Experience Pride in a new light aboard Miss Lotta, cruising Lake Hopatcong with appetizers and a cash bar on a breezy 2-hour journey. Discover why this scenic New Jersey lake is the perfect backdrop for community celebration.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the experience involves leisurely cruising without physical exertion.
Wildlife
History
Lake Hopatcong has been a recreational haven since the early 1900s, once a major resort destination accessible by rail and steamboat.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain water quality and preserve native habitats are led by local groups working to balance recreation with environmental stewardship.
Lake Hopatcong Cruises
Experience Pride in a new light aboard Miss Lotta, cruising Lake Hopatcong with appetizers and a cash bar on a breezy 2-hour journey. Discover why this scenic New Jersey lake is the perfect backdrop for community celebration.
Lake Hopatcong Cruises operates seasonal sightseeing and specialty cruises on Lake Hopatcong from Jefferson, New Jersey. The company presents a calendar of themed two-hour experiences aboard the historic Miss Lotta, offering scenic lake views and curated onboard dining.
Event offerings include brunch and brunch-with-mimosa services, dinner cruises, wine-and-cheese tastings, themed parties such as Pride Cruise and Karaoke Cruise, holiday and special occasion sailings like the Mother's Day Cruise, and interpretive tours including the Fantastic Homes Tour and the Blast from the Past Hotel Tour with live narration by historian Marty Kane.
Many cruises feature plated or buffet dining prepared by local restaurants and purveyors; for example, the Farm to Boat cruise highlights dishes crafted by Colin and Sarah from Hawk Ridge Farm. Several trips provide light appetizers served family-style and have a full-service cash bar or full-service bar available; some events are restricted to guests 21 and over where alcohol service is emphasized. Cruises typically last two hours and depart from locations on Lake Hopatcong in Jefferson, NJ.
Lake Hopatcong Cruises works with local food partners and a named historian to deliver authentic regional experiences that emphasize local history, culinary sourcing, and lakeside scenery. These factual partnerships and clearly described itineraries make the cruises a reliable option for visitors seeking themed dining cruises, narrated tours, and special-event sailings on Lake Hopatcong. Signature sailings include the Mimosa Brunch Cruise, High Tea, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Wine and Cheese, and the Pride Cruise, offering varied themed options for different interests throughout the sailing season.
Tours Offered
10
Curated themed cruises
Cruise Length
2 hours
Standard duration for each trip
Flagship Vessel
Miss Lotta
Home of scheduled sailings
Local Partners
Hawk Ridge Farm; Marty Kane
Local food and narration partners
Check schedules and availability for two‑hour themed cruises aboard Miss Lotta departing from Jefferson, NJ.
Dress in Layers
Bring a light jacket or sweater to stay comfortable on the open upper deck where it can get breezy.
Wear Shoes Onboard
Shoes are required for boarding the vessel to ensure safety throughout the cruise.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive early at Nolan’s Point Park Road to secure parking and check-in before the cruise departure.
Bring an ID
The cruise is 21+, so bring valid ID for age verification before boarding.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Protects against breeze on the open upper deck during the cruise.
summer
Comfortable Shoes
Required for safe boarding and movement onboard.
Sunglasses
Helps reduce glare reflecting off the lake’s surface.
summer
Camera or Smartphone
Captures scenic lake views and moments of the celebration.