Bear Mountain Cruise - Circle Line Sightseeing
Bear Mountain State Park features 50+ hiking and biking trails, a stunning lake with paddle boats, a zoo, museum and a restaurant, The Bear Mountain Inn (reservations recommended!). There's a 30-minute walk up a winding path to access these facilities.
Whether you’re a family looking for an awesome autumn adventure at Bear Mountain, a group of friends getting your Oktoberfest on, or a fall-foliage lover looking to do some serious leaf peeping, our Bear Mountain Cruises are the perfect pick!
Things to Know
• Oktoberfest Cruise runs Saturdays and Sundays from September 21 to November 10, and on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14.
• Boarding at 8:30 AM and departing at 9 AM; 2.5 hour (approximately) cruise up and down the Hudson River, with 3 hours to spend at Bear Mountain.
• Live German Oom-pah & Polka bands playing on every cruise.
• Light narration of sights and highlights from a Circle Line guide included in all trips.
• Top rated on TripAdvisor
• Onboard Oktoberfest menu + café with a freshly prepared menu of sandwiches, salads and snacks + full bar serving up hot and cold beverages, beer, wine and cocktails. No outside food or beverage allowed.
• Onboard amenities including outdoor deck space, heated/air-conditioned indoor seating with large windows made for sightseeing, and restrooms.
• Please note: there is a steep hill leading from the dock at Bear Mountain to the main park area. Please be aware this hill may be difficult for some people to climb, including those with difficulty walking or in wheelchairs.
• Please note: the Circle Line drop off area is about 4.6 miles from the Anthony Wayne recreational area where Bear Mountain's Oktoberfest is held. Please prepare for a ~15-minute cab ride there and back. The boat departs promptly from Bear Mountain at the Captain's noted time.
• PREMIER TICKET- Includes seating on the third deck
Board our boat and step into Munich, as you snack and sip on German eats and brews!
Sample menu includes:
• German Feast Plate with bratwurst, sauerkraut, and German potato salad
• Prop & Peller Real Bavarian Pretzels
• Traditional pork schnitzel
• All Circle Line’s classic concessions items (hot dogs, chips, candy, etc.)
• Draft and bucket specials on all Warsteiner beers