Whether your group prefers to cruise upon the water in style or dip beneath the waves and explore the creatures below, you’ll be well taken care of in Cleveland. In fact, you’ll only have to park your motorcoach once—for free—to do both. That’s because Lady Caroline, a 120-foot luxury cruise ship, and Greater Cleveland Aquarium are located right next to each other on the Cuyahoga River.

Lady Caroline boasts four decks to host your group, three of them enclosed and climate-controlled, so you’ll be comfortable anytime during the operating season of early spring through New Year’s Eve. Lady Caroline’s fourth deck is open to the sky and offers panoramic views of the city skyline and Lake Erie. In addition to the views, your group will enjoy live entertainment and a freshly prepared buffet on a cruise of two to three hours. With 15,000 square feet of space, Lady Caroline can accommodate groups of 25 to 225, and groups of 100 or more are able to have the ship all to themselves. Groups also receive a 15% discount with complimentary tickets for the escort and the driver.

taking a selfie on Lady Caroline Dining Cruise Ship
Photo courtesy of Lady Caroline, Cleveland, OH

Before or after your cruise, head next door to Greater Cleveland Aquarium and double your fun. Housed in a historic brick building that once generated electricity for Cleveland trolley cars, the aquarium is an immersive and educational destination for groups of all kinds. Tourgoers can take advantage of daily interactive experiences, such as animal encounters and a stingray touchpool. Greater Cleveland Aquarium can accommodate groups of 20 to 125, and guided tours are available for groups of 60 or more.

Looking at Stingrays with Curator at Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Photo courtesy of Greater Cleveland Aquarium

“Heading out on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie and taking in iconic sights while enjoying a meal prepared onboard is an opportunity to relax, reset and rediscover the North Coast,” says Director of Operations Ellen Kelley. “And whether you’re cruising toward sunset with us or catching the toothy grin of a sand tiger shark in your SeaTube selfie at Greater Cleveland Aquarium, you’ll be having a water-filled adventure.”

A team of hospitality veterans is ready to assist you in planning your group outing. For more information, dial 216-696-8888 or reach out to sales@ladycaroline.com.

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