Black Friday has meant many things over the years… the first being in 1869 denoting the crash of the American Gold Market. It was not until the 1950s that it began to be applied to the shopping crush the Friday after Thanksgiving – and then, only in Philadelphia where it was often associated with theft as well as massive crowds. It did not become a mainstream event at the national level until the late 1980s, at which point it began to evolve into its present form.
Now it is a time of massive sales, and even more massive lines. The image of chaos and crowds fighting over price deals is now so embedded in our culture that there are even comedies and horror movies about Black Friday. In short, it is an awful lot of work to chase those deals.
Skip The Lines & Grab Yourself A Gift Certificate
This year avoid the crowds and the crush while taking your gift shopping to the next level, get a gift certificate for the Skyline Princess. Instead of waking up ridiculously early only to wait in long lines before you even enter the fray, kick your feet up and make your purchase online or over the phone.
Not only will you save yourself the legendary stress of running the Black Friday gauntlet in person, but you’ll also be giving a gift that is a cut above the rest. Rather than things, you’ll be gifting an experience and creating treasured memories that will last a lifetime.
Our buffet lunch cruise and buffet dinner cruise – both featuring selections by our in-house chefs – make terrific holiday gifts. Either one takes you past some of New York City’s most iconic sights, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more. All while you relax in our three all-weather decks, including our fully climate-controlled cabin. Some events and cruises also include access to The Skylight Deck – our fully enclosed rooftop dance floor. No matter what they choose, the experience is guaranteed to be exceptional!
Whether you’re a New York local wanting to try the best of what the city has to offer, or a visitor looking for a unique way to see the city’s sights, the Skyline Princess has a cruise for you. Whether you want to book a lunch, dinner, or a sightseeing-only option as you’ll be glad you chose the Skyline Princess.
Give An Unforgettable Gift, A Skyline Cruise
Give a gift that is both memorable and unique which will leave the recipient with fond and vivid memories to reminisce about for years to come. Skip the Black Friday lines and get a gift certificate for the Skyline Princess. Give a gift they will always remember with our dinner cruise gift certificate. The selfies alone will be amazing! Contact us today for more information.
