Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Really enjoyed this experience. I did a sunset music cruise. Get to the boat early if you want a seat outside by the railing! The DJ was great, played a nice mix of old and new songs. The ride was lovely. I didn't get any food but they have plenty of snacks and drinks available on board if you decide to skip dinner. If you have time I suggest a river cruise. There is paid parking in the lot next to the dock but it fills up quickly.

The best for a day out for all and sundry to cruise thro the Ohio River across the borders of the Indiana and the Kentucky States. It's running for the 111th year, an engineering marvel with proper maintenance. Three tier deck, the bottom splashing the river water to propel with steam blowing out with warmth smell on a cool sunny day; middle one is for dine, band music, event hall and the top to watch the beauty around 360 degrees. Lush green of Kentucky on one side; bridges and buildings on the IN. Competitions for all ages, like name the music; find the spots in the boat for a treasure hunt. Won the free pass for another visit for two members. Refreshments like soft drinks, pop-corns and other varieties give treat to us with their aroma around. A never miss a chance spot.

We went on the Mary M Miller Krampus Cruise. It was a ton of fun! Especially to have Krampus walk up and excitedly exclaim "Is that me?!" when he saw a Krampus doll a friend made for me. He even signed it. He made an oops and signed it with the year 2026, but it made for an awesome memory. I think the theme could've been darker considering it was for a Krampus theme, but overall it was so much fun!

Nice relaxing 2 hour ride along the Ohio River. Great for kids and adults. Our kids were greeted and given a great activity book that taught them about the boat with coloring pages, scavenger hunt, and word search. The staff was very polite and friendly. We ate prior to boarding the boat so we only got a quick snack which was a little pricey. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Louisville

Had a fun ride on the Belle of Louisville in Cincinnati. I have many fond memories of The Belle from a family excursion when I was little, to a high school prom, a welcome to the University of Louisville Dental School, to today’s ride.

Really enjoyed this with my husband and daughter. My daughter enjoyed the theme based dance parties more that they offer. I loved the cruise for photography opportunities. The guide was fantastic and you could tell she loves her job. Get there early for good seats! Stadium food was a bit pricey.

Me and my mother had lunch on the Mary M Miller and everything was great From the food to the sights The only thing that would made it better if I was on the Belle of Louisville but at this time she was going in for a Refit But I cant wait to come back and do a Cruise on her

Planned a trip to Louisville to go on the belle only to have the cruise cancelled after we boarded due to mechanical issues. It was very stormy and we had to deal with getting soaked trying to get to the belle from the parking we paid for. Paid 45 dollars in concessions then they cancelled after everyone got comfortable. They only gave out passes for a future cruise but I am leaving for Minnesota tomorrow so it’s a complete bust and loss of money for me. I get it stuff happens but still very frustrating after being almost 100 bucks in and being sent back home… wish we hadn’t spent the money on the concessions… the belle seemed like it would be cool though…

I have been wanting to take a ride on the Belle for a while, technically we were on the Marry M. Miller for this particular lunch cruise. We waited for 12:30 so we could board. I was surprised that we had reserved tables for lunch. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful. We made our way to the back and ordered a couple of drinks before Lunch was served. Once we departed, they started letting us go to the buffet style lunch by table. Gastavo's catered in the food so it was good. Our trip only lasted 2 hours. I explored the boat, took lots of pictures from advantage points that I never had before, played trivia , met new friends and over all had a great time, even if it was only 2 hours. Looking forward to my next cruise.

The Belle of Louisville Moonlight Cruise was an enchanting experience. Cruising along the Ohio River under the moonlight on this historic riverboat felt like stepping back in time. The boat's vintage charm, complete with a steam-powered calliope, added to the nostalgic atmosphere. The views of the Louisville skyline at night were stunning, and the gentle breeze on the deck made for a relaxing and romantic evening. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts about the boat's history. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the moonlight cruise on the Belle of Louisville is a magical way to see the city from a unique perspective. Highly recommend.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater was professionally carried out. Very entertaining. The food and drinks left quite a bit to be desired, especially for the price of tickets per person. The only gluten free options for our friend with Celiac disease: vegetarian/vegan lasagna (with plastic-like imitation cheese) and ham. Staff said they couldn't guarantee the roasted potatoes were gluten free, and the Ceasar salad had croutons tossed in it already so that wasn't a possibility either.

