhattan II* (1920s inspired yachts)

- Fully Circumnavigates the Island of Manhattan.

- Hosted & narrated by a member of the American Institute of Architects

- Indoor climate-controlled seating and outdoor seating available

- One complimentary beer, wine, Champagne or soda is offered. Additional beverages and light fare are available for purchase.

- AIA CES 1.5 to 2.5 LU HSW Continuing Education Credits offered.

Join us aboard the teak decks of our elegant 1920s style yachts, the *Manhattan* and *Manhattan II*, and enjoy NYC's architectural landmarks - as best seen from the water.  

The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter, is general enough for visitors yet detailed enough for the locals. 

Aboard the yachts, experience a comfortable and unique tour through the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers from the climate-controlled and enclosed back-deck observatory or wander to the outer decks for fresh air and sunlight with a complimentary beverage in hand.

On this **2.75-hour cruise**, you will circumnavigate the island of Manhattan (passing under all 18 bridges) while taking in monuments, architecture, parks and infrastructure. 

Highlights, topics and themes of the AIANY tour include:

- Exploration of planning visions for both reclaiming the post-industrial waterfront, as the "6th Borough", and addressing rising sea levels

- Insightful coverage of Manhattan's classic spires, including the Chrysler and Woolworth Buildings, as well as a sharp focus on the new World Trade Center buildings and recent local, national, and international award-winning architects; including buildings by Frank Gehry and other noted international and local architects

- The greater waterfront access allowed by new parks and recreation piers including the ecologically driven features designed by leading landscape architects

- The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the newest waterfront monument: Roosevelt Island's FDR Four Freedoms Park

- NYC's engineering masterpieces: the Brooklyn and George Washington Bridges as well as lesser known "swing bridges" along the Harlem River  

- The adaptation of the Highline as an elevated, linear park and its role in the development of West Chelsea and Hudson Yards. 

- The story of post WWII urban renewal and public housing along the waterfronts of the Lower East Side and East Harlem.

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AIANY Boat Tour: Around Manhattan

This 2-hour-and-45-minute cruise circumnavigates the island of Manhattan via the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers, and is AIA New York’s signature tour experience. Enjoy expert narration by an AIA New York guide as you explore the architecture, infrastructure, and urban planning of New York City. Tour highlights are thematically linked to illustrate the recent transformation of an industrial waterfront to one of booming real estate development, ecologically-driven landscape design, and resilient infrastructure.

Tour features include iconic Art Deco spires, historic engineering marvels, adaptive reuse, progressive waterfront parks, and recent buildings by local, national, and international award-winning architects.

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