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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Betsey Northrup
The party barge Betsey Northrup can be chartered separately powered by Ugh The Tug or in combination with the Anson Northrup, nearly doubling the capacity. The enclosed main deck is heated and air conditioned and is our largest single room. The open second deck offers tremendous sightseeing. The barge is very quiet with the engines being on the push boat.
Maximum Capacity: 360
Maximum Indoor Dining: 176
The main deck is enclosed, heated and air-conditioned, with seating for 176. The second deck is open-air with a canopy, seating 128.
Click here for deck plan (printable)
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