Belle of Louisville is a must-see for locals and visitors to Louisville. We have taken several trips and tours through the years and plan to return this season to enjoy it again. Easily accessible with several parking lots nearby. Tour choices are available on their business website and include simple cruises, lunch and dinner options, educational excursions, live music and dancing. Great for family fun or as a memorable date. They also offer special events that periodically access a downriver trip through the MacAlpine Locks and there is also the exciting annual Great Steamboat Race in late April leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

First time cruising. A narrated tour. Katie was extremely knowledgeable about all things river, Louisville and Jeffersonville. Shared a lot of info and answered all of my questions. She was easy to understand and personable. Tom volunteered on our sailing. He was also friendly and helpful. Bought a lunch in advance and a few concessions on board. I'd encourage them to offer non-chocolate items for guests who don't/can't eat chocolate. It was a brisk day for our cruise. Perfect sailing weather. Not sure I need to experience another sailing, but it's something different for locals and visitors to try.

Beautiful river tour, informative, educational, friendly crowd. Interesting to see and learn about the locks. The lick gates were super cool!

Thank you for refunding our money. as we were not allowed or made aware of how to dine with tix. Jenniferlove

There's something about life changes that will make you revisit your personal history. As I've been reflecting upon childhood in recent months, I decided to revisit one of the happier icons of my childhood - Louisville's Belle of Louisville. The Belle of Louisville was built in 1914 and is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the American packet boat era. It's the most widely traveled steamboat in American history and a National Historic Landmark. It's easily one of the true icons of the Louisville waterfront area and it's difficult to imagine anyone spending any time at all on the Louisville waterfront without eventually immersing themselves in the history of the Belle of Louisville. It's worth noting that the Belle of Louisville is now an actual organization and includes a sister boat, the Mary M. Miller - named after the first woman steamboat captain in the U.S. who also happened to be from Louisville. My father is from Kentucky and my mother and I used to do a lot of religious conferences in Louisville. Belle of Louisville was one of my happy places. I've tackled the boat on both crutches and in a wheelchair and both are doable as a passenger (there are definitely areas that are not accessible - The Mary M. Miller is likely better in terms of access as it's a more modernized boat). The Belle of Louisville offers a variety of types of cruises - sightseeing, a four-course dinner, live music excursion, sunset cruises, school programs, dining cruises, kids cruises, and even private events. The Belle of Louisville was launched in 1914 under the name The Idlewild. In 1931, it began spending time in Louisville by offering excursions to Rose Island and Fontaine Ferry amusement parks. By 1934, it was staying it Louisville and did so through World War II. In the 1940's, it offered moonlight, big band cruises and was a USO night spot in support of the war efforts. In 1948, Idlewild's master made a death-bed wish to rename the boat Avalon and this was granted. In 1949, the boat was bought by Cincinnati investors and relocated. In 1962, it was retired and bought in auction for $34,000 and returned to Louisville. This was when it was named Belle of Louisville. After significant rehab, it was brought back to life in 1963 by participating in the Great American Steamboat Race against the Delta Queen. The Belle of Louisville has an elevator lift to help with wheelchairs and provide access to the Ballroom Deck, however the Texas and Hurricane decks are not accessible. I've never had difficulty accessing the Belle of Louisville either on crutches or now as a wheelchair user. I've consistently found employees to be helpful, enthusiastic, and kind. The Belle of Louisville offers both a food and bar menu. Prices are surprisingly affordable considering this is a tourist attraction. The full menu is on the Belle of Louisville website. The Belle of Louisville cruises rain or shine. If the National Weather Service predicts sustained winds 25 mph or more or gusts of over 30 mph, then cruises will be cancelled. Similarly if the U.S. Coast Guard issues a storm or lightning alert, then a cruise is cancelled. However, the Belle of Louisville has both open and covered areas and cruises in rain are actually quite lovely (and yes, I've done them). The Belle of Louisville offers discounts for active military and veterans (with ID). Strollers are allowed onboard, however, they must be carried between decks if one goes to multiple decks. It's important to note that the elevator is used only for wheelchair users. If you're expecting the Belle of Louisville to offer up something like a Disney cruise, you'll be disappointed. The Belle of Louisville is a historic landmark that is over 100 years and the experience is more about history than it is about luxury. I love this experience and revisiting it recently allowed me to reminisce about childhood and to also enjoy some of the updates made since my last cruise. I'll likely always be a fan of the Belle of Louisville and my recent visit made me realize how much I absolutely love this low-key, chill, and truly enjoyable experience.

