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The 2 Wildlife Tours in New York That Earn Their Price

2 tours  ·  from $147

Good wildlife tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 2 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

New York Urban Wildlife Sunset Boat Tour - Leaving Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, New York City Tours, NYC Sightseeing Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wildlife

New York Urban Wildlife Sunset Boat Tour

1.New York Urban Wildlife Sunset Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147Our pick

Cruise from Chelsea Piers with naturalists Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs, looking for birds and wildlife near the Hudson, Roosevelt Island, and the Brother Islands. You’ll pass under the Brooklyn Bridge, enjoy skyline views, sandwiches, and one included beer, wine, champagne, or soda.

“The staff was great..very accommodating with questions, beverages, knowledge of the area and the sailboat..views were great.. sailboat was beautiful ..jazz band was awesome too.. was a good touch to a good evening”

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NYC: Urban Wildlife Sunset Tour of the East River - Leaving Chelsea Piers and reaching the East River
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NYC: Urban Wildlife Sunset Tour of the East River

2.Urban Wildlife Sunset Tour of the East River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Spend three hours aboard a classic yacht with Urban Naturalist Gabriel Willow or Russell Jacobs. Cruise from Chelsea Piers past Roosevelt Island, Mill Rock, and the Brother Islands, watching birds, old hospital ruins, bridges, and the skyline shift from sunset to night. A drink and sandwich are included.

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