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Gain a new perspective while cruising the Mighty Mississippi. With a variety of sightseeing, dinner, and specialty outings to choose from, a riverboat cruise makes a unique and relaxing way to experience the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis.
Available March through November. Cruise dates and times vary. Located on the St. Louis Riverfront below the Grand Staircase of the Gateway Arch.
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Riverboats at The Gateway Arch
50 South L.K. Sullivan Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63102
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Mississippi diner riverboat cruise.
This river cruise is probably one of the worst we have taken in the US. First we were told the cruise was 7PM and we could board 30 minutes early. When we arrived at 6:30PM we found that the cruise...
Absolute waste of an hour
Pros: -They have a bar at the pier and you can take your drink on the boat. -Buying tickets online was easy. -The tour left and came back when they said it would. Cons: Just about everything...
Riverboat Skyline dinner cruise - a nice experience
We went on the Skyline dinner cruise. It was an extremely hot night and the AC on the Riverboat was barely working so we hurried up and ate and went to the top deck. The Skyline was beautiful as we...
Cruises: Mar.-Nov., 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Rolling on the River: Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruises
No visit to the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis is complete without a riverboat tour of the Mississippi! Step back in time as you board the Becky Thatcher or Tom Sawyer and take a tranquil tour of the riverfront.
Before interstate highways crisscrossed the nation, people did their luxury traveling by train and steamboat. St. Louis was a bustling river town in the 1800’s with hundreds of steam powered paddlewheelers docked on riverfront! There’s a cool display of what St. Louis looked like back then at the Arch’s new museum –be sure to check it out on your next visit.
Riverboat Cruise at the Arch
The riverboats can take your family on a hour long tour of the riverfront –there’s a sightseeing cruise running every day from March to November.
But if you want to make it really special–book a dinner or brunch cruise! The Becky Thatcher is set up with a double decker dining room and takes visitors on a two-hour tour of the riverfront while you dine on a delicious buffet.
Brunch on the Riverboat Becky Thatcher
Sunday Brunch Cruises are a great way to celebrate Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Of course you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy a wonderful weekend at the Arch with your family! There’s one or two brunch cruises scheduled every month the boats operates. Check out their current schedule under “specialty cruises” here. There’s also dinner cruises, dancing cruises, and a couple cruises up to see the lock and dam where the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers meet!
What’s included with my ticket?
Your brunch ticket includes a buffet full of scrambled eggs, blintzes, French toast, sausage, prime rib, stuffed chicken, veggies, pasta, dessert, and coffee, iced tea, orange juice, milk and chocolate milk. Soft drinks, beer and cocktails are available at the bar for an extra charge.
What to Expect on your Riverboat Brunch Cruise
First, you’ll want to reserve your spot early by getting tickets online . Tickets are $45 for adults, $18 for kids 3-12 and free for little ones under 2.
The boats are docked at the foot of the Gateway Arch. Stop by the ticket office to pick up your tickets by 12:30 — the boat leaves promptly at 1pm!
Then you’ll come aboard and be directed to your seat. Unlike the sightseeing tours, the Brunch Cruise has reserved indoor seating with white linen table clothes. Tables are located by the windows, so you can enjoy the whole cruise from the comfort of the cabin, or pop upstairs to watch from the observation deck.
The food might be served buffet style, but you’ll also get a friendly waiter to serve your drinks and clear the plates. Don’t worry about standing in line either, the serving staff dismisses diners by table so the buffet isn’t overwhelmed.
And while you wait, enjoy a little Dixieland music!
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Best Photos of the Arch are Here
If you’re looking to get a postcard photo of the Gateway Arch, a riverboat cruise is where to be! You can also get a pretty cool one from the Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park over on the East Side, but you don’t need to worry about pesky power lines messing up your shot here. ( Here’s a few more ideas for great photos with the Arch! )
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- Requirement for visitors ages 9 and up to wear face coverings. Guests with pre-existing health conditions unable to wear a mask/face covering for medical reasons are exempt.
- Significantly reduced cruise capacity.
- Dining tables and other physical layouts arranged to ensure appropriate physical distancing of 6 feet between groups.
- Hand sanitizing stations located at key guest and employee entrances and contact areas.
- Signage throughout the dock and vessels with reminders of physical distancing guidelines.
- Plexiglas barriers placed at point of sale areas.
- Hourly cleaning and sanitizing of public and employee spaces and communal areas, with an emphasis on ticket counters, door handles, public restrooms, handrails, seating areas and dining surfaces.
- On the Riverboats, increased frequency of air filter replacement and HVAC system cleaning; fresh air exchange will be maximized.
- Temperature checks before each shift.
- Requirement to wear gloves (in positions deemed appropriate by medical experts) and face covering, which will be provided by the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.
- Use of hand sanitizing stations throughout employee areas.
- Complete health and safety training provided by Servsafe before returning to work.
- Staying home if they do not feel well and contacting a manager if they notice a coworker or guest with symptoms of respiratory illness. Employees who are exhibiting any of the symptoms of respiratory illness while on property are instructed to immediately notify management.
Last updated: June 10, 2020
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Catch some of the best views of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis on a fascinating one-hour riverboat tour. Daily cruises: 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm, 6 pm, 7:30 pm (times vary day-to-day) Pricing: Adult: $24, Child (3-15): $14, Senior (60+): $22, Infant (0-2): FREE, *Group pricing available Tram & Cruise Combo: Save up to $2 by adding a Tram Ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch
With a variety of sightseeing, dinner, and specialty outings to choose from, a riverboat cruise makes a unique and relaxing way to experience the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis. Cruise dates and times vary. Located on the riverfront below the Gateway Arch. Available March through November. Saint Louis, Missouri. Contact.
