Our Vessels
The following are general specifications and information on the vessels Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson as they presently exist. For a thorough overview of their pasts, please visit our Historical section.
Belle of Louisville
Built: James Rees & Sons Company
Pittsburgh, PA as Idlewild (1914)
Comfort Passenger Capacity: 650
Seasonal Passenger Capacities:
April - October: 750
November - December: 300
Amenities: Newly air conditioned and heated ballroom deck, Concession stand & bar, dance floor, full on-board sound system, indoor & outdoor seating.
handicap lift can take passengers to ballroom deck
Owned & Operated: Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Also Available for Dockside Events
Spirit of Jefferson
Built: Dubuque Boat and Boiler CompanyIowa as Mark Twain (1963)
Year Round Passenger Capacity: 150
Amenities: Fully heated, Air Conditioning, concession stand & bar, dance floor, stage, full on-board sound system, indoor & outdoor seating.
Owned & Operated: Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Also Available for Dockside Events
502-574-2992
