Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Whether looking for an afternoon of fun and sightseeing on the Delaware River or searching for a venue for your next event, a wide variety of cruise options is available. Choose from a small vessel for an intimate charter of up to 6 guests to a large venue for 400 on a cruiser or sail boat. Delaware River cruises are available 7 days a week during the day and evening.
The Albatross Marine Service in Delaware City operates the Nicole Lynne on scenic tours of the Delaware River. The 28-foot boat has room for 6 passengers. Scenic tours include areas of the upper Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal. The boat is available for private charters for sightseeing, birdwatching, sunset cruises, fishing trips and more. Visit areas along the historic Fort Delaware, Old New Castle waterfront, Delaware Memorial Bridge and more.
Albatross Marine Services
Captain Harris
100 E. Lockwood Street
Middletown, DE 19709
302-584-1574
Albatrossmarineservices.com
Bucks County Riverboat Company provides cruises on the Delaware River on the River Otter. The 52-foot pontoon boat is fully equipped to handle cruises with up to 60 passengers. The River Otter offers a full kitchen for breakfast, lunch or dinner cruises, full bar, heat and air conditioned enclosure, radio, PA system, spacious seating and more. Bucks County Riverboat Company will host anything from a cocktail party to weddings or company gatherings. The boat operates from Keller's Landing in Bucks County, and cruises north on the scenic Delaware River. Besides private parties, Bucks offers regularly scheduled sunset cruises with a guided tour of the area.
Bucks County Riverboat Co.
1469 River Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
610-982-5252
kellerslanding.com
The Riverboat Queen at Penn's Landing is a replica paddle wheeler available for charter out of Philadelphia. The Riverboat Queen operates year-round and is available for weddings, reunions, business gatherings or any other events. Charter options include a full menu of meals, full bar, entertainment and flexibility in departure and return times. The Riverboat Queen also has several packages to choose from when planning your event. If the paddle wheeler isn't your style, the company has a full fleet of other boats to choose from for private charters.
Riverboat Queen
215-923-BOAT (2628)
riverboatqueenfleet.com
For an entirely different Delaware cruise experience, look no further than the 141-foot sailing vessel the Kalmar Nyckel. The full-scale recreation of a 17th-Century ship that brought the first settlers up the Delaware River is available for regularly scheduled sails as well as private charters for school and other community groups. The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is dedicated to education through hands on experiences while aboard the vessel.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
1124 East 7th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-429-7447
Kalmarnyckel.org
The Spirit of Philadelphia is a grand ship available for private parties with up to 450 guests. The boat offers evening dinner cruises or shorter moonlight cruises with breathtaking views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline at night. Other scheduled cruises include a Sunday Gospel Cruise, Lunch, Themed and Holiday Cruises. The Spirit of Philadelphia offers a full line of menu items, entertainment and cocktails for guests no matter what time of day.
Spirit of Philadelphia
123 Chestnut Street
Suite 402
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
866-394-8439
Spiritofphiladelphia.com