BWW PREVIEWS: SPIRIT CRUISES OF NY AND NJ has 3 New Specialty Cruises to Kick Start the Summer

From Bloody Marys and Yoga, to Happy Hour Cocktails, Spirit Cruises Offer The Best Way to Experience Manhattan From the Water

With warm weather on the horizon, Spirit of New York and Spirit of New Jersey dining vessels have launched additional specialty cruises for the summer months. New cruise options such as Eat, Drink and B. Mary Brunch, Happy Hour Cocktail Cruise and the Yoga on the Water Cruise are ideal for New Yorkers and visitors alike looking to sip on a signature cocktail while enjoying views of the Manhattan skyline from the Statue of Liberty and the Freedom Tower to the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg Bridges.

After undergoing and completing an impressive renovation last year, both vessels have made-over their interior dining decks, allowing diners to enjoy a dance floor complete with color-changing lighting, rejuvenated bars plus full-service outdoor entertainment spaces.

"Each of these themed cruises brings a special twist to our traditional sailing experience," said Christine Metivier, general manager of Entertainment Cruises New York Metro. "With the addition of the Eat, Drink & B. Mary Brunch Cruises, Happy Hour Cocktail Cruises and Yoga on the Water Cruises, we are providing an exceptional way to see Manhattan from the water, while offering experiences that match our clients' unique hobbies and interests."

Happy Hour Cocktail Cruise is available exclusively for summer, starting May 15. For those looking for an alternative to a rooftop bar or the Frying Pan, the Happy Hour Cocktail Cruise is the perfect choice, cruising from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Available Thursday and Fridays only, guests can choose from a variety of cocktails including Hendrick's cucumber martini, St. Germain cocktail and captain's punch. Priced at $37.90 per person, departing from Chelsea Piers.

Yoga on the Water Cruise will keep New Yorkers in a namaste state-of-mind with this monthly series available on select Saturdays from July through September. Classes will be taught by two instructors from NYC's prominent Strala yoga studio founded by Tara Stiles, known as the best yoga studio for beginners. After everyone perfects their downward dog on the outdoor deck, attendees can enjoy a light meal and a chance to take in views of the Manhattan skyline. Tickets start at $51.90 per person for cruises on July 11, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. For a limited time, use promo code YOGA10 to save 10 percent. Classes begin at 10:30 am.

Eat, Drink & B. Mary Brunch Cruises are available on select Sundays, offering custom-made bloody marys, cocktails and a delicious contemporary buffet brunch with menu items such as roasted vegetable and three cheese strata, Applewood bacon, Mediterranean couscous and chickpea salad or chicken parmesan meatballs. To ensure a fun-filled two hours, the Bottomless Brunch Package can be purchased for an extra $14.95 per person. Ticket prices start at $61.90.

All Spirit Cruises depart from either Chelsea Piers or Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken and sail down the Hudson River.

For more information or to book a Spirit cruise, please visit www.SpiritCruises.com or call 866-862-7245.

About Spirit Cruises: Cruising year round from Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan and Lincoln Harbor Marina in Weehawken, NJ, Spirit Cruises provides an on the water experience consisting of dining, dancing, and spectacular New York skyline and Statue of Liberty views, wrapped in a fun high-energy cruise experience. Available for lunch, dinner, moonlight cruises, or private parties, guests will enjoy a new menu of freshly-prepared of salads, entrees, sides and desserts alongside entertainment from an interactive DJ. The Spirit of New York accommodates up to 600, while the Spirit of New Jersey accommodates 400.

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