aiany around manhattan architecture boat tour

The Best Way to See New York City Architecture

Aiany new york around manhattan architecture boat tour.

During this architecture boat tour of NYC, you will explore new and enduring architecture, engineering marvels, and the revitalized waterfront from the teak decks of Classic Harbor Line’s elegant motor yachts. This fully narrated NYC architecture boat tour is in collaboration with the AIANY (American Institute of Architects New York). The story of NYC’s development is described as a broad overview for visitors but includes deeper insights to satisfy demanding locals. During this New York architecture tour you’ll catch new and alluring sites including Little Island at Pier 55, the Hudson Yards “mega-project”, the continuing ascent of “supertall” luxury residential towers, and join a discussion of how cities might adapt in the post-Covid era.

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Join us for the best way to see NYC architecture as we cruise around the island of Manhattan with the American Institute of Architects (AIANY) as your guide. This is the most comprehensive and elegant sightseeing tour of the New York City skyline available.

Classic Harbor Line New York is proud to offer various architecture boat tours that are the best way to see New York City’s iconic buildings and classic architecture along the Hudson River, East River, Harlem River and NY Harbor. Tours include: AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour, AIANY Climate Change Tour: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC, the AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture tour in Spanish and AIANY Industrial Waterfront Tour to Freshkills Park.

Our meticulously designed 1920s-style yachts offer comfortable, teak-detailed, climate-controlled cabins with excellent sight lines to see all of NYC’s top landmarks. Guests are free to wander the decks for even greater New York skyline views!

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Nyc architecture tours cover.

The best way to see the Manhattan skyline, are provided by AIANY guides and are scheduled almost daily. They offer visitors, locals, architecture tourists, and students insightful narration covering New York’s iconic landmarks, historic sights, modern architecture, and engineering feats including Art Deco spires, harbor monuments and infrastructure. See the Chrysler Building, World One Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge, plus recent buildings by Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Bjarke Ingles, as well as other world-renowned architects. This NYC architecture tour is packed with the modern high-rise residential buildings, Super-talls, awe-inspiring structures that coat the NYC skyline!

The official NYC Architecture Cruise features are thematically linked to illustrate the transformation of NYC’s waterfront industry to booming residential development, ecologically-driven park design and resilient urban planning to accommodate storm surge and rising sea levels. The tour also covers themes related to housing and NYC infrastructure.

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

“A fabulous trip. There are many buildings in NY that are best seen from the water, and of course, the boat takes you close to the bridges. The docent was excellent – well informed, and his remarks were very well paced, giving us time to both listen and to look at the buildings (and landscape). The crew members were friendly and attentive, though never obtrusive. The boat feels quite luxurious, and there is a chance to walk around, go outside, or stay inside (the views from inside are very good. My friends and I had a wonderful time and learned a lot, and we plan to ask others to join us when we are all in NY. Very happy passengers, we were.”

– A Chicago Architecture Tour Guide

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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.

Experience Details

Fitness and experience.

• 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 Around Manhattan: Architecture Boat Tour

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 the views from one of Classic Harbor Line’s heated yachts, warm drinks, and 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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