At a Glance
Join us for lighthouse tours narrated by the National Lighthouse Museum!
- Belford, NJ
- Sunday, June 16th, 2024
Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Sunday, August 18th, 2024
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Sunday, October 20th, 2024 - ~5 hours
- $65 (Age 13+), $42 (Age 0-12)
October 20th Trip: $89 (Age 13+), $49 (Age 0-12)
Lighthouse Cruise Series with the National Lighthouse Museum
The National Lighthouse Museum and Seastreak are teaming up to provide a series of narrated cruises introducing passengers to the many historic lighthouses found along the shores of New Jersey and New York. Each of the five cruises takes a unique route to visit different compelling locations. Join us on the one you find most interesting, or come along for all of them and become a local lighthouse expert!
- Where do you want to explore?
The cruises in the Lighthouse Series are approximately five hours long and most depart from Belford, NJ at 10:00 AM. Two of the cruises in the series are sunset cruises which depart Belford at 5:00 PM. Read on to learn more about each unique route. Each cruise will make a brief stop in Staten Island to pick up Lighthouse Museum staff and passengers.
Sunday, June 16th
– Father’s Day Circumnavigation of Staten Island –
View lighthouses on and off shore. Encircle Staten Island and explore fascinating and mysterious sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers. The journey up the Kill Van Kull, and the Arthur Kill waterways, contains much important history critical to NYC’s development and to its maritime life.
Lighthouses described and seen on this exciting tour include: Robbin’s Reef, Great Beds, Prince’s Bay, Staten Island’s Rear Range, (site of the Old Orchard Shoals Lighthouse destroyed by Sandy in 2012), New Dorp, Elmtree Beacon and the Battery Weed Light of Fort Wadsworth.
Sunday, July 14th
– East River Tour –
Pass through Hell’s Gate to Long Island Sound, out to Execution Rocks Lighthouse learning several facts along the way. Sights include Robbins Reef Lighthouse (aka “Kate’s Light”), the docks of Red Hook, notable vessels at the South Street Seaport such as the Ambrose Lightship and the Waverley, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Corlears Hook, Roosevelt Island’s newly restored lighthouse, Rikers Island, the Vernon C. Bain Prison Ship, Fort Schuyler, Stepping Stones Lighthouse, Execution Rocks Lighthouse, and Sands Point Lighthouse.
Sunday, August 4th
– Sunset Cruise Signature Tour –
This popular boat tour familiarizes passengers with key lighthouses that facilitate safe passage from the Atlantic Ocean into Lower New York Harbor. Sail past historic Fort Wadsworth and Fort Hamilton at the Narrows, and head under the Verrazano Bridge passing the former Quarantine stations of Hoffman and Swineburn Islands. Continue on past Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Fort Hancock, learning about the role that this historic beacon has played on behalf of NYC’s maritime trade and commerce over the centuries.
Then we will head for the Shrewsbury River. Along the way, you’ll pass the Naval Weapons Station Earle, and one of the most spectacular lighthouses in America – The Navesink Twin Lights Station.
Sunday, August 18th
– Sunset Cruise Full Moon East River Tour –
Pass through Hell’s Gate to Long Island Sound and Execution Rocks Lighthouse learning several facts along the way. Sights include Robbins Reef Lighthouse (aka “Kate’s Light”), the docks of Red Hook, notable vessels at the South Street Seaport such as the Ambrose Lightship and the Waverley, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Corlears Hook, Roosevelt Island’s newly restored lighthouse, Rikers Island, the Vernon C. Bain Prison Ship, Fort Schuyler, Stepping Stones Lighthouse, Execution Rocks Lighthouse, and Sands Point Lighthouse.
Sunday, September 22ND
– Circumnavigation of Staten Island –
View lighthouses on and off shore. Encircle Staten Island and explore fascinating and mysterious sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers. The journey up the Kill Van Kull, and the Arthur Kill waterways, contains much important history critical to NYC’s development and to its maritime life.
Lighthouses described and seen on this exciting tour include: Robbin’s Reef, Great Beds, Prince’s Bay, Staten Island’s Rear Range, (site of the Old Orchard Shoals Lighthouse destroyed by Sandy in 2012), New Dorp, Elmtree Beacon and the Battery Weed Light of Fort Wadsworth.
SUNDAY, October 20th
– Fall Foliage Tour up the Hudson River to Haunted Sleepy Hollow –
Up the Hudson River to Tarrytown Light near the legendary Sleepy Hollow. See the Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge along this scenic boat tour. Along the way, take in the stunning fall foliage along the shores of the mighty, historic, Hudson River.
- Narration by an experienced historian
The series will be narrated by Wade R. Goria. Wade is a National Lighthouse Museum historian, author, and former New York University professor.
Learn more about the National Lighthouse Museum using the link below!
Schedule & Pricing
Tickets can be purchased online.
Departure Dates & Times
Date | Cruise | Belford, NJ Departure Time | Belford, NJ Arrival Time |
Sunday, June 16th | Father’s Day Circumnavigation of Staten Island | 10:00 AM | Approx. 3:00 PM |
Sunday, July 14th | East River Tour | 10:00 AM | Approx. 3:00 PM |
Sunday, August 4th | Sunset Cruise Signature Tour | 5:00 PM | Approx. 10:00 PM |
Sunday, August 18th | Sunset Cruise Full Moon East River Tour | 5:00 PM | Approx. 10:00 PM |
Sunday, September 22nd | Circumnavigation of Staten Island | 10:00 AM | Approx. 3:00 PM |
Sunday, October 20th | Fall Foliage Tour up the Hudson River to Haunted Sleepy Hollow | 10:00 AM | Approx. 3:00 PM |
Pricing
Adults (13+) | Children (0-12) | Exchange Fee |
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$65 | $42 | $5 |
$89* | $49* | $5 |
Event Route
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Belford
10 Harbor Way - Belford, NJ 07718View Map
Ticket Office Hours
M-F: 5:00am - 8:00pm
Sat/Sun: open for special event cruises only
Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details
Port Features
- Bike Rack
- Covered Waiting Area
- Easy Access to NYC Transit Buses
- Free Daytime Parking
- Free Overnight Parking (restrictions apply)
- Free Single-Night Overnight Parking
- Handicap Accessibility
- Refreshments
- Restrooms
Logistics & What to Know
View All FAQs- Sunday, June 16th – Father’s Day Circumnavigation of Staten Island – Encircle Staten Island and explore fascinating and mysterious site unfamiliar to most New Yorkers.
- Sunday, July 14th – East River Tour – Pass through Hell Gate to Long Island Sound and Execution Rocks Light learning lighthouse facts along the way.
- Sunday, August 4th – Sunset Cruise Signature Tour – This popular boat tour familiarizes passengers with key lighthouses that facilitate safe passage from the Atlantic Ocean into Lower New York Harbor.
- Sunday, August 18th – Sunset Cruise Full Moon East River Tour – Pass through Hell’s Gate to Long Island Sound and Execution Rocks Lighthouse learning several facts along the way.
- Sunday, September 22nd – Circumnavigation of Staten Island – View lighthouses on and off shore. Encircle Staten Island and explore fascinating and mysterious sites unfamiliar to most New Yorkers.
- Sunday, October 20th – Fall Foliage Tour up the Hudson River to Haunted Sleepy Hollow – Up the Hudson River to Tarrytown Light near the legendary Sleepy Hollow. See the Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge along this scenic boat tour.
Belford, NJ