ERIE DINNER BOAT FIELD GUIDE
Italian Sunset Dinner Aboard the Victorian Princess: Lake Erie, Plate and Sky
A two-hour Thursday evening cruise offering an Italian buffet catered by Sabella's while you watch a Lake Erie sunset; this guide lays out the itinerary, highlights, and practical details.
Italian Sunset Dinner Aboard the Victorian Princess: Lake Erie, Plate and Sky.
Experience a relaxed evening on the Victorian Princess as the boat glides across Lake Erie while guests dine on an authentic Italian buffet catered by Sabella's. The two-hour outing pairs a menu of Chicken Parmesan, Penne Alfredo, roasted Italian-style vegetables and desserts with a chance to watch a Lake Erie sunset; bottles of wine are available for purchase to complement the meal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lake Erie Sunset
The centerpiece of the evening is the slow, low light over Lake Erie—guests watch the sunset from the deck of the Victorian Princess as the vessel makes its two-hour circuit.
Sabella's Italian Buffet
Dinner is an Italian buffet catered by Sabella's featuring Chicken Parmesan, Penne Alfredo, an Italian tossed salad, roasted Italian-style vegetables, Italian bread and butter, plus lemon and chocolate cake for dessert.
Wine Available Onboard
To round out the meal, guests have the option to purchase bottles of wine on board, making the dinner cruise a simple, all-in-one evening on the water.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The experience is straightforward and sensory: a two-hour cruise during which an Italian buffet is served, conversation and clinking glasses accompany the changing light, and the western horizon over Lake Erie becomes the evening’s visual anchor.
THE VIEW
Lake Erie Sunset
The centerpiece of the evening is the slow, low light over Lake Erie—guests watch the sunset from the deck of the Victorian Princess as the vessel makes its two-hour circuit.
THE FOOD
Sabella's Italian Buffet
Dinner is an Italian buffet catered by Sabella's featuring Chicken Parmesan, Penne Alfredo, an Italian tossed salad, roasted Italian-style vegetables, Italian bread and butter, plus lemon and chocolate cake for dessert.
THE POUR
Wine Available Onboard
To round out the meal, guests have the option to purchase bottles of wine on board, making the dinner cruise a simple, all-in-one evening on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Offered on Thursday evenings during the months of September and October; the cruise lasts approximately two hours.
No special equipment is required; guests can purchase bottles of wine on board if desired.
An Italian buffet catered by Sabella's is served aboard (Chicken Parmesan, Penne Alfredo, salad, roasted vegetables, bread and desserts); additional wines are available for purchase.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately two hours.
Where do we meet?
Boarding is at the Victorian Princess departure point listed at 1 State Street.
Is dinner included?
Yes — the outing includes an Italian buffet catered by Sabella's with multiple entrée and dessert options.
Can I buy wine on board?
Yes — there are options to purchase bottles of wine onboard to accompany the meal.
When does this run?
The event runs every Thursday during the months of September and October.
Who operates the cruise?
The dinner cruise is operated by the Victorian Princess.
What is on the menu?
The Italian buffet menu includes Chicken Parmesan, Penne Alfredo, an Italian tossed salad, roasted Italian-style vegetables, Italian bread and butter, and lemon and chocolate cake for dessert.