Specialty Cruises

The perfect Sunday starts here. Join us aboard the Becky Thatcher riverboat on the first and third Sunday of each month for the ultimate brunch experience! Cruise the Mississippi for unparalleled views of the Gateway Arch and St. Louis while enjoying a buffet of brunch classics. Our special brunch cruise is a great way to celebrate Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or any scheduled Sunday.

Gospel or Dixieland? You can choose! The Brunch Cruise on the FIRST Sunday of each month features gospel music from Love Jones Band and the THIRD Sunday of each month features Dixieland music by Denny Scherrer Duo.

Menu

• Cheese Blintzes
• French Toast
• Sausage
• Scrambled Eggs
• Scrambled Cheese Eggs
• Carved Prime Rib
• Stuffed Chicken Breast
• Two Seasonal Vegetables
• Two Pastas
• Fresh Rolls and Butter
• Tossed Salad
• Fruit Salad
• Orange Juice
• Milk and Chocolate Milk
• Coffee and Iced Tea
• Assorted Cakes

*Menus are subject to change at the chef’s discretion.

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

Blues music is a St. Louis tradition. So is our Thursday night Blues Cruise. Dance to some of the area’s most popular blues bands on this lively cruise. Cash bar and concessions are available.

2019 Band Lineup:

July 25 | Miss Jubilee

August 4 | Skeet Rodgers and the Inner City Blues Band

August 8 | Bike Mike and the Blues City Allstars

August 22 | Soul Reunion

August 25 | Billy Peek

September 8 | Marquise Knox

September 12 | Skeet Rodgers and the Inner City Blues Band

September 26 | Aaron Griffin Band

September 29 | Funky Butt Brass Band

October 10 | Jeremiah Johnson

October 24 | Billy Peek

December 12 | Soulard Blues Band

Do you hear it? The crashing waves of the midnight water. The howling winds of the cool autumn air. A haunted river beckons…Will you answer?

The Ghost Cruise is a mesmerizing tribute to the phantastical. Let the chills wash over you as the Victorian horror troupe, Phantasmagoria, performs twisted tales of Halloween legend right before your eyes.

It’s an evening of dance, movement and storytelling perfect for those who embrace the Halloween spirit. As you’ll soon learn: “Once a story is chosen, it must be told. Once a story is begun, it must be finished.”

Your story awaits.

Cruise to the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and experience passage through the massive Mississippi lock system on this fascinating, narrated cruise. En route, dine on a delectable lunch buffet of stuffed chicken, rice pilaf, vegetables, tossed salad, and our chef’s special dessert, all accompanied by the music of a Dixieland band.

Menus are subject to change at the chef’s discretion.

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

Celebrate this festive tradition with a German band and a tempting buffet of authentic German favorites, including beef roulade, bratwurst and knockwurst, sweet and sour cabbage, knoodle kugle, hot German potato salad, tossed green salad, and of course, German chocolate cake. Cash bar available.

Menus are subject to change at the chef’s discretion.

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

Discover the only floating drag show party in St. Louis. Hosted by Jade Sinclair, featuring St. Louis’ high falutin’ queens! Cash bar and concessions are available.

Scare up some fun on our Halloween Costume Party Cruise! Dance to a DJ, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, and compete in our costume contest. The winner will receive two tickets to our New Year’s Eve Cruise.

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

Enjoy a night of dancing on the mighty Mississippi on this late-night party cruise hosted by Majic 103.7FM, St. Louis’ premier hip hop and R&B station.

Dance to today’s hits with BJ the DJ from Majic 103.7FM! Enjoy delicious chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres with the St. Louis skyline illuminating the night. Bring your friends and meet new ones on this unique night out on the water. Cash bar only.

Don’t let your weekend be a “drag”! A Sunday Funday is guaranteed as host Jade Sinclair and the area’s most glamorous queens provide live entertainment while you enjoy the most fabulous brunch in St. Louis. Cash bar and concessions are available.

Join popular band Falling Fences as they perform atop the Mississippi River on this riverboat cruise. Cash bar and concessions are available. Reservations Required. Must be 21.

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on a replica paddlewheel riverboat with the big man himself—Santa Claus!

Leave on your PJs and leave the cooking to us. Your family will enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet, holiday activities, unique views of downtown and the Gateway Arch, and the chance to spend time with Santa.

Celebrate the holidays in style aboard the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Dinner Cruise. Featuring signature food, delicious drinks and incredible views, it’s the best place to make memories this holiday season.

