Dinner Cruise

Gateway Arch Riverboats provides Mississippi River cruises in St. Louis, including a one-hour ride add-on to the Arch tram and a two-hour dinner cruise with live music and a broad drink menu. Guests enjoy the paddlewheel boat, skyline and Gateway Arch views, and engaging narration. Reviews praise a relaxed, scenic experience with good food and drinks, while noting some docking challenges and tight seating on dinner cruises.

Big Muddy Adventures offers guided canoeing and cycling trips on the Mississippi in St. Louis, with friendly, knowledgeable crews. Trips feature chef-prepared meals by Josh Galliano, memorable wildlife sightings, and river views such as the Gateway Arch from a new perspective. Guests praise clear communication, safety, and well-organized, fun experiences on short and longer excursions.

Big Muddy Adventures at Simpson Lake is a point of interest in Valley Park, MO, offering kayak rentals and guided experiences on Simpson Lake. Reviews praise friendly staff, reasonable rates, and abundant wildlife, including bald eagles and nests. Guides like Matt Fox are noted for their knowledge and easy, approachable instruction in kayaking.

Miss Augusta is a river cruise boat at Klondike Park Boat Ramp in Augusta, Missouri. Brunch cruises are celebrated for anniversaries and birthdays, with buffet-style dining, a variety of foods, and cocktails from two bars. The three-level vessel offers open-air upper decks and an enclosed, climate-controlled seating area, delivering scenic Missouri River views.