NEW YORK – World Yacht, New York City's first and finest dinner cruise fleet since 1984, is proud to announce a series of updates that will set the new standard in dining on the Hudson for years to come. Just in time for the 2015 spring and summer seasons, World Yacht introduces a newly renovated cocktail lounge and “Floating Rooftop” bar aboard its premium Duchess vessel, as well as a custom cocktail program curated by Manhattan's top mixologists.

“We've been seeing increased customer demand for a more relaxed atmosphere onboard our higher end vessels,” said Danny Boockvar, Chief Executive Officer of New York Cruise Lines, the parent company of World Yacht. “The reimagined amenities onboard the Duchess will ensure our guests the most upscale dining experience they've come to expect from World Yacht, while our new innovation will offer a more casual setting to mingle afterwards, all while enjoying the most spectacular views of New York. The new concept for World Yacht will continue to position Pier 81 as a premier destination for New Yorkers and visitors alike.”

World Yacht's traditional four-course dinner menu will feature locally sourced garden-to-table ingredients curated according to seasonality. Grown and gathered on-site at the World Yacht Gardens at Pier 81, a selection of seasonal vegetables and herbs will be incorporated into all Food & Beverage, ranging from fresh cherry and heirloom tomatoes, to sweet banana peppers, rosemary, fennel and Italian parsley. In addition, the bar area aboard the Duchess has been enhanced and expanded to provide additional capacity for private parties and group gatherings.

In April, World Yacht's Sunday Mimosa Brunch will return with an exquisite breakfast buffet featuring favorites such as Belgian Waffles, Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs and Individual Parfaits with Granola, Greek Yogurt, and Fresh Berries. Guests can indulge in fresh complimentary mimosas, coffees and teas, while enjoying a relaxing afternoon on the New York Harbor.

World Yacht will also unveil an innovative custom cocktail program, offering guests a selection of specialty drinks created and curated by renowned New York City mixologists. To learn more about the new offerings aboard the Duchess and all premium World Yacht vessels, and to book your next dining cruise experience, please visit www.worldyacht.com.

ABOUT WORLD YACHT

Each year, World Yacht hosts over 125,000 guests from around the world. World Yacht's vessels sail down the Hudson, around the tip of Manhattan, up the East River, under the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge and far enough North for guests to catch a glimpse of the pristine architecture of the United Nations. The ship then turns around and sets sail for the Statue of Liberty on the way back up to its Pier 81 dock. Other well‐known landmarks visible along the cruise include the World Financial Center and the shimmering art deco spires of the Empire State and Chrysler Building.

ABOUT NEW YORK CRUISE LINES

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, New York's oldest and largest provider of scheduled and chartered sightseeing and special event cruises, and one of the most famous boat rides in the world, has hosted over 60 million passengers in New York since 1945. Today, Circle Line, located in Hudson River Park on 42nd Street and the Hudson River, convenient to Time Square, the High Line and Hudson Yards, is the only cruise line dedicated exclusively to sightseeing, while using the most modern vessels offering magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline, year round.

Circle Line's parent company, New York Cruise Lines (NYCL), also operates New York's first and finest dinner cruise fleet - World Yacht Dining Cruises, and Manhattan's very own thrill ride, The BEAST speedboat. In 2014, NYCL innovated casual dining cruising with the successful launch of the North River Lobster Company. North River Lobster Company offers fresh and affordable seafood in a convenient and casual “floating lobster shack,” with up to seven sailings on the Hudson daily.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises (http://www.circleline42.com)

World Yacht Dining Cruises (http://worldyacht.com)

North River Lobster Company (www.northriverlobsterco.com)

MEDIA CONTACTS:

World Yacht

Joy Evenson

jevenson@nycl.com

212-630-8102

EVINS

Samantha Stier

Samantha.stier@evins.com

212-377-3586