We are cautiously optimistic as we get back to cruising and to helping you to explore the Hudson Valley! The health and well-being of our guests and crew members is our number one priority. We are closely monitoring the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization as well as the guidance of our local health departments and authorities on best practices for reopening. We will continue to assess, refine, and update our standards to keep you safe as new information is available.

COVID 19 Safety Measures

• We are limiting capacity to 50% to provide for social distancing, as well as arranging seating to encourage social distancing.
• We are proving increased hand sanitizer accessibility at our boarding locations as well as on the boats and buses.
• To protect our employees and guests, all guests and employees must have face coverings. Social distancing is not always possible while on a passenger vessel!
• To limit personal contact for our crew and customers, we are currently cashless at the ticket book and on board at the bar/snack bar. We are only accepting credit or debit cards at this time.
• The vessel is being cleaned between each tour at key touch points with an EPA-approved disinfectant. Staff have been provided with specific training on updated cleaning procedures.
• The vessel undergoes a more thorough deep clean and sanitize at the end of its operating day.
• All guests will have to sign off on a COVID questionnaire affirming that they have not had symptoms for the past 14 days
• Our cleaning practices meet or exceed all CDC guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will face coverings be required?

Masks are required to be worn by staff and all guests over the age of 2 when social distancing is not possible, and people are unable to maintain 6’ of distancing. While the open air decks of our vessels provide you the opportunity for a fresh air experience, there are other times on the boats while moving around, embarking and disembarking, etc. when the keeping 6’ distance from others is simply not possible. Masks may be removed while at your seat for eating or drinking. Masks must be worn at all times while moving about the vessel. To put it simply: No mask=No ride.

How are you screening employees?

Employees are being screened daily for temperatures upon arrival, as well as being asked to fill out COVID symptom screening questionnaire.

How will you handle groups and charters?

Groups and charters are still available but will still subject to our operating guidelines on maintain employee and guest safety. Please call our sales team directly at 843-277-9337 with specific questions about details for your group or charter.