We booked this cruise to celebrate my father's 86th birthday, expecting a memorable evening on the water. Instead, it turned into one of the most disappointing experiences our family has ever had. The biggest issue was that the cruise itself was nothing like what was advertised. Before we even left the dock, crew members told passengers that the boat doesn't actually travel anywhere scenic. They said it simply goes back and forth through the industrial section of the Raritan River and that there was "nothing to look at." This was shocking considering the website advertises views of the Raritan Bay and New Jersey waterways. Because my father uses a wheelchair, we were seated on the main deck. Our original table had no windows at all, so we asked to move. The dining room was mostly empty, so they accommodated us, but the windows at our new table were so filthy that we couldn't even see outside until my husband asked a crew member to clean them. The food was equally disappointing. Dinner was plated with no menu choices. The pasta was overcooked, portions of it were cold as if it had been refrigerated and reheated, and the fish did not taste fresh. For a dinner cruise charging these prices, the quality was unacceptable. Our waiter was kind and apologetic throughout the evening, and I genuinely felt bad for him. He repeatedly explained they were understaffed and had no busser, which meant dirty dishes sat on our table for long stretches between courses. This was clearly a management problem, not a server problem. Even small details were handled poorly. Coffee was listed as included, but when I asked for a cup, I was told, "It's not time for coffee. That comes with dessert." The dining room was freezing, and when we asked if the air conditioning could be adjusted, we were told it couldn't because people were dancing on another deck. The cocktails were expensive and poorly made. At the end of the evening, we couldn't even leave without hunting down our waiter to get the check. Despite an automatic 20% gratuity already being added to the bill, we were still encouraged to leave an additional tip. This experience cost us nearly $600 for four people, and it was worth nowhere near that amount. We left feeling disappointed that such an important family celebration had been spoiled. There are far better ways to spend an evening--and far better places to spend your money. I cannot recommend Cornucopia Cruise Line to anyone. read more

Booked the Princess dinner cruise for the 4th of July celebration. Arrival was chaotic with conflicting info and instructions. Thank goodness it was assigned seating or we would have been furious. Dinner and music were excellent. Crew went around and notified everyone that the city was stating the show early at 9p, so to miss the incoming storms. This would have been a 4-star review except docking ruined the experience. We returned to the pier at 10:40 and just hovered there, just off the pier. Then they started attempting to dock at 10:57. I say attempting because it was like "take your kid to work day and let them steer." Forward, back, again and again, to the point that people from another ship had to help get the Princess tied off. Not sure if it was the piloting or those responsible for securing the ship. It was horrible. We finally started disembarking at 11:25. In the rain. If they had docked when we first pulled up, we would have missed the rain completely. No explanation, email to offer any consideration, nothing. read more

Where to start. The staff were very nice especially our waiter. The food was eh, basic and not much variety. You had chicken, fish, ziti, beef in gravy. Not even good fish. Bland. They had a fruit tray out and some salads and bread. When something ran out it took a bit to replace it. No dessert table you get to choose from 3 pieces or cake: tiramisu, cheesecake and chocolate. Them the scenery. Oh boy! Oil refineries and barges. For a 3 hour cruise they could've taken us somewhere nice - maybe south down to the shore or north to NYC. Bathrooms were old and hot. No ac in them. DJ was decent but very loud. Drinks were expensive and you pay for everything except water tea and coffee. Good luck trying to get that water. They fill a glass and leave. Don't even leave a pitcher in the table. Sitting outside was cooler than sitting inside. Quite frankly I could've done 2 hours. I was ready to jump and swim home I wanted to get off. I had good company but we were bored after a while. It was decent. It not worth the price. If your looking to have some mediocre food and drink alot and dance then go. It was a party - I was expecting more elegance. Oh yea and they say no jeans and to dress nice - I cannot tell you how many people had jean on and sneakers and ripped jeans. read more

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Enjoyed the cruise ! Three hours with nice voyage, dinner was good and music for dancing. Nice to well outside on deck and relax and take pictures! Worth the money. read more

