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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-minie 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 is a 72-step climb from the dock to the start of the tour (there is a rest stop along the way). 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).
  • Lecture on August 26 and September 30th: ELEANOR OWEN SEELAND - The last inhabitant of Bannerman Island to give a lecture on August 26 and September 30th on the 11 am and 12:30 am tours. This is an added bonus for people coming on the regular tours.

    ELEANOR OWEN SEELAND lived on Bannerman Island while she was growing up in the 1930s with her parents, Leonard Wayne Owen and her mother Marion and her brothers and sisters. Enjoy first-hand stories of what it was like to live on Bannerman Island.

    Book now:
    Saturday, August 26th 2023 @ 11am – 1:30pm
    Saturday, August 26th 2023 @ 12:30pm – 3pm
    Saturday, September 30th 2023 @ 11am – 1:30pm
    Saturday, September 30th 2023 @ 12:30pm – 3pm
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

  • COVID-19: Vaccination Cards and masks are currently not required at this time but could change depending on the severity at the time. Bannerman Island follows New York State COVID-19 regulations.
  • 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.

Please note: In order to put on a show at Bannerman Island, we need to have 2 boat loads of 44 people. If you are on the first boat for the show at 6 pm, when you get to Bannerman Island, you will receive a guided tour of the island before the show. When the show is over, you will return to Beacon after the show is finished.

If you are on the second boat departing to Bannerman Island at 7 pm, you will be escorted to your seats for the show. After the show is over, you will be given a lecture of Bannerman Island, while you wait for the boat to return to pick you up. It takes about 50 minutes. We thank you for your cooperation.

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