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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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Sunset Dinner Cruise

Looking for something different to do on a Tuesday or Friday evening? Imagine cruising up the mighty Mississippi River on a paddle boat while taking in the beautiful scenery, gentle breeze and watching the sun set across the Minnesota sky. Enjoy a fabulous dinner of baked manicotti, pot roast with carrots and onions, roasted vegetables, campfire potatoes, caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and coffee. Share an evening everyone will remember. Come aboard!

When:

7pm-9pm, Tuesdays and Fridays; June through September.

We are also offering a Sunday Dinner Cruise, new in our 2010 season.

Visit our Public Cruise Calendar for dates!

Cost:

JULY SPECIAL: Adult Tickets starting at only 36.05 when you buy online!
$40.05(tax included) for Adults. $19.75(tax included) for Children 3-12. Price includes cruise and dinner, 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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