Situated in the southeastern part of the state, Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city. Residents and visitors can enjoy a 3-mile walking tour around the city and take in historical sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Several restaurants, shops and cafes sit along the waterfront and if you want to get off dry land to catch a unique view of the city, dinner cruises offer a fun alternative to traditional evening outings.
Three decks tall and holding up to 550 guests, the Spirit of Philadelphia yacht takes diners on a waterfront excursion. Enjoy dinner, dancing and drinks with friends and family while taking in the pretty nighttime lights of the downtown skyline. Table seating is cabaret-style, meaning if you go in a party of two to four you are likely to be seated at a table with other people. Diners have a wait staff that serves bread and drinks, but dinner is provided buffet style. Several salads are available as well as a carving station with two types of meat; chicken, fish and pasta are also options as well as sides and desserts. Live entertainment is provided while you dine and a DJ spins tunes after dinner. Dancing is encouraged and a full cash bar is open all night. The outside deck offers a large patio complete with tables, chairs and lounge chairs and is available for city viewing.
Spirit of Philadelphia
Spirit of Philadelphia Dock Location
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
866-455-3866
spiritofphiladelphia.com
Philadelphia Tours offers three-hour dinner and dancing cruises along the Philadelphia waterfront. Wait staff and entertainers perform musical numbers for you while you dine and a DJ plays dance tunes for when you feel like kicking the night into overdrive. Various bars are on-board, serving liquor, beer and wine all night. Waiters provide water and bread and tend to personal needs as requested. Dinner is offered buffet-style and includes a salad bar, carving station with two kinds of meat, fish, chicken, pasta and jambalya; sides and desserts are also offered. This ship departs at Penn's Landing and cruises down the Delaware River. All interior areas are non-smoking but guests may light up on the outside deck. Tables primarily seat four to eight persons and you will enjoy the company of strangers if your party does not fill all seats on its own.
Philadelphia Tours
Penn's Landing
888-478-1479
phillytours.us
Moshulu is a historic tall ship that offers a romantic experience on the Delaware River. This now-docked ship was first launched in 1904 and is a square-rigger. Specialty lighting has been added to the main dining area to create a particular ambiance. The menu features American, French and Southwestern cuisines. Fish, poultry, meat, pork and pasta are all available entrees. Salads, appetizers and desserts are also offered. This is a full-service restaurant on the water and meals prices are moderate. The wait staff is responsible for serving you drinks, dinner and dessert.
Moshulu
Penn's Landing
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2500
moshulu.com
The Liberty Belle Paddleboat dinner cruise originates 20 miles up the Delaware River in New Jersey. The ship has a large outdoor deck for observation and various tables and chairs are offered to enjoy a drink at or simply sit and chat. A full-service bar is on-board. Buffet-style dinner is served and the menu includes appetizers, salads, meats, poultry and pasta and desserts. Themed, specialty and sit-down full-service dinner cruises are offered throughout the year.
Liberty Belle Paddleboat
High and East Pearle streets
Waterfront Promenade
Burlington, NJ 08016
215-757-0800
thelibertybelle.com
