Event
Ranger-Guided Riverboat Cruise
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Requires purchase of a riverboat cruise ticket. These can be purchased in advance at https://www.gatewayarch.com/buy-tickets/Location: LAT/LONG: 38.622931, -90.183517
The big blue and white boats floating on the Mississippi River near the base of the Grand Staircase are easy to find.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
May 27, 2024 to September 02, 2024
Time:
1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Boat Cruise
Ride
Talk
Description
Relive the days when steamboats ruled the river on this one-hour cruise along St. Louis’ diverse riverfront. The 1:30pm and 3pm cruises are narrated by both the captain and a National Park Service ranger. This cruise points out scenic sights along the riverfront, discusses the amazing bridges that cross the river in St. Louis, and highlights the Mississippi River’s important role in St. Louis history and the significance of the working river today.
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Requires purchase of a riverboat cruise ticket.