Big Apple Fanatics Tours

06/09/2026

I am on WPIX with journalist Eileen Lehpamer on Governors Island talking history. I have been leading history tours of the island since 2003; watch this and learn about aviation on the island!

Did you know that Governors Island was once called "Nut Island" and...

05/27/2026

On Governors Island today leading a walking tour for amazing New Yorkers. My book is the first and only guide book to the Island, now celebrating its 10th anniversary .publishing get a copy in the Castle Williams’ book shop and online. Take a tour with me!

11/05/2025

Final tour of the Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . Join us!

Saturday 11/8 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore 15 little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets: and
https://www.GoldCoastLeafCruise.com

10/29/2025

Final two tours of the Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . Join us!

Saturday 11/8 - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 11/15 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore 15 little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets: and
https://www.GoldCoastLeafCruise.com

10/22/2025

2nd TOUR OPEN! We have added a sunset cruise to Sunday 10/26 at 4:00 p.m. due to high demand. Seats are $65 or $50 for youths. Enjoy the fall colors and history of 15 small islands in the Sound on

The second season of our Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . Join us!

Sunday 10/26 - 1:00 p.m. (10 seats left)
Sunday 10/26 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:8 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets:

Experience the magic of autumn in New York on the only fall foliage cruise to visit the secret islands of Long Island Sound.

10/22/2025

2nd TOUR OPEN! We have added a sunset cruise to Sunday 10/26 at 4:00 p.m. due to high demand. Seats are $65 or $50 for youths. Enjoy the fall colors and history of 15 small islands in the Sound on

The second season of our Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . Join us!

Sunday 10/26 - 1:00 p.m. (10 seats left)
Sunday 10/26 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:8 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets: and
https://www.GoldCoastLeafCruise.com

10/21/2025

The second season of our Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . Join us!

Sunday 10/26 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:8 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets: and
https://www.GoldCoastLeafCruise.com

10/19/2025

The second season of our Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . Join us! We have seasonal snacks & drinks.

Sunday 10/26 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:8 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets: and
https://www.GoldCoastLeafCruise.com

10/17/2025

Welcome to Huckleberry Island! Ever heard of it? We sail around it tomorrow and learn the history. Announcing the second season of our Gold Coast Fall Foliage Cruise with . We might spot seals and like last year. Join us!

Saturday 10/18 - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday 10/19 - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday 10/26 - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:8 - 12:00 p.m.
$65 pp; Kids $50

2-hour boat cruise that departs from Port Washington to see the colors change around Long Island Sound, from Sands Point to New Rochelle. Explore little-known islands and learn their unique history.

Tickets: and
https://www.GoldCoastLeafCruise.com