Featured Cruises
Summer Dinner Cruise special
Looking for something different to do? Enjoy a fabulous dinner while cruising up the mighty Mississippi River. Sails 5 to 7pm Sundays and 7 to 9pm Tuesdays & Fridays (more info)
Starting at only $36.05 when you buy online! (tax included). Prepaid reservations required.
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Happy Hour Cruises
Mondays- Cruise through the National Great River Park with complimentary hotdogs or brats and 2-for-1 beer. (more info)
Wednesdays- Escape across the border for a taste of Mexico. Enjoy our complimentary "Taco Bar" while sipping 2-for-1 margaritas. (more info)
Both trips cruise 5:30-7pm after a Happy Hour boarding beginning at 4:30pm.
Price: $25.70 (tax included). Prepaid reservations required.
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Fall Sightseeing Cruises
Total fall color may not arrive until October, but it begins in September and that’s a fantastic time to be on the Mississippi. Cruise from 2-4pm, Wed-Sun in September. Fri-Sun in October.(more info)
Price: $20 Adults. $10 Children 3-12 (tax included)
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Anson Northrup
Named for the Minnesota pioneer who operated one of the first boats above St. Anthony Falls. TheAnson Northrup was designed to fit under the low bridges in Minneapolis and put in service in 1988. The side-wheeler's overall height had to be kept under 22 feet because of the low bridges in that area of the river. It is 92 feet long and 33 feet wide. The Anson can be coupled with the party-barge Betsey Northrup, doubling the capacity.
Maximum Capacity: 300
Maximum Indoor Dining: 224
Main and second decks are enclosed, heated and air-conditioned, with outdoor areas towards the bow on both levels.
Click here for deck plan (printable)
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