Hornblower Cruises & Events Brings the Next Generation of Dining and Entertainment Cruises to New York City

Hornblower Hybrid Hosts Its First Public Dinner Cruise in the New York Harbor on May 5

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hornblower Cruises & Events New York debuts all-new Saturday and Sunday cruises aboard the sustainable Hornblower Hybrid on May 5. Launching from Hornblower Landing on the north side of Pier 40, the two-hour brunch cruises board at 11 a.m. and sail from 12-2 p.m. on Sundays. The three-hour dining cruises sail Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. with a 6 p.m. boarding time.

“When launching our New York fleet, we wanted to create an amazing and unforgettable New York experience by offering a variety of packages, upscale amenities, the latest technology and eco-friendly elements.”

Dining cruise goers can choose between the Starlight Dinner Cruise with a four-course seated meal for $85 with a premium open bar option for $120, the Sights & Sips Cruise with light appetizers for $65 or the Cocktail Cruise with a complimentary signature drink for $45. The Sunday Skyline Brunch Cruise includes food stations of breakfast and lunch favorites and a boarding glass of bubbly for $57.50, with special child rates available. Taxes, fees and gratuity not included.

Cruises on the luxurious Hornblower Hybrid can accommodate up to 400 guests, and include live entertainment, unparalleled guest service and gourmet cuisine that is locally sourced. The vessel’s spacious outer decks and oversized windows guarantee panoramic views of the New York skyline, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and other iconic landmarks. Guests can also enjoy the scenery indoors or outdoors. Distinctive contemporary interiors, cutting-edge technology and customizable LED lighting set the mood of a chic lounge by night and majestic excursion by day.

“We’re delighted to open up our new Hybrid to the public and give our guests the option to choose a dining package to their liking,” said Terry MacRae, CEO of Hornblower Cruises & Events. “When launching our New York fleet, we wanted to create an amazing and unforgettable New York experience by offering a variety of packages, upscale amenities, the latest technology and eco-friendly elements.”

Beginning July 1, the schedule will extend to Thursday through Sunday evening cruises with the arrival of the Hornblower Infinity, which can host up to 750 guests.

Cruises may be booked online, or by calling 1-888-467-6256. For more information on Hornblower Cruises & Events New York and its public and charter cruise offerings, call [phone] or email [e-mail].

About Hornblower Cruises & Events

Hornblower Cruises & Events is a subsidiary of Hornblower, Inc., one of the largest charter yachts, dining cruise and eco-tour companies in the country. The company operates America’s first hydrogen hybrid commercial vessel, the Hornblower Hybrid, and will launch a multi-yacht fleet in New York City in 2012. Designed as premier venues for dinner cruises and private events, the vessels offer a variety of configurations for capacities up to 1,100 guests. For more information visit: www.hornblower.com/pressroom.