Came to Louisville for a wedding. About 20 family members arrived early and decided to ride the Belle. We all arrived at different times and came aboard as the steam calliope played. That alone was impressive, how many of those still exist? We walked up the steps to the main ballroom , found the bar, got a beverage and went topside. Although it was hot outside, the was a nice breeze, which got better as the boat started cruising. The two hours went by quickly. Lots to see on shore and afloat. Watching the paddle wheel was a first for me. It is the propulsion for the boat, unlike other "paddlewheel" boats in our home state of Florida. Had a nice visit with the engineer as we looked at the boilers. Plenty of history on display and a glimpse of days gone by. Also, a great value here. How else can you get a 2 hour sunset cruise on the Ohio river for that price? Great experience, might repeat while we are still in town.

Spend some time with your family, loved one or alone on this steam run, antique paddle boat ride. The 2 voyage takes you down the Ohio River and back up before returning to downtown Louisville. There are light concessions and drinks on board (for a price) as well as a souvenir stand. On the 1st floor of the boat is the steam room/museum. You get to see the history and inner workings of the boat. On the 2nd floor is the grand ballroom. This is where they have the buffet dinner and entertainment. We did not do the buffet but from others i heard from on the boat - skip it and eat elsewhere before the boat ride. The 3rd floor is the observation deck. You can sit either under cover or in the air. Either way, the view is spectacular!!! If you are in Louisville and want to ride the Belle, take the opportunity to do so. You will not be disappointed!!!

Leisure Cruise Relaxing experience cruising down the Ohio River, enjoying views of KY and IN.

For our 25th anniversary I wanted to share a childhood memory of cruising on the Belle of Louisville with my spouse. We live over 8 hours away so this would be part of a road trip. I saw they had a murder mystery cruise on Fridays, but by the time we were definite on going to Louisville this year, they were sold out. I went ahead and booked ahead of time tickets for the Saturday night (June 15th) sunset cruise. I didn't pay ahead for parking (and am glad...) We came into town Friday night and settled into our lodging. The ticket confirmation said to show up 30 minutes early to the wharf area and we showed up nearly an hour early. There were NO PARKING! Even the nearby "overflow" parking was full. Everywere we looked there was no parking and even cars illegally parked. As it turns out, there was a Juneteenth celebration happening nearby at the Lynn Family Stadium Racing center. The events for that day had already been going on for over 5 hours by this time and the parking was taken up by attendees. Parking itself costs a fee, but there is no designated "Belle" parking for those going on a cruise. We ended up not going on the boat because we couldn't find a parking space for the event. If you ever plan a trip like this, do not do it around a holiday (Juneteenth celebration, and Father's Day both in a weekend!) and do not pay ahead of time for ANYTHING.

They cancelled the boat ride because there was an insane storm but still charged us for the food because they expected us to go Stand on this boat and eat while it was parked even though there was crazy wind, thunder and lightning. Ridiculous they will only give 50% refund when its mother natures fault. I'm not trying to go stand on a boat to eat tacos. Not happening in this crazy weather.

