PERTH AMBOY DINNER BOAT FIELD GUIDE
Weeknight Dinner Afloat with Cornucopia Cruise Line — Perth Amboy’s 3‑Hour Weekday Escape
A three-hour evening cruise departing Perth Amboy on select Wednesdays and Thursdays, offering a full dinner service and a cash bar for a relaxed midweek outing.
Weeknight Dinner Afloat with Cornucopia Cruise Line — Perth Amboy’s 3‑Hour Weekday Escape.
Cornucopia Cruise Line’s Perth Amboy weekday dinner cruise is a compact evening voyage that runs on the inland waterways of New Jersey. The public cruise departs Perth Amboy and, depending on the chosen route and conditions, stays within local waterways rather than transiting to New York Harbor or viewing the Statue of Liberty unless that routing is specified at booking.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Generous dinner selections and desserts
The cruise serves a broad dinner spread: a salad bar plus rotating entrees such as savory chicken, fresh fish, pasta and beef selections, with sides like rice, potato and vegetables and international desserts, followed by coffee and tea. Menu items may vary subject to availability.
Weekday escape on New Jersey waterways
Sailing at night on select Wednesday and Thursday evenings compresses an evening out into a three-hour cruiser’s circuit, letting passengers trade a restaurant table for a moving waterfront perspective on an inland route.
Cash bar with a broad beverage list
A cash bar offers cordials, premium liquors, domestic and imported beers and a curated wine list for those who want drinks with their dinner; actual offerings are subject to change.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Boarding in Perth Amboy leads into a relaxed three-hour itinerary: an early evening embarkation, a fixed sailing window along New Jersey’s inland waterways and a return to the same slip. The service centers on a communal dinner offering and an onboard cash bar, all operated subject to the cruise route, weather and sailing conditions.
THE MEAL
Generous dinner selections and desserts
The cruise serves a broad dinner spread: a salad bar plus rotating entrees such as savory chicken, fresh fish, pasta and beef selections, with sides like rice, potato and vegetables and international desserts, followed by coffee and tea. Menu items may vary subject to availability.
THE MOOD
Weekday escape on New Jersey waterways
Sailing at night on select Wednesday and Thursday evenings compresses an evening out into a three-hour cruiser’s circuit, letting passengers trade a restaurant table for a moving waterfront perspective on an inland route.
THE BAR
Cash bar with a broad beverage list
A cash bar offers cordials, premium liquors, domestic and imported beers and a curated wine list for those who want drinks with their dinner; actual offerings are subject to change.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and where to be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a government photo ID for every passenger 18 and older; adult passengers must be 21+ to purchase alcohol. A camera is recommended to capture the waterfront from the deck.
Dress in comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes suitable for moving around a vessel and the evening conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The public dinner cruise is three hours in total.
When do boarding and sailing begin?
Boarding begins at 6:30 PM, the boat sails at 7:00 PM and the cruise returns at approximately 10:00 PM.
Will we see the Statue of Liberty or enter New York Harbor?
From Perth Amboy this cruise does not sail to New York Harbor nor see the Statue of Liberty unless a different cruise route is explicitly stated during booking.
Is alcohol available onboard and who can purchase it?
A cash bar is available with cordials, premium liquors, domestic and imported beers and a wine list; only passengers aged 21 and over may purchase alcohol.
Do I need to bring identification?
Yes. Photo ID is required for all passengers 18 years of age or older in compliance with US Coast Guard regulations.
Does the menu stay the same every cruise?
Menu items may vary and are subject to availability, though offerings typically include a salad bar, chicken, fish, pasta, beef selections, sides and international desserts.