FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Hailey Polzin June 23, 2011 Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations 713.224.9115
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Hailey Polzin June 23, 2011 Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations 713.224.9115 117’ LUXURY YACHT SETS SAIL AT KEMAH BOARDWALK New boat makes inaugural trip this Friday, June 24 KEMAH, TX – Kemah Boardwalk is excited to announce the addition of the Boardwalk FantaSea to their fleet of boats currently setting a new standard in the Houston‐area. Trips from the Kemah Boardwalk around the Galveston Bay will be made possible in more ways than one this summer with the inaugural trip of the Boardwalk FantaSea, a state‐of‐the‐art yacht, this Friday, June 24. The Boardwalk FantaSea is a 149‐passenger 117’ luxury yacht, the newest and largest charter yacht on the Gulf Coast. “We are both pleased and proud to welcome the Boardwalk FantaSea to the Kemah Boardwalk experience, giving guests access to the Galveston Bay 365 days a year,” said Mark Kane General Manager of the Kemah Boardwalk. “Guests are sure to be satisfied with the unlimited options for cruises, parties, weddings, and celebrations as we evolve the scope of entertainment and dining packages available.” The Boardwalk FantaSea is a unique floating restaurant surrounded by an ever‐ changing view of beautiful waterfront homes, picturesque lighthouses and the thrilling Kemah Boardwalk. Scheduled throughout the months of June and July, the Boardwalk FantaSea will continue to host a number of dinner cruises, themed party cruises, sightseeing cruises and Friday night firework cruises. The luxury yacht will be upgraded to the Landry's level of excellence and service as the ship transitions to the Boardwalk fleet. On top of the scheduled events, the Boardwalk FantaSea is the ultimate setting for corporate cruise events, weddings, public charter cruises or a private gathering with your closest friends. Equipped with a delectable menu and enjoyable entertainment options to suit all aboard, the luxury yacht is the perfect venue to accommodate any group event. The Boardwalk FantaSea is climate controlled on all decks to maximize comfort in all areas of the ship, even the open air spaces. Outfitted for two full service bars on both levels and a dance floor, the Boardwalk FantaSea offers fun for all. Featuring large glass windows and doors, the panoramic view can be seen from all positions aboard the ship. ‐ more – Passengers will continue to board at the South Shore Harbour Resort temporarily, as her new docking space is prepared at the Kemah Boardwalk Marina. The Boardwalk FantaSea will venture out into the gulf for a variety of occasions throughout the upcoming months, including additional sightseeing cruises every few hours. Individual tickets are available for purchase by calling 281-538-9600 or visiting www.boardwalkfantasea.com. On Fridays until July 1, passengers on the Boardwalk FantaSea will enjoy the best seat in the house while watching Kemah Boardwalk’s pyrotechnics feature, “Star Spangled Sky” explode over the bay. On fireworks Friday cruises, guests will enjoy a dual entrée meal with two drink tickets for house wine, champagne, domestic beer and soda. Tickets for this week’s Friday night fireworks cruise are currently available for purchase by phone and online. ABOUT KEMAH BOARDWALK Kemah Boardwalk, a magnificent 60‐acre entertainment complex, was developed by Tilman J. Fertitta, sole owner, chairman and CEO of Landry’s, Inc. This spectacular waterfront destination offers themed restaurants, Boardwalk Inn hotel, amusement rides, dancing fountains, a water garden, mid‐way games and retail shops. Restaurants include Landry's Seafood House, Saltgrass Steak House, Bayside Grille, Lighthouse Buffet, The Flying Dutchman, the original Joe’s Crab Shack, Red Sushi, Cadillac Bar and Aquarium Restaurant – an underwater dining adventure featuring a 50,000‐gallon tank filled with more than 100 species of colorful fish. For more information about Kemah Boardwalk, please call 281.334.9880 or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. ABOUT LANDRY’S INC. Landry’s is a national, diversified restaurant, hospitality and entertainment company principally engaged in the ownership and operation of high end and casual dining restaurants, primarily under the names of Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, Landry’s Seafood House, Claim Jumper, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and The Chart House as well as the Signature Series: Vic & Anthony’s, Brenner’s Steakhouse, Grotto, LaGriglia, Pesce, Willie G’s and Oceanaire. The Company is also engaged in the ownership and operation of hospitality businesses, including the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, the Kemah Boardwalk, the San Luis Resort, Inn at the Ball Park and the Downtown Aquarium in Denver and Houston. # # # .