Dutch Apple Cruises, New York, United States

5RosaAnna W 5:00 PM Oct 22, 2013

Dutch Apple Fall Foilage Cruise
We timed our tour of the USS Slater and planned a cruise down the Hudson on Dutch Apple Cruises right next to the USS Slater (if you are in the area I highly recommend visiting both). There a clean restroom on the dock, as the USS Slater does not have one. The Dutch Apple has restrooms aboard and both the ones on the Cruise and the Dock were very clean and well maintained. The crew of the Dutch Apple from those in the store where you purchase your tickets (which can also be purchased in advance online) to the tour guide and crew members could not be nicer. We lucked out an had spectacular fall weather. The cruise was very informative, our Guide was a wealth of information on the history of the area, we also were visited by an American Bald Eagle who fly over our ship a few times, I had never seen one this close it was majestic and beautiful. The guide explained how they have a few nests in the area which he pointed out. We were fortunate enough to be visited by this amazing bird. The cruise down the Hudson in and of itself was scenic. We went just as the leaves were beginning to show their fall colors. There was food and beverages (including beer) for purchase on the ship. Highly recommend for a couple or family!

4scenerylover 5:00 PM Jul 19, 2015

An enjoyable family activity in Albany
My husband and I took 2 of our grandchildren on this river cruise. Our grandchildren are ages 2 1/2 and 5. I thought that our grandchildren were possibly too young for the trip. I also thought we would be too warm on a boat on an almost 90 degree day. We really enjoyed the trip. Our grandchildren did well. The boat seemed to be full, and there were mostly family groups, with lots of children. Children 2 and under are free. Admission for our 5 year old granddaughter was $12. We brought our own food and drinks on the ship, which worked well for us. We arrived at the dock at 12:15pm. Boarding begins at 12:30. Arriving early gave us the chance to choose the seats we wanted- on the open deck, but under an awning. With cooling breezes as we traveled, we never got too hot. Our guide, Peter, narrated the 45 minute trip downstream. His narration was interesting and informative. Our grandchildren were excited about seeing 3 eagles on the trip. On the return trip there is no narration. Our grandchildren enjoyed sitting close to the side, and listening to their grandfather point out natural attractions. We enjoyed this scenic, informative trip. I recommend it to tourists and residents in the Albany area.