Is the cruise wheelchair accessible?

Yes—wheelchair access is available on the main deck; contact RMS Cruises in advance to arrange boarding assistance.

Are tickets refundable or reschedulable?

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Check weather and personal plans before booking.

Are food and drinks available on board?

A cash bar and light bites are available for purchase during the cruise.

Is this cruise suitable for children?

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; seating is first-come, first-served and vessel motion may affect younger passengers.

How does the cruise support local history?

A portion of each ticket supports the Peekskill Museum, contributing to preservation and interpretation of regional history.

Sailing Benedict Arnold's Final Days: Hudson River Sunset Cruise

Onboard the Emerald Princess, the Treason Cruise — The Sunset Days of Benedict Arnold offers a two-hour, smoke-ringed ribbon of river and story along the Hudson River near Peekskill, New York. Historian Char Weigel narrates the final chapter of Benedict Arnold’s life as the vessel slips past Hook Mountain and other landmarks where Revolutionary-era decisions unfolded. This isn't a generic sightseeing run; it's a lecture at sea, designed for listeners who like their history anchored to place.

Boarding begins at Fleischmann Pier, 1 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill; arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and settlement before the ship departs. Seating is first-come, first-served on the main deck; the cruise is wheelchair accessible there, and staff ask guests needing assistance to contact RMS Cruises ahead of time. A cash bar and light bites are available, and a portion of each ticket supports the Peekskill Museum, connecting your evening to local preservation efforts.

The highlight is the conjunction of narrative and landscape: Hook Mountain’s basalt face and the river corridor become characters in Char’s storytelling. Expect close readings of place — houses, shorelines, and bluffs — that frame Arnold’s decisions and debts, with snatches of social history about towns, shipping, and the Hudson’s strategic role. The vessel’s motion and the late sun add a cinematic energy, turning simple river views into context-rich scenery.

Practical details matter. The cruise carries up to 90 passengers; the route can change with weather or vessel operation, and some areas may be restricted during rough conditions. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled, so plan accordingly. The target audience is history lovers, local curious minds, and visitors who prefer a calm, interpretive outing over crowded tourist ferries.

Why book it? This experience stitches narrative to geography: you don’t just hear about Benedict Arnold’s final days — you pass the exact shoreline and formations tied to those events while an expert voices the decisions that played out there. Supporting the Peekskill Museum with your fare helps conserve the region’s stories, making the cruise both instructive and civic.

If you’re in the Hudson Valley for a weekend, the Treason Cruise is an efficient evening of place-based history, river air, and sunset light — a compact, thoughtful way to see the Hudson with a historian as your guide.

Bring layered outerwear, a camera, and motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone; even steady evenings can produce spray and breeze. Street parking and walkable dining cluster around the pier, so plan a relaxed window for boarding and a post-cruise meal in Peekskill. Arrive ready to listen—Char Weigel’s narration rewards attentive ears, turning shoreline houses and bluffs into scenes where individual choices reshaped the Revolutionary story, and your fare directly supports the Peekskill Museum mission.

About R.M.S. Cruises

R.M.S. Cruises is a Peekskill, New York-based cruise operator offering seasonal and special-event excursions on the Hudson River aboard the Emerald Princess. The company focuses on a mix of family-friendly holiday sailings, scenic brunch and sunset cruises, and special-event departures that showcase river views, historic landmarks, and local foliage. R.M.S. Cruises operates scheduled public cruises including the Polar Express Cruise with Santa, Sunset Sips Cruise, Fall Foliage Brunch Cruise, Weekend Brunch Cruise, and Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise.

Each cruise departs from Peekskill and emphasizes onboard hospitality, comfortable climate-controlled spaces, and panoramic views of the Hudson River and nearby landmarks such as Bear Mountain Bridge and West Point. The Emerald Princess serves as the primary vessel for these experiences and is described in booking materials as the event platform for dining, live music, and holiday programming.

R.M.S. Cruises is practical for families seeking themed holiday outings, couples looking for scenic sunset sailings, and groups wanting a catered brunch on the water. For cruises with specific inclusions, booking descriptions note items such as complimentary beverages on select sailings, made-to-order dining options on brunch departures, and children's gifts during holiday cruises. Availability, schedules, and detailed menus vary by departure and season; prospective passengers are directed to the official listing or reservation platform for current information and ticketing. R.M.S. Cruises is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists public, ticketed cruises from Peekskill, NY.

Booking, pricing, and accessibility information are available on the R.M.S. Cruises listing for each scheduled departure and updates throughout the year.