Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The River Rose, an original New Orleans paddle-wheel boat, sailed along the Mississippi River as a casino boat before Capt. John Panzella bought it in 2000. The purchase of the River Rose was the answer to a dream for Capt. Panzella, who wanted to own and operate a party boat on the Hudson River.
Newburgh, New York provides a home port for the River Rose, which departs from the the Newburgh waterfront at the foot of Front Street. The boat is fully approved by the United States Coast Guard. The boat offers wheelchair accessibility and includes heating and air conditioning for passenger comfort. The River Rose features a dining room, a lounge on the upper deck, observation decks and two dance floors. The upper deck can accommodate up to 150 guests for sightseeing tours or special events.
As of April 2010, scheduled public cruises aboard the River Rose include Hudson River sightseeing tours, oldie and country music themed dance cruises, buffet dinner cruises and Sunday brunch cruises.
Guests can enjoy a dinner cruise aboard the River Rose on Fridays during the cruise season, from 7 to 9 p.m., with boarding beginning at 6:30 p.m. The buffet dinner cruise includes stuffed mushrooms, flank steak, pastries and a cash bar.
The River Rose offers brunch each Sunday during the cruise season, with boarding at 10:30 a.m. and a cruise from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday brunch includes ham, turkey, scrambled eggs, pancakes, danish and a cash bar.
The River Rose offers private charters from May 1 to Oct. 31, for such events as weddings, receptions, family reunions, fundraisers, political functions, church events and school proms. As of April 2010, the River Rose website advertises charter rates dated for the 2009 season. Advertised charter rates include a fee of $800 per hour for Monday to Thursday charters and $850 per hour for Friday to Sunday charters, with a three-hour minimum for all days. Additional dockside time is available before and after cruises, at a rate of $300 for a half hour and $600 for a full hour. Rates apply for a Newburgh, New York departure location and additional charges apply for alternate departure ports. Bar, catering and DJ services are available for additional charges. Charters reservations require a $1,000 deposit at the time of the booking, with the remaining balance due on the day of the cruise. The River Rose accepts payment by cash or certified check.
River Rose
2 Lucas Drive
New Windsor, NY 12553
845-562-1067
riverrosecruises@gmail.com
riverrosecruises.com