Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a Three-Hour Dining Cruise on the Delaware River Aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia

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Price for 2 Participants

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About This Experience Gift

Three-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Delaware River
Enjoy a Mouth-Watering Buffet Dinner with Live DJ Entertainment
Panoramic Views of the Philadelphia Skyline and New Jersey Landmarks

All aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia for an evening of fun with this experience gift! You are in for a treat during this three-hour Dinner Cruise.

The adventure begins at Penn's Landing on the Delaware River when you and your guest are greeted by the friendly Captain and Crew. Once aboard the vessel, you will be escorted to your dinner table. You may order a beverage from your server or explore the ship as the Captain navigates the boat away from the dock and down the Delaware. After departure, fresh salads accompanied by warm rolls will be brought to your table. When your table is invited to the buffet, you may enjoy as much as you would like. After dinner on the boat, you can then head out to the deck and take in the views of the Philadelphia Skyline or head out onto the dance floor and enjoy the DJ’s selection of Top 40 hits. From the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Walt Whitman Bridge, savor the sights and sounds of this spectacular City!

Whether you are looking for fun things to do in Philadelphia or a unique gift that your friends and family will enjoy, this Dinner Cruise is the ticket.

Where to Go for Dinner Cruise Experiences in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The Philadelphia Dinner Cruise Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for two participants, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There may be up to three-hundred additional participants on the cruise.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests.

When can you book Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

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The Delaware River Dinner Cruises are offered on evenings year-round, subject to availability. Cruises typically depart between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Xperience Certificate® are not redeemable for Specialty or Holiday Event Cruises.

How Long Is The Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

The Dinner Cruises in Phiadelphia have a sail length of 2½ to 3 hours and a total duration of approximately 3 to 3½ hours.

Does Weather Impact Dinner Cruise Experiences

The Dinner Cruises may be rescheduled or held dockside by the Captain or the Coast Guard due to severe weather conditions.

What to Wear for Dinner Cruise Experiences

Business Casual attire is suggested. Appropriate attire for men includes slacks and a polo or button down shirt, and nice pants or a dress for women. T-shirts, casual jeans, shorts, and sneakers are strongly discouraged. Designer jeans are acceptable.

What To Know Before You Go

BUFFET DINNER MENU

The Salads
Served with freshly baked bread, whipped and flavored butter

Organic Mixed Field Greens
Smoked Bacon, Grape Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Carrots, Corn, American Cheddar Cheese, Herb Croutons served with either House-Made Ranch Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Low-Fat Italian Dressing

Organic Spinach & Kale Salad
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Red Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Lemon and Oregano Dressing

Roasted Red Beet Salad
Pickled Shallots, Fresh Mint, Italian Parsley

Mediterranean Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Scallions, Plum Tomatoes, Cumin and Paprika Vinaigrette

Orzo and Bay Shrimp Salad
Scallions, English Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Dill and Mustard Vinaigrette

Vegetables and Pastas

Roasted Broccoli Florets
Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes

Creamed Corn and Cheddar Cheese Casserole
Green Chilies, Scallions, Fresh Cilantro

Baked Ziti Pasta
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach and Garlic Sauce

Mashed Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes and Roasted Garlic

The Entrees

Oven Baked Atlantic Cod Filet
Tomato, Shallot and Caper Sauce

Honey and Sesame Chicken
Scallions, Fresno Chilies

Whole-Roasted Pork Loin
Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Braised Beef Short Ribs
Baby Carrots, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

The Dessert

Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Pound Cake and Strawberries
Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

*Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

Price includes tax and service charge. Beverages other than water, coffee and tea are additional and can be purchased on board.

Limited paid parking is available at the boarding location.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: 04GR11000D

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

Changes to reservations for the Philadelphia Dinner Cruise Experience cannot be made once the date of this Experience is reserved.

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Philly Dinner Cruise Customer Reviews

Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Review of Dinner Cruise

The dinner cruise was fun with good food, fun music, and good service. Could have had a little more food selection for salads and veges and desserts. Only negative. Would recommend it tosomeone ccelebrating an occasion.
Donnelly - Spirit of Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise

Nice atmosphere, food was okay not great and a little disorganized. Staff was good when it came to serving beverages. Fireworks were nice on water.
Bob - Langhorne Pa
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

My husband and I went on the the dinner cruise 07/20/2013 to celebrate out one year of marriage. I loved it from begining to end. The parking attendents were so nice and at check in they were so nice. When boarding it was so organized they took our picture before boring. They sat us at our table and explained everything from the food-safety tips. Servers were nice the DJ came up to us and asked if we had a song in particular. He played me and my husbands wedding song. There was so much variety in music and people from all races. Love that!!! We went to the top and it was so romantic, the servers even went up there to serve us. Everything was perfect everyone was humble. I would def come again.
Tataysh - Reading, Pa
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Had a great time !!!!

