NEW YORK, February 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

- The Rendezvous, which is the latest addition to World Yacht, offers a contemporary lounge and elegant dining room

World Yacht announces the addition of the motor yacht Rendezvous to its fleet, which already includes the Duchess, Princess and Destiny.

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The upscale boat will offer spectacular views of the city skyline, including the Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty. At 112 feet long, The Rendezvous has two interior climate controlled decks, 180 square foot dance floor and a 15 seat cocktail bar. With a capacity of up to 149 people, the Rendezvous will provide a high-end, intimate experience that has yet to be seen in New York Harbor.

"We have tested the Rendezvous for several months with some successful charters, and saw a very high demand for the boat," said President, Gus Markou. "World Yacht has seen a need for a contemporary, upscale yacht in New York for some time now.  We knew that with the addition of the Rendezvous, World Yacht could offer a new alternative for the corporate incentive market, as well as private events and I am confident that any occasion aboard the Rendezvous will be celebrated in style."

The Rendezvous is now available for bookings at http://www.worldyacht.com.

ABOUT WORLD YACHT

Operating since 1981, World Yacht at Pier 81 is New York City's premiere destination on the Hudson River. With a fleet of four luxury vessels, World Yacht is an idyllic setting for a wide range of events, including romantic dinners, dinner parties, corporate events, and weddings. Each vessel offers two levels of dining, spacious outdoor decks, floating rooftop lounge, music and dancing. During World Yacht's signature three-hour dinner cruise, guests enjoy a four-course dinner, breathtaking views of the city skyline, music and entertainment. World Yacht operates daily from May through December for dinner cruises, Sunday brunch cruises are offered between May and October. Each year, World Yacht hosts over 125,000 guests from around the world.

NEW YORK CRUISE LINES
Contact: Hallie Rosenbloom, hrosenbloom@nycl.com
Telephone: +1-212-630-8102

Rubenstein Public Relations
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Telephone: +1-212-843-9361

SOURCE NEW YORK CRUISE LINES