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I was on the July 4th Princess cruise out of New York. The cruise ship left on time. The food was hot, delicious and plentiful. But it appears that on our level (1), during dessert they ran out of vanilla and I'm not a cheesecake lover but I they ran out of that too, (they had vanilla, chocolate cake and cheesecake). The D.J. was excellent and took requests. There were so many beautiful views and levels where you could watch the other passing ships, fireworks, the New Jersey and New York skylines. When exiting the boat, there was a problem with the ramp and delayed our existing the boat. The ramp would extend and at one point it cramped back up. Definitely, a safety issue. Hope that is corrected ASAP. Anyway, overall great cruise! I would do it again. read more

Great experience, attentive crew and great food. Will come again with friends and family. read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - 18th Anniversary Celebration - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Food was amazing!! DJ was awesome!! ambience diverse n wonderful!! I'm a recurrent customer celebrating 29 years of marriage of 6/28/2026!! Keep up those amazing cooks!! I would like to see more desserts variety!! read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Dinner at the Cornucopia cruise line out of Perth Amboy 6/28/2026 - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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I was celebrating my 68th birthday and decided to do a dinner cruise on the Cornucopia. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the ship. This was not my first dinner cruise, but it was one of my best. Thank you, Cornucopia for allowing to celebrate my special day with you. Already thinking about next cruise. read more

Too much pot smoking on crowded deck. Fumes from vent spewing soot. Clothing got soot all over it. After fireworks there was no utensils on table and desert had to be eaten with hands! read more

We left from Perth Amboy on a Saturday evening at the end of Spring. The weather was a bit windy but the temperature was good. There was a private party on the upper level so we dined and danced on the lower level. The DJ was ok and the crowd was mixed with families, couples and friends. The food was ok- same for the drinks. Their bathrooms were so clean. I would recommend this as a great date night for the change of scenery and photo ops. But dining with strangers isn't so fun. It felt like we had crashed someone's party but we couldn't figure out who was celebrating. Lol. I think a private party is the way to go. They had the entire floor to themselves so it was more intimate. However, a few of them did find their way down to mingle with us. I was pretty disturbed when a stranger crashed my photo and held onto me like we were sisters. It was obvious that she had too much to drink. So you might want to be careful to not go overboard with the drinking before you end up overboard the ship. Lol. What I would change: the decor. It's giving an old school events venue vibe so it needs an update on the interior colors, furniture and flooring. They could also use some fun stations for photo ops and maybe a spotlight and shout out for special celebrations. They could also try themed nights for dress codes and ambiance. As for the exterior, I appreciate the antique look so I wouldn't change anything there. But there were many missed opportunities to set up the outdoor deck spaces for photo ops and more comfortable seating along the sides. read more

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Absolutely awful. I purchased a Groupon for this cruise line, and this website decided to charge an extra 120 dollars in fees on top of what I paid Groupon for already. They only charge these absurd fees on Groupon. I called the customer service line to get an explanation, and the representative hung up on me without providing an explanation. They are extremely rude, and they nickel and dime customers, which I do not appreciate. read more

9/27/25 I booked this trip for a family of 5. Although the views were excellent the ship is def worn down. The pros: Great views of NYC The cons: 1. Way OVERPRICED. Def not worth the price. 2. The server we had was very good, but they stretch them thin with tables. 2. Buffet very limited in choices and the chicken and fish were a 6/10. 3. Dessert was PITIFUL, def the worst in regard to food. It was basically a Walmart chocolate cake they cut into small pieces. They ran out of the cheesecake and the chocolate and vanilla cake were def cheap and you can tell on the taste. 4. I already knew that liquor was extra charge, but they charge extra for soda and juice. A small Diet Coke is $3.60. Again all overpriced. Also, NONE OF THE PRICES ARE listed on a menu that the first indication the whole cruise is questionable. Pitcher of sangria was a whopping $45 and too sweet. 5. The "dance floor" was a 10x10 stretch way too small. 6. The Dj felt like someone hired a "I know this kid that can mix" there was no real "entertainment" of getting the people excited to be there. Very bland. 7. Way too many rules for cancelation or weather problems. Bottom line: NO REFUNDS EVER, even if it's their fault. In summary, if they would have charged 1/2 the price we paid MAYBE it would be worth it. I wouldn't do it again. read more