I booked an Edgar Allan Poe cruise not really knowing what to expect. Turns out, it was acting vs poetry reading and it was pretty neat! If you like spooky season things, you'd like this. They have a lot of selections for alcohol if that's your thing. The wine wasn't good but who cares! I am on a boat cruise, not a wine tasting. But really the highlight of our cruise was the accidental tour of some of the workings of the ship. During intermission of the Poe stuff, we went exploring and we got to talk to a lot of folks who work on the ship and it was SO INTERESTING! The staff was very kind and answered all our questions and showed us how the boat works. It's not necessarily an advertised thing, but the folks on the ship were great and this was such a cool, accidental experience. If you're on a more crowded boat, they might not be able to show you around, but if it's not too crowded, go down to the lower level of the ship and look around. Such a cool piece of history and engineering.

We originally booked for the Belle on an evening cruise. About 30 min before we could board a storm blew in. They got us all in the boat very quickly. Unfortunately, due to weather we did not sail and were able to rebook for the following day. We went in the Mary Miller the following day. Nice boat and the live music was nice. Not too loud. We sat in the 3rd deck for a bit, but it was good cold so we went inside. We did not know you could schedule for lunch, but they had some extras you could buy. My husband got the chicken salad croissant and it was descent size and good. I got the small charcuterie. It was ok, but I don't think it was worth $15 for what you got. The boat was smooth and did not rock. The sights were ok, nothing amazing. Don't take cruise for the sights. It's the experience.

Went on the Murder Mystery cruise. Enjoyed ourself . The food was not good at all. Tasteless, bland. Even the chocolate cake was no good. Would never eat on the cruise again. We did enjoy the rest.

I wasn't sure what to expect but this steamboat cruise was a great way to see Kentucky from the river. The cruise takes about two hours and you get to see Kentucky and Indiana. There are snacks and drinks onboard, as well as a small museum section. Unfortunately, you can only access the second floor with AC if you buy a ticket for dinner. It was 97 degrees at 7 pm in July, so we were definitely a little hot on the outside deck!

My wife and I went for a cruise one beautiful Summer night and we had an absolute blast. Captain Mark Doty is the bomb!

We throroghly enjoyed a 2 hour boat ride down the Ohio river in an official, vintage steam paddle boat built in the 1870s and continuously restored for modern comfort. The interior was air-conditioned, had plenty of restrooms, and a dance floor "ballroom" deck where people danced to a DJ spinning 80's classics for 80's night. They had a concession area for snacks, burgers and drinks and a little gift shop. My husband also spent time in the boiler room taking a tour and talking to the mechanics on how they maintain the vessel. I even got a nice picture of the sunset right before we deboarded. Good time and I recommend this as a stop on your visit to Louisville.

I will always love the Belle of Louisville! My husband and I go on it every year for our anniversary as a tradition. Sometimes we do the dinner cruise, which is decent food! Sometimes we do the booze cruise, fun music and drinks. But no matter which cruise we take, we always have a good time! The staff is always friendly and kind. We usually purchase our photo, which is a pretty inexpensive souvenir.

Incredible that we have such an experience in our community. Most things from its time period are behind glass - the Belle is still a working Lady. I find the staff and crew just as dedicated and committed. During our recent STEAM cruise aboard the Miller, we had trouble buying a captains hat for my girls on the boat. A member of the staff brought one down all the way from the life saving station - and saved the day! The membership is an incredible bargain and I met so many passengers aboard who strongly recommend it. 5 stars - long live the Belle!

Decided to take a boat ride on the Belle of Louisville. We had food and drinks before we boarded so we didn't eat or drink too much other than the Mr had some Woodford and Sprite. Ride was nice. Weather turned out nice even though we went through a brief storm. It's Throwback Thursday so the DJ played music from 70's, 80's and 90s. It was okay. Most of the crowd liked it so that's what matters. It's worth what it costs for the sightseeing tour.

