Harbor History

This one-of-a-kind, highly requested river cruise aboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat is unlike any other experience we offer, allowing guests the first-hand experience of passing through the McAlpine Locks. Built in the 1920s, the McAlpine Locks are the only way to safely navigate past the Falls of the Ohio, the only obstruction along the Ohio River… which spans 981 miles throughout six states!

The name says it all! While aboard the world’s oldest-operating Mississippi River-style steamboat, guests will enjoy exciting programming, including music, interactive activities and content from community partners. Each cruise has a new and exciting theme, ranging from history and science to music or culture! Those with “Eat and Drink” tickets will also be invited to visit food and drink stations while exploring the historic vessel.

Come aboard for a special two-hour narrated journey to learn more about our beautiful city, its history and our community’s connection to the river. As we cruise up the Ohio River, guests will learn about Louisville’s origins and connection to the river, the factors that determined Louisville’s location, the role steamboats played in the city’s early growth and development and much more. Between narration highlights, relax to music from a Kentucky-inspired playlist as you take in the sights along the Ohio River.