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Dinner Afloat on Lake Hopatcong: An Evening Aboard the Miss Lotta
A two-hour weekday cruise departing from Nolan’s Point Park that pairs a buffet-style dinner from local restaurants with scenic laps around Lake Hopatcong.
Dinner Afloat on Lake Hopatcong: An Evening Aboard the Miss Lotta.
Board the Miss Lotta for a relaxed, two-hour weekday dinner cruise across Lake Hopatcong. Captains steer a gentle circuit of the lake while guests dine buffet-style on fare prepared by local restaurants; a full-service bar is available on board for beverages. The format blends a simple meal with lakeside vistas to create a distinctive evening on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Miss Lotta: comfortable, social, and on the water
The experience centers on the Miss Lotta: a cruising vessel that carries guests on a leisurely circuit of Lake Hopatcong while staff serve a buffet dinner and operate a full-service bar for onboard purchases.
Buffet dinner sourced from local restaurants
Dinner is served buffet-style, with dishes prepared by renowned local restaurants—an uncomplicated but satisfying lakeside meal designed to be enjoyed between views of the shoreline.
Scenic laps around Lake Hopatcong
Captains take the Miss Lotta on a lovely cruise around the lake, letting passengers move between decks for open-air views of the water and surrounding shorelines during the two-hour outing.
What the day feels like
An easy, convivial evening on the water
The cruise unfolds as a straightforward loop: guests board at Nolan’s Point Park, settle in while a buffet is presented, and then enjoy a paced circuit of Lake Hopatcong with the option to visit an open upper deck. Service includes a full bar so the meal and the views remain the focus during the roughly two-hour round trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should take note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise runs approximately two hours on weekdays; check departure times when booking.
Boarding and departure take place at 37 Nolan’s Point Park Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849; arrive in time to board before departure.
Dress is casual; bring a light jacket or sweater for the breezy upper deck. Guests must wear shoes to board. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted onboard for beverages; gratuity is not included in the ticket price.
Dinner is buffet-style, prepared by local restaurants, and a full-service bar is available for purchase of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Weekday Dinner Cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately two hours.
Where do I meet for the cruise?
Boarding is at 37 Nolan’s Point Park Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849.
What is included with my ticket?
The ticket covers the two-hour cruise aboard the Miss Lotta and buffet-style dinner service; beverages are available from a full-service bar for purchase.
What should I wear or bring?
Dress casually and bring a light jacket or sweater for breezy conditions on the open upper deck. Guests without shoes will be prohibited from boarding.
Are children permitted on the cruise?
Yes — the cruise is open to all ages.
How can I pay for drinks onboard?
Cash and all major credit cards are accepted to purchase non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages on board.