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Belle of Louisville Riverboats
Step aboard history for unforgettable Ohio River cruises and scenic adventures.
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Two-hour narrated tours along the Ohio River with views of Louisville and Indiana, available for daytime and sunset.
Special cruises like music nights, holiday themes (e.g., Krampus), and seasonal events with DJs and entertainment.
Book the entire boat for weddings, corporate events, or private parties with customizable catering and setups.
Kids receive activity books with scavenger hunts and games, making it fun for all ages.
Concessions offering snacks, soft drinks, and refreshments during cruises.
Learn about the steamboat's 111-year history as a National Historic Landmark through guided insights.
Step aboard history for unforgettable Ohio River cruises and scenic adventures.
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The Belle of Louisville Riverboats offers historic steamboat cruises on the Ohio River, blending rich heritage with modern entertainment. As a National Historic Landmark operating since 1914, we provide themed cruises, scenic tours, and private events on our iconic three-deck paddlewheeler. Perfect for tourists, families, and locals, our cruises feature live music, snacks, drinks, and interactive activities while showcasing stunning views of Kentucky and Indiana. Experience a piece of American history with friendly staff and memorable river adventures.
We went on the Mary M Miller Krampus Cruise. It was a ton of fun! Especially to have Krampus walk up and excitedly exclaim "Is that me?!" when he saw a Krampus doll a friend made for me. He even signed it. He made an oops and signed it with the year 2026, but it made for an awesome memory. I think the theme could've been darker considering it was for a Krampus theme, but overall it was so much fun!
Had a fun ride on the Belle of Louisville in Cincinnati. I have many fond memories of The Belle from a family excursion when I was little, to a high school prom, a welcome to the University of Louisville Dental School, to today’s ride.
The best for a day out for all and sundry to cruise thro the Ohio River across the borders of the Indiana and the Kentucky States. It's running for the 111th year, an engineering marvel with proper maintenance. Three tier deck, the bottom splashing the river water to propel with steam blowing out with warmth smell on a cool sunny day; middle one is for dine, band music, event hall and the top to watch the beauty around 360 degrees. Lush green of Kentucky on one side; bridges and buildings on the IN. Competitions for all ages, like name the music; find the spots in the boat for a treasure hunt. Won the free pass for another visit for two members. Refreshments like soft drinks, pop-corns and other varieties give treat to us with their aroma around. A never miss a chance spot.
Really enjoyed this experience. I did a sunset music cruise. Get to the boat early if you want a seat outside by the railing! The DJ was great, played a nice mix of old and new songs. The ride was lovely. I didn't get any food but they have plenty of snacks and drinks available on board if you decide to skip dinner. If you have time I suggest a river cruise. There is paid parking in the lot next to the dock but it fills up quickly.
Nice relaxing 2 hour ride along the Ohio River. Great for kids and adults. Our kids were greeted and given a great activity book that taught them about the boat with coloring pages, scavenger hunt, and word search. The staff was very polite and friendly. We ate prior to boarding the boat so we only got a quick snack which was a little pricey. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Louisville
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