Terrible food, and the views were awful for the Perth Amboy cruise. Its misleading to say the cruise views Raritan Bay, it went up river to Raritan River and then into the Arthur Kill, only views were of barges and dilapidated factories. I gave 1 star because 0 stars is not an option. read more

Went many time never problem until know wait a hour just get my drinks even longer just for water the food came late unable to find my waitress the food came cold the dessert came less then 20 minutes and the coffee was cold before docking was charge for x bread never got and the waitress had. Bad attitude every time I ask about the drinks and food read more

I had a nice time with my daughter on cornucopia's dinner cruise. I will give the positives and the negatives. Pros- -Great view of the city and especially seeing the Statue of Liberty up close. -Food was good-favorite was this Hawaiian chicken. -DJ did a nice job playing music through the decades. (Though there is another not so good part to this below) Ship was nice enough...didn't have any expectations so it didn't wow me but didn't disappoint either. -You sit with people you don't know and can make friends/socialize if you choose. -Wait staff were friendly and photographer was around a lot for pictures that you can purchase at the end. Cons -you can't really get a good view of outside from inside where you are sitting and definitely can not get pictures due to the reflection and lighting inside. The only way to see anything clearly or take any pictures is to walk up a lot of stairs and go outside (not good during freezing cold winter days) That was disappointing because I would have liked to be able to see more without having to run inside because it was too cold to stand outside. -price is hefty. Even getting Groupon is misleading because you wind up having to pay more once you actually register for a spot on their actual website. Wound up costing me a lot more than I thought it would. -dessert was pathetic. Seriously. Dinner was a long buffet area in the middle and then dessert was in a corner that nobody knew about unless you found out on your own. It was one little square table with 3 cakes and someone who had to serve it to you so they could monitor the amount you took. They cut each slice into half so it was obvious they did not have the appropriate quantity of dessert to accommodate the guests. It was actually ridiculous and unacceptable. -Music started out great with the DJ playing all the fun dance music from the 70's and 80's and then moved on to the 90's and then to ALL Hispanic music. I'm sorry but that is not ok. Yes it was upbeat and fun to watch all the fabulous Latinos take the dance floor but it was such a small dance floor that there wasn't room for anyone and it was obvious that the second half of the cruise was for the Hispanic population since they were on the dance floor. Not right for the rest of the guests though. -When you go on the ship, you have to stand outside in line and one party at a time gets to go in and be seated, which means you stand outside for a while in the cold. There is a very steep ramp to go down and then back up at the end which is not good for anyone with medical issues or back problems or disabilities. It was somewhat dangerous in the wet icy conditions so just be aware. Also the same holds true for having to walk the many stairs to go up two levels to get outside to see anything. -On a personal note, I brought my 17 year old and she has had anxiety in the past but was excited to go. When we were seated we were out with two older couples and my daughter became anxious about it and asked if we could get a table by ourselves. The hostess said she would see what she could do (it WAS possible just inconvenient for them). She never came back, did not have the courtesy of following up to make sure my daughter was ok staying where we were). No it is not their issue if my daughter has anxiety but it is not ok for her to say she would figure out another spot for us and then just ignore the request. Could improve that aspect of customer service. Would I go again? I think this is more of a one time thing if it's something you are wanting to do for the experience and the view but a nice evening for dinner in a unique setting if you don't care as much about the other things and just are there for a dinner out on the town. read more

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The food was tasty and good. The service was horrendous. We asked the waitress for water 2-3x and she failed to bring it. We asked the person in charge for water and it took her 10 minutes to bring it to the table. The waitress was extremely awkward and would not speak until someone acknowledged she was there. She kept insisting we order drinks - one person in our party didn't want anything - stop pressuring us. The cherry on top of all of this is that at the end of the meal they bring the receipt for the drinks and they charged us a $6 Delivery fee for the absentminded waitress walking 20 feet to bring the drinks to the table - Ridiculous!!!! The DJ was also awful, continuously playing terrible music. It was clear he was going down a list of pre selected songs. Overall we would not do this again. read more