My husband and I went to the dinner cruise on July 6th. Our waitress Adrienne was wonderful. She was very friendly and professional she checked in on us often asking if we needed anything. The boat ride was great the fireworks fantastic! We will be coming back.
Karen - Philadelphia PA
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner cruise on Spirit of Philadelphia for 30th Wedding Anniversary

Overall, our experience was terrific. We really appreciated the attentiveness and quality of service provided by the staff and especially our waiter/waitress. We also really enjoyed the dancing and DJ and the cruise itself was a true delight smooth and very pleasant. Our only issues were that the food, while good and plentiful, could have been better but understand that this is typical of buffet style and trying to serve a large number of people on the cruise. Also, the alcoholic beverages were pricey especially for an ordinary glass of pinot noir and a margarita. I would have preferred better food and less expensive bar beverages. But, overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and evening for us to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Thanks.
Jeff & Patricia Palmer - Chalfont, PA
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

This totally was not what we expected. To begin with our table by the window was so close to the table across the aisle that we heard their entire conversations. The aisle was so narrow that I had my foot stepped on twice with people walking by. The food was so so. Everything got cold very quickly and was far meeting the price of this event. The dessert was the only thing that was close to looking or tasting like an upscale dish. The mashed potatoes wouldn't even come off the spoon when trying to serve them. My husband's wine had a funny taste and the table next to us sent their wine back. Server said it might of been an opened bottle! Yep, we could hear it all! The entertainment was very poor. I would of expected a band not a D.J. with servers singing :( The whole thing was unromantic to us. More like a D.J. bar than a dinner cruise. Definately not worth the money and would never reccommend it to anyone.
John and Nancy Denner - Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Philadelphia

We were very happy with the entire event.
Thomas Mourer - Bensalem, PA
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Great experience

Throughly enjoyed the evening entertainment and food. Staff was friendly. Thank you
Frank Zisa - Toms River, NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Philadelphia

Great evening! Food was okay, enjoyed the multi ethnicity. Dance floor a little tight but crowd was great and service excellent. Would definitely repeat
Julian NEVETSKY - New jersey
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

It was very nice. Food was good and the DJ was good. Service was excellent.
Joe Israel - Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise Review

IT was FANTASTIC!!! Excellent food and excellent time we really enjoyed it and would like to go again.
Leeann Morris - Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise

The ship was nice. The service was great. I give it a 4 because the 'broadway show' consisted of singing waitress. And there were not alot of food choices, with frozen veggies being a choice.
Debra Edwards - Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise Philadelphia

We rec'd this dinner cruise as a gift on Aug 14th we went in celebration of our 23rd wedding anniversary (15th)..We had a wonderful time the food was delicious, entertainment good for a dinner cruise and also nice conversation with others aboard just a perfect evening...The whole staff was awesome our server 'Ray' was the best of the best he later presented us with two spirit of philadelphia glasses for departure which made our day special. Thanks to you all for a memorable anniversary and evening cruise!!
Christy Walton - Philadelphia , PA
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Dinner Cruise Philadelphia

The food was good to fair. The table was nice by a window. We could not see the show but that was o.k. We heard it. The entertainment was not good. You could not call it a show. The time spend on the top deck was delightful. The service was fair. The waiter was busy with a table of 10, so he forgot my iced tea but he did remember to bring my husband his alcohol drink and was busy serving the other table alcohol drinks. All in all the price was too high and I would not recommend this to anyone. The staff was pleasant getting on and off.
Ruth - Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

Perfect. Great crew, entertainment and good food. Had great table by the window. Highly recommend the experience.
Jim Jackson - Medford, NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

The food was good so we enjoyed the dinner. We were seated at a table where we could not see the entertainment. So after dinner we went up on deck and looked at the shoreline. The total experience was OK but not worth the price.
Edward F Moran - United States
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit Of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

'We had the best time ever... my fiance was so excited and loved the service. I would encouage all to take this cruise!!!'
Michael Fleming - Dover
Verified Xperience Days Participant
reviews

