June 2002
The Isles of Shoals Steamship Company’s Hospitality Cruise Encore Presentation
The cruisers called for an Encore, the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company responded with two.  The June 17th Hospitality Cruise was such a huge success that it will be followed by two more on June 23rd and July 8th.  The Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, “Home of the Party Ship,” invites all local hospitality workers once again to come and enjoy an evening on the M/V Thomas Laighton. 

The second 2002 Hospitality Party Ship Cruise embarks Sunday, June 23rd will cruise from 6 to 8pm and is dedicated especially to Executives, Managers, Supervisors, and Managers-in-training.  This cruise offers those in positions of higher responsibility an opportunity to relax, let down their hair, and let loose for one evening of fun.

The next cruise in the Hospitality Series, scheduled for Monday, July 8th from 9:30 to midnight, will be similar to the first with entertainment by Straw Dogs and fun prizes and contests for all.   These cruises offer local servers, hosts, managers, bar backs, dishwashers, front desk associates, and all others involved in the service of others a chance to experience the other side, to be waited on for one evening at no cost but a donation of their choice to be used as a prize on board.

Each of these Hospitality Cruises offers not only the area employees an opportunity to be served by others but also a chance to become acquainted with those individuals who work in the same industry within the same city, the same block and sometimes even the same building, who otherwise would not have an opportunity to meet one another.

The Hospitality Cruise Parties on board the M/V Thomas Laighton have always been a success and have returned with a bang in 2002.  A full cash bar, including drink specials, is available.  Reservations are suggested for these cruises.  Your spot, or the spots of your employees, may be secured by calling 1-800-441-4620. Come and let the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company “provide you with a good time” aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton and enjoy the company of your fellow hospitality workers!  You don’t want to miss this boat! 
Check us out online at www.IslesOfShoals.com to learn more about all of our great cruises!

Benefit Grape Escape Cruise aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton
Darci Knowles, President of Portsmouth-based ISIS Studios and Founder of The One Heart Foundation, teams up with JoAnn Actis-Grande and her fellow crew members from Isles of Shoals Steamship Company to host a benefit Wine Tasting Cruise aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton, Friday, July 26th from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. 

The Cruise shall include, from Sunset to Starlight, a taste of over a dozen specially chosen wines from across the globe.  Countries include: Italy, France, Spain, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and many more. Vineyard Brands and Palm Bay imports shall be presenting the wines while fine local restaurants will provide a selection of hors devourers.

According to Darci Knowles, “The One Heart Foundation was established to raise awareness and aid to children living in poverty and inhumane conditions around the world.  The initial efforts will support Project Medishare, the University of Miami School of Medicine’s affiliated organization created to provide medicine and health care in areas of Haiti that are desperately underserved.  The program enables practicing physicians, health care workers, and students from the U.S to help their Haitian colleagues upgrade the health care system in the medical system as well as the hospitals in Haiti.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to start yourself on the road to becoming a wine connoisseur and supporting the One Heart Foundation with the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. The boat will cruise for one hour with background music provided by 92.5 The River, and an on-board raffle will be held announcing exciting prizes and give-a-ways. Prizes include: a magnum of wine, overnight hotel accommodations, play tickets, gift certificates, cruise tickets, and so much more.  Also among the prizes available are: two sets of round trip airline tickets generously provided by Pan Am Airlines and a gift basket of Appledore Cove Jams, Jellies and other homemade goodies.  Representatives of Appledore Cove will be joining the Grape Escape for a sampling of their products.

All of this for a minimum donation of $45! Call now to reserve your spot on the Grape Escape Cruise: 603-431-5500.  For more information and listings of other upcoming special events at the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company please visit www.IslesOfShoals.com.  Unable to make the event but still want to donate? Visit www.One-Heart.org and see how you can help make a difference.

Isles of Shoals Steamship Company Hosts Motor Booty Affair
Mark your calendars for Friday, June 28th, 2002!  Motor Booty Affair will be rockin’ with Isles of Shoals Steamship Company.  Much more than just a live band, Motor Booty Affair is an interactive show that invites their audiences back to the 70’s, when platforms and big hair were all the rage.  There will be dancing and groovin’ all night long. 

Voted 2002 Business of the Year, ISSCo’s M/V Thomas Laighton is one of the seacoast’s hottest music venues.  The vessel is a 90-foot, 348-passenger steamship replica with two enclosed cabins and a top deck Tiki bar.  This well appointed vessel sets the stage for Motor Booty to create some serious booty shakin’ on the 28th.

The Thomas Laighton will set sail at 9:30 pm and will cruise up the river until its return at12:30 am.  The parties on board the M/V Thomas Laighton are always a good time.  A full cash bar, including drink specials, is available.  Prepaid reservations are required for these cruises.  Your spot may be secured by calling 1-800-441-4620. Come get your groove on Friday Night and enjoy the unique styles of Motor Booty Affair!  You don’t want to miss this boat! 

Check us out online at www.islesofshoals.com to learn more about all of our great cruises!