About this Cruise
PARTY LIKE IT’S 1899!
Gamblers, Rogues & Ne’er-Do-Wells will capture the more light-hearted aspects of the period, including the general mischief, tomfoolery and roguishness of this bygone era, with a focus on card playing, music and merriment.
During the three-hour event, which includes a two-hour cruise, the Belle will be transformed into what a riverboat looked like in the late 1800s, fancy but with a bit of a saloon flair. Passengers will spend their time just as they probably did back then – playing card games from the era (and maybe cheating?), enjoying cowboy cuisine and (too many?) drinks inspired by period recipes.
Gamblers, Rogues & Ne’er-Do-Wells is part of a 110-day celebration as the historic Belle of Louisville – the world’s oldest operating Mississippi River-style steamboat and a National Historic Landmark – turns 110 years old. Tickets for the event support the historic steamboat’s upkeep and maintenance through Friends of the Belle, a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation, celebration and support of the BOLR organization and river history programs in the Louisville area.
Departure
Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
Dress Code
DRESS CODE: Old-fashioned clothing and costumes encouraged, especially late 19th century, frontier and saloon inspired apparel. Don’t worry about historical accuracy– just have fun with it!
We do recommend checking the weather before your cruise and dressing accordingly. Sensible shoes are encouraged (flat or low heel with non-slip soles) due to uneven walking surfaces and stairs on the wharf and boat.
Included
- 2-hour cruise & 1-hour dockside
- 1 hour dockside includes a limited open bar. Bar will be CASH/CARD after the cruise gets underway
- Old-fashioned piano and musical numbers by Rannygazoo and Brigid Kaelin
- Absinthe tasting
- Food from the “General Store” included in the ticket: vegetarian and non-vegetarian stews and cornbread
- Card games, including old-fashioned Poker, Faro and Brag for the chance to win prizes
Additional Information
Additional food and drink available for purchase outside of what’s included in the ticket (see above).
Limited edition Gamblers merch available!