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Belle of Louisville Cruises & Events

Belle of Louisville - Louisville, Kentucky

The Steamer Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson serve as the western anchor of Louisville's award winning Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. With the playing of her calliope, the Belle, now in her 95th year, continues to beckon one and all to join her on a journey back to the time when she carried passengers and goods to ports all along the beautiful Ohio River. The majestic Ohio River, the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the mighty Mississippi River, was greatly instrumental in shaping the future of the city of Louisville and to this day still captures the imagination of all who visit. The Belle of Louisville is now the oldest operating Mississippi style steamboat in the world.

    The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson are perfect charter venues for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family & Military Reunions, Proms and much more! Our vessels also host celebrations for some of the region's most distinctive events including: Thunder Over Louisville, The Battle of the Belles, The Kentucky Oaks and The Kentucky Derby.

    Our sales staff is here daily to assist you with reservations, gift certificates, private charters, group tours, weddings and other special events.

For event reminders straight to your phone, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BelleLouisville

We're also on Facebook - become a fan at
www.facebook.com/BelleSpirit

 

Upcoming Events

A signed Waterfront book would make a great Christmas present!
The last book-signing of the year will be this Saturday (Dec. 17) at the Barnes &Noble Bookstore at the Summit. The event, featuring a number of Butler Books luminaries, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.


Spirit of Jefferson
December 23 Comedy Caravan
Moonlight Cruise
Boarding 10:30pm, Cruising 11pm-1am

December 17 Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Boarding 9:30am, Cruising 10am-1pm

Sightseeing/Lunch Cruises
December 2, 7, 9
Boarding 11:30am, Cruising 12-2pm

Sightseeing/Dinner Cruises
December 2, 3, 9, 17
Boarding 6:30pm, Cruising 7-9pm 

December 31 New Year's Eve
Early Dinner $40/adult, $25/child
Boarding 5pm, Cruising 5:30-7:30pm

Late Night Gala $60/person
Boarding 9:30pm, Cruising 10pm-1am

Tailgating on the Spirit of Jefferson prior to every U of L Home Game. Start time 2 hours before the game, Cash Bar with 2 for 1 Draft Beer and other concessions.

Belle of Louisville News

  • Filson explores river heritage - Posted: Dec 6th 2011
    The Filson Historical Society is featuring an exhibit that focuses on the history and culture of steamboats, including their link to Louisville.

    Read the entire article by clicking here:
    http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011312030092
  • Belle of Louisville Historic Video - Posted: May 16th 2008
    Join us with a new addition to our web site as we journey through the Belle's vibrant history... more details
  • Looking @ Louisville Podcast Featuring Belle - Posted: Jun 5th 2009

    The video broadcast showcases Louisville's art, culture, dining, and attractions scene. Audiences are taken through the Belle of Louisville, and are allowed to experience it with show hosts Stacey Yates and Chaz Rough who provide relevant facts and information.

    Subscriptions to the podcasts are free. The podcast can be viewed below by clicking on the link below. In addition, the podcast is available for download through iTunes, YouTube and several podcast directories worldwide.

    (http://www.gotolouisville.com/lookinatlouisville.aspx)
  • KET Electronic Belle Field Trip - Posted: Nov 3rd 2009

    Exciting news! The website for the new "KET Electronic Field Trip to the Belle of Louisville" is online! In addition to watching and recording/downloading the video portion of the trip from KET KY or from KET EncycloMedia, you can now experience many other fun and educational features of the Belle of Louisville at this rich website. The URL is:  http://www.ket.org/trips/belle/

    Within the website, you and your students have options to:

    • Watch the complete field trip video.
    • Take a virtual tour of the boat via galleries of high quality photos that teachers and students have full rights to download for educational, not-for-profit use.
    • Play the fun and interactive "How Well Do You Know the Belle?" challenge.
    • Explore an extensive dictionary of steamboat vocabulary.
    • Learn about steamboat-related career options.
    • Find events in the history of steam river travel and of the Belle in the Steamboat Timeline.
    • Utilize Teacher Resources including lesson plans and a variety of Related Instructional Resources.
    • Use the Links page to find related websites.

    Check out this new website and experience the Belle of Louisville in a whole new way!

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