Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Third Annual "Naked" Polar Bear Cruise

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises will host its third annual ’Naked’ (i.e. swimsuit) Polar Bear Cruise on Saturday, February 26, 2011 to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium. Teaming up with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, passengers are encouraged to strip down to their bathing suits and enjoy a frosty ride, with all proceeds going to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Participating passengers who choose to get ’naked’ ride for free and spectators will pay a small ticket price of $20 to stay warm, which can be purchased by visiting www.CircleLine42.com. ’Naked’ participants are encouraged to seek individual support to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society. Sponsorship forms, which award passengers for each minute they can withstand the cold, are available here. When polar bear passengers need a break from the cold, they can bundle up inside the vessel and receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate. Boarding begins at 10:30 a.m.; Cruise returns to Port at 12 noon.