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“Amazing and worth a visit. Took the Christmas dinner cruise and had two hours of fun. Nice meal from an attentive staff to excellent music from their in house band. Sights of the Mississippi at night against the lights of Memphis was awesome and highly recommended.” Luke F.

“This Place is just absolutely Beautiful, It is peaceful and calming and nothing was better then to have My First Cruise on this bus and dance with 2 little girls that I met there and they were really week and I would love to go back!” Nijah H.

“Spent my bday last year on the river and I really enjoyed myself. The food and music were both great. Any couples looking for something new to do in Memphis on a Friday or Saturday night give the dinner cruise a chance.” Omar D.

“We had a good time and the young man who was are first mate was very knowledgeable and did a great job, he was funny!” David C.

“Our group did the evening cruise and had a phenomenal time out on the river. The food was okay, the band was great, and the views out on the river were fantastic. Definitely a fun non-Beale Street option!” Robert L.

“Awesome time, band was great, food and drinks were great!! I highly recommend checking it out. We did the dinner cruise.” S.G.

“My Fiancé and I had a really great time on the Dinner Cruise. The employees were wonderful, the Music was great, and the food was also very good! We will definitely go on another cruise!!” Theresa R.

“Staff was outstanding and so friendly. The ambitious was great. Can't say enough about the entertainment, the kept the audience so involved it was the most fun my wife and I have had in years. Thank you!!” Jimmy H.

“Tour guide is so funny and knows a lot of the history. This is a fun tour where you learn why you Don't swim in the Mississippi!” ML A.

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Last updated on June 29, 2015

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• Tours and Excursions : "Most cruises are offered seasonally, so be sure to check the website or call for the most updated schedule."
• Best for Tours and Excursions Because: We love the fact Memphis Riverboats offers a speedboat tour of the river - it's a great way to experience the Mississippi's power.

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This Seneic Riverboat Cruise In Tennessee Is The Best Way To Start A Summer Day

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My name is Chris Dodge and I live right here in the great state of Tennessee. My family and I are full adventurers filled with passion to see the amazing things our state has to offer. We are avid hikers and have explored many different places in Tennessee and beyond but we are always thankful to be living in such a glorious state.

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The mighty Mississippi River is one of those iconic landmarks that holds massive historical significance. It is one of the largest rivers in our country and is used as a dividing line for east and west. Being on the east side of the Mississippi, Memphis benefits greatly by being located right along the water. And if you want to fully  experience the waters of this resplendent river, the best way is to hop aboard the Memphis Riverboat Cruise in Tennessee. 

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The Memphis Riverboat Cruise in Tennessee is a great way to start any summer day. Allow the cool breeze from the water take you away as you sightsee and enjoy the history of not only Memphis, but of the mighty and majestic Mississippi River. Make sure to visit the Memphis Riverboat Cruise website to book a tour or for more information. 

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• Entertaining historical commentary gives an interesting narrative of past and present Mississippi River life.
• Fantastic and friendly crew.
• Great views of Memphis from our paddlewheel boat during the Downtown excursion.
• Souvenir Photo’s taken and sold on board for a memory of your paddleboat ride.
• Indoor/Outdoor Seating for choice of your preference. There is seating for everyone but it is an open arrangement.
• We sail rain or shine!
• Snacks, drinks and alcohol are available on board, as well as restrooms. No outside food or drinks allowed. We accept cash/card for these items.

Parking is not on site . The closest parking to our boarding location is 91 Promenade, Memphis TN 38103. This is a paid parking garage across the street from the Tennessee Welcome Center, near Bass Pro Drive. To park here you will use the instructions on the signs throughout the parking lot to pay. Once you park you will take the sidewalk South down Riverside Drive towards the boats. The boats are located at Riverside & Monroe. THIS IS A 10 MINUTE WALK. If you have any handicap guests, please drop them off at the boarding location before parking. You may park at other garages, this is just the one closest to us.

