Authentic Steamboat Cruises
in Louisville, Kentucky
Authentic
Steamboat
Cruises in
Louisville, Ky
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ALL AGES
1.5 HOURS
Calling all silent disco fans! Dance to your own beat on the Ohio River.
ALL AGES
1.5 HOURS
Enjoy cookies & festive fun with the big guy himself aboard the Mary M. Miller
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
This one’s for the girls! Celebrate each other and the women who’ve shaped river history aboard the Mary M. Miller
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
Come aboard the Belle of Louisville for a relaxing cruise featuring special LIVE Louisville history narration!
- Features Narration
ALL AGES
3 HOURS
Embark on a unique 3-hour journey to experience this engineering marvel. Book your tickets today! Dining and Leisure-only options available.
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
Join us for a fun, informal excursion aboard the Mary M. Miller! Book your next Belle of Louisville cruise online today.
- MOST POPULAR!
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
There are few things as beautiful as Louisville at sunset or in the moonlight. Book your tickets today!
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
Turn your Sunday into Sunday FunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville. Dining and Leisure-only options available.
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
Enjoy an evening cruise up the Ohio River! This is the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax, and take in the sights. Book online today!
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
Come for a unique dining experience, including the sights and sounds of the river and live music.
ALL AGES, KIDS OPTIONS
1 HOUR & 30 MINS
Onboard learning experiences throughout the boat draw from science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM).
AGES 21+
2 HOURS
Leave your stress behind on the shore! Grab a cocktail, sit back and relax to a DJ spinning tunes with a Yacht Rock theme on the Mary M. Miller.
AGES 21+
2 HOURS
Come aboard for a delightfully dramatic whodunit journey on the historic Belle of Louisville.
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
Enjoy drink specials, vintage vibes, and vintage prices. Book your Throwback Thursday Cruise tickets today!
- Features Narration
ALL AGES
1 HOURS
Learn about the history and founding of Louisville, the significance of steamboats and more. Book your tickets online today!
ALL AGES
2 HOURS
This fun, informal daytime excursion onboard the Mary M. Miller is perfect for the whole family
about belle of louisville
Belle of Louisville Riverboats provides community access to the river and to Louisville’s history by presenting fun, meaningful and engaging experiences on the water like no one else can. Passengers are encouraged to explore history, the arts and cultural heritage in a way that represents diverse stories and honest experiences. Whether aboard one of our two passenger vessels—the Belle of Louisville or Mary M. Miller—or visiting the gift shop aboard our historic wharf boat, the Mayor Andrew Broaddus, you’ll learn about our two national historic landmarks, as well as Louisville and the river that made it.
about belle of louisville
Belle of Louisville Riverboats provides community access to the river and to Louisville’s history by presenting fun, meaningful and engaging experiences on the water like no one else can. Passengers are encouraged to explore history, the arts and cultural heritage in a way that represents diverse stories and honest experiences. Whether aboard one of our two passenger vessels—the Belle of Louisville or Mary M. Miller—or visiting the gift shop aboard our historic wharf boat, the Mayor Andrew Broaddus, you’ll learn about our two national historic landmarks, as well as Louisville and the river that made it.
riverboat tours in louisville, ky
riverboat tours in louisville, ky
one river, three boats
one river,
three boats
Belle of Louisville
Built in 1914, the Belle is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American packet boat era. A National Historic Landmark and an icon of the Louisville waterfront, the Belle is the most widely traveled steamboat of her size in American history.
Mary M. Miller
Louisville’s newest addition to the waterfront, the Mary is named for America’s first female licensed steamboat captain. With as much spirit as her namesake, the Mary is a propeller driven riverboat with old fashioned charm and modern amenities.
Andrew Broaddus
You may know it as the Belle of Louisville Riverboats Ticket Office, but you probably didn’t know the Mayor Andrew Broaddus, also known as Life Saving Station #10, is also a National Historic Landmark with a history all its own.
cruise through history
cruise through history
The river is an integral part of Louisville’s history. During your cruise, you’ll see landmarks highlighting key points in the city’s 200+ years of history. Hover over the icons to learn more about some of the areas you’ll see on your time aboard the Belle or Mary.