The Spirit of Cape May Dinner Cruise is perfect for any celebration. Every evening from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the vessel sails across Delaware Bay. A family-oriented atmosphere allows you to enjoy dinner and watch whales for over two hours. The Lucky Bones Restaurant creates the cocktails and dinner. An assortment of beer and wine is available at the bar.
A spacious dance floor is open for dancing. You can explore whale-watching from the upper and lower decks. Seating is available for 200 passengers, and children under six are free with an accompanying adult. Reservations are required in advance before 4 p.m. daily. Visit the web site for scheduled times.
Spirit of Cape May
890 2nd Ave.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5445
www.capemaywhalewatcher.com
The River Lady Cruise and Dinner Boat is a 19th-century Mississippi paddle boat that offers dinner and music. Sail along the Toms River and Barnegat Bay, and you'll see some of the most beautiful sights in the area. The dinner cruise is open May through September. Tuesday through Thursday, the cruise is two and a half hours long with music. A cruise on Saturday evening is three hours long with music and dancing. A chef prepares the entrees with a choice of chicken, fish or pasta. A children's menu is offered. Soda, liquor and beer are available at the cash bar.
The deck is completely enclosed and climate controlled. Children under 12 pay a discounted rate. Advance ticket purchase is required. Visit the web site for a full schedule.
River Lady
1 Robbins Parkway
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-349-8664
www.riverlady.com
The Cornucopia Princess and The Cornucopia Destiny offer dinner cruises year round in a luxury cruise setting with linen and fine china. The ship sails on the Raritan Bay up to the Varenzano Narrows Bridge. A full four-course meal is served with an entree choice of filet mignon, chicken, baked salmon and pasta. Premium liquors, assorted beers and an impressive wine list are available.
There is plenty of space to dance to the sounds of a live band or DJ. The cruise sets sail Thursday through Sunday, offering four hours of enjoyment. Kids under 10 receive 25 percent off ticket prices. Reservations are recommended at least two weeks in advance. Visit the web site for sail times and pricing.
Cornucopia Cruise
401 Riverview Dr.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
732-697-9500
www.cornucopiacruise.com