Ive been on this cruise three yikes and honestly the food this time was my least favorite. However the service was great!!! Shout out to Adison, he was great. He took very good care of us. The ambiance was perfect ! read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

I attended a brunch cruise with Cornucopia and had a very disappointing and concerning experience. The food options were extremely limited and appeared cheap and off the shelf. They were also poorly prepared. Both the fish and the chicken were undercooked. This wasn't a subjective opinion - multiple guests noticed and reported the issue to staff during the event, not after the fact. Unfortunately, I became sick as a result. Following the cruise, I contacted the company directly. The organizer of the event I attended also contacted Cornucopia on my behalf. I was told I would hear back from a manager, but neither I nor the event organizer ever received a response. No follow-up. No accountability. This indicates that the company is aware there are issues and chooses not to address them or communicate with customers once payment has been collected. Given the food safety concerns and the lack of response afterward, I would not recommend this experience and would caution others to be very careful, especially when it comes to dining onboard. read more

If you want a party boat, this is where to go. There is a DJ and the music is very loud. Not great for kids, there is no changing table in the bathrooms and the food and service was not great. When we went up to get our food, there was barely any food to take. There were no great views or anything to look at and there were no benches to sit outside. read more

The experience was overall very nice. We cruised on their Father's Day Brunch. The food was amazing.carmen, our server. was very attentive and pleasant. The atmosphere was very fun and slightly elegant. Nice DJ and dancing vibes. We really enjoyed it. read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Outside on the deck! - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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Great staff.. Beautiful cruise.. Wonderful staff.. AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! Will sure Do It Again!! read more

What an amazing time we had! We went for my husbands Birthday, paid extra for a private table (which $20 per person I felt was too much but still paid it). Dinner was buffet style and good lord was the food delicious!! I mean we went for seconds it was so good! Elina was our server and she was a delight! clear night, beautiful views, great time overall! read more

I'm genuinely shocked of the reviews on here I had a great experience. The crew was friendly and attentive. The food was good and decent portion. The cruise its self was peaceful and so calm to look out on the ocean. They also had a DJ and closed bar. I would recommend this place for the special occasion. read more

Had such a wonderful experience , the staff was Courteous and accommodating, food was great, music was really good and I love how everyone was just dancing and having fun with all the different types of music. What a blast !!!!!I will definitely be back. read more

This was the highlight of our trip to NYC. We booked the cruise via groupon and it was worth every penny. We took a taxi to Hoboken and had a blast on this cruise. Hoboken is a cute little town with pretty Christmas lights in the months leading up to the holidays and it might be worth walking around before boarding the cruise ship. On board the ship we were seated with a few other couples in our age range and they were all really nice. They were all local to the areas around Hoboken and we got along great. The Food: The food onboard the ship was delicious. This was eve best food we had the entire time we were in New York. My fiancé loves cheesecake and they had a delicious cheesecake he could enjoy for dessert too. Entrees included a buffet of salmon, chicken, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, beans, brisket, and lots more. The Music: The music was fantastic! We danced all night long to Latin music, the oldies, 90's, and current pop songs. We definitely got a workout! The Cruise: The cruise takes you along the Hudson River and had amazing views of the Statue of Liberty. We got some amazing photos in front of the Statue of Liberty and couldn't recommend this cruise enough. It's absolutely a must-see activity for locals or anyone visiting New York City. Knowledgeable staff read more

Service was very Good. Food was also OK. However A very minor item it would seem. When coffee was served, THEY HAD NO MILK or CREAM for Coffee. For me that said a lot. Never heard of that in any type of setting. read more

Pleasantly surprised. Four of us nice table good service. Juan the server was awesome. Smooth ride great views. No hiccups I would recommend to anyone who asked. Btw food , drinks and dessert were amazing. read more

