Too late for this year, but next year for sure don’t miss an architectural cruise around Manhattan. I took a couple and liked them so much I go back for more. My first was with some CT friends around the time I moved to the city; this time as a real New Yorker.
The cruise director, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) architect, rattled off information about the buildings faster than my mind could absorb them. I did take-in more this time than last. There’s so much to know, and with the ever changing skyline, there’ll always be something to learn. (Click here or here to find out more about the cruises. Before buying check for discount tickets as they are usually available.)
One of the architects who I focused on this cruise was Renzo Piano. I first remember learning about him when my neighborhood museum The Whitney opened. Piano also had a hand in Santina, the restaurant next door.
Our 2 1/2-tour circled Manhattan island. Silly me, as the yacht went past the statue, I still took photos of the Statue of Liberty… and of the GW Bridge (I took even more of the bridge when I walked across it earlier this year).
The price of your ticket does get you one drink, and some nibbles – that is if you’re fast enough to get to the front of the line before the food is gone. Be quick, as they do not replenish! You don’t go on this cruise for the food. I suggest grabbing a bite before you board. We did so, having an egg, bacon and cheese sandwich at wichcraft right across from the Manhattan, 1920s inspired yacht. The bacon was crisp, the cheese melted over the still runny egg, unusually nice on a soft English muffin toasted only to be warm.
– bonnie
wichcraft
269 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
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