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The Ben Franklin

401 N Delaware Ave., Callowhill St. and Delaware Ave., two blocks north of Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-629-8687
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3.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

We went on a Friday evening cruise down the Delaware River along the Philadelphia waterfront. Location was very easy to find and there was ample parking in a lot in front of the boat (some people parked for free in the street). The boat has three levels: the first has many long tables very close together, the bar, and the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

We did the 90-,inute "narrated" river cruise. The narration was only one way, and not especially interesting. The buffet meal (included) was edible, but only timy saucer-type plastic plates were provided so people needed to distribute food over 2-3 of them and somehow balance that when returning to tables/chairs. On the inside level, tables and chairs were too close together... More

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