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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Oktoberfest Lunch Cruise
Fall is the perfect time to see the leaves change color and celebrate Oktoberfest! German or not, you are guaranteed to have a good time! Enjoy polka music and join “Helga the Hamburg Wench” for a rousing Hammerschlagen contest. Depart from Harriet Island in St. Paul and journey through Lock and Dam #1, into Minneapolis and back. Feast on a German lunch of Brats & Kraut with Bavarian buns, sauerbraten, German potato salad, Spaetzle with paprika sauce, vinegar & oil coleslaw, Black forest torte cake and coffee.
When:
11am-3pm; Saturdays in September & October.
Visit our Public Cruise Calendar for dates!
Cost:
$42.05(tax included), includes hammerschlagen, cruise, and lunch. Please, no tipping. Advance, prepaid reservations required.
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Group rates are available for groups of 25 or more. Requires advance payment. Please call 651/227-1100 or 800/543-3908 (out-state) for more information.
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