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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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Sunday Lunch Cruise

Enjoy a great lunch buffet cruise on the Mississippi River. Sundays departing from Harriet Island in St. Paul. Relax and take in the sights of nature and wildlife along the Mississippi National Great River Park. Tantalize your tastbuds with a savory menu of pulled BBQ pork with buns, roasted chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, watermelon wedges, cookies and coffee.

When:

Noon-2pm; Sundays; June through September.

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Cost:

$30.00 (tax included) for Adults. $19.75 (tax included) for Children ages 3 to 12. Price includes 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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