Each cruise features:

• Professional DJ spinning festive classics and today’s hits
• Chef-prepared buffet dinner with all your holiday favorites
• Cash bar featuring beer, wine and cocktails
• Festive lights and decor from top to bottom

Group Pricing

The more the merrier! Group pricing is available for groups of 20 or more, with special perks for groups of 50 or more. Call (877) 982-1410 for more information about group pricing.

Ring in the New Year in style with dinner, dancing, and breathtaking views of the magnificent St. Louis skyline. Featuring an elegant three-course dinner, open bar, DJ entertainment, and midnight champagne toast, your dinner and beverages will include:

• Beef Medallions
• Shrimp
• Potatoes
• Vegetable Medley
• Salad
• Chef’s Special Dessert
• House-brand Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Soda, and Juice

* No complimentary tickets or group discounts available for this cruise.

Menus are subject to change at the chef’s discretion. 

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

What happens when a group of misplaced New Yorkers arrive at the Becky Thatcher riverboat for one of the most hilarious and chaotically planned weddings in Gateway Arch history? Join us as a “wedding guest” at this absurdly comic and immersive show and become part of the action at the funniest comedy wedding of the year!

Enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Mississippi River while helping the bride and groom barely cope with the comedic hijinks that ensue – all while enjoying dinner, drinks and more. Cash bar available.

Party with St. Louis’s own DJ Quinn of 95.5-FM alongside the best illuminated views of downtown St. Louis! Dance the night away as Quinn spins old school R&B hits and nosh on delicious appetizers, all while cruising the Mississippi River. Cash bar only.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mississippi River on the Becky Thatcher Riverboat as Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players, joined by special guests Gary Hunt and The Mighty Pines, play a tribute to bluegrass legend John Hartford.

Take in the views of the city while enjoying a leisurely cruise and chef-prepared regional buffet. Enjoy drink specials and local craft beer while relaxing to the sounds of a Dixieland duo and insightful narration on our two-hour Arch View Lunch cruise. Scheduled 11:30 – 1:30 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July & August (excluding July 6). Cash bar available.

Menu

• Fried Chicken
• BBQ Pork Steak
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Roasted Potatoes
• Tossed Salad
• Gooey Butter Cake

*Menus are subject to change at the chef’s discretion.

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

Experience St. Louis’ always-spectacular fireworks show from a whole new vantage point. Celebrate America’s independence on a replica 19^th century riverboat. Enjoy a buffet dinner and festive Dixieland band as you cruise the Mississippi. Then, return to the dock to watch St. Louis’ spectacular fireworks show up close.

Dine on hand-carved roast beef, breast of chicken in a seasonal sauce, green beans almondine, vegetable medley, roasted baby potatoes, mixed greens salad, pasta romano, fruit salad, and a chef’s choice dessert. Cash bar is available.

Menus are subject to change at the chef’s discretion.

Due to the nature of food preparation facilities, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests for our buffet menus. Food is prepared fresh for each cruise and cross-contact of food products is possible during the preparation process. 

Take a leisurely ride on the Mississippi on this narrated cruise to the quaint riverside town of Kimmswick, Missouri, known for its historic homes, shopping, antiques, and the famous Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery.

Cruise package includes on-board games and lively music, lunch at the Blue Owl, plus motorcoach transportation. Choose from two cruise itineraries:

Kimmswick Express

9:30am                      Board Tom Sawyer
10:00am                    Depart
12:15pm                    Arrive in Kimmswick
1:00pm                      Eat lunch at the Blue Owl, shop and explore
3:30pm                      Depart Kimmswick via motorcoach
4:00pm                      Arrive in St. Louis at the Riverboats dock

Kimmswick Leisure

9:00am                      Board a motorcoach in St. Louis
9:30am                      Depart St. Louis
10:00am                    Arrive in Kimmswick, shop and explore
11:00am                    Eat lunch at the Blue Owl
1:00pm                      Board the Tom Sawyer Riverboat
1:15pm                      Depart Kimmswick
4:30-5:00pm*           Arrive in St. Louis at the Riverboats dock

*Cruise length can vary depending on river conditions.

Note: While visiting Kimmswick, guests may encounter uneven terrain such as stairs and gravel walkways. For your safety and comfort, please wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. We do not recommend this trip for those needing wheelchairs or walkers, or those with significant physical limitations.