For Trained Paddlers

The Best Escape Room In The World

Not for novices.

INTERMEDIATE: You finished Basics 1-2-3 classes or got screened.

ADVANCED: You finished 4 Intermediate tours this year or got screened.

EXPERT: You finished 3 Advanced tours this year or got screened. Finish the Manhattan Circumnavigation to qualify for boat storage.

Schedule | Intermediate-Expert

Intermediate Tours and Trainings

2 hours

River Navigation Class for Paddlers

Learn to calculate tidal currents, plan trips, and navigate NYC waters.

2 hours

River Rescues Class for Paddlers

Be confident in rescuing yourself. Rescues are a crucial skill for venturing around NYC without a guide.

90 min

Speed Training

The perfect regimen for weeknight fitness. Join the community on the water.

90 min
2 miles

Golden Hour Tour

Get mesmerized by incredible sunset colors on NYC’s skyline.

2 hours
4 miles

Little Island Tour

Visit a whimsical architectural wonder by kayak and SUP.

3 hours
4 miles

Secret Beach Tour

Kayak or SUP to a sandy beach with the best NYC views.

3.3 hours
8 miles

Water’s Soul Tour

View the Water’s Soul sculpture from the water and peruse the Jersey City shore.

4 hours
9 miles

Sushi Tour

Kayak or paddle board to the culinary delicacies of New Jersey’s Little Japan.

4 hours
10 miles

Surf City Tour

A hugely fun trip to the New York Upper Harbor. Stop for lobster and guac.

History Tours

History tours begin with a 1-hour presentation at Hudson River Park’s Pier 84 Boathouse. The presentation is FREE for the general public. After that, Trained Paddlers launch onto the Hudson River for an up-close visit to historic sites with the guide.

3.5 hours
4 miles

Midtown History Tour

Paddle and explore the history of Midtown Manhattan, Hell’s Kitchen, and Chelsea.

3.5 hours
4 miles

Hoboken History Tour

Paddle and explore the histories of the Hoboken and Weehawken waterfronts.

4 hours
10 miles

Jersey City History Tour

Dive into the history of Jersey City from ironclads to early European settlements.

4 hours
9 miles

Downtown History Tour

Paddle and explore the history of the West Village, TriBeCa, and the Battery.

Advanced Tours

4 hours
7 miles

TriBeCa Tour

Paddle to TriBeCa, explore the historic neighborhood, and go for coffee.

5 hours
14 miles

G.W. Bridge Tour

Relax at the forested beach under the towering George Washington Bridge.

6.5 hours
18 miles

Palisades Tour

Wander along spectacular vertical cliffs by the shore.

4 hours
11 miles

Ellis Island Tour

Turn just before the Statue of Liberty and circumnavigate Ellis Island.

5 hours
15 miles

Statue of Liberty Tour

Amazing. Get close up to Liberty. Float and behold.

6 hours
18 miles

Lighthouse Tour

Adventure to the NYC Harbor’s Robbins Reef Lighthouse.

Expert Tours

6 hours
15 miles

Red Hook Tour

Paddle the scenic Upper Harbor to a hip seaside village.

9.5 hours
28 miles

Yonkers Tour

Paddle to New York’s third largest city and the unearthed Saw Mill River.

7.5 hours
25 miles

Verrazano-Narrows Tour

Through the NY Upper Bay to the Atlantic Ocean and under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge!

9 hours
33 miles

Coney Island Tour

Paddle to the ocean to watch for whales and eat hot dogs.

9 hours
30 miles

Manhattan Circumnavigation Tour

The best boat tour in the world goes all the way around Manhattan!

Schedule | All Levels