Circle Line Relaunches Bear Mountain Cruises
New York Cruise Lines' Circle Line is relaunching its annual Bear Mountain Cruises on the Hudson River.
The eight-hour round-trip excursions take passengers from New York City to Bear Mountain and back, launching Saturdays and Sundays from September 18 through October 31, plus Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 11.
The 50-mile cruise up the Hudson includes sights of Hook Mountain, the Hudson River Palisades, the George Washington Bridge, and the Mario Cuomo Bridge; with a seasonal specialty Oktoberfest menu and a live German Polka band.
Passengers must be vaccinated to board, and are requested to wear masks indoors while not eating or drinking.