
At a Glance
Treat yourself like a VIP on a Seastreak Oktoberfest Fall Foliage Cruise! You’ll love our delicious selection of some of Germany’s best beers, wines, and foods available for purchase. Relax and enjoy an ever-changing view of the fiery red, glowing orange, and golden yellow foliage that makes the Hudson River an international fall destination.
- Highlands, NJ and BMB, NYC up the Hudson River and back
- Select Saturdays & Sundays, October 10th, 11th, and 24th, 2026
- ~3-5h
- $74 Adults, $49 Children (3-12), $15 Infants (0-2)
A Bavarian-style Fall Foliage Cruise
Treat yourself like a VIP on a Seastreak Oktoberfest Fall Foliage Cruise! You’ll love our delicious selection of some of Germany’s best beers, wines, and foods available for purchase. Relax and enjoy an ever-changing view of the fiery red, glowing orange, and golden yellow foliage that makes the Hudson River an international fall destination.
- Gorgeous vistas up and down the Hudson River
You’ll be amazed be the views you’ll experience on our route through Sandy Hook Bay, under the Verrazano Bridge, and along New York Harbor. We’ll follow the majestic river as she meanders under the George Washington Bridge, past the Cloisters, and catch some breathtaking views of the Palisades. We’ll see the rolling tree-filled hills and shores of Hastings-on-the-Hudson, Tarrytown, Ossining, Croton Point, Haverstraw, and Stony Point.
- Bavarian-style beers, wines, and foods!
You’ll love our delicious selection of some of Germany’s best beers, wines, and foods. Drinks and food will be available for purchase throughout the cruise.
To our customers with food allergies/intolerances: Please be advised that our food may come in contact with or contain Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Fish, or Shellfish.
- Full-service cash bar, indoor/outdoor seating, and breathtaking views
Relax and unwind during the cruise on our open-air top deck or indoors in our climate-controlled cabins with panoramic windows, comfortable airline-style seating, a full-service bar, and the smoothest ride in the industry.
Schedule & Pricing
Departure Dates (2026)
| Saturday | Sunday |
| October 10 | October 11 |
| October 24 | – |
Departure & Arrival Times
sailing 1:
| Highlands, NJ Departure Time | BMB-Slip 5, NYC Departure Time | BMB-Slip 5, NYC Arrival Time | Highlands, NJ Arrival Time |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Approx. 12:30 PM | Approx. 1:45 PM |
sailing 2:
| Highlands, NJ Departure Time | BMB-Slip 5, NYC Departure Time | BMB-Slip 5, NYC Arrival Time | Highlands, NJ Arrival Time |
| 12:00 PM | 1:15 PM | Approx. 3:45 PM | Approx. 4:45 PM |
Important Notes:
- Sailing 1 from Highlands, NJ (9:00 AM): Passengers departing from New Jersey will be required to transfer at BMB on the return trip. Upon arriving at BMB, you will disembark and board the 1:05 PM commuter ferry to Highlands, NJ. Arrival in Highlands is approximately 1:45 PM.
- Sailing 2 from Highlands, NJ (12:00 PM): Passengers will board the 12:00 PM commuter ferry from Highlands, NJ, and transfer at BMB. Upon arrival at BMB, you will disembark and board the Oktoberfest Cruise departing at 1:15 PM. No transfer is required on the return trip.
| Adults | Children (3-12) | Infant (0-2) | Exchange Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| $74 | $49 | $15 | $10 |
An exchange fee (per booking) will be charged for any changes made to reservations. All exchanges must be made prior to the event departure time. All unused tickets will be marked as no-show and the value will be forfeit.
Event Route
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands
326 Shore Drive - Highlands, NJ 07732View Map
Ticket Office Hours
Mon-Weds: 5:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thurs-Fri: 5:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sat-Sun: 8:15 AM* - 8:15 PM
*Earlier for Sat/Sun Fall Event Cruises
Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details
Port Features
- Bike Rack
- Covered Waiting Area
- Free Daytime Parking
- Handicap Accessibility
- Refreshments
- Restrooms
Battery Maritime Building, Slip 5
10 South Street - New York, NY 10005View Map
Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details
Port Features
- Covered Waiting Area
- Easy Access to NYC Transit Buses
- Handicap Accessibility
- Refreshments
- Restrooms
- Retail
Hudson River Oktoberfest Cruise
Hudson River Oktoberfest Cruise