Bear Mountain Cruise
8 HOURS
PIER 83, MIDTOWN
Cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park for an Oktoberfest cruise with scenic views, festive fun, and outdoor exploration!
- German-themed food
- Beer
- Live Music
- Hiking
Bear Mountain Cruise
8 HOURS
PIER 83, MIDTOWN
Cruise up the Hudson River to Bear Mountain State Park for an Oktoberfest cruise with scenic views, festive fun, and outdoor exploration!
New York City's #1 Floating Oktoberfest!
Set sail on the ultimate fall adventure with our Floating Oktoberfest Cruise! Enjoy a scenic 50-mile journey through the Hudson River Valley to Bear Mountain State Park, surrounded by vibrant autumn colors and a festive Oktoberfest atmosphere.
Savor our exclusive fall menu with German favorites like Pork Schnitzel, Bratwursts, and oversized Bavarian Pretzels. Sip from collectible mugs filled with Warsteiner, Spaten, seasonal Sam Adams Octoberfest, and local Pumpkin Ales.
Along the way, enjoy live music, learn from our award-winning Tour Guides, or catch the game on our main deck lounge TV. At Bear Mountain, you’ll have two hours to explore trails, the lake, the zoo, and more before heading back to Manhattan. Book now for a perfect blend of fall scenery, great music, and Oktoberfest fun!
Our huge, outdoor decks are perfect for getting some fall sun, fresh air and 360-degree views.
The Hudson River Cruise goes under two of the most impressive bridges in New York State, the mighty George Washington Bridge and the modern Mario Cuomo Bridge, aka Tappan Zee Bridge. You'll pass Hook Mountain, which rises to nearly 800 feet straight up from the Hudson River with sheer cliffs, covered in bright autumn foliage, surrounded by ravens, hawks, ospreys and the occasional Bald Eagle before arriving at Bear Mountain.
Once you're there you'll be able to get out, walk around paved trails for two hours, enjoying the main Bear Mountain facility, the lake, the zoo and the Merry Go Round.
Scenic River Journey
Bear Mountain Exploration
Cruise Route
Departing Pier 83, you'll pass under the George Washington Bridge, marvel at the majestic Palisades and the modern Cuomo Bridge, continuing up the Hudson to Bear Mt
This dual-span twin bridge was completed in 2018 at a cost of nearly $4 billion connecting Westchester and Rockland counties.
The Palisades are a line of steep cliffs rising up from the Hudson River to about 540 feet.
This museum is in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan. Pieces were brought over from Europe and it was completed in 1939.
The world’s busiest suspension bridge spans the Hudson River and carries over 103 million vehicles per year.
This mountain rises 689 feet up from the Hudson River. It was known as Verdrietige Hook, "Tedious Point", to Dutch settlers.
Enjoy a taste of Oktoberfest with a selection of premium German and New York brands on this exclusive cruise.
German Potato Salad (Vegetarian), Beet Salad (Vegan), Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut
(Standard concessions items are also available)
Download our Oktoberfest menu!
If you have questions or concerns regarding food allergies or religious exemptions, please contact our call center. These inquiries will be forwarded to our team for review, and we will handle any necessary accommodations.
Let our world-renowned tour guides and our live bands entertain you along your journey! Traveling up the Hudson has never sounded better!
You can expect Divining Rod to play both Americana and country rock, a heady mix of soulful originals and eclectic covers of your favorite laidback tunes! Street Beats Brass Band adds an element of traditional Oktoberfest polka music plus a variety of classic hits and singalongs.
Plus! Don't miss an afternoon sports game! The in-market sports games of the afternoon the can be found streaming from our TV located in the main deck back lounge!
The all-inclusive way to get the most out of your cruise is with a Premier ticket!
Premier guests receive the following perks:
The Premier deck is located on the 3rd deck, the highest outdoor deck on the Circle Line Vessel. This deck is only accessible by stairs.
Guests who cannot use stairs are encouraged to join us with a standard ticket only.
On rare occurrences, stormy weather and high tides submerge the dock at Bear Mountain which makes it inaccessible.
Guest safety is our #1 priority, so our highly-trained Captain & Crew will make the right call closer to the docking area. If we cannot dock, the vessel will simply turn around and head back to Manhattan a few hours earlier than anticipated. But don't fret, the Oktoberfest onboard party will continue for the entire time!
If we're anticipating this to occur ahead of your cruise, we will notify you in advance.