Cornucopia Cruise Lines - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Tony F.

Our waiter was amazing. However, the experience was just okay. When we arrived at the table, we were greeted with some dirty dishes. Also, somehow, I had a small pebble in my spaghetti. The staff was completely overwhelmed, as they were clearly short staffed. However, we enjoyed the views and the music, which was good. I would return, but this wasn't the best experience for the money spent.

Frenite

I enjoyed a nice brunch cruise on Cornucopia Cruise Line. The cruise is pretty spacious with plenty of tables to accommodate big crowds. They had a huge buffet selection with chicken, beef, fish, pasta, salad, breakfast foods, pastries, and more. I ate so much good food and was very satisfied. The cruise had a lot of outdoor spaces to walk around and take in the views on the water. Unfortunately, you don’t get to see much on this cruise since the boat simply ventures into the Raritan Bay and back. It’s pretty much a cruise to nowhere, but simply being on the water is enough for some. The atmosphere is very pleasant with a DJ playing music and people dancing. The cruise is a bit pricy, but it does include a 2.5 hour boat ride with great food. It’s definitely a special experience and one I would recommend.

K K.

It was a great experience. From checking in to exit, no issues at all. The food was good and the waiter was always checking on us. The DJ was great as well. The boat was clean and was lovely. I'd definitely recommend them.

Gina M.

I had a fabulous time celebrating my birthday! The cruise was lovely, the team was outstanding, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. If you’re considering experiencing this dinner cruise, I highly recommend it. We sailed on a Sunday night in September out of the Hoboken 14th Street pier in the Destiny. We were a group of 19 people, but there were anywhere from couples to large groups, and it was lovely for all. The buffet dinner was excellent, above average compared to other dinner cruises I’ve done, and there was plenty for second servings. We did the premium open bar option, and the drinks kept coming. There were plenty of servers, and they were all happy to please and went above and beyond to ensure the very last of the stubborn candles on my cake were lit. 😊🙌 The music was great; not many people were dancing, but that was the type of crowd we had. The VIEWS are the best views of NYC at night. I’ve lived here for 30 years and had never seen NYC at night look so beautiful. The ship is not as new, but it’s kept well, and the dining room is gorgeous. The only improvement I see as necessary or ideal would be the bathroom. On the dining room floor, there was only one toilet and a single bathroom. It didn’t bother anyone, but perhaps I missed another one on a different floor. Arrive early at the pier to get the most spectacular views and photos! Overall, this was a FIVE-start experience for me and my guest, and I’m so happy I celebrated my special birthday here. You should, too!

Samuel E.

My company, Forever After, did a photo booth here for CJPCS prom. The staff was excellent. They even took care of me as a vendor, and this is not common at a lot of venues. The house DJ, Cornucopia uses, had the dance floor packed. He had me wanting to dance as well. The party was not only on the dance floor but in the photo booth as well.

Many guests were able to take amazing pictures over the water during sunset. All in all, it's a very beautiful vessel. Very nice venue. Great experience. Thank you.

Olga G.

This review is for the experience last week 12/13/24
Hello

First I would like to say the Cornucopia Cruise line and staff were amazing upon boarding.

However my reservation was at table 3 & 4 to celebrate my Mom's 75th birthday. Sadly, the waitress (I did not get her name) seemed to have an attitude and very standoffish demeanor.
I totally understand someone having an "off day" however when you are servicing paying customers the utmost service should be provided.

If you cannot do your job on that particular day, then by all means do not go into work especially in that line of work.

Just want to point it out customer service is key. I also emailed the cruise line and have received no response.

Robert P.

Would not recommend. We got cold bread, cold pasta, warm salad(how did they manage this) and the dinner was meh. I would compare it to Boston market. The mashed was instant mashed(we saw it being made in the kitchen). There was a LOUD noise anytime the boat turned that was so loud that it shook the whole table and would make the drinks spill. We asked our waitress and she confirmed it happens any time the boat turns. They didn’t even turn the lights on for the section of the boat we were sitting in, we had to ask multiple times for them to turn the lights on. Windows were so dirty you couldn’t see out of them, we cleaned it ourselves to look out. Staff was okay.

Angela S.

Good service from personable staff and good food.
I chose to give 4 stars due to the disrepair of the vessel. Recessed light trims were loose and slipping out of the ceiling cans, loose floor tiles in the lower deck restroom proved difficult to maneuver with a cane. Doors to the deck were difficult for senior citizens to operate.