I started going on the Belle at 15 when they had the teen dances. It's a wonderful childhood memory and now whenever I am home on vacation, I make it a point to take the cruise! I totally recommend anyone who visits Louisville, take the cruise on the Belle! you will not be disappointed!

Had a great time! Good music, everyone was very friendly. You can buy drinks, both alcohol and non alcoholic. And they have snacks - It was a fun time and the history of the boat ia really cool.

The price for the river boat ride was extremely reasonable. The Mary M Miller river boat is smaller than the Belle of Louisville but there was plenty of space to move on the inside. The length of the trip was good. The only real negative aspect of the trip was the price for food and drinks. They were a little expensive but that did not stop me from having a good time with friends

Boat was overbooked and not everyone could sit down. The cabin had ac but the thermostat was set at 80°. It was far less than we expected. I would not go again or recommend.

My parents and I went to the Mother's Day brunch cruise, and we had a wonderful time! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and we really enjoyed ourselves. I would highly recommend for a fun and relaxing outing!

The Bella Louisville is a staple here in Derby city. He's been around for many many many years and is one of the more popular attractions here in Louisville. It has different cruises and dinners and shows nightly daily whenever. It is most popular of course during the derby in spring and summer months. I've been on a few different times and it's always a lot of fun Definitely worth checking out

Celebrated my girlfriends birthday on the Bell of Louisville and everything was perfect, the staff and crew were friendly and helpful the catered food was amazing, the band Derby City Dandies sounded great and the view was beautiful. Will definitely be planning another trip soon

We went on the Belle on May 10 for the Murder Mystery Cruise. The staff was top-notch and kept us all moving as we boarded and got seated. The catered meal was delicious (except they ran out of CHEESECAKE!!! ). The acting group was great too, wandering throughout the passengers (in character) while the buffet was served. The weather was perfect. It's been a decade or two since we last took a Belle cruise. She's in good hands.

Great experience, scenery, entertainment and views. Even with slight showers, a great time.

Historic Narrative tour-,very informative. However, comment that barges or TOWS have "almost no environmental impact" compared to "road transportation" needs to be amended. It could be stated as "immeasurably less" impact, as the diesel engines still have emissions and contribute to both air and water pollution, disturb the river beds dislodging marine species as well as settle pollutants, can have materials fall overboard such as residential and commercial plastics, coal, etc. , as studied from an Environmental Scientist...

We wanted to do something different while on this trip and who doesn't love time on a boat? I was really surprised that the Belle of Louisville really seemed to be the only option for boat cruises, so we kind of had to settle for it. Going into it, we knew it maybe would be an older more touristy scene, and we weren't wrong. The night we went was trivia night, which focused all around Louisville facts, which honestly was not what I was expecting it took up nearly the entire time on the boat, which made it hard to walk around and enjoy the other parts of the boat. The mask mandate was a joke, no one was following. It was a reasonable price and my expectations were already kind of low. I'd say if you have the time and the weather is nice, go for it!

The sunset cruise was a relaxing experience. It wasn't a narrated tour, but just a chill cruise. While there was a DJ trying to start a dance floor on the inside, the music on the outer deck was just nice background noise. There isn't a ton to see on the shore after maybe the first 30 minutes of cruising so it was just a relaxing cruise. Get a side rail seat on the right side of the boat for the best views and get up occasional to walk to the back for bridge sunset photos. After maybe 80 minutes the boat turns back to the dock arriving literally right on time. As we docked we were treated to a nearby fireworks show which was a nice surprise. The only con was the bar line. They have to figure it out because it was way too long and never really died down. The cruise does board 30 minutes prior to departure so I guess you can just show up early and deal with having to stand in line. And get a back up drink to your back up drink.

the narrated tour from Kate was awesome. so much historical information was shared. Her passion for the Belle of Louisville and sharing its history was incredible. we will definitely be back.

