AIANY Boat Tour: Architecture and the Lights of Gotham

This boat tour capitalizes on the remarkable skyline and architecture of Manhattan after sunset. From the time the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated with dazzling lights and fireworks in 1883, architects and lighting designers have understood the importance of presenting their structures in the night sky. Today, “the city that never sleeps” is stunningly illuminated more than ever. Designers now have a sophisticated array of sources, palette of colors, and programs to run these lighting systems. Take to the waters on this 2-hour cruise with an expert AIANY guide to see the latest in how architects and lighting designers are creating a new, more dynamic nighttime experience. View the famously mesmerizing lights of Manhattan and explore the latest trends and innovations in architectural lighting in New York City.  

This two hour narrated cruise will depart at sunset from Chelsea Piers in Manhattan and will include the Lower Hudson River, the Upper Bay and the East River.