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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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Triumph of Love

Hop on board the majestic jewel of the Mississippi and join the University of Minnesota Showboat Players for a royal comedy you are sure to adore. Triumph of Love by Pierre Marivaux follows a princess on her quest to return her crown to its rightful owner – the young scholar Agis. But Agis has been taught to loathe and distrust women since birth. Disguised as a man, the princess hopes to win his trust and restore his crown, but not before falling completely and hopelessly in love with him. Punctuated by the Showboat’s signature Vaudeville-style musical interludes, this noble adventure of concealed identities, confused affairs, and one confounded love triangle is sure to be the crowning glory of your summer! (MAP TO SHOWBOAT)

When/Cost:

Triumph of Love shows Tuesday-Saturday from June 18 through August 28.

Friday Family Night:

Families enjoy special ticket pricing for kids and students under 18 with purchase of regular adult ticket. Applies to any Friday evening throughout the season. Limit two $5 tickets per adult ticket purchased. (BUY ONLINE)

Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Requires advance payment. Please call 651/227-1100 or 800/543-3908 (out-state) for more information.

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