Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Enjoying a romantic meal and cruise along Jacksonville, Florida's Crowne Plaza Riverfront makes for a memorable experience. Sunset dinner cruises provide a unique opportunity to take in the lights of Florida's largest city. Located on the St. John's River, Jacksonville has earned a reputation for offering many cultural events. Spend a day visiting the area's museums and complete the experience with a dinner on one of the city's three cruises available for the public and private use.
Dining on prime rib while luxuriating on your yacht-for-the-evening leaves a memory to relish. For more than 25 years, the crew of the Jacksonville Princess II has provided both public and private charter cruises. The yacht opens up to the public for holiday events, like Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve. Limited reservations are accepted for these events. Dinner for two, priced between $50 and $150, includes hors d'oeuvres and entrees, like filet mignon or stuffed pork. Primarily a private charter yacht, the Jacksonville Princess II has wedding and special event packages.
Jacksonville Princess II
P.O. Box 17773
Jacksonville, FL 32245-7773
877-338-6767
jacksonvilleprincessii.com
The Lady St. Johns opens for public dining 10 times each year. This old-fashioned paddle boat accommodates up to 250 people. Public dinner cruises run around $40 per couple and include dinner, DJ and a cash bar. Look for the July and November public cruises when light parades and fireworks make the experience extra special.
River Cruises
1840 Perry Place
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-306-2200
jaxrivercruises.com
Celebrating a special dinner on a riverboat gives the evening some extra style. The Annabelle Lee, also owned by River Cruise, has a smaller capacity of 150 and fits more intimate gatherings. While the paddleboat opens to the public on certain occasions, this boat also makes a good venue for private celebrations, like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas parties, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs. Wedding packages take the pressure off the bride by including the catering, cake, dining and dancing. The boat's lower, enclosed level has air-conditioning, heat and full bar, while the upper deck has a canopy cover and room for a DJ and dancing.
River Cruises
1840 Perry Place
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-306-2200
jaxrivercruises.com