We enjoyed the cruise and the food. We would have prefered the upper deck dining rather than the lower. We didn't enjoy the soul music, and we felt out of place. The price for parking was high.( Saturday, August30) 3o. 2008)
John O'Keefe - Southamton, Pa.
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Philadelphia

This experience was just okay. The weather was nice, so we were able to spend time on the deck. The staff was courteous. On the other hand, the ship was not as upscale as we expected, the food was mediocre, and though I appreciate the attempt, I could have done without the dinner entertainment (cabaret singers). By the time parking and drinks from the bar got involved, this experience was not worth the price.
Jessica - NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
spirit of philadelphia

my wife and I had a fantastic time-the weather was perfect-the food was great-the show and the dancing were fun-the scenery was great-would highly recommend the cruise to all
terry malone - jackson,NJ
Verified Xperience Days Participant
spirit of philadelphia

It was awesome, a very good time, with everything that was promised. Great food, views, and entertainment, with dancing as well. The weather was perfect which always helps too. Thanks for making a special evening for us.
Brian Komives - Philadelphia
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise

We had a wonderful time - the staff treated us with respect and care - the food was great - the cruise show us some beautiful sights we have never seen before and we live 20 minutes outside of Philly! Highly recommend this to everyone! A Great way to see the beautiful sky line of Philly.
Roberta Martin - Eddystone, PA
Verified Xperience Days Participant
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Questions about Philly Dinner Cruise

Question: My partner is gluten-free. Will they be able to accommodate him?

Answer: While gluten and allergy free products are offered, and gluten sensitive items are on the menu, they openly handle several allergens throughout their galleys. And while they take precautions to keep ingredients separate, they cannot guarantee a gluten free environment. They do not have separate prep surfaces, cook tops or equipment.
Question: Is the entire ship wheelchair accessible?

Answer: The entire ship is not, however the Spirit has a deck and restrooms that can accommodate most standard-sized wheelchairs. Be sure to let us know if you have a person in your party that uses a wheelchair so they can be seated on the main deck. You can make notes in the comments field under your date selection.
Question: What are the boarding procedures like?

Answer: You will be subject to a search. In order to expedite the boarding process they ask that you do not bring any unnecessary bags on board and please make sure that all gifts are in gift bags or unwrapped for easy screening.
Question: I purchased this experience for my parents. What should I tell them to wear on the cruise?

Answer: Business casual is appropriate. For men, appropriate attire includes slacks and jacket. For women, nice slacks, skirt or dress is recommended. Collarless t-shirts, jeans, shorts or sneakers are not allowed.
Question: Will there be parking available nearby?

Answer: There are paid lots available nearby.
Question: What is the Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise?

Answer: The Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise offers a unique dining experience aboard a luxurious cruise ship while enjoying stunning views of the Philadelphia skyline and landmarks along the Delaware River.
Question: What does the dinner cruise include?

Answer: The dinner cruise includes a gourmet buffet dinner, live entertainment, and breathtaking views of the city. You'll also have access to the ship's observation decks, where you can enjoy the scenery.
Question: How long does the dinner cruise last?

Answer: The Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise typically lasts for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, allowing plenty of time to enjoy your meal and the beautiful surroundings.
Question: Is the dinner cruise suitable for special occasions?

Answer: Absolutely! The dinner cruise is perfect for a variety of special occasions, including anniversaries, birthdays, date nights, and even corporate events. It's a memorable way to celebrate with friends or loved ones.
Question: Are children welcome on the dinner cruise?

Answer: Yes, children are welcome on the dinner cruise, and it's a great family-friendly experience. Kids can enjoy the buffet and the entertainment while taking in the sights.
Question: Do I need to make a reservation in advance?

Answer: Yes, it’s recommended to make a reservation in advance to secure your spot, especially during weekends and holidays when the cruises can be more popular.
Question: What should I wear for the dinner cruise?

Answer: The dress code is generally smart casual. You may want to dress slightly nicer for the evening, but comfortable clothing and shoes are always a great choice.
Question: What if the weather is bad on the day of the cruise?

Answer: The Spirit of Philadelphia is equipped with indoor dining areas, so your experience won’t be affected by inclement weather. However, if the cruise is canceled due to severe weather, guests will be notified and given the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
Question: Can I buy this experience as a gift?

Answer: Yes! The Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise makes for an excellent gift experience. You can purchase gift certificates, allowing your recipient to choose their date and time for the cruise.

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