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ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES
Entertainment Cruises ’ entertaining cruises
BY PAT HENDERSON
As the nation ’ s largest dining cruise provider , Entertainment Cruises showcases some of the United States ’ top places on its more than 100 excursions . Tour operators have a variety of options to choose from — sightseeing excursions , meal-themed cruises , special-event sailings , private group charters , thrill rides on speedboats and more — when booking one of the company ’ s one- to four-hour tours .
Entertainment Cruises operates from ports in nine U . S . destinations : Chicago ; Boston ; Baltimore ; Philadelphia ; New York City ; Lincoln Harbor , New Jersey ; Norfolk , Virginia ; Washington , D . C .; and National Harbor , Maryland . That list of iconic places allows travelers to see some of the nation ’ s top landmarks as part of tours including :
Washington , D . C . Groups can enjoy everything from meal and sightseeing rides past the famous monuments to educational and photography-centered rides around the nation ’ s capital .
Chicago In addition to its regular fleet , the company has five open-air speedboats that jet around the lakefront and provide great views of Chicago ’ s diverse architecture .
New York City The iconic Statue of Liberty and the city ’ s many bridges are mainstays on harbor tours . A number of specialized culinary cruises of the Big Apple also are available .
For more information , contact Entertainment Cruises ’ Liz Gilbert at lgilbert @ entertainmentcruises . com , or visit entertainmentcruises . com .
Massive cruise options in Massachusetts
BY PAT HENDERSON
Travelers who find themselves along Massachusetts ’ spectacular Atlantic coast have plenty of options for on-the-water experiences . The following six NTA members offer cruises that connect groups with the state ’ s top coastal destinations , as well as with many aspects of local culture .
Boston Duck Tours These 80-minute tours blend land and water components and cover many of the city ’ s highlights . The rides depart from three locations multiple times a day during the March-to-November season .
Cindy Brown | cindy @ bostonducktours . com bostonducktours . com
The Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown Whale-watching tours go from Provincetown harbor to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary . Along the way , passengers may see many species of whales , as well as dolphins and porpoise .
Jay Hurley | ccodder2 @ comcast . net whalewatch . com
Boston Harbor Cruises Since 1926 , Boston Harbor Cruises and the Nolan family have been providing top-notch cruises that showcase the city ’ s historical harbor . The company ’ s fleet of 53 vessels makes more than 500 trips annually .
Doug Hall | dhall @ bostonharborcruises . com bostonharborcruises . com
Captain John Whale Watching and Fishing Tours This company offers a diverse group of cruises , ranging from whale-watching tours at Provincetown and Plymouth to deep-sea fishing excursions to harbor and meal cruises of Plymouth .
Bob Avila | bob @ captjohn . com captjohn . com
Hy-Line Cruises Two popular options include catamaran service from Nantucket and Martha ’ s Vineyard and a one-hour Hyannis Harbor Cruise that features live commentary . Hy-Line also offers charters for groups .
Dee Forand | dforand @ hylinecruises . com hylinecruises . com
Martha ’ s Vineyard & Nantucket Steamship Authority The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service from Cape Cod to the islands of Martha ’ s Vineyard and Nantucket . Since 1960 , it has been the lifeline to the islands year-round for locals and travelers alike .
Kimberlee McHugh | kmchugh @ steamshipauthority . com steamshipauthority . com — P . H .
30 February 2018