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We took the cruise to celebrate our 50th anniversary. On the positive side we will say that we enjoyed the service of the stuff. They all were terrific. Smiling and ready to please. The host was personable and checked in with us often. We were offered a bottle of champagne as well. And the bar was great to have. We also enjoyed the fireworks. A perfect way to watch them. On the negative side; The quality and selection of the food. Salad and fruit were good, but chicken was dry, roast beef was not soft and hard to chew, bread was not fesh. Did not expect to be served macaroni and cheese for what we paid for. The music: It was not our cup of tea. Too loud, and pop. We would have loved to have soft romantic music at least during the dinner time. We felt annoyed. read more

Celebrated my friends 76th birthday. We had a wonderful time. The food was excellent and we ate as much as we wanted. Also the music and atmosphere were great. I'll definitely do this dinner cruise again. read more

you cant have a 3hr dinner cruise and host private events together!!! our party of 6 were on the first deck with acess to two bathrooms..that werent flushing!! we were allowed on the second deck because of a private event..the third deck was so crowded due to the second deck being closed off. andddd..how was it even possible to tell us that the beer we asked for wasnt even cold as they didnt put in coolers early enough..disappointing read more

This dinner cruise was great. The food was good and had a good variety. The The service was excellent. Juan was amazing and made sure that we were well taken care of and the vib was great. The music was good as well. It was well worth it for a night out! read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Enjoy summer night CRUISE in NYC - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

The staff was amazing and friendly. The food was very good. My only complaint was the DJ played the same songs over and did not engage the crowd to get on the dance floor. I was thinking about reserving for my upcoming 55th birtday, however I would hesitate due to the DJ. read more

Wonderful experience! Food was great! Staff was attentive and personable. The views made it exceptional! Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, NYC skyline! Magical night! Would recommend! read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

When we started this journey, we had no idea where we were headed. We began looking at venues that were intimate and unique in size. Then, someone suggested renting a yacht outside of New York and cruising around Manhattan. This idea intrigued us, so we explored various options and ultimately fell in love with the Sundancer, a Cornucopia Cruise Line vessel. We decided to do a dinner cruise on one of the Cornucopia ships and were amazed not only by the food and ambiance but also by the idea of renting a small vessel to accommodate our party of 40. We met with Lorri, our sales manager, who guided us through the process with incredible helpfulness and knowledge. She was there every step of the way. We also took a tour of the Sundancer with Daisy, who answered all of our questions thoroughly and made us feel confident that we had selected the perfect wedding venue. The Sundancer was the ideal size for us to enjoy an intimate wedding with the most beautiful skyline in the world. You cannot beat the views. On the night of our event, Ghassan, our maître d', took care of all our needs, accommodating our every request. The food was plentiful and delicious, and the staff went above and beyond our expectations. The captain made sure we saw every possible view to capture beautiful pictures. Every detail was meticulously covered by the team. A special thanks to everyone who made our day extraordinary. We will definitely be back to celebrate our milestones. Thank you, Cornucopia Cruise Line, for making our wedding day unforgettable. read more

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Wife's 80th Birthday. Initial seating was not as agreed when contracting event. Fixed to some extent before departure but not as planned which separated are party into two and crammed ten people on a table that should have been for eight. Food was good but dessert and coffee were served at almost end of evening, Added a lot of stress for what was planned as an enjoyable time. read more

So first of all, their groupon is really deceptive. When you purchase the Groupon, you think all the costs are covered, right? WRONG! There is an additional administrative fee you don't find out about until after you've already purchased the vouchers. This amounts to 18% of the ORIGINAL ticket price, so for a group of 6 people, it came up to an additional $180!!! This is super deceptive. Also, they are requesting an additional $20 per person to book a private table. For a large group of 6, that's an additional $120 just to sit together? We were able to get on the boat relatively easily. Unfortunately they squeeze 10 people to a table that should only seat 8. This makes it very difficult for those who sit near the wall to get out to move about. They also don't let you bring strollers up, don't have booster seats, don't have high chairs -- essentially forget about bringing a baby on board. You will have to purchase a ticket for the baby to sit in a chair which will cost even more considering babies don't eat solid food! Once dinner service started, there was no discernable order to how people were called up to eat. The guy picked random tables in a random order. Also, for some reason they set the temperature of the deck to 80+ making it super hot when we were eating. This temperature stayed hot even when the DJ opened the dance floor. The food is only ok. It's a buffet so you get buffet food... slightly bland and overcooked. Not terrible but just not good either. There were two upper decks. The top completely open with tables -- nice for good weather. This cruise was in November so it was a bit cold. The deck above dinner was not heated but was enclosed. This would have been the better spot for a dance floor. They also have you enter on the first deck but exit on the dinner deck above. My poor brother had to haul his baby stroller up the stairs as there is no elevator. This experience wasn't great, and I don't recommend as it was overpriced for what you get. I suggest going on a different dinner cruise that isn't this crowded! read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Salmon, beef, chicken parmesan, rice, potatoes, green beans - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

