PHILADELPHIA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Magic Hour: Philadelphia’s Nighttime Yacht Party of DJs, Magicians, and Skyline Light
A two-hour, 21+ evening aboard a Ben Franklin Yacht featuring a third-deck DJ, two strolling magicians, food for purchase, specialty cocktails and sweeping city skyline views.
Magic Hour: Philadelphia’s Nighttime Yacht Party of DJs, Magicians, and Skyline Light.
Experience an unforgettable night aboard the Ben Franklin Yacht: a compact, high-energy cruise where a third-deck DJ turns the deck into a dance floor, two strolling magicians perform close-up illusions throughout the boat, and guests enjoy skyline views while sampling food and specialty cocktails.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Third-deck DJ and Dance Floor
The third deck is the event’s engine — a concentrated dance floor run by a live DJ who spins crowd favorites throughout the two-hour evening, creating the pulsating, high-energy atmosphere that defines the cruise.
Strolling Close-up Magic
Two strolling magicians weave through the crowd, delivering intimate, mind-bending close-up illusions at tables and on the decks, keeping the entertainment continuous and personal across the yacht.
Food, Cocktails and Skyline Views
Guests can purchase delicious food and sip specialty cocktails from fully stocked bars while taking in sweeping views of the Philadelphia skyline — a social, sensory backdrop to the nonstop entertainment.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
Magic Hour is a tightly produced, two-hour night cruise that blends club energy and close-up theater: music and dancing concentrated on the third deck, magicians circulating among guests, and a steady flow of food and drink against the glow of the city skyline.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a nighttime, two-hour cruise.
Departure is from 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Delicious food is available for purchase and specialty cocktails are served from fully stocked bars on board.
This event is restricted to guests aged 21 and over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise runs for two hours.
What is the age policy?
The event is for guests aged 21 and older.
Where do we board?
Boarding is at 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Is there live music or a DJ?
Yes — a DJ turns the third deck into a high-energy dance floor.
Are there magicians on board?
Yes — two strolling magicians perform close-up illusions throughout the yacht.
Is food and alcohol available?
Yes — guests can purchase food and specialty cocktails from fully stocked bars on board.