Walk-In tickets are available while space allows.  All Walk-In ticket sales are CARD ONLY.  Tickets will not be sold until the start of boarding time at 1:30pm. It is  not  recommended to arrive before 1:30pm, when boarding starts – as there is no shade/covering while you wait for boarding to begin. You will see our ticket sales team on your way down to the vessel after boarding begins, on-site. Weekends we highly recommend advanced reservations. All of this information is sent to you via email, when you make advanced reservations online.

Daily Tours:  March – October

Weekend Tours (Saturday & Sunday only):  November

Off Season (No tours available):  December – February

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Enjoy a Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River Come enjoy a two-hour cruise on Ol’ Man River featuring our Live Entertainment, and a Meal. Advance reservations are suggested for this evening Memphis cruise! If you are celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary or want to make your night special, check out our celebration package add-ons! You will see them on our check out page. Boarding Location: 45 S. Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103. Boards at 7 p.m.Departs at 7:30 p.m.Cruise returns at 9:30 p.m.We have a full bar on board for purchase of alcohol. This is NOT included in your ticket price. The bar accepts cash & card.

Memphis-Style Pulled Pork BBQ, Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, House Salad, Buns and Dessert. Complimentary tea and water. All Dinner & Music Cruises have the same menu. We do not offer substitutions. This is a one-trip meal served by our staff behind the food service area on disposable dinnerware due to COVID-19 restrictions. Due to shortages, the menu is subject to change based on availiability.

Disclaimer: We run our Dinner Cruises on two different boats with two different layouts. Please let us know if you are handicap so we can recommend the boat that has the dining area on the first floor (Island Queen) before booking at 901-527-2628 to check availability. You must also select you need handicap seating to ensure accomodations in advance. If you cannot select Island Queen boat upon booking it might not be available. Dinner Cruises typically sell out at least a week in advance. All tickets must be paid for in full, at the time of reservation. Parking is not on site. The closest parking to our boarding location is ACROSS THE STREET from 119 N Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103. GPS will bring you to the TN Welcome Center but DO NOT PARK THERE. You will see a “Riverboat Parking Sign” at the entrance of the fenced in lot directly across the street from the Welcome Center. This is a paid parking lot. To park here you will use the instructions on the signs throughout the parking lot to pay on the parking app. We do not own this lot.  Once you park you will take the sidewalk South towards the boats. You will pass the River Garden Park on the left before you will be able to physically see the boats on the river. The boats are located at the intersection of Riverside & Monroe. You will see the ramp that goes into the Cobblestone Landing at the top of the hill at Riverside & Monroe where the metal gate is. THIS IS A 8-10 MINUTE WALK. If you have any handicap guests, please drop them off at the boarding location before parking. We will open the white gate on the silver gangway ramp at boarding time. Please be patient as the area is under construction and we are required to use this alternate location. The walk from the parking lot to the boats may be difficult for handicap guests. The City of Memphis and Memphis River Parks Partnership are currently redeveloping the entire Memphis Riverfront. Please keep in mind, this is a project that will not be completed until 2023 and we are docked on the City of Memphis’ Riverfront. You will see our boarding location undergoing a remodel when you visit us for one of our tours. The lower the river level, the farther the walk down to the boats. Due to liability purposes and the City Construction Project, we do not have a way to transport you up or down the hill. Please feel free to bring your walker, wheelchair, cane, etc if you have mobility issues. There is no dress code but most our of guests dress casually – semi-formal. We do not offer group discounts. If you are booking a large group by individually booking tickets, please make sure you but put the name of the group or party you would like to sit with in the box during your checkout process. It reads: “Would you like to sit with another group or party?” Please also make sure you select the name of the boat your party is on. If you do not specify you are with a specific group/party on a separate reservation you will not be seated together. If you are celebrating a Birthday, you may bring a cake or cupcakes on board. Please do not bring candles or sparklers. We also ask that you bring the proper utensils and/or plates to accommodate this yourselves.

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