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NY Waterway’s ‘Shades Of Autumn’ Tours Are Back

Beginning October 12, NY Waterway's Fall Foliage Tours return, offering spectacular views of the changing scenery along the Hudson River.

October 9, 2024 – NY Waterway’s ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours will return to celebrate the arrival of the new season and changing scenery along the Hudson. Tours will begin on October 12th and run through November 3rd on Saturdays and Sundays, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port Imperial/Weehawken ferry terminals.

‘Shades of Autumn’ is an exciting, non-stop tour offering scenic views of the beautiful fall foliage along the Hudson River, one of the nation's most scenic foliage routes. Riders 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. There will be both a 4-hour and a 2-hour tour available.

NY Waterway ‘Shades of Autumn’ Tours Begin October 12th and run through November 3rd

  • 4-hour tours leaving from Midtown/West 39th Street depart at 10:00am on Saturdays and Sundays
  • 4-hour tours leaving from Port Imperial/Weehawken depart at 10:30am on Saturdays and Sundays
  • 2-hour tours leaving from Midtown/West 39th Street depart at 3:00pm on Saturdays
  • 2-hour tours leaving from Port Imperial/Weehawken depart at 3:30pm on Saturdays


Tickets for the 4-hour tour are $90 for adults and $55 for children (ages 4 - 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.

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.

For any questions or inquiries on groups of 20 or more, please contact Customer Service at 1.800.53.FERRY (Mon-Fri 7am-11am) or email marcus@nywaterway.com.

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