On our recent trip to Delray Beach we were looking for unique things to do with kids. We found Delray Yacht Cruises and booked an afternoon sightseeing tour. The 2-hour narrated sightseeing tours cruise through South Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway. These cruise are open to the public and take place all year and allow you to experience the calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway aboard the Lady Atlantic or Lady Delray.
We booked Saturday afternoon cruise on the Lady Atlantic that took us from Veteran’s Park on East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach south to Boca Raton. We had reservations for 1:30pm and arrived 30 minutes early as directed. Check-in is at the little ticket booth near the Yacht and was quick. Before boarding, they took a photo which they printed and found us later in the cruise to offer us to purchase. It was a reasonable price and a great way to remember the trip, so we bought it!
Once on board we walked around the entire vessel and then ordered drinks for a sail away toast! They offer a full cash bar (for Adults over 21 years of age with valid ID), non-alcoholic beverages, smoothies, and other drinks during the cruise. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails while the kids enjoyed some virgin daiquiris. We didn’t eat, but they did have a food menu with things from chips, candy and other snacks to sandwiches, hot dogs & salads. They do not allow any outside food or beverage to be brought aboard the yacht.
On the South leg of the trip, the tour was narrated, pointing on some of the famous homes and area’s history. Our kids enjoyed seeing the beautiful mansions and picking out which ones we would live in. On the ride back to Veteran’s Park, they stopped narrating and we enjoyed a relaxing trip soaking up the calmness and great weather.
The Yacht is as beautiful as their Story
Delray Yacht Cruises is owned and operated by Captain Joe and Kerry Reardon. Captain Joe has worked on passenger boats for over 30 years, getting his Captain’s License at age 18. He spent many years in the operations side of the industry and eventually, along with his wife Kerry, purchased their first Boat in 2002.
Kerry is a native of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and her background is in the Food and Beverage Industry where she has worked in all areas of the profession. She has managed private upscale restaurants at some of Cape Cod’s most exclusive clubs catering to celebrities and professional athletes. Her vast knowledge of the Food and Beverage Industry coupled with Captain Joe’s three decades in the marine industry give them a rare combination of experience that is unrivaled in their profession. After going south to operate their boat in Florida for winters and returning north for the summer for several years, the Reardon’s eventually settled year round in Florida, operating the 90-foot Lady Delray and 105-foot Lady Atlantic that they had built in 2008. Delray Yacht Cruises has been named the number one sightseeing and charter company in South Florida.
Business Information
Delray Yacht Cruises offers year-round cruises from Veterans Park which is right off the popular Atlantic Avenue. Days and times of the cruises vary per season. It is recommended to make reservations in advance and arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
Ticket Prices: $32 Regular Admission
$29 Seniors & Children + tax.
Delray Yacht Cruises
801 E Atlantic Ave,
Delray Beach, FL 33483
phone: (561) 243-0686
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Disclosure: Our experience was complimentary but the opinions, fun and deliciousness expressed are all my own. This is not a sponsored post.