What an incredible local treasure! I remember riding the Belle as a little girl. After not ordering zoo tickets early enough, I had to save Easter, and found a riverboat cruise. This was a memory maker for sure. The weather could not have been any better. We arrived early, try to be 30-45 mins early. Parking is in a lot, grab your license number you need it to pay for parking. Then you stand in line to have bags checked, temps checked and to take pictures. We opted for the cruise only did not do the meal. We did buy the unlimited soft drinks for $3 a person. That's a great value. Once aboard the boat, people were able to space out and we felt very safe even when lowering our masks to drink or eat. They also have a bar and concession stand. I can easily see this as an née tradition.

Lovely sunset ride. A piece of history. Highly recommend. Beautiful scenery. Plenty of seating. Live music. Concession and bar. Souvenirs onboard. Lunch and supper also available.

If you're visiting Louisville, I highly recommend a cruise of the Belle of Louisville be on your agenda. It's a staple and icon of Louisville. She is over 100 years old and is a historic landmark! All sorts of cruises are offered -- sunset and moonlight cruises, dining cruises (brunch, lunch, and dinner), and they do special event cruises as well. I have been on their Friday evening cruise (Anchors Away Friday) for only $10 a ticket! They offer snacks, drinks, and adult beverages at the bar, and on that particular cruise, they had trivia going on. I really appreciated how courteous and polite all of the employees were. I am looking forward to warmer weather when they start cruising again!

We booked the sight seeing cruise, expected either an audio recording or guided tour with what we were seeing, but that was it included. Don't wait in line on 2nd deck if your looking for hot food. Wish I could've tipped the people who helped me the most, they were only taking donations at the bar. The sight seeing cruise goes on at the same time as the dinner cruise, which was sold out, but seems that there were tables available. However, sight seeing cruise did then get the best seats outside that we're all taken when the dinner was over. Hot snacks were good, water was free!

For any tourists or first time visitors exploring the charming city of Louisville, I'd highly recommend taking a boat cruise along the Ohio River! There is this...the iconic steamboat Belle of Louisville, which I chose to navigate on and have my tour with. Or you can pick the Mary M. Miller cruise boat as an alternative. Actually, depending on what day and times you have available to make a trip out on the water...it would probably just be best to choose whatever boat is available at the time. Since I had a flexible schedule while hanging out in Louisville for a few days, I decided to buy a ticket for the Belle of Louisville. Although tickets are pricey, especially if you're just looking for a simple sightseeing tour, they range anywhere from $35-$45 per adult. It does include food service and sitting down to a meal. But for a picture enthusiast like myself, I was solely interested in hanging out on the top deck and soaking up the sights and fresh air of Kentucky....especially for being my first visit ever to the Bluegrass State! I just wanted to backtrack one moment. When you're hanging out on the pier and walking along the water's edge of downtown Louisville, I found it pretty inspiring and motivating to want to get out on the Belle or the Mary M. Miller and immerse myself in as much of this city as I could. And I must say....Louisville is a little hidden gem masked behind the likes of New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle just to name a few. This place really goes unnoticed in what I found to be an awesome little weekend getaway retreat for myself. Louisville deserves a LOT MORE ATTENTION! The best part about hopping on the Belle and appreciating the scenery of Louisville is the AMAZING SKYLINE! Wow...who woulda thought Louisville? But when the boat left the deck as we sailed down the Ohio River, I genuinely took some wonderful and unimpeded photos of the heart of the city. Of course, it certainly helped that the day was perfectly sunny without one cloud in the sky. But seriously, Louisville's skyline is beautiful! Who woulda thought Louisville??? LOL It was picturesque to the point that the $$ price for my ticket ultimately didn't matter. Living in the moment and admiring my time drifting down the river was fulfilling enough. I was left with fond memories of the panoramic scenery. Even though I came to Louisville to see Churchill Downs, explore a few museums and to try my first ever "Hot Brown", what I will highly remember from my extended little getaway is this boat cruise that I took on the Belle of Louisville.

