1 Day Mississippi River Boat Cruise

1 day Mississippi river boat cruise in Mississippi by Twilight traverses North from Dubuque. It passes through Lock & Dam 11.

The trip costs $189 for adults, whereas children and under 12 have to pay $89 per person.

Twilight ensures they provide hygienic food for everyone. Diabetics and people suffering from underlying conditions can order special gluten-free vegan/vegetarian diets. Also, kids have different menus on the cruise.

There are 3 decks in the ship to reach atop; it requires walking through stairs. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcomed onboard making it disabled-friendly.

River cruises are moist and the environment is humid, so passengers should wear comfortable shoes with layers of dressing. The guests should bring important things like a Camera, Sunscreens, Sunglasses and Binoculars.

Furthermore, they should charge their devices before boarding as the ship has less amount of charging ports.

You are cruising for the whole day and night so it can eventually get boring, so do not forget to socialize in the restaurant or lounge. Guests can carry board games, cards, books, etc.

• Location: 450 E. 3rd St. Dubuque, IA 52001
• Contact: 1-800-331-1467
• Parking: Free overnight at LeClaire
• Departure Time: 7:30 AM

Mississippi River paddle boat cruise 1 Day Celebration Belle Alton to St. Louis Cruise, Mo costs $136.95 for adults. The tour's cost for children is $126.95.

As you can see in the Celebration River Cruises photos in their website, the company will pick up passengers by a van or coach and take them to the port. After the tour is over, they'll drop guests through their vehicles.

Guests will be served a two-course meal; lunch and dinner. So, what extra things will you get on this cruise?

• Full American buffet lunch
• Prime Rib Dinner
• Onboard Entertainment Activities
• A narration of Mississippi by the Captain

Each guest will have a reserved table on the dining decks. There will be 750 passengers on the boat.

The ship is four stories tall and has 4 passenger decks with 2 enclosed dining decks and the rest outside observation decks.

There is a complete option bar where passengers can get non-alcoholic sodas and mocktails alongside alcoholic drinks like jumbo shrimp cocktails, beer, wine, champagne, etc.

• Location: 2501 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265
• Contact: (309) 764-1952
• Parking: Available Free
• Departure Time: 9:30 AM

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Mark Twain Riverboat Mississippi river boat dinner cruise is a live musical entertainment sailing. The price starts at $55 per person.

The tour is mainly advised for young people and couples. It is better to avoid it if you are with family or elderly people.

For them, the company has other options, such as sightseeing tours, Sunday brunch and special cruises.

Throughout the tour, passengers will be accompanied by live music and entertainment activities. In outer decks, dancing under the stars is organized. Those who love to sing can pick up the mic and show their inner talents.

Full option buffet dinner is served to the guests, unlike New Orleans riverboat dinner cruise they have not published the menu on their website. Sadly, passengers must pay for beverages - which can be bought from the bar.

The cruise will last for 2 hours and are available from May 3 - Oct 28.

• Location: 100 Center St, Hannibal, MO 63401
• Contact: (573) 221-3222
• Parking: Available Free
• Departure Time: 6:30 PM

Gateway Arch organizes St. Louis Mississippi Riverfront Specialty Cruises. The prices for this tour vary from $57 - $59 for adults.

It is a two-hour cruise with chef-inspired cuisine and incredible skyline views of St. Louis. These tours are held only on special occasions, i.e., holidays.

Specialty tour is suitable for guests of all ages and the boat is disabled-friendly. During the sailing, passengers will be entertained through live music and dance hosts.

There is no dress code on board; however, guests are advised to wear light and comfortable. Drinks cannot be brought inside the boat, it must be purchased inside the bar.

• Location: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63102
• Contact: (877) 982-1410
• Parking: Cash Parking Available
• Departure Time: Subject to Charge

American Lady Sightseeing Cruise wraps up as 1 day Mississippi riverboat cruise Iowa. The package costs $22.95 per person excluding taxes.

In a regular itinerary, the Captain guides guests on a journey that starts heading north towards Lock and Dam 11. Then the direction gets changed proceeding south, reaching the southern outskirts of the city.

The guests will be able to catch sight of the mystical Julien Dubuque Monument traveling along the Mines of Spain State Park.

Once the ship rests there for the view, the captain reverses course and heads northward, returning to the dock situated in the Dubuque Yacht Basin.

The major disadvantage of booking this tour is that other guests from the Lunch Cruise package are also present on the vessel. The aroma of barbequed meat and grilled items feel intoxicating.

Passengers who have booked this tour cannot eat anything inside the vessel, so they have to adjust to seeing others eating during the tour.

• Location: 1630 E 16th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
• Contact: (563) 557-9700
• Parking: Catfish Charlie's Restaurant parking lot (Paid)
• Departure Time: 7:30 AM

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