The gentle motion of a boat through water. The reflection
of the sun as it sinks below the horizon. The scent of the sea wafted by an ocean breeze.
All this and dinner, too.
If you've never thought about taking an evening cruise (before, after or with supper), you may not know about the sails Long Island has to offer. No need to book a stateroom or pack a suitcase for any of these. Some may transport you to a peaceful realm. Others, featuring live entertainment or a DJ, may take you somewhere else altogether.
Freeport Nautical Cruises
395 Woodcleft Ave.
Freeport
516-623-5712
nauticalcruiselines.com
VESSEL: Nautical Empress, a 160-foot three-level yacht
WHERE YOU'LL CRUISE: Calm South Shore waters
WHEN: 7:30-11:30 p.m., various dates
COST: $97.99
This is a cruise as a catered affair. It starts with a Champagne boarding and cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres and pasta stations, followed by a complete sit-down dinner with several entree selections and top-shelf liquor. You'll travel the tranquil waters of Baldwin Harbor and other spots; there's a DJ and dancing. Check Web site for dates.
The Martha Jefferson Port Jefferson Harbor
Port Jefferson
631-331-3333
marthajefferson.com
VESSEL: An 85-foot Mississippi River paddleboat
WHERE YOU'LL CRUISE: Long Island Sound
WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
North Shore
