The m/v "Pollepel"                                                          Bannerman Castle                                                          The m/v "Pollepel"
                                                                                                         Photo by Jennifer Hall                                                           
          

 After Many years of working with Bannerman Castle Trust, Hudson River Adventures Inc. is now offering exclusive tours onto Bannerman Island- Hudson Highland State Park. For those guests who feel adventurous your journey will begin at the newly renovated Newburgh waterfront at Torches Landing or Beacon Landing. From there we take you on a short boat ride over to the island on the "Pollepel". Upon reaching the island you will be greeted by your tour guide and your group will be given an escorted tour of the rugged little island. Your tour will include a lecture about the history of the island and plenty of opportunities for photographs. Your tour will take approximately one and one half hours (1- 1/2hrs) on the island after which you will once again board the "Pollepel" for a short ride back to historic Newburgh or Beacon.

        We would like to advise our guests that some of the paths and trails are steep and there is a lot of walking including 68 steps. Please wear the proper shoes and attire for a hike in the woods. (No high heels etc.) Please bring tick and bug repellent for use on the island. The island is still as primitive as it was in the early 1900's, No electricity, No running water. "Portable toilets" will be available at the island and bottled water will be offered for sale on the boat. Neither the boat or the island is handicapped accessible. No Baby Strollers Please. Due to safety issues we cannot go inside any of the buildings yet as they are in the process of being stabilized for our future use.

    Tickets are $40.00 per person and can be purchased by calling  845-220-2120
Groups are limited to 46 persons for a more personalized tour.
Advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended.
We go rain or shine! Severe weather NOT!

The Bannerman Island tours are available Saturday and Sunday, May-Oct
The Pollepel water taxi departs at noon from Torches Landing, Newburgh N.Y.
The Pollepel water taxi departs at 1:30pm from Beacon Landing, Beacon N.Y.
                
   
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