When was the last time you did something really special for your loved one? If you're a boat owner, there are endless ways to make a date special when the two of you are alone on the water.

A boat ride, particularly during the fall months, with your significant other is one of the best ways to get away from it all and enjoy time with one another. Just imagine the cool, crisp air, along with a full moon and changing leaves sounds perfect, right?

So, how can you make your autumn date night even more memorable? There's no doubt about it, few things compare to a sunset cruise around the lake once October rolls around. Make sure you've got some quilts and some hot chocolate, sail out to a quiet spot and simply enjoy the serenity and your time together.

Entertainment at local marinas

If you're more in the mood for company, take the boat out to your favorite dock. There's little doubt you'll not only find some great food at your favorite haunt but you're likely to discover some wonderful live music, perfect for dancing the night away.

Explore the lake

Another date night idea might be to enjoy some time on the water, then cruise off to your favorite little island or beach area. Get a little campfire going, grab a couple of blankets and sweaters, bring out a picnic dinner don't forget the s'mores and voila, you've got a date that's definitely a 10!

Another cool idea? During the fall season, add a little warmth and romance to your boat by stringing up some twinkling lights around its exterior. It'll make your space feel cozier and even more inviting. If you're planning on having more couples around, it'll definitely add to the atmosphere. Oh, and while you probably won't have real candles on board, the addition of little electric tea lights can certainly set the mood for a great evening.

A quiet evening of fishing

If you're into fishing and your partner is too a little evening fishing during the fall months can be all kinds of fun. Not only are you able to enjoy each other's company, you can have fun doing something you both truly love.

Spending some time together on the water is always a great idea but there's just something about being on a boat during the fall months the colors, the crispness of the air and the tranquility of the water it just doesn't get much better than that.