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 & Betsey Northrup
The party barge Betsey Northrup can be coupled to the Anson Northrup to create a huge vessel with a capacity of 660 passengers and crew. This configuration features three separate rooms plus a large open area on the second deck. There are four bars for your convenience along with two band and dance areas. Each offers complete bar and snack services. Passengers can easily pass between the two boats.
Maximum Capacity: 660
Maximum Indoor Dining: 410
Click here for Anson Northrup deck plan (printable)
Click here for Betsey Northrup deck plan (printable)
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