I put together a networking event on the Goodtime III with young professionals groups from local businesses and we all had a pretty great time! The Friday Rush Hour Cruise is only $15 and with groups of 20 or more it's only $13 which is super affordable and a great way to spend an evening! The ship has four levels where you can find a concession stand (turkey wraps, ice cream, nachos), a DJ spinning tunes, and a bar with happy hour wine and beer specials ($3-$5). We luckily had beautiful sunny weather and a light breeze which was perfect for standing out on the open deck and mingling while checking out awesome views of Cleveland. The staff was helpful in getting everything set up for my event, and Captain Rick even introduced himself which I thought was a nice gesture.
I would definitely recommend Icebreaker Bingo, prizes for the most business cards collected, and other networking activities to keep your group together and engaged if you want to use the cruise for professional reasons. However, I actually think this cruise would be great for a date as well. You could unwind together after work while snuggled up in some deck seats, have a drink or two, then hit up a local restaurant for dinner once the ship docks.