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Registration for the cruise is now closed, as we have reached the ship capacity, but if you wish to get on the waiting list in case of a cancellation, please register here. We'll inform you once a seat is vacated.


To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its founding, the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Greater New York will organize a 3-hour dinner cruise following the conference on Saturday, May 12. Our cruise on the East River departs from Skyport Marina (23rd St & FDR) to the Statue of Liberty and back. Along this route we can appreciate the spectacular views of New York City's Skyline along with its breathtaking bridges and harbor parks. Aboard you will enjoy a buffet dinner that includes two drinks of your choice, a bottle of water and a live DJ so you can dance the night away.

You are welcome to bring your family and friends to join us for the celebrations!

    Cost for the dinner cruise (value of $79):
  • Free for all the presenters and staff members of the conference.
  • $25 for conference attendees who are not presenters. CLTA-GNY will pay for the balance as well as tax and tips.
  • $39/person for family members.
Boarding: 6:00 pm
Departure: 6:30 pm
Return: 9:30 pm
 

    Registration and Payment
    Registration is required for everyone, presenters included. Payment should be sent to:

    CLTA-GNY
    28 Windemere Way
    Woodbury, NY 11797
    Attn: Marisa Fang

    How to get there from Hunter College:

  • Take downtown #6 subway from Hunter College Station to 23rd Street and walk to Skyport Marina (30-15 minutes'walk)
  • Take downtown #6 subway from Hunter College Station to 34th Street and then transfer to southbound M34A bus. The bus will take you directly to Skyport Marina (last stop). Please make sure that you take M34A bus, not M34 bus.
  • Taxi pool. 4 people can take a taxi for about $17. The taxi ride takes about 15 minutes. $17 is quoted by The Golden Horse Car & Limo Service ( 新金马电召车 ), which is a Chinese-operated company. If you do want to go for this option, call them at (718) 762-8888 15-20 minutes earlier and they will send a car to pick you up.

    Parking:

  • For people who drive, there are two parking garages for you to choose from. In the immediate vicinity of the dock, there is a parking garage, but it is a little expensive. It costs about $30 for three hours. But if you go a little further to the north, passing the United Nations International School  (1 minute driving), you can park at Park Safe System, located at 30 Waterside Plaza (ground level), for a little more than $10. Park Safe System's phone numbers are 212-532-9268 and 212-340-4228.

    Note:
  • Bottled water is not allowed to be brought on board. Please discard your bottles before boarding.
  • For people who need to pay, your reservation is only confirmed when your payment is received.
  • Tickets can be picked up on the day of the conference at check-in.