With a variety of sightseeing, dinner, and specialty outings to choose from, a riverboat cruise makes a unique and relaxing way to experience the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis. Brought to the St. Louis riverfront in 1964, the Tom Sawyer was originally used to take curious sightseers out on the river to view the construction of the Gateway ...
Gain a new perspective while cruising the Mighty Mississippi. With a variety of sightseeing, dinner, and specialty outings to choose from, a riverboat cruise makes a unique and relaxing way to experience the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis. Available March through November. Cruise dates and times vary.
Specialties: Take a relaxing cruise and discover the best view of the St. Louis skyline from replica nineteenth-century paddle-wheel riverboats, the Becky Thatcher and the Tom Sawyer. They were brought to St. Louis in 1964 so spectators could get a close-up view of the Arch as it was being constructed, and are the only riverboats on the St. Louis Riverfront today. During a variety of cruises ...
About the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch: The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are a short walk from the Laclede's Landing MetroLink Station and offer breathtaking views of St. Louis on the Mississippi River, including the popular, daily St. Louis Riverfront Cruise as well as the unique Skyline Dinner Cruise. A complete cruise schedule can be ...
Spring Dinner Cruise Menu 2023. Meal includes coffee, tea and water. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on-board. Cash and credit cards accepted. *Menus are subject to change at the chef's discretion. Visit St. Louis' iconic Gateway Arch. Discover amazing views from the top - at 630 feet.
Specialty cruises available, Fireworks, Halloween, PJs & Pancakes and more. Lunch served April through October at the dock-side Paddlewheel Café. Located at the base of the Gateway Arch Grand staircase. Cruise dates vary, Mar.- Nov. 50 South L.K. Sullivan Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63102. Get Directions.
What to Expect on your Riverboat Brunch Cruise. First, you'll want to reserve your spot early by getting tickets online. Tickets are $45 for adults, $18 for kids 3-12 and free for little ones under 2. The boats are docked at the foot of the Gateway Arch. Stop by the ticket office to pick up your tickets by 12:30 — the boat leaves promptly ...
Standard Ticketing Alert: Enter the monument through the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Tickets sell out early and often, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Plan Your Visit. Experience. Groups.
Cruise reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-982-1410. LOCATION AND PARKING: The Gateway Arch Riverboats are located below the south leg of the Gateway Arch at 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63102. Parking is available on the Mississippi River levee in front of the boats. RIVERSIDE EATS: Visitors can enjoy hot ...
Catch some of the best views of the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis on a fascinating one-hour riverboat tour. Daily cruises: 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm, 6 pm and 7:30 pm *Times vary, call (877) 982-1410 for schedule. Pricing: Adult: $24, Child (3-15): $14, Senior (60+): $22, Infant (0-2): FREE, *Group pricing available Tram & Cruise Combo: Save up to $2 by adding a Tram Ride to ...
News Release Date: June 10, 2020 Contact: Jenna Todoroff, 636-530-1235, ext. 225 ST. LOUIS (June 10, 2020)— The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch have resumed operations after gaining approval from the City of St. Louis Department of Health and are now welcoming visitors back to the St. Louis Riverfront. The Riverboats have been closed since March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Riverboat cruise season is here! Since their arrival on the downtown Mississippi riverfront 54 years ago, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch have provided millions of people unique river adventures not found anywhere else in the region. The boats kick off their 2018 cruise season on March 3. And lucky for you, there is a cruise for everyone.
INDIVIDUAL PRICING. Adult Ticket (16 - 59): $24 Child Ticket (3-15): $14. Senior Ticket (60+): $22. Infant Ticket (0-2): FREE - Infants boarding cruise must have a ticket.. Beginning January 1, 2024, a $2 fuel surcharge will be applied to each ticket to help offset diesel fuel costs, which will help us to maintain the high quality of service visitors expect from the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch: we did the Tom Sawyer riverboat cruise. Actually took it as part of the Arch ticket. The margarita by the bartender was really good. Some history is narrated throughout about the bridges etc seen while sailing on the Mississippi River, but the cruise is just too slow; and the speaker had this crackling sound ...
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are located below the south leg of the Gateway Arch at 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63102. Parking is available on the Mississippi River levee in front of the boats for a cash fee. UPCOMING CRUISES. Sunday Brunch Cruise
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For your safety, all Gateway Arch visitors must pass through an airport-style security checkpoint. Please allow up to 30 minutes to go through security on a busy day. ... Dinner, Brunch, and Specialty Riverboat Cruises: These cruises are considered non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your reservation, you must contact our Call Center more ...
Spring Dinner Cruise Menu 2023. Meal includes coffee, tea and water. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on-board. Cash and credit cards accepted. *Menus are subject to change at the chef's discretion. Visit St. Louis' iconic Gateway Arch. Discover amazing views from the top - at 630 feet.
Alert. Standard Ticketing Alert: Enter the monument through the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Tickets sell out early and often, advance reservations are strongly recommended.
The Gateway Arch trams seat up to five people, so you may be riding in a tram with others who are not in your group. INDIVIDUAL PRICING. *Adult (16 and up):Starting at $37 Child (3-15):Starting at $23 Infant (2 and under): FREE (Infant ticket only needed for Riverfront Cruise)**National Park Pass Holder:Starting at $34 - Entry Fee ($3) waived ...