Come Aboard!
Mississippi River Rides
Minneapolis and St.Paul's Flagship Riverboat Company
Spot bald eagles,
herons, egrets and falcons
as you travel back in time from St. Paul’s
bustling downtown harbor through the Mississippi National Great River Park. We’ll see you on the river!
Public Cruises & Distinctive Private Events
Visit our Public Cruise and Event Calendar
Showboat Winter Charters
The river may be frozen outside, but the Showboat must go on! The Centennial Showboat remains available for private rental Semptember through May. The lavishly designed 225-seat theater is perfect for holiday parties, speakers, media presentations and entertainers as well as wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Showboat hearing room can accommodate 150-people for Dinner or up to 499-people for cocktails or other special events. Other features include fully-stocked bars on both levels, Handicap accessible ramps/elevator and free parking. All located at Harriet Island's East Entrance (map) directly adjacent to downtown St. Paul, perfect for your companies Holiday party or Winter event! Contact our friendly-sales staff today to book the Centennial Showboat:
Info@RiverRides.com
651-227-1100
Or
800-543-3908
Distinctive Private Events
Padelford Riverboats are available for private events including conventions, meetings, weddings, etc...day or evening for groups of 50-710 from April through October. With a private charter you have exclusive use of the riverboat. Full bar, complete white linen dining, bands and DJ service available. For a very special private event try one of our Padelford theme cruises: Las Vegas Night, Caribbean Cruise, Fabulous Fifties Reunion, Mexican Fiesta, Oktoberfest, Northwoods Adventure or Pirates of the Mississippi. Come take advantage of what St. Paul and the Mighty Mississippi River has to offer and join us for a cruise you and your guests will always remember!
"Down by the River"
With Captain Jim.
Stop on by and check out the new blog by Captain Jim Kosmo. Explore the romance, history and fun of a Mississippi River cruise in the twin cities through the eyes of a modern riverboat captain. Jim joined the Padelford Boat Company In 1980 and currently serves as the company's senior vice president.
Check out the blog by clicking here