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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend aboard Beauport Cruiselines with a sunset prime rib buffet, DJs, and sweeping Gloucester Harbor views. This three-hour dinner cruise offers an easy, family-friendly way to kick off the season on the water.
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend aboard Beauport Cruiselines with a sunset prime rib buffet, DJs, and sweeping Gloucester Harbor views. This three-hour dinner cruise offers an easy, family-friendly way to kick off the season on the water.
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Evening light slides across Gloucester Harbor, where working wharves and weathered pilings meet the wide Atlantic. On Saturday, May 23rd, Beauport Cruiselines invites you aboard a three-hour Memorial Day Dinner Cruise that turns the harbor into a moving rooftop for prime rib, cocktails, and a DJ. The boat pushes out at 6:00 PM and returns at 9:00 PM, offering water-level views of fishing boats, rocky headlands, and gull-filled skies, an easy, celebratory way to start the summer season.
This cruise is pure New England: a waterfront dinner buffet centered on carved prime rib, a cash bar with seasonal cocktails, music that shifts between relaxed and upbeat, and an itinerary built for people who want to soak up place rather than race through it. From the upper deck you'll watch the shoreline roll by: granite ledges and salt-scrubbed grasses give way to lighthouses and working docks, while the captain steers a course tuned to sunset light. The scene is as much about motion and salt air as it is about food and company; Gloucester's harbor feels alive with the fishing industry's legacy and a seafaring rhythm you can sense in every wake.
Why book this with Beauport Cruiselines? Their local knowledge keeps the route scenic and steady, and a three-hour window balances time on the water with an easy evening schedule. For travelers based in Gloucester or nearby cities, this is a choice way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend without the crowds of land-based events. Families can expect a welcoming atmosphere, children's tickets are available, while adults will appreciate the timing and the DJ-curated playlist that nudges the evening toward party without drowning out conversation.
Practical notes: dress in layers, evenings on the Atlantic remain cool in late May, and bring a camera for sunset silhouettes and harbor panoramas. Tickets are $92 for adults and $55 for children (12 and under), with boarding details provided after booking. Accessibility and special requirements are handled case-by-case; check with the operator if you need accommodations.
Plan to arrive early to settle into a preferred seat and to take advantage of open-air rails for photos; many guests find 20–30 minutes pre-departure ideal. If you're prone to motion sickness, pack preventive measures. Wear sturdy shoes for moving about the deck and bring a light hat and binoculars for island-spotting. This cruise is an easy, festive gateway to greater Cape Ann exploration on shore the day.
Onboard staff manage service and safety professionally, and the relaxed format encourages mingling with locals and visitors alike. If you plan to continue exploring Cape Ann the following day, consider local walking routes, harborfront shops, and seafood shacks that open at dawn for a classic New England morning, worth every step.
easy.
3 hours (6:00 PM–9:00 PM).
Minimal fitness required; ability to move around the vessel and climb a few gangway steps recommended.
Boarding information is provided after booking; the event runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on May 23rd.
Tickets are $92 for adults and $55 for children 12 and under; the price includes the dinner buffet.
Yes, a cash bar with cocktails and drinks will be available onboard.
Yes, children are welcome; there is a dedicated children's ticket price and family-friendly seating.
Accessibility is handled case-by-case; contact Beauport Cruiselines directly to discuss accommodations before booking.
Dress in layers and bring a light hat; evenings on the harbor can be cool and breezy even in late May.
Gloucester is one of America's longstanding fishing ports, with a deep maritime culture that shapes the harbor experience.
Observe posted guidelines for wildlife viewing and avoid feeding seabirds; support local operators who minimize wake near sensitive shoreline habitats.
Beauport Cruiselines is a Gloucester, Massachusetts–based passenger cruise operator offering seasonal and special-event sailings on Gloucester Harbor and around Cape Ann. The line advertises a variety of themed cruises including Lobster Lunch Cruises, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Harvest Dinner Cruise, Reggae Sunset Cruise, Labor Day Fireworks Cruise, and a Bubbles & Brunch Cruise. Each cruise features a buffet or event-specific menu. Lobster Lunch Cruises center on a lobster buffet with coastal views. Sunset and Harvest Dinner Cruises include a Prime Rib buffet and seasonal items such as Herb-Crusted Prime Rib and Butternut Squash Ravioli. The Labor Day Fireworks Cruise pairs a dinner buffet with a fireworks finale and advertises viewing the display "from the best vantage point in town." The Reggae Sunset Cruise emphasizes Caribbean cuisine and island-style music. The Bubbles & Brunch Cruise (advertised for July 20th) lists Veuve Clicquot Champagne and a brunch buffet. Beauport Cruiselines focuses on on-water dining, seasonal cocktails, and curated live entertainment — DJs and music tied to specific cruise themes. Sailings depart from Gloucester Harbor, offering coastal views of Cape Ann and access to local waterfront scenes. Ticket availability, menus, and event features are published per cruise and vary by date. All statements here reflect published trip summaries and advertised experience details for Beauport Cruiselines.
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