- Enjoy spectacular views of the Susquehanna River on a riverboat cruise!riverboat, image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
The Susquehanna River, which runs through southeastern Pennsylvania, allows kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Less adventurous tourists can also enjoy the beauty of the Susquehanna River by taking a riverboat cruise, offered by a variety of companies throughout Pennsylvania. Passengers on the Pride of the Susquehanna can enjoy spectacular views of the Pennsylvania State Capital in Harrisburg, while passengers on the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat can enjoy preserved fields and plains. If you're planning a trip to southeastern Pennsylvania, consider a daily public cruise or a more intimate experience with a dinner or Sunday brunch cruise. - Tourists in central Pennsylvania who wish to take a relaxing cruise up the Susquehanna River can experience the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat cruise. This cruise is located in docked in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and takes tourists on an hour-long cruise along the banks of the Susquehanna. The cruise runs from May through October. Children under three are permitted for free, and tickets cost $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for children between the ages of 3 and 12. During the cruise, narrators explain the rich history of the Susquehanna River, along with the founding history of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat can also be rented for private cruises of up to 125 people for $295 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour.
Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises
1 Hiawatha Blvd.
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-2500
ridehiawatha.com - Tourists in southeastern Pennsylvania can also enjoy a cruise along the Susquehanna River by purchasing a ticket for the Pride of the Susquehanna. This cruise features an authentic steam-driven paddle wheeler, built more than 20 years ago as part of a community service project by the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society. This cruise takes tourists on a 45 minute cruise along the Susquehanna, and features stunning views of the Harrisburg skyline and southeastern Pennsylvania. The cruise ship features an air-conditioned main salon, partly-covered topside deck, and offers both rootbeer and beer on board. The Pride of the Susquehanna is also available for private parties, and can be booked for $375 per cruise. Tickets cost between $12 and $16. The Pride of the Susquehanna is open from May to October.
Pride of the Susquehanna
Post office Box 910
Harrisburg, PA 17108
717-234-6500
harrisburgriverboat.com - The Pride of the Susquehanna features murder mystery night cruises.Marina image by Speirs from Fotolia.com
In addition to daily public cruises, both companies also offer a variety of specialty cruises. The Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise features evening cruises, ideal for romantic dates, as well as weekly karaoke and concert cruises. The Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat concert cruises feature live bands and music, along with a dance floor, while the karaoke cruises feature some of today's most popular songs. The Hiawatha also offers Sunday brunch cruises and dinner cruises, featuring tantalizing entrees and spectacular views of the Susquehanna. Monthly wing cruises, which feature discounted chicken wings, are also offered. The Pride of the Susquehanna also offers specialty cruises, including intimate dinner cruises ideal for romantic evenings, and murder mystery cruises, where riders interact with actors and props in an attempt to solve the mysterious murder on board the ship before the cruise ride is over.
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