Join us aboard the luxury yacht Manhattan II - a cozy, elegant, 1920s-style yacht - as we explore NYC’s winter wildlife and history of Lower NY harbor, the NYC skyline, and the obscure islands of Hoffman and Swinburne Islands just beyond the Verrazano Bridge! On this captivating 2.75-hour NYC sightseeing cruise we'll take in the winter wildlife of NY Harbor and these amazing islands with rich history that now serve as a seal destination in winter. **Seal sightings are not guaranteed on this NYC wildlife boat tour, but they have been a constant inhabitant of Swinburne and Hoffman during winter for the past several years.**. On this NYC boat ride, our expert tour guides and renowned Urban Naturalists, Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs, will regale you with fascinating tales of these iconic islands and historic waterways. They'll illuminate the stories of the migrating birds who inhabit the harbor this time of year. Once used as islands for quarantining immigrants with contagious diseases in the 19th century, Swinburne and Hoffman are modern day 'abandoned islands', reclaimed by nature as a breeding ground for birds, and a winter 'haul out' destination for Gray Seals and Harbor Seals. Throughout this NYC eco-cruise, our knowledgeable naturalist-guide will share insights into the conservation efforts aimed at preserving these precious ecosystems.

This cruise often sells out. $124 adult, $86 child. Registration required.