Belle of Louisville Cruises & Events

    The Steamer Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson serve as the western anchor of Louisville's award winning Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. With the playing of her calliope, the Belle, now in her 95th year, continues to beckon one and all to join her on a journey back to the time when she carried passengers and goods to ports all along the beautiful Ohio River. The majestic Ohio River, the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the mighty Mississippi River, was greatly instrumental in shaping the future of the city of Louisville and to this day still captures the imagination of all who visit.

    The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson are perfect charter venues for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family & Military Reunions, Proms and much more! Our vessels also host celebrations for some of the region's most distinctive events including: Thunder Over Louisville, The Battle of the Belles, The Kentucky Oaks and The Kentucky Derby.

    Our sales staff is here daily to assist you with reservations, gift certificates, private charters, group tours, weddings and other special events.

• Belle of Louisville Historic Video - Posted: May 16th 2008
  
  Join us with a new addition to our web site as we journey through the Belle's vibrant history... more details
• Looking @ Louisville Podcast Featuring Belle - Posted: Jun 5th 2009
  
  
  The video broadcast showcases Louisville's art, culture, dining, and attractions scene. Audiences are taken through the Belle of Louisville, and are allowed to experience it with show hosts Stacey Yates and Chaz Rough who provide relevant facts and information.
  
  Subscriptions to the podcasts are free. The podcast can be viewed below by clicking on the link below. In addition, the podcast is available for download through iTunes, YouTube and several podcast directories worldwide.
  
  (http://www.gotolouisville.com/lookinatlouisville.aspx)
• KET Electronic Belle Field Trip - Posted: Nov 3rd 2009
  

  Exciting news! The website for the new "KET Electronic Field Trip to the Belle of Louisville" is online! In addition to watching and recording/downloading the video portion of the trip from KET KY or from KET EncycloMedia, you can now experience many other fun and educational features of the Belle of Louisville at this rich website. The URL is:  http://www.ket.org/trips/belle/

  Within the website, you and your students have options to:

  • Watch the complete field trip video.
  • Take a virtual tour of the boat via galleries of high quality photos that teachers and students have full rights to download for educational, not-for-profit use.
  • Play the fun and interactive "How Well Do You Know the Belle?" challenge.
  • Explore an extensive dictionary of steamboat vocabulary.
  • Learn about steamboat-related career options.
  • Find events in the history of steam river travel and of the Belle in the Steamboat Timeline.
  • Utilize Teacher Resources including lesson plans and a variety of Related Instructional Resources.
  • Use the Links page to find related websites.

  Check out this new website and experience the Belle of Louisville in a whole new way!

• Bicentennial Steamboat Era - Posted: Mar 1st 2010
  

  The Rivers Institute at Hanover College and the Belle of Louisville have partnered to celebrate the bicentennial of the beginning of the steamboat era (1811-2011), with a cruise from Louisville to Madison, IN, 8-9 October 2010.
  This is a wonderful opportunity to experience both steamboating and the beauty of the Ohio River with entertainment and information onboard.
  There are several ticket options offered for your choosing - roundtrip; one-way, Louisville - Madison; evening cruise at Madison; one-way, Madison - Louisville.
   
  Advanced reservations are required; sales have been going "full steam ahead."
   
  For details see http://rivers.hanover.edu/
   
  BOOK YOUR SPOT RIGHT AWAY!

  Information provided by: Chuck Parrish - Chair - Steamboat Bicentennial committee

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  Labor Day Picnic / Sightseeing Cruise
  Vessel: Belle of Louisville
  Date: September 6th 2010
  Port: 4th Street Wharf - Downtown Louisville, KY
  Boarding: 11:30am
  Cruising: Noon - 2:00pm
  [more details]
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  Boo Halloween Cruise
  Vessel: Belle of Louisville
  Date: October 30th 2010
  Port: 4th Street Wharf - Downtown Louisville, KY
  Boarding: 11:30am
  Cruising: Noon - 2:00pm
  [more details]
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  Breakfast With Santa Cruise
  Vessel: Spirit of Jefferson
  Date: December 18th 2010
  Port: 4th Street Wharf - Downtown Louisville, KY
  Boarding: 10:00am
  Cruising: 10:30am - 12:30pm
  [more details]
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  New Year's Eve Early Dinner
  Vessel: Spirit of Jefferson
  Date: December 31st 2010
  Port: 4th Street Wharf - Downtown Louisville, KY
  Boarding: 4:30pm
  Cruising: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  [more details]
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  New Year's Eve Late Night Bash
  Vessel: Spirit of Jefferson
  Date: December 31st 2010
  Port: 4th Street Wharf - Downtown Louisville, KY
  Boarding: 9:30pm
  Cruising: 10:00pm - 1:00am
  [more details]

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