crew spotlight: daniel lewis, chief engineer
Each crew member at Belle of Louisville Riverboats holds a unique role in maintaining these vessels and preserving their legacies for generations to come. In this month’s chapter of the Crew Spotlight Series, we interview the Chief Engineer of Belle of Louisville Riverboats, Daniel Lewis, to learn more about the important role he holds within…
behind the scenes: paddlewheel repairs
Written by Ava Belle Ferree, Social Media and Communications Intern Whether you’ve visited the Belle of Louisville or have only ever seen her in a picture, chances are that one of the first things you noticed was her big red wheel located at the back of the boat. This is the Paddlewheel, and it actually…
crew spotlight: edward tanner, mate
Get to know Edward Tanner, Belle of Louisville’s Mate, in this edition of our Crew Spotlight series! Ed started at Belle of Louisville Riverboats just a few years ago, in 2020, and has already worked his way up from starting as a seasonal deckhand to his current position as a mate. He is also working…
5 things to do aboard a belle of louisville cruise
Written by Ava Belle Ferree, Social Media and Communications Intern One of the things that makes cruising aboard the Belle of Louisville so unique is the opportunity to enjoy cruising along the Ohio River while simultaneously visiting a living, operating museum! Not only this, but visiting the historic steamer allows guests the chance to learn…
crew spotlight: stephen settles, assistant engineer
For this month’s edition of our Crew Spotlight series, we are interviewing Belle of Louisville Riverboat’s Assistant Engineer, Stephen Settles! Stephen has worked for the Belle for seven years, starting as a Fireman and Striker. While every day on the job looks a little different, Stephen says the most unique aspect of his job is…