You are bidding on four tickets for a Rondout Lighthouse Tour aboard Solaris, leaving from and returning to the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston.

Venture aboard Solaris for a unique opportunity to take a boat tour out to one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River that stands proudly at the entrance to Rondout Creek. Knowledgeable guides from the Hudson River Maritime Museum will share captivating tales about Kingston's Rondout Lighthouse's rich history and the individuals who lived there. Once you arrive, you'll get to explore the lighthouse's fascinating interior and uncover what life was like for the keepers and their families. Feeling daring? Climb up to the observation deck for jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Hudson, the iconic Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, and, if the skies are clear, the distant Esopus Meadows Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tour tickets include entrance to the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

Children under 6 are not allowed to disembark at the lighthouse for safety reasons.

About Solaris

Designed by marine architect Dave Gerr from a concept developed by David Borton, owner of Sustainable Energy, Solaris is commercial in design, meeting all U.S. Coast Guard regulations for commercial passenger-carrying vessels. Solaris is the only solar-powered boat in opperation on the Hudson River and does not require fossil fuels to run. Equipt with batteries and high efficency solar panels, Solaris can travel up to 50 miles at night and the panels continue to power her batteries even on cloudy days.