Join us for a leisure walk along "Tugboat Heaven", the Kill Van Kull waterway.

The theme of this walk is to observe, discuss, and photograph shipping activity. We will also discuss former railroad facilities.

There will be plenty to see. Tugs, tankers, freighters, barges, workboats, terminals, and some wildlife, too.

All images on this page were taken during past tours.

Boots or study work shoes are required. Any camera is suitable; telephoto lenses are recommended.  Metrocard or exact fare required for return to St. George via MTA S40 bus.

Participants are free to leave the tour at any time via the parallel S40 bus on Richmond Terrace.

You must be aboard the 9:30 A.M. (or earlier) ferry departing South Ferry, Manhattan, in order to meet the group at St. George at 10:00 A.M.

Ferry schedule

Subways and buses may be operating with reduced schedules on weekends. Plan ahead and leave early. MTA Service Advisory web page: http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/

Restroom facilities available at the ferry terminal and at tour's end at RH Tugs Restaurant. (Lunch optional)