It is a good size yacht but decoration is a bit antiquated. The windows are cloudy and you can smell the smoke from the engine when in the top deck. Bathrooms need some remodeling as well but it was a still a fun cruise. read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Gates - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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We attended a wedding at this debacle. This is such a horribly managed business (Destiny Yacht) the manager/owner whatever ,the older gentleman with the dirty button up shirt. This boat has been poorly maintained due to lack of air conditioning, the ceiling leaking everywhere, the food if that's what you call it. If you want to experience an ordeal, observe people suffering, or burn your hard earn cash then this is the spot for you! read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Water was leaking through out the floor, this seemed the norm for the staff since they already knew the spots. - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

.cannot begin to tell you what occurred last night. We boarded the boat first and sat at table 43, the silverware was backwards with the knife on the left and the forks backwards on the right. That should have been the first indication the night was going to suck. I asked Ronaldo for a bottle of prosecco and my bf ordered a drink. We were told the ship didnt carry Prosecco. I said I saw it online you do. After a few minutes back and forth I stood up to ask the man still checking people in, if there was prosecco to purchase. He told me yes and we ordered a bottle yet waited 35 minutes for my BF drink Later we went upstairs with photographer and took photos. When we went back to the table others had salads and pasta, we had nothing. We asked but he didn't comprehend. Another waiter possible assistant brought out salad and ICE-cold pasta. At this point I had it and went down to the bar to speak with a manager. She sent Michelle up to us who brought us hot pasta and my boyfriend's drink. All this time being ignored by Ronaldo. We had empty water glasses the entire night. He never filled them. I have photos of me holding the glasses upside down and empty. Our dinner was brought to us by Michelle and Carmen. The table next to us (table 44) received their cake before their cold dinner arrived which they sent back. Mind you all 5 or 6 tables had received entrees and were done with dinner except table 44!!! We now see Ronaldo serving everyone dessert, yet he never even came to our table. My boyfriend had to get up to go get us our own cake off a tray near the front of the ship. Ronald never cleared our table, I had to keep putting the empty dishes on the empty table behind me. Michelle and Carmen had us and the other couples go downstairs for the last 45 minutes of the cruise. While speaking to the others who had been moved downstairs, they all had the same complaints. One table waited 55 minutes for a drink from Ronaldo! The final straw was Ronaldo told Table 44 we were rude, and he was not going to acknowledge nor serve us. Noree a guest of your cruise (at table 44) stated to him, that is your job you have to, and he said n"o I will not serve them". Thankfully she waited to tell us this after we got off the ship, or there would have been hell to pay. I spent 250.00 on tickets, we bought 3 or 4 photos @75.00 to 100.00, $85.00 on drinks and additional tips for Carmen and Michele. Spending over $425 to get treated like this is unacceptable. Since I am a business owner, I have refrained from bad reviews on numerous platforms, reporting this to my credit card to stop payment and I will give you the opportunity to correct this expeditiously. Ronaldo needs to be terminated. Cornucopia REFUSED TO refund us 275.00! read more

We had such a Great time, the food was delicious we had steak, the steak was so tender you didn't need a knife to cut it, the salmon outstanding, dessert wow I'm not a cheesecake person , but I eat it all , we were in the dance floor and danced till the tour was over, it was a great experience, lots of fun would love to go again drinks alittle $$$. read more

Cornucopia Cruise Line - Savory steak, salmon !! Yum - New American Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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