Notes From The Deck

New York City is a popular tourist destination because, with so many attractions packed into a relatively small area, there’s something for everyone. Yet it’s difficult to do it all in a single trip. One way to see many NYC landmarks easily and enjoyably is through a NY Harbor cruise on the Skyline Princess.

With Skyline Cruises, you leisurely sail past many of New York City’s most iconic landmarks while enjoying lunch or dinner. Every climate-controlled deck has a great view, and the rooftop “skylight deck” has a dance floor in addition to its spectacular views. It’s the best way to see NYC’s famous features in comfort. [Read more…] about NY Harbor Cruises: Essential for Every NYC Visit

A Skyline Princess cruise along New York Harbor features many world-famous landmarks, including many historic skyscrapers. While New York City no longer holds the record for the world’s tallest building, the history of the skyscraper is strongly linked to the city.
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While graduating can be filled with many classic traditions, fresh graduation party ideas can add new life to this important life event. Whether your celebration is family only or for an entire class, for high school, college or other graduations, these fun and practical graduation party ideas will make the day better:

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A Skyline Princess cruise around NY Harbor and the Statue of Liberty is a great way to make a special event even more memorable, and Father’s Day is no different. Show your dad you care with a one-of-a-kind experience.

Make memories with a Skyline Cruises Father’s Day lunch or dinner cruise. You and your father can take photos with legendary landmarks in the background during this fun, leisurely four-hour cruise.

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While sailing to the Statue of Liberty, the Skyline Princess travels under some of New York City’s most iconic bridges, providing one-of-a-kind views and photographic opportunities.

The bridges that traverse the East River are all more than a century old, making them some of the best-known bridges in the world – especially since they’ve been used so often in literature, art, movies, TV shows, and even songs. Seeing these tourist attractions on a Skyline Cruise as you leisurely sail under them, taking photos with your friends, is an ideal way to commemorate the experience.

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We’re already a month into spring and if you’ve been spending that time inside, you’re missing the best part of the season. There’s so much to do and see in the New York City area and you can do it all and have a ball with Skyline Cruises. You don’t need an excuse to book an excursion aboard our luxury yacht, the Skyline Princess, but if you need one, there’s plenty of reasons Skyline is perfect for any occasion.

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Mother’s Day is important for so many reasons. It’s a day to honor everything our mothers do for us and to recognize the sacrifices she’s made. If there ever was a day you want to be perfect for your mom, then Mother’s Day is it. But every year it seems that it’s a challenge to come up with ways to celebrate mom’s big day. This year, we have the answer. If you’re looking to create that perfect day for your mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, or anyone who serves as a maternal figure in your life, you can find it on Skyline’s annual Mother’s Day Cruise.

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For some teens, prom night is the biggest night of their young lives. Even if it’s not, prom is certainly a night that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. We’re entering the beginning of prom season, and in addition to the excitement that prom night brings, there’s also a lot to plan. One of the biggest decisions is coming up with the perfect venue for your celebration. If you’re in charge of planning a school prom, you want to give the task the magnitude it deserves. You want to hold it in full view of the greatest city in the world. You want to have your prom aboard the Skyline Princess.
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