Special Cruises, Music, & Entertainment


We are excited to bring you brand new exciting cruises for the 2012 season! See below for a listing of all our events and cruises!


Aroogas Wing Night Cruise

Enjoy Aroogas' famous wings and a fully-stocked cash bar on board the Pride of the Susquehanna during a breathtaking 2-hour sunset cruise! During the cruise, while you enjoy great food in a great atmosphere, visit Aroogas' friendly promo team for fun promotional items and awesome money-saving coupons!

Dates: June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 12

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Price: $10 (Just the sunset cruise), $14 (5 wings and cruise), $18 (10 wings and cruise)

Other info: Advanced reservations required for food. Walk-ons accepted for just the cruise. This cruise is from the City Island docks. Boarding begins at 5:45 (we recommend being at the docks by 5:30 PM). You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail.



Make Reservations Here: Aroogas Wing Night


Wine and Cheese Tasting Cruises Hosted by Chris Mildner, Wine Consultant, Southern Wines & Spirits

Sip, swirl, taste and experience new wines from around the country and world every month with Chris “The Wine Guy” Mildner while enjoying a beautiful sunset cruise onboard the Pride of the Susquehanna this summer!

Chris Mildner, a wine tasting expert from Southern Wines & Spirits and your host for the evening, will personally select 4 specialty wines for each event. Each month there will be a different themed wine-tasting cruise aboard the Pride, where you can sample different wines on each cruise!

Platters of sumptuous Cabot Cheese and other fruit & cracker platters from Wegman’s are available for you to enjoy while you partake in Chris Mildner’s splendid wines!

Dates and Wines:

Sunday, June 10, 2012: Robert Mondavi- The Godfather of California Wines

Sunday, July 22, 2012: the World - Chile, New Zealand, Italy & Argentina

Sunday, August 12, 2012: Blackstone Winery - Some of Sonoma County’s Best Wines

Sunday, September 16, 2012: Hogue Winery - 4th Largest Winery in Washington State

Monday, October 15, 2012: the World #2 - France, Australia, Spain & Chile

Sunday, November 4, 2012: Ravenswood - One of the Best Known Names in Zinfandel

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Price: $15 for cruise (cash bar and cheese hor d’oeurves included) or $30 for the breathtaking cruise, wine tasting, and hor d’oeurves.

Other info: Advanced reservations strongly suggested. Walk-ons will be accepted if there is availability. Walk-ons accepted if you are just taking the cruise. A cash bar will be available serving beer, other wine, soda, and liquor. Wines to be presented can be found on the reservation page below. This cruise is from the City Island docks. Boarding begins at 5:45 (we recommend being at the docks by 5:30 PM). You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail.
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Crackin’ Crabs Cruise sponsored by HARBOUR HOUSE CRABS!

Enjoy all you can eat hard-shell crabs, sides, and a breathtaking sunset cruise aboard the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat!

Sides will be steamed corn on the cob and delicious coleslaw!

Cost: $45.00 per person, and includes all you can eat crabs, 2 sides, and the breathtaking sunset cruise!

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dates: August 26, September 23, October 28

Other Info: If you would just like to come on the cruise and enjoy the weather (no food included, but you can purchase drinks and snacks from the cash bar), cost is $10.00 per person. There will be a cash bar available to purchase beer, wine, soda, top-shelf liquor. Restrooms are available onboard. This cruise is from the City Island docks. Boarding begins at 5:45 (we recommend being at the docks by 5:30 PM). You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail.

Make Reservations Here:


Blues Concert Cruise


Come on and enjoy a cash bar, drink specials, giveaways and food while listening to great local blues bands!

Price: $15.00 cover (includes admission for entire event, some food, entertainment, and 1-hour sunset cruise!)

Other Information: Walk-ons accepted, but tickets can be purchased online. Cash bar available. There will be special drinks, snacks, and hor d’oeurves available. Will occur at the East Shore docks, near Front and Locust streets in Harrisburg. Restrooms are available onboard. You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail.

The bands scheduled to perform are:

Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 5:30-9:00pm: Jeff Calvin Trio
Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 5:30-9:00pm: Mark Focazio Band
Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 5:30-9:00pm: Nate Myers & the Aces
Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 5:30-9:00pm: Fatback
Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 7:30-11:00pm: Acoustic Stew

For more information or to get tickets click here:



Full Moon Concert Cruise

Dance the night away on a late-night cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna while enjoying a full cash bar, special drink features, giveaways, food, and awesome cover bands or DJs!

Dates and Bands:

Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10:00PM to 1:00AM: Cruise Control

Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10:00PM to 1:00AM: TBD

Times: 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
10:00 PM to 12:00 AM: Docked
12:00 AM to 1:00 AM: Full Moon Cruise

Price: $15.00 cover (includes admission for entire event, giveaways, entertainment, and 1-hour moonlight cruise!)

Other Information: Walk-ons accepted, but tickets can be purchased online! Cash bar available. There will be special drinks, snacks, and hor d’oeurves available. Will occur at the East Shore docks, near Front and Locust streets in Harrisburg. Restrooms are available onboard. You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail. Get Tickets Here:



Pirates on the Pride Family Fun Cruises!


Help the crew protect the Pride of the Susquehanna from marauding pirates! Enjoy pizza, ice cream, soda, and pirate fun! This great cruise is sponsored by The Wild Tomato Pizzeria!

Price:  $19.50 per child and $24.50 per adult


Dates: June 16, July 14, August 11, and September 15


Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM


Souvenirs:  Our popular Pirates on the Pride shirts, as well as other pirate souvenirs will be available for purchase. Special Pirates on the Pride CAKE POPS will be available from our friends at Fickle Cakes!

Other information:  Be prepared to get wet!  Wear your favorite pirate costume (or not!) and bring your water gun! Price is all-inclusive of pizza, ice cream and soda.  Any extra items (souvenirs, cake pops, shirts, other items from the galley) are an extra cost.  Advanced Reservation Required.  Restrooms are available onboard. This cruise is from the City Island docks. Boarding begins at 2:45 (we recommend being at the docks by 2:30 PM). You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail. Make your reservations HERE.



Hodge Podgery Family Night Cruises!

Enjoy pizza, soda, ice cream, a cruise and a fun & quirky river-themed craft activity provided by The HodgePodgery! This cruise is for families of all sizes (or anyone!) who are looking for something different and fun to do during the summer months! Some activities planned are Pet River Rocks; Odd Sock Puppets based on River Creatures, Coaster made with recycled things, Cards, and for Halloween time Fairies and Wizard wands, and much more!

Price: $15.00 per person (includes pizza, ice cream, soda, & one and a half hour sunset cruise! Ages 3 and under are FREE). Seasonal crafts ($5.00-$10.00) are available from The HodgePodgery to anyone who wants to partake in the fun activities!

Dates: June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Other Information: Walk-ons accepted, but we suggest making reservations. The galley will be available to anyone who wishes to purchase other snacks or drinks (candy, beer, wine, etc) not included in the cost. Restrooms are available onboard. This cruise is from the City Island docks. Boarding begins at 5:45 (we recommend being at the docks by 5:30 PM). You will receive your boarding pass via email. You will not get tickets in the mail. Make reservations Here:



 

 
 

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