I grew up, literally, on the river. Our house was in the path of the Belle's cruise route. I have countless memories of hearing the calliope music co e through my open, bedroom windows on pretty Saturday afternoons. So, I was very excited to go hear some Kentucky musicians play a concert during an evening cruise this past Tuesday. The concert - Joan Shelley and Friends (that included Bonnie Prince Billy and Daniel Martin Moore) - played in a benefit for the KY Waterways Alliance. We arrived around 6:50 or so and lined up for the 7:30 loading. There's paid parking adjacent to the docks, near Joe's Crab Shack, but we parked for free a couple blocks away and enjoyed a post-dinner walk and got some more steps in that evening. The stage, a dance floor, and seating was set up in the interior room (2nd or middle deck). Air conditioning made the room very comfortable. A full bar and a concession stand offered guest ability to buy everything from an ice cream sandwich to a martini. I thought the prices for concessions and liquor were very reasonable (a large soda is $2.50, not bad for a concert or tourist attraction). The sound could have been better in the room and the bathrooms are a bit hard to navigate due to toilet being on a small step. Other than that, I thought it was an amazing experience. We were able to venture up onto the deck and take in the night sky and city skyline while hearing the music from down below. We had free range of the middle and upper decks and could I've freely wherever we wished. I hope the Belle hosts more concerts as it was a wonderful night for music on the river.

We had a group of 34 and everyone enjoyed the event. The box lunch was delicious, and the staff was great to work with in organizing the outing. Louisville should be proud of this local treasure. Elaine from Louisville

Lots of fun! Easy to use ticket app. Everything on time, clean and well arranged. Only 2 things band was way too loud, over 120 decibels for such a small too . 2 days later, ears still ring! We sat under an A/C unit that spit out small pieces of black foam onto our table and into our drinks. Kind of gross. Shaped like rodent waste so beware!

I was very pleased to see the COVID-19 precautions taken by the Belle of Louisville (we actually rode on the Mary T. Miller. All staff were masked, and there was plexiglass in front of the main snack bar. There was a temperature check to get in, and it seemed like the boar was not full, despite being sold out. I would say about 60% of people worse masks inside, though, and the dining tables (for people who purchased a meal), were all occupied and close together. I would feel comfortable going again once my son is vaccinated. We had a great time, though!

We did the narrated historic cruise this past Friday afternoon. It was fantastic! I have lived in Louisville my entire life and been on the Belle of Louisville many times, but really getting to learn about her history was great. We were able to walk down to the engine room and see how everything works. We talked to the crew and they answered all of our questions. There was a live narrator that told about all kinds of different things along the way. i think this is a great cruise for families with school age children. My son was very engaged and liked to learn all about the history.

For the love of god, please tune the calliope pipes. They are so out of tune. They are quite a distraction to staying nearby. It's grating to the ear. And unfortunately, nearby people cannot just turn it off.

Great views on this beautiful Sunday, wasn't crowded at all. I would however skip the buffet it wasn't very good, the food was very bland. I probably would have rather enjoyed the nachos or the hot dogs that you could buy Al la carts if you did not buy a meal ticket. there is plenty of seating outside the air conditioned area all around the boat. they even have are covered area that's great for if the Sun is beating down on you. over all the staff wasn't very friendly. In fact, they hardly talk at all. I felt for the money they could do a whole lot better.

A must boat ride if you are in Louisville, KY . We bought the father's day brunch package. Drinks were house or well, I didn't like that. Meals were ok, not top notch as it should be considering the price we paid. I think going for the scenery would have been best then to buy the meal and drinks package. But I still recommend it.

So glad we booked this! We chose the sunset cruise, it was a bit cloudy so not much of a sunset, but still 100% enjoyable and relaxing. To see the bridges lit up and night as you cruise towards and under them a site to see. Be sure if you want memorabilia you get it before they dock as they do not have access after a certain time. Oh and they also take your photo as you board and you can purchase them before you leave.