Line The Shore For The Veterans Cruise

June 08, 2026| Community, People

By: Anna Smith

Lake Hopatcong Cruises will honor local veterans during its annual Veterans Cruise on June 27. Veterans from the four towns surrounding Lake Hopatcong will board Miss Lotta and receive a heartfelt tribute from the lake community. The first cruise, featuring veterans from Jefferson and Hopatcong, will set sail from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The second cruise, featuring veterans from Mt. Arlington and Roxbury, will set sail from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. 

In years past, the community has created a memorable display of appreciation with musical tributes, special presentations, and hundreds of residents and supporters lining the shoreline to wave flags and cheer as the veterans passed by. Lakefront residents are encouraged to decorate their docks, wave flags, and join in the shoreline celebration as Miss Lotta makes her way around the lake. Community members can also gather at one of four suggested viewing locations to take part in the event and show their support.

The public gathering locations are as follows:

• 9:05 am at Brady Bridge in Jefferson

• 10:20 am at River Styx Bridge in Hopatcong

• 11:55 am at Mt. Arlington Municipal Beach in Mt. Arlington

• 12:40 pm at Shore Hills Country Club in Roxbury

This event offers a meaningful opportunity for the community to gather and honor our veterans! The full map and itinerary can be seen below.

Photos courtesy of LivetheLakeNJ

Miss Lotta Annual Veterans Cruise Itinerary (subject to change)
 

CRUISE # 1 Jefferson & Hopatcong Cruise

8:45 Boarding
9:00 Depart Nolan’s Point 
9:05 Brady Bridge (gathering spot for Jefferson)
9:30 Capp Beach
9:40 Raccoon Island South 
9:55 Wildwood Shores
10:00 Davis Cove
10:05 Elba Point Beach & Gallo Family
10:20 River Styx Bridge (gathering spot for Hopatcong)
10:45 Pickerel Point
11:00 Return to Nolan’s Point

CRUISE # 2 Mount Arlington & Roxbury Cruise

11:15  Boarding
11:30  Depart Nolan’s Point
11:35  Great Cove  
11:45  Van Every Cove (Lotta Crabtree House & Hotel Breslin)
11:55  Mount Arlington Municipal Beach (gathering spot for Mt. Arlington)
12:10  Bertrand Island 
12:20  Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club
12:40  Shore Hills Country Club (gathering spot for Roxbury)
1:00    Hopatcong State Park
1:10    Garden State Yacht Club
1:30    Return to Nolan’s Point

Map courtesy of Lake Hopatcong Cruises