If you want to keep those summertime vibes alive a little bit longer, set sail on the Hudson with the North River Lobster Company before its season comes to a close on September 29th.
This beloved, floating seafood restaurant has cruised the river each spring/summer since 2014. Whether you’re a lobster lover, seafood fanatic or one to simply enjoy a stunning city view from the water, North River Lobster Company is the perfect outdoor activity.
Classic menu favorites like the world’s longest lobster roll (28 inches long) better known as The Shelley and the Lower East Side Lobster Roll served on a flavorful everything bagel will return.
Wash all that buttery lobster down with a Midtown Mule or Sailor’s Spritz and it sounds like a heavenly day to us! And yes, the three-story boat has a full-service bar on every level.
Boarding passes are available on the North River Lobster Company website.
And, in honor of National Lobster Day on September 25th, you can score a half-priced lobster dinner for just $29 — a steamed 1 1/4 pound lobster, corn, potatoes and slaw. That seems like the perfect way to celebrate the ocassion and the end of another delightful season, wouldn’t you agree?
The boat departs from Pier 81 on 12th Avenue and 41st Street. Cruise times run from Wednesday-Sunday. Daytime cruises are an hour long, with 7pm cruise options that last for a duration of two hours. Prices vary depending on what cruise day/time you choose.
Though the North River Lobster Company only has a few days left to set sail in 2024, you can dine at NYC’s best seafood restaurants until the 2025 season begins.
📍Pier 81, West 41st Street and 12th Avenue
With contributions from Danielle Valente