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COVID-19 Service Alert: Read about our safety information .

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WHAT WE'RE DOING AS YOUR CREW

GOODTIME III and the Fryan Family have been and continue more than ever to being committed in providing a safe and enjoyable environment and experience for our passengers. You can rest assured as we are strictly adhering to the guidelines set forth by the CDC (Center for Disease Control), the Cleveland Department of Public Health, the US Coast Guard and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. GOODTIME III is an active member of PVA (Passenger Vessel Association) and will implement their guidelines and directives as well. Please keep in mind that we are continuing to endure the repercussions of the virus and the requirements regarding capacities, social distancing and mask mandates will still be everchanging throughout our season. Our policies and procedures may change after we are able to assess how operationally efficient they turn out to be so we ask for your patience and understanding.

Employees will be required to have their temperature checked before each shift and will be required to wear facemasks.
Employees will be required to utilize hand sanitizer and hand washing frequently on a consistent schedule.
Sanitizing stations will be available to all guests and are placed around both the vessel and dock facility.
All surfaces will be thoroughly sanitized before and after every cruise.
All employees have attended the food handler and COVID-19 class that has been offered by ServSafe prior to returning to work.

WHAT YOU CAN DO AS OUR PASSENGER(S)

Per the City of Cleveland mandate, we are requiring that all of our passengers wear a face covering and remain seated as much as possible for the duration of the cruise.
Please wear a face covering while speaking with crew members or passengers not in your party.
Please wash your hands often and utilize the provided hand sanitizer dispensers located on throughout our ship.
Please adhere to all social distancing guidelines and stay at least 6 feet away from other guests.
If you are sick or symptomatic in any way, please do not come. We can transfer your reservation to another cruise at a later date. It's not much of a "good time" to come aboard when you're not feeling well!
In order to maintain a safe environment during these continued uncertain times, everyone must continue to do their part to remain safe regardless if you have received the vaccine or not.

WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT IN THE 2021 SEASON

We request that you arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to BOARDING time. Your entire party MUST BE present to enter the boarding area. Please maintain 6' feet of distance between your party and other parties in line.
We respectfully request that you follow protocols you have been using when in public for the last year, e.g. and remain in your area for the duration of the cruise.
Food and Beverage Service will be offered on a crew regulated, self-serve basis. To continue to comply with social distancing, you will be called up to the concession stand or Bar to purchase food and beverage. For the Narrated Luncheon Cruise and the Dinner & City Lights cruises, the crew will call individual tables up to the buffet and our staff will plating the food.

CLEVELAND SATURDAY DINNER & CITY LIGHTS CRUISE

Cleveland, Ohio

BEST SATURDAY DINNER LOCATION IN CLEVELAND

For the most unforgettable Saturday night in Cleveland, you must experience Goodtime III’s Saturday Dinner and City Lights cruise. Delicious food followed by an enchanted evening under the stars—perfect for a date night or for a night out with friends.

GOODTIME III IS A SMOKE-FREE AND VAPE-FREE VESSEL

ALL GOODTIME III ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON -TRASFERRABLE

GOODTIME III ROUTE WILL ALWAYS BE AT THE CAPTAINS DISCRECTION

GOODTIME III CRUISES RAIN OR SHINE

WE WILL NOT REFUND OR TRANSFER PASSENGERS DUE TO CLEVELAND WEATHER

When: Saturday Nights Boarding Time: 6:30pm Cruise Time: 7:00pm – 12:00am

2024 Rates: $79.95 + 6% Booking Fee

Adults 21 and over:

GOODTIME III RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT BOARD ANY PASSENGER ARRIVING LATE FOR THE CRUISE. WE DEPART PROMPTLY AT OUR SCHEDULED TIME AND ALL PASSENGERS NEED TO BE ON THE SHIP NO LATER THAN 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Reservations are required at least 4 days in advance. We practice cruise style dining and you will be seated at tables with other passengers.

All Dining cruises passengers will be seated on our Main and Second Deck. Please plan accordingly for the weather.

Group discounts available for parties of 20 or more -call us at (216) 861-5110 for details.

NEW for 2024 – We’re proud to partner with Marigold Catering !!!

