If you are looking for a great sightseeing tour than a Hudson River Cruise might be the perfect choice. The Hudson River is lined with a number of scenic and historic sites and for that reason has become a popular cruising location. At just about every city along the Hudson River you will find chartered cruises.

There are a number of specialty river cruises along the Hudson. What this means is that some cruises are for children and adults and others are adults only. You can also find Hudson River cruises that specialize in seasonal cruises and will do a different cruise for each of the different seasons. But it is important to know that each season does change the Hudson River so any river cruise you choose will be dependent upon weather conditions.

One of the most popular options cruising on the Hudson River is the Rip van Winkle cruise. This river cruise offers two hour sightseeing tours of the Hudson River and is big enough to carry 300 passengers. Perhaps the best thing about the Rip Van Winkle is the number of themed cruises that are offered. If you come in October expect to find Halloween themed cruises for both kids and adults. One of the most popular theme cruises offered by Rip Van Winkle is the Mystery Dinner Cruise.

Another choice is American Cruise Lines which offers an eight day cruise up the Hudson River. This gives you a much longer experience on the Hudson and obviously offers much more to see. This is a small ship though and only accommodates 49 passengers, which give it a very intimate feel. The ship departs from Haddam, Connecticut and has six stops during the trip, including New York City. There is also River Valley Tours if you are looking for an extended trip. They offer seven day cruises on the river.

The Pride of Hudson sails out of Newberg, New York and offers narrated sightseeing tours on Wednesdays and Fridays. This ship has a great feature of wrap around windows so that you have the opportunity to see everything that the Hudson River has to offer. Another Hudson River Cruise option is through North River Cruises. The great thing about their cruise is that they offer sunset dance cruises. These dance cruises include entertainment, food and beverages.

If you are looking for a river cruise than you truly cannot go wrong with one on the Hudson River. Hudson River cruises offer beautiful scenery and plenty of history for a truly unforgettable experience.