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BANNERMAN ISLAND CRUISE & WALKING TOUR (FROM BEACON)

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Ages: All ages
  • Tour Includes: 30-minute boat ride over to Bannerman Island aboard the Estuary Steward • Guided 45-minute walking tour of the island in which you will visit the famous Bannerman Castle ruins and gardens • Visit to the Bannerman Garden and Bannerman Residence, where you’ll learn about all things Bannerman • Return trip back on the Estuary Steward to Beacon where it all began!
  • Rain or Shine: Tours go rain or shine. There is a no refund or rescheduling policy.
  • More Info: The tour departs from Beacon, NY and advance booking is required for all tours! Please wear comfortable shoes as there is some rough terrain on the walking tour portion of the experience. Strollers cannot be accommodated. There are 72 steps to get from the dock to the historic trail and event space on Bannerman Islands, we are not ADA accessible. Food and drinks are not included, but you can purchase snacks and souvenirs on Bannerman Island. (no picnicking allowed on Pollepel Island, except on Third Sunday Music Program).

Adult

Ages 12+

$ 45

Child

Ages 0 - 11

$ 35

A tiny jewel in the setting of the Hudson Highlands

One of the best things to do along the Hudson River is visit Pollepel Island, a tiny jewel in the setting of the Hudson Highlands. The rich history of Bannerman Castle and the beautiful scenery of this place will provide a wonderfully enriching day for the whole family. The whole experience is 2.5 hours and we’ll be leaving from Beacon, NY.

The Bannerman Castle Trust Inc., in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, provides a public tour of Bannerman Castle and Pollepel Island. All proceeds will benefit the Pollepel Island and Bannerman Castle preservation efforts, to ensure many can experience this beautiful place for generations to come.

Additional Information

  • Only service dogs as described by the ADA are allowed on Bannerman Island.
  • RAIN OR SHINE: Tours go rain or shine. There is a no refund or rescheduling policy.
  • New for 2026: Wednesday and Thursday Tours in the summer for $40 (regularly $45). Wednesday and Thursday tours will also be given a special tour to the “Grotto” architectural feature – the Grotto has been hidden and inaccessible for over 30 years, and is being unveiled this season. Thank you to Parks & Trails NY for their support of this important preservation project.
  • Rest Rooms: There are no restrooms at the dock or at the train station, but there are two Clivus Multrum composting toilets on the island. There are Porta-Potties in the adjoining Long Dock Park (Scenic Hudson) and the Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverside Park (City of Beacon), each about a 10 minute walk away. It is a 25-minute cruise to Bannerman Island, so please plan accordingly.

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