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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Jonathan Padelford
One of the few truly authentic sternwheelers on the Mississippi River, the all-steel vessel is named for the tenth great maternal grandfather of Capt. William D. Bowell, Sr., founder of Padelford Packet Boat Co., Inc. The engines are identical to the old steam engines but run hydraulically. The sound of the steam is still there. Its overall length is 125 feet with a 24-foot beam. Coast Guard licensed to carry 200.
Maximum Capacity: 200
Maximum Indoor Dining: 114
Main deck is heated and air conditioned, the second deck has a partially enclosed area with open air areas toward the bow and stern.
Click here for deck plan (printable)
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