Why This Cruise Comparison Site Exists

The Hudson has more than one way to be seen, and the choices are hard to compare. This site exists to make that comparison simple.

How Each Cruise Earns Its Place On These Pages

Every cruise listed here departs from Manhattan, New Jersey or the Hudson Valley and can be booked live (see Worth It?). Ordering follows price, rating and trip length.

The Bar Each Cruise Clears To Get Listed

Each cruise has to be a real, bookable listing with a published price and schedule. It also needs recent traveler reviews behind its rating.

The Bar Each Cruise Has To Clear Before It Earns A Card

A schooner out of Chelsea Piers or a foliage cruise upriver: each must show a from-price and steady reviews to earn a card here.

Where Prices, Ratings And Review Counts Come From

Prices, ratings and review counts on this page match the operator listing you'll book for each cruise.

How The Guide Pages Are Written

Guide pages group cruises the way travelers choose: by length, departure pier and mood, from quick statue runs to jazz evenings.