About this Cruise
Gamblers, Rogues and 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 and 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
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your cruise. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Dress Code
Casual. Come as you are! We do recommend checking the weather before your cruise and dressing accordingly. Sunscreen or hats are recommended during the summer. Flat shoes are encouraged 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 – the bar will be CASH/CARD after the cruise gets underway
- Old-fashioned piano and musical numbers by Rannygazoo
- Food from the “General Store” included in the ticket: vegetarian and non-vegetarian stews and cornbread.