Hudson Maritime Services (HMS) offers private sight-seeing charters & sailing through the Hudson Highlands. A full sight-seeing tour will last for approximately two hours. Cruises of a shorter duration are also available. While you relax and soak in the sights & sun, your Captain will inform you of this famous area's ancient geology, rich history & fascinating ecology.
Cruise past historic Beacon, Cold Spring, Garrison's Landing, West Point Military Academy & more . Or go for a relaxing sail on Newburgh Bay . Join us for an hour or a day. You can even drop anchor by a castle & have lunch.
HMS provides private sails onboard "MANITOU", a 25 ft. Lancer Sloop. Personal attention, in a relaxed atmosphere make for a enjoyable day trip on the famous Hudson River.
The Highlands of New York State's Hudson River have been the home of the Wappinger Indians, the early Dutch Settlers, Revolutionary Fortresses and 19th Century Artists and Millionaires. Their presence is revealed with each turn of the river.
Located just fifty miles north of New York City, the Hudson Valley affords visitors unparalleled scenic beauty. The Hudson River and it's environs have attracted people from around the globe to it's magnificent shores. No wonder it has been known for centuries as "America's Rhine".
If, after viewing this website, you should have any questions regarding our services, visiting the area, or boating on the Hudson, please feel free to contact us. We'd be more than happy to help.
