Fireworks Cruises or Grand 1 Yacht

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm pretty sure you can order food from one of the YC/BC restaurants, but someone else will have the answer to that one.

One thing to note on the Breathless II is the location of that back seat, and the distance from the rest of the passengers. They provide soda/water/chips, but the cooler is put in the space between the front/driver and the passenger area directly behind it. So, while you're underway, there's no way to get snackies to that back seat. While you're stopped, and watching the fireworks, you can sit up on the deck (watch out, it's a little slippery!) and hand food back, and I'm sure that once you're tied under the bridge, the Captain can walk around on the bridge pilons and hand things back and forth (ours did, anyway). But conversation with that back seat is a bit difficult because of the distance.
On the other hand, it might be a good opportunity for mom and dad to get a little "alone" time with the kids all sitting up front with Aaron... (I know you'll thank me for that one, Aaron!)

 

[tidblgrrer]

I would not like to watch the Fireworks on the Breathless --- it's too cramped for my tastes. It is a beautiful boat, and I would take it for a spin around the lake .... but the people sitting next to us did not look nearly as comfortable as we were. We could stretch out and move to get a better vantage point --- they didn't have anywhere to go.

Also the group couldn't really talk to each other since the seating is separated.

I'm sure you will love it!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I agree...there's definitely more stretching room on the pontoons. And if you have small children, it's much easier to keep them corralled on the pontoons. The Breathless is a more adult experience, and I'd recommend no more than 5 passengers for comfort.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

After looking at the pic's again, for us, I don't think we will do the Breathless II. There is so much more room on the pontoon. If you order food it doesn't leave you much room to really enjoy yourself. At least that's what it looks like to me. Pontoon here we come again. Let us know what you decide.

 

[Native NYer]

Good points about the Breathless. How would someone be able to have something to eat with their party if they're not sitting together? I'm not too keen on the separate seating. It's too bad the Grand 1 can't be used for Illuminations as well. The pontoon boat seems like a more comfy option. Plus it's covered in the event of rain. It looks like Grand 1 for Wishes and Pontoon for Illuminations! Thanks for the great ideas and suggestions!