Riding the Shark Boat Labor Day Weekend

9/1/08 - By Anna Fader

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10 Year Old Jennifer is THRILLED with her Shark Boat ride.

Shuli, our Shark Boat Giveaway winner, wrote me a nice note saying what a great time her family had on their free Shark Boat ride this Labor Day Weekend. Read about their great day:

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It was a perfect day! The skies were bright blue and crystal clear. The sun shone hot - drawing huge crowds to the waterfront. The South Street Seaport in and of itself, is a lovely place for a summer Sunday. The shops are varied and street performers abound. The Shark Boat crew was friendly and funny and the ride is fast paced and WET!! In the short span of half an hour we passed the Statue of Liberty, the waterfalls and a few lesser known New York points of interest, such as the Colgate Clock. After the ride we enjoyed a picnic lunch on the waterfront and then strolled around the shops, ending at the famous Strand Bookstore. Thank you Mommypoppins! It's not often that we find an outing that will appeal to both our younger and older children alike!

I migiht have to go over to the  Seaport and ride the Shark boat with my kids today. It sounds so fun and my daughter's been begging to go for ages. HAPPY LABOR DAY, EVERYONE!

About the Author

Anna Fader

Founder of Mommy Poppins

A fourth-generation Brooklynite, Anna started Mommy Poppins in 2007 to help families find the best things to do with kids in NYC, with a particular emphasis on sharing activities that are free, affordable, and enriching. The site, used by millions of families, has grown to become the ultimate resource for parents in the major US cities, plus travel guides for 100s of destinations.

Anna is a believer in the magic of summer camps, traveling with kids, and that you can raise kids on a budget and still have a rich life full of amazing memories. Anna's first Mommy Poppins book, The Young Traveler's Journal and Activity Book, published in 2025 and co-written with her daughter, Amelia Eigerman, brings that ethos to life, in addition to this website.