Daily Life on the Mahicannituck
Learn about Lenape life on the Mahicannituck with Harv Hilowitz
What to Expect
Cruise aboard our 100% solar boat and experience Indigenous life on the River!
Did you know? The Hudson Valley has been inhabited for over twelve thousand years by Native Peoples. While on the Manhicannituck (Hudson River), passengers will learn about the Indigenous Lenape people, their ancestors and history, and how they interacted with the landscape and with other tribes. Scholar Harv Hilowitz leads guests through the history of what happened after first contact with the Europeans, the journey of the Lenape diaspora, and their presence here now. Questions and conversation are encouraged.
Harv Hilowitz is a historian of Indigenous and Hudson Valley history and a Contributing Scholar to the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
About Solaris
Built and operated by the Hudson River Maritime Museum right here in Kingston, NY Solaris is the only solar-powered passenger boat on the Hudson River. This quiet vessel has no exhaust and does not require any fossil fuels to operate. It is 100% solar powered.
What to Bring
- Sense of adventure
- Curiosity
- Drink and/or snack
What Not to Bring:
- large coolers
- luggage
- strollers
- very large bags
Restrictions
Physical Requirements Required to Access Solaris
To access Solaris, you must be able to:
- Navigate a gravel path from the street to the docks
- Navigate elevated gangways to and from the docks / Solaris. Note that the docks may sway or be slightly wet
- Climb 3 steps down to board Solaris
For more information on the accessibility of Solaris, please contact the HRMM to speak with our staff:
845-338-0071 | [email protected].
Duration
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Address
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY, 12401
Pricing
| Adult | $36 |
| Child (3-12 yrs) | $26 |
| Senior (62+ yrs) | $31 |
| Small Child (2 years old and under) | Free |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Museum:
Please note that our tour boat Solaris DOES operate in the rain; tours are only canceled by the captain when weather conditions are dangerous. In the event that the Solaris Captain or Hudson River Maritime Museum cancels a tour or charter, full refunds will be issued. Same-day cancellations due to thunder and lightning will result in full refunds. If a boat ride or tour is cut short for any reason, full or partial refunds will be issued at the discretion of the captain.
Cancellation by Customer:
Cancellations before 7 days of tour departure will receive a full refund. Cancellations between 6 days and 24 hours of tour departure will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure or no-shows will not receive a refund.
Please call 845-338-0071 or email [email protected] to cancel your reservation.
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