For dinner and a trip to the Statue of Liberty, hop on the four-hour Evening Harbor Cruise at Lady Liberty Cruises.
The boat passes through the Gold Coast of Long Island and the Kings Point Millionaires Row and then into New York City. The Statue of Liberty is the focal point of the cruise.
The cruise is DJ'd and dancing is encouraged. There is a buffet and a three-hour open bar, both of which are optional.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, this cruise is $64 per person. On Saturday, it is $79 per person. On Fridays and Sundays, it is $73 per person. Discounts are available for large groups.
Lady Liberty Cruises
Manhasset Bay Marina
10 Matinecock Avenue
Port Washington, New York 11050
516-922-9214
ladylibertycruises.com
For a dinner yacht cruise, try Skyline Cruises. Skyline Cruises has a port in Port Washington, but these cruises are also available in various ports across the tristate area.
These cruises can be privately chartered or you can catch one of the public ones. Cruises feature a DJ and a cash bar, as well as a full buffet. Some cruises offer a tour of Long Island's famous shores and lighthouses.
Do be aware: reservations are required and there is a dress code (no sneakers or jeans).
Skyline Cruises
Port Washington Town Dock
347 Main Street
Port Washington, NY 11050
516-504-9965
skylinecruises.com
The Yacht Romantica offers many different cruises, some of which leave from the North Hempstead Town Dock in Port Washington.
This cruise can be privately chartered, reserved for corporate or non-profit events or used publicly. Banquets start around $100 per person for weddings and vary with the event.
Featuring live music, this is a more classy (and more expensive) cruise option. If you choose to charter the boat privately, there are many options to choose from, starting with the food and ranging to fireworks, themes and even your own private event planner.
Yacht Romantica
3333 New Hyde Park Road
Suite 204, North Hills, NY 11042
516-365-3333
yachtromantica.com
