As a New Windsor resident for the past 21 years, my partner and I have taken at least 2 cruises a year, usually more, time permitting. Captain Billynda Baker and her wonderful crew always make us welcome, and if possible, save the chairs in the bow for us - which we love. It is relaxing and fun and we meet many people and share our love for our little portion of the beautiful Hudson Valley.area.

Our Seniors had a wonderful and relaxing day on the cruise. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Working with them to get tickets for our large group was easy. The cons of the trip was it was not wheel chair accessible or cane friendly.

We wanted to take a cruise on the Hudson to see fall foliage. This was a good choice for us, since it leaves from Newburgh, NY, which was very convenient. So, here's the pros and cons. Pros: Wonderful crew. They were welcoming and helpful. Good narration. It was informative without being intrusive. There were lots of breaks so we could have conversations in between. Snacks and drinks available on board or bring your own (no alcohol) was very convenient. Space. There was enough space to walk freely and spread out both inside and outside. Price was a good value. Cons: The indoor area was basically clean, but a bit run-down. It could use some updating. Overall, it was worth it and we will likely sail with Pride of the Hudson again.

My senior club had a good time on The Pride of the Hudson. The staff was friendly and informative. We had a nice day, water was calm and weather was just right to be able to ride outside. The only thing that went wrong was that Mother Nature Prevailed and did not give us the leaf peeking we were looking forward to.

Reserving seats was so easy. We were greeted and seated with a beautiful table so we all sat together on the top deck. We brought snacks & sandwiches to eat. They also have food and beverages you can purchase on board. The cruise went south down to West Point and returned to Newburgh 2 hours later. The trip was narrated and the scenery was gorgeous. The Captain even announced sighting of a bald eagle sitting on a branch at the rivers edge. Treat yourself to an inexpensive, relaxing trip for an afternoon.

The two hour sightseeing ride we took on the Pride of the Hudson was very nice. We enjoyed having the choice of the open upper deck or the enclosed main deck. Well maintained ship, friendly crew, nice narration of the sights along the river. Very pleasant way to see the river. We saw several bald eagles during the trip.

Our experience was great. We arrived about 20 minutes prior to departure, and the deck was already full. Consequently, we had to go down to the first floor, which we didn't mind as the deck was too windy for our 2-month-old baby that day. So, keep in mind, if you want to sit on the deck, arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time. By the way, I would recommend they set different prices for deck/indoor seats, so people don't get disappointed (as we would have been if we had come without our baby). I understand that people might then be upset if the weather is bad and they paid for the upper deck, but every outdoor activity has this challenge.

This was my second trip aboard the Pride of the Hudson. I live in Florida and I travel to the Hudson River Valley every fall to get my taste of autumn. I love the history of the river. I loved seeing Bannerman's Castle from the river and West Point. My only complaint would be I wish the cruise would go down to Bear Mountain and turn around there. I will be back in Oct. 2024.

We have been on the Pride of The Hudson quite a few times over the years. Always a good time. They have a bar which serves soft drinks, bottled beer, a couple of beers on tap, and liquor as well. They have bathroom facilities on board as well for the 2 hour trip. Consider getting there at the start of boarding if you have a strong preference for where you sit. Note that they have their own large parking lot (located in front of the boat) that comes in very handy when there are other events in the area. The crew is very good and helpful. The one downside (in my opinion) is that there is limited shaded areas on the top deck.

My daughter and I took a afternoon cruise on the Pride of the Hudson. From the moment we arrived , the crew was pleasant and polite. The crew member saw that we were sprinting to the boat , and she shouted out to us “ take your time do not rush we are waiting for you “ You do not see that kindness too much any more in customer service. She started the cruise with a smile on all Of us !! Also the cruise was narrated wonderfully and the boat and bathroom were clean