Party by river: 8 local boat and yacht bashes
Parties on land are pretty awesome, but there’s something about living it up on deck that makes you feel super cool. Let the river be your guide during these boat and yacht parties.
Parties on land are pretty awesome, but there's something about living it up on deck that makes you feel super cool. Let the river be your guide during these boat and yacht parties.
Yards' raspberry ale, Pynk, tastes best with riverfront views. On the Spirit of Philadelphia (401 S. Columbus Blvd.) on Thursday, Aug. 20, there'll be an open beer bar featuring Yards products, buffet, music from WMMR, and the chance to chat with Yards experts. Boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. and you'll cruise from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
As the sun sets on Friday, Aug. 21, make sure you're at Pinot Boutique's (227 Market St.) 7 p.m. sunset wine cruise. Taste quality wines and learn about your vino in a replica 1920s mini yacht. If you miss this one, mark your calendars for Fridays Sept. 11 and 18, when they'll have two more cruises.
Dance the night away on Friday, Aug. 21 when DJ Deejay plays the best Top 40, '90s and '00s hits and hip-hop aboard the Moshulu (401 S. Columbus Blvd.) starting at 10 p.m.
If Diner en Blanc's outfit instructions were too much for your stain-prone lifestyle, head back to the Moshulu (401 S. Columbus Blvd.) for an all-black party. Starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, grab a drink and hit the deck dance floor in your darkest attire.
Come hungry: Wilmington's Riverboat Queen (700 Justison St.) hosts all-you-can-eat crab cruises on Thursday, Sept. 3, Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11. Boarding starts at 6 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. cruise.
Sunday nights are ordinarily spent going to bed early in anticipation of a full week. However, Labor Day Weekend, all bets are off. On Sunday, Sept. 6, the Spirit of Philadelphia (401 S. Columbus Blvd.) will welcome passengers for a late-night dance party on Sunday, Sept. 6. Old School 100.3 will provide the soundtrack for the two-hour cruise that begins at midnight. (Boarding is at 11:30 p.m., though.)
One of the summer's last official nights should be spent dancing, sipping and dining on the Benjamin Franklin Yacht (401 N. Columbus Blvd.). Boarding starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.
For more Things to Do, check out our calendar for the most up-to-date happenings.