Wow, this is a big boat cruising the NYC East River passing Roosevelt Island
and under the Queensboro Bridge
today.
I don’t think the boat was looking to dock at the new Roosevelt Island ferry dock. The boat is the American Constellation,:
… the latest cruise ship from American Cruise Lines. Uniquely designed to navigate the inland waterways of the East Coast, American Constellation brings guests to beautiful ports the larger ships can’t access. In the intimate atmosphere onboard, guests will find the largest staterooms in the industry, spacious lounges, as well as observation decks and private balconies that offer spectacular views of the passing landscapes…
More on the American Constellation river cruises here.