You can dine and dance on land whenever you want, but for something different, why not test your sea legs with a cruise on the Hudson River? The Spirit of New Jersey offers lunch, dinner and moonlight cruises complete with seating in one of two dining rooms, a buffet, DJ, singing waitstaff, live entertainment and the best views of Manhattan and New Jersey’s Hudson shoreline.
The cruises, offered year-round, leave from Lincoln Harbor Marina in Weehawken and provide you with two lavish floating hours of fun and pampering service. From Weehawken, you’ll cruise down the Hudson, enjoying dramatic views of the Empire State Building; the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum; Battery Park City and New Jersey’s own Colgate Clock. As you sail toward New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty will loom into view—inspiring awe from her island perch. Then the captain will steer a course for the East River, where you’ll take in South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Opt for a dinner cruise on a Friday night with that special someone ($85.90 per person) or a small group of friends. You can dust off your moves on the dance floor or stroll either of the two decks at the bow and stern. Mix and mingle with other guests or stick close to one another.
Want more? You can upgrade the experience with a range of add-ons. The romance package ($95.90 per person) guarantees a table for two and throws in a bottle of champagne, half a dozen roses and a pair of souvenir champagne flutes. Another option, the first-class enhancement package ($54.90 per person), features a glass of champagne upon boarding the ship, a table to accommodate your party, premium open bar and the chef’s choice appetizer. Additional options include guaranteed seating at at the ship’s large, panoramic windows, a dozen or half dozen roses and the bon voyage photo package, which features boarding and ship photos, an ideal memento of your great date.
And if you and your special someone really love to dance, a three-hour salsa cruise is available once a month, highlighted by the live sounds of Son D’Aqui. Book now for May 6, June 3 or July 15.
For something mellower, there’s a monthly jazz cruise, with Laura Hull and her ensemble performing jazz standards as you dine on the water. Upcoming jazz dates are May 14, June 4 and July 9.
Whether you choose to keep it simple with a quiet evening aboard this impressive 400-passenger vessel or add on some romantic options, you can count on an unforgettable experience.
Spirit of New Jersey
Lincoln Harbor Marina, Weehawken
866-483-3866, spiritofnewjersey.com