For more information, contact:

Jenna Todoroff                

Common Ground PR                                                                     

            636-530-1235, ext. 225   

WHAT: The Gateway Arch Riverboats—the Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer—kick off the 2015 cruise season with a plethora of voyages that suit any fancy.

• Daily One-Hour Sightseeing Cruise: Journey to a time when steamboats ruled the Mississippi River. Narrated by the boat captain or a National Park Service ranger, this one-hour cruise explores the history of downtown St. Louis landmarks and architecture, and the role the working river plays today. Call for availability. $18/adults; $8/kids 3-15; children under 3 are free. Save up to $3 with the Captain’s Combo, which includes a One-Hour Sightseeing Cruise ticket and a Journey to the Top tram ride at the Gateway Arch.

• Skyline Dinner Cruise: Every Friday & Saturday beginning in April Enjoy a memorable night out with live jazz music and dine alongside the best view of St. Louis. This two-hour dinner cruise includes the illuminated view of downtown St. Louis, and a delicious buffet meal including a carving station, chicken breast, roasted potatoes, pasta Romano, fruit and vegetables, and dessert. $46/adults; $20/kids 3-12; children under age 3 are free.

• Sunday Brunch Cruise: April 5 (Easter), May 10 (Mother’s Day), June 21 (Father’s Day), July 19, August 16 Celebrate Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with a midday getaway! Feast upon a delectable brunch buffet including French toast, cheese blitzes, eggs, prime rib, stuffed chicken breast, pasta and more scrumptious fare, while enjoying upbeat sounds of live Dixieland music. ($40/adults; $18/kids 3-12)

• Blues Cruise: June 18, July 16, August 6, August 27 A St. Louis Riverfront tradition! Mellow out to blues tunes from Marquise Knox on June 18 and the Soulard Blues Band on July 16. Named the “Best Place to Slow Dance” by the Riverfront Times! ($20. Must be 21 or older to attend.)

HOW: Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling 1-877-982-1410 or visiting ticketsforthearch.com.  A complete 2015 sightseeing cruise schedule, along with a listing of all specialty cruises is available at www.gatewayarch.com.  

RIVERSIDE EATS: Guests can enjoy hot food, such as fried catfish, toasted ravioli and funnel cake fries, at the ArchView Caf’ located on the dock of the riverboats. The caf’ opens in April for the 2015 season (weekends in April; daily beginning in May.)