Padelford Riverboats: Scenic Mississippi cruises for dining, events, and memorable moments.
Padelford Riverboats in St. Paul delivers scenic Mississippi River cruises, including dinner cruises with BBQ ribs, baked beans, cornbread and dessert, plus versatile venue options for weddings, tours, and events aboard a beautiful vessel. Reviews highlight friendly staff, great evening views, and memorable celebrations—from school field trips to summer gatherings. The Lunch and Lock tour offers a unique four-hour river-and-lock experience with photo opportunities.
205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107, USA
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Scenic evening cruises with BBQ ribs, chicken, and dessert, offering stunning river views and optional beer/wine.
Guided tours highlighting Mississippi River history, wildlife like eagles, and landmarks between St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Full-service venue for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations with beautiful boat settings and outstanding staff.
Daytime cruises featuring lock passages, lunch options, and panoramic views over a relaxing four-hour journey.
Affordable packages for schools, families, and groups with educational narration and family-friendly activities.
Overall rating
joseph botana
Very nice dinner cruise on the Mississippi River between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Dinner consists of BBQ ribs and chicken with baked beans, cornbread, and dessert. Nothing fancy, but good quality and tasty. Soft drinks are included and beer and wine are available for purchase. The staff are very nice and the views are great, especially as evening sets in. A bit pricy, but worth it.
D. F. (D.J.)
We had our summer celebration on the Padelford River Boat and it was perfect! The boat was beautiful, the service outstanding, and the atmosphere made for a truly memorable evening. An awesome experience with wonderful memories for everyone
M R
It was a very nice ride. Peaceful. Saw 6 eagles (2 were babies) I would do the dinner boat cruise again as it has been years since.
Ryan Johnston Sr
The Lunch and Lock was one of my favorite things we did on vacation. The trip through the lock was so cool to see. I was a little disappointed that the food was bland. But, the views were just amazing. The four hours flew by.
Dr. Bibi Neumann
We were on a school field trip (we homeschool through Pearson’s, ask me about it later) and the children had a blast. The photos are taken by my soon to be high schooler (he skipped a grade 😉). The Captain had so many difficulties due to the wind (a tornado warning came through a couple of hours after we docked). We couldn’t hear the narration about the history of the river, but technical difficulties aside, who isn’t grateful for an opportunity to be together as a family!? The field trip price was $8.40 per person and that alone makes it worth every cent!
