Skyline Cruises offers yacht charters aboard the Skyline Princess, which sails along the Long Island Sound and is ideal for bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, wedding parties, and corporate events. The Skyline Princess is 120 feet long and is certified for up to 450 passengers. It features three levels, a private bridal suite, and a dance floor on the upper deck. Sights can include the harbors of Connecticut and the north shore of Long Island. For pricing details, contact the company directly. Cancellation is free of charge within 48 hours after placing a booking. Outside of that window, there is a $25 cancellation fee per person or a $10 rescheduling fee per person. Within 48 hours of the scheduled cruise, cancellation is not allowed--only a rescheduling fee of $50 per booking.
Skyline Cruises
1 Worlds Fair Marina
Flushing Queens, NY 11368
(203) 353-6171
www.skylinecruises.com/ctcharter.html
Connecticut River Expeditions has private yacht charters on RiverQuest, which was recently renovated. It has one level and holds a maximum of 65 passengers including captain and crew. Suggested charter purposes include birthday parties, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, brunches, memorial services, fundraisers, and corporate events. As the name of the company suggests, cruises are only along the Connecticut River. There are specific time breakdowns during which you may schedule private charters, though the minimum is 2 hours: Evening Cruise, Early/Late morning Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch Cruise. Catering is provided but it doesn't include alcohol. There are speakers available on board that have capabilities for MP3 player connections, but no rap music is allowed. Pricing on Fridays through Sundays after 3 p.m. is $1100 for 2 hours and $250 for each additional hour. Weekend morning cruises until 1 p.m. are $900 for 2 hours. Mondays through Thursday evenings, starting at 5 p.m., the price is $900 for 2 hours on the water, plus $250 for each additional hour. There is a daytime option for any weekday at a special price of $650 for 2 hours.
Connecticut River Expeditions
Eagle Landing State Park
Haddam, CT 06438
(860) 662-0577
www.ctriverexpeditions.org
East Coast Yacht Cruises has a large fleet of different sizes of boats designed to cater to various passenger numbers from 2 to 1200 people. Virtually any function is possible here, even entire wedding ceremonies, educational class trips, or film shoots. Special all-inclusive packages are available for a variety of these types of events. Departure dock cities in Connecticut include Stamford, Norwalk, Noank, and Old Saybrook. Available services include party planning, décor, entertainment, photography, videography, floral arrangements, limos, DJ, live music, and fireworks displays. Contact the company directly for pricing details.
East Coast Yacht Cruises, Inc.
800-278-7178
eastcoastyachtcruises.com
