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Cruise Schedule & Fares

2008 Cruise Schedule & Fares

Passengers eagerly waiting to board the Belle of Louisville. Photo by John NationWhether you’re a Louisville resident or a visitor to our city, a cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville or Spirit of Jefferson is a great year-round activity for couples, families and friends.

Public lunch and dinner cruises include : live entertainment, DJ service, or narration by the riverboat captain. Both boats feature a full-service bar, outdoor observation decks, handicap accessibility, dance floor, bandstand, easy passenger drop-off, and nearby parking. In addition, the Belle of Louisville offers a concession café for guests choosing the excursion only ticket.

Walk-on sightseeing tickets may be purchased in advance over the phone or the day of the cruise at our ticketing office located adjacent to the Belle of Louisville. Lunch or dinner cruise tickets require advance reservations. For more information, or to make a reservation please call (502) 574-2992 or Toll Free (866) 832-0011.

Individual Rates

Groups of 1-9

  Adult Senior
(60+)
Child
(3-12)
Child
(2 & Under)

Excursion Only Ticket
(Available on any Lunch or Dinner Cruise)

$16.00

$15.00

$8.00

Free

Luncheon Ticket & Cruise

$27.00

$26.00

$18.00

Free

Dinner Ticket & Cruise

$37.00

$36.00

$22.00

Free

Dance Cruise Ticket

$18.00

$18.00

$18.00

Free


Belle of Louisville: Public Cruise Schedule

The Belle of Louisville, a treasured National Historic Landmark, is the oldest operating steamboat in the nation. The Belle maintains a regular cruise schedule May through October and offers special events, private charters & wedding facilities through out the year. For a complete listing of this week's events, including special events,  check the cruise calendar. 

Belle of Louisville Public Cruise Schedule
Thursday Dinner/Sightseeing

May 29 - August 7      7:00-9:00 pm

Friday Lunch/ Sightseeing  May 30 - August 29    Noon-2:00 pm
Friday Night Dinner Dance Cruise:

May 30 - Sept 5          7:00-9:00 pm

September 19           8:00-10:00 pm

Saturday Lunch/Sightseeing &

Saturday Octoberfest Lunches

May 31 - October 4  Noon-2:00 pm

October 11, 18 & 25

Saturday Dance/Sightseeing June 14 - July 26         8:30-11:00 pm
Sunday Lunch/ Sightseeing

May 25 - October 26   2:00-4:00 pm

Mothers Day- May 11th   1-4pm

Please call for public cruise scheduled before Memorial Day Weekend or check the cruise calendar for this week's schedule.  502-574-2992

Spirit of Jefferson: Public Cruise Schedule

The Spirit of Jefferson cruises-year round on scheduled dates for lunch and dinner with buffet style dining on the beautiful Ohio River. Advance reservations are required for dining. Excursion only ticket sales are subject to availability. She offers two indoor, climate controlled decks, making her the perfect location to celebrate any time throughout the year. Additional dates will be added to this schedule.  Please check the cruise calendar for this week's schedule or call 502-574-2992.

2008 Spirit of Jefferson Spring Cruise Schedule 
March 2008 Saturday Dinner Cruise 7:00 - 9:00 pm
April    2008 Thursday & Saturday Lunch 12 noon- 2:00pm
Friday & Saturday Dinner 7:00 - 9:00 pm
May Cruise Schedule - Spirit of Jefferson
May 2008 Wed.  Thurs.  Saturday  Lunch 12noon - 2:00pm
Wed.  Thurs.   Friday & Saturday Dinner 7:00 - 9:00pm
Mothers' Day Lunch Cruise Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:30 - 2:30
Summer Cruise Schedule - Spirit of Jefferson
June, July & August Wed.  Thurs.  12noon - 2:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday   Friday & Saturday Dinner

7:00 - 9:00pm
Mothers' Day Lunch Cruise Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:30 - 2:30
Fall Cruise Schedule - Spirit of Jefferson
September & October Tuesday &  Thursday  Lunch 12noon - 2:00pm
Wednesday  Friday & Saturday Dinner 7:00 - 9:00pm

Reservations & Payment

To confirm the status of a cruise or make reservations, please call 502-574-2992 or toll-free 1-866-832-0011.

  • Advance reservations are required for buffet tickets 24 hours in advance and can be made over the phone with a credit card.
  • All balances must be paid in full before tickets will be issued.
  • Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. The ticket office is open 2 hours prior to cruise departure. 
  • Reservations cancelled 72 hours in advance have 60 days to select an alternate cruise and may apply all payments to that date.  Special events require longer cancellation  notice.
  • Reservations cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will not be rescheduled or refunded. Since seating was made unavailable for other guests, no refunds or credits will be given for unused boarding passes.
  • Cruises are subject to navigating conditions.
  • Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Accepted
American Express, Master Card, Visa and Discover Card

502-574-2992