The waters of the Mississippi River are stretching for more than 310 miles in the eastern side of Iowa. Using this river for a cruise sail would be a beautiful experience to capture the scenic landscapes of Iowa`s Mississippi River. Guests will be able to step back in time on a authentic steamboat as professional river guides will narrate while you are cruising down the river. While most cruise tours will provide live entertainment or sightseeing opportunities, some of them will even serve home-cooked meals.
Celebration River Cruises
This is a day-long trip which will take guests on a northern cruise or a southern trip along the Mississippi River. Guests will be able to depart from LeClaire and sail in the north side of Dubuque, or from Dubuque and sail in the south side of Moline. Once the cruise tour will reaches its destination, guests will be transported back to their city of departure. Travel will be on board Celebration Belle, probably the largest non-gaming river ship for excursion purposes in the Upper Mississippi River. While being on board this ship, passengers will be able to enjoy 3 meals as well as an afternoon snack as the Captain will tell tales to the guests about the mighty Mississippi River. Other various amenities will include several fully-stocked bars, entertainment, expert river guides, wildlife sightings or a furnished sundeck. Ticket fares will be all inclusive, and will usually include activities, transportation or meals. Both cruise tours will have 9 distinct departure dates from early June through late October.
Celebration River Cruises
2501 River Dr.
(800) 297 0034
celebrationbelle.com
The Twilight River Boat River Cruises
This 2-day cruise tour will take guests down the 160-mile stretch along the Mississippi River. The cruise tour will have its departure point in LeClaire, and will travel through 7 points of interest before arriving to its destination in Dubuque. Overnight accommodations will be provided at The Grand Harbor Resort in the Dubuque port, which will feature over 25.000 square foot indoor water park. Guests will travel on board The Twilight boat, which will feature baroque architectural details from the historical Victorian steamboats back in the 19th century. Various on board amenities may include 3 furnished decks, large dining salons with meals cooked at home, folk performs, professional river guide as well as many opportunities for sightseeing. Ticket fares will be all inclusive and will generally include foods, baggage handling or overnight lodging. This cruise tour will depart each and every Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday from early June through late October.
The Twilight River Boat River Cruises
406 Franklin St.
(800) 331 1467
riverboattwilight.com
Dubuque River Rides
This 2-hour cruise tour will generally take guests on various historic sightseeing tours north or south of the ice Harbor. Guests will be able to depart from Dubuque and sail the water of the Mississippi River as they will listen to professional narration told by the captain of the ship. Guests may depart on lunch or dinner tours as well, where they will be able to serve home-made cuisines. Travel will be on board The Spirit of Dubuque boat, a genuine paddle-wheel ship originally built in 1976. On board, passengers may enjoy various amenities, like entertainment, fully-stocked bar, souvenir shop or a concession stand. Ticket fares are generally all inclusive and will include meals or various fun activities. Cruise tours will depart each day from early June through late September.
Dubuque River Rides
500 East 3rd St.
(563) 583 8093
dubuqueriverrides.com