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Date: 8/22/2023
Subject: Penn's Village Presents: A River to River Boat Cruise!
From: Penn's Village



 “Walnut to Walnut River Cruise”

on Patriot Cruise Lines

Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 4:45-5:30PM 

Board at 24th and Walnut St. 

Disembark at Columbus Blvd. and Walnut St.

$35 per member; $40 per non-member

Join other Penn’s Village members as we hop on board a 1920’s commuter-style yacht for this one-of-a-kind Philadelphia experience, cruising 12 miles non-stop from 24th St. and Walnut on the Schuylkill River to Columbus Blvd. and Walnut (Penns Landing) on the Delaware River. Highlights include: 

    • a water view of the Schuylkill Banks and Center City
    • passing Bartram’s Garden, Gray’s Ferry and the mud flats of the tidal Schuylkill River
    • thirteen historically significant bridges
    • the industrial areas of South Philadelphia
    • the Navy Yard District and the ships that call it home, including the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy
    • the waterfronts of Philadelphia’s New Jersey neighbors including Woodbury, Westville, Gloucester City and Camden
    • the S.S. United States, the Battleship New Jersey and Philadelphia’s working waterfront
    • Penn’s Landing and its historic ships the Moshulu, Olympia and Gazela

This cruise is not narrated, but the crew will answer questions along the way.  You may bring food on board but not beverages.  Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase.


LOCATION

 

The cruise, which will be held rain or shine, will board at the Walnut Street Dock at Schuylkill Banks, located adjacent to the Walnut Street Pier. Please plan to arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes before our scheduled departure time. Patriot cannot wait for late arrivals.  It is two miles between Schuylkill Banks and Penn’s Landing; guests can walk, Uber/Lyft/taxi or take SEPTA back to the starting point, or home!  This event is not handicapped-accessible.


RSVP

 
Self-registration is now available on the Penn's Village website!  Please review our
Self-Registration Instructions and register here: River to River Cruise. You can also register by emailing info@pennsvillage.org or calling 215-925-7333.
 

This program is $35 per member, $40 for non-members.  Penn’s Village has purchased a block of tickets; no refunds will be given.

 
Group photos may be taken during this event.

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