“We believe that catering is more than just food on a plate and we measure our success by the personal connections we create and invest ourselves completely in the happiness of our clients and guests.” says Joan Rosenthal~Owner

ABOUT THE TOUR

The Best Saturday Night in Cleveland! The Saturday Dinner and City Lights Cruise is simply the best way to spend a Saturday night in Cleveland. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night, or a memorable evening with a group of friends, GOODTIME III offers the best Saturday experience in Cleveland, with a two-hour evening harbor cruise from 7pm-9pm, enjoying a delicious plated buffet dinner.

We then return to the dock at 9:00pm and board passengers for the City Lights portion of the evening cruising 10 to Midnight: a two-hour cruise of dancing under the stars as you enjoy the live entertainment aboard and the stunning views from anywhere on the ship throughout the evening as we cruise out on Cleveland waters.

GOODTIME III’s Saturday Dinner and City Lights Cruise is the perfect night out for adult couples, as well as the best night on the town for groups of friends of all sizes. There’s no better way to see the city of Cleveland than from the water, and we promise you this cruise will be a highlight of your summer!

Weather is never a problem, as the Saturday Dinner and City Lights Cruise sails rain or shine.

Assigned seating while dining, after which you are free to move around the ship at will. There will be LIVE Entertainment on each of our Saturday Dinner and City Lights Cruises and you’ll take in beautiful views from all of our Decks.

The Captain may vary the route at his discretion based on weather and traffic conditions in the river.

GOODTIME III IS A SMOKE-FREE / VAPE-FREE VESSEL

Sample Menu – Catering by Marigold

House baked Herb Focaccia with butter
Garden Salad with Carrot, cucumber, heirloom tomato, white balsamic vinaigrette GF DF
Chicken Milanese- Lightly breaded with lemon sauce, fresh arugula, roasted tomato, pickled red onion, balsamic glaze
Classic Braised Beef- House braised pot roast with beef demi GF
Chive whipped potato (GF)
Buttered whole top baby carrots (GF)
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea and Water (up to 4 full-service bars on the ship)

ABOUT THE VESSEL

The GOODTIME III is the largest quadruple-deck, 1,000 passenger luxury ship in Cleveland and offers plenty of room for all passengers, who are not confined to their seats. Whether you choose the top sun decks, the large, semi-open second deck, or the main glass-enclosed lower deck (which is air-conditioned or heated for comfort and wheelchair accessible ), passengers can move from deck to deck and enjoy the cruise however they would like to.

No outside food or beverages are permitted . Please contact us at (216) 861-5110 for further details.

WHERE TO BOARD

The GOODTIME III operates from Cleveland’s North Coast Inner Harbor at E. 9 th Street Pier , behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, and numerous Cleveland hotels are nearby.

For courtesy, comfort, and just plain fun, you cannot match the experience of a cruise on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie aboard Cleveland's largest sight-seeing vessel. The Goodtime III is the largest quadruple-deck 1,000 passenger luxury ship on the Great Lakes, which offers plenty of room, and you are not confined to your seats.

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P: 216-861-5110

825 East Ninth Street Pier North Coast Harbor Cleveland, OH 44114-1017

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Sit back, have fun and relax on a boat! Experience and see amazing views of Cleveland along the shoreline like you never have before. If you are just visiting Cleveland, what better way to tour the city than from the water. Captain Ray will personally customize your tour whether it’s a sunset cruise, river cruise or a shoreline cruise!

Cleveland Boat Cruise runs a 26-foot fiberglass Formula Sun Sport named “Surge”. The boat is white with gold and blue trim with a Merc Cruiser engine and comfortably seats up to six passengers. On board are seven adults Type 1 U.S. Coast approved life jackets and two child Type 1 U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. “Surge” passed a U.S. Coast Guard safety check and is compliant with all state and federal regulations.

What should I bring on board a Cleveland Boat Cruise ?

Besides a great attitude, bring your tunes! Surge has a Bluetooth stereo system that connects to your phone. Beer, wine and hard seltzers are permitted in cans. Glass bottles and hard alcohol is not permitted. Feel free to bring snacks and sandwiches on board. Coolers with ice are provided. There is no smoking or vaping allowed on the boat.

What should I wear? Summer fun clothes or even a bathing suit (you are on a boat!). Soft sole shoes, flip flops or tennis shoes recommended. Bring a hat and sunglasses and don’t forget to wear sunscreen!

Captain Ray tip: Take Dramamine or wear motion sickness ear patches if you are susceptible to getting seasick and hour before departure.

Is there a bathroom on board?

No, but there is a porta potty in the cuddy cabin. Captain Ray recommends going to the bathroom before leaving the dock.

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