Tugboat Rides on W.O. Decker
July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 31, 2022
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton Street
New York,
Suggested Ages: 10 to 14+, Adult Friendly
Take an exciting 75-minute ride on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker. Explore New York Harbor with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery, and Governors Island.
Tours depart at 1:15pm, 2:45pm, and 4:15pm. Advance reservations recommended.
For ages 10+. Access to W.O. Decker requires climbing angled gangways and a step up and over her side from a floating deck.
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