Special Events

Whether you are dancing the night away on a Yacht Rock Cruise or eating cookies with Captain Santa, our calendar is filled with special event cruises throughout the year! Tickets for special events are released approximately eight weeks in advance.

Derby, Drinks & Dessert Cruise | Friday, April 21, 3-5 p.m.

Belle of Louisville Riverboats is helping kick-off the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival with a special post-luncheon cruise! After the “They’re Off Luncheon” at the Galt House, join us onboard the Belle for Kentucky-inspired desserts, live music by the Hot Sauce Brass Band and horseracing-themed drinks and activities. You might even get a preview of the air show during the excursion!

Great Steamboat Race Chaser Boat | Wednesday, May 3

Join us aboard the Mary M. Miller to watch our favorite Kentucky Derby Festival tradition… the Great Steamboat Race! Onboard the Mary, you’ll be treated to the race’s best spectator view as we chase the Belle of Louisville, the Belle of Cincinnati and the American Countess as they race up the Ohio River.

Juleps & Jazz Cruise | April 14, 7-9 p.m.

All aboard for the ultimate Mint Julep and jazz-infused cruise experience to celebrate Mint Julep Month! Board the Belle, grab a julep and enjoy an evening of soulful and energetic brass sounds by the Hot Sauce Brass Band. Before the night is over, be sure to visit the speakeasy in the Captain’s Quarters, where Andrea D. Meriwether, Historian & Food and Beverage Curator, will provide a narrated history on the mint julep along with a bourbon shot and julep chocolate pairing.

Thunder Over Louisville Dockside Event | Saturday, April 22, 3-10 p.m.

Watch the nation’s largest annual fireworks show from your seat on the water!

Yacht Rock Cruise | August 5

Throw it back the 80s with a totally tubular Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise! Come decked out in your favorite 80s swag while listening to some funky fresh music from Tony & the Tanlines. Tickets available beginning June 9, 2023.

Yacht Rock Cruise | June 24

Throw it back the 80s with a totally tubular Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise! Come decked out in your favorite 80s swag while listening to some funky fresh music from Tony & the Tanlines. Tickets available beginning April 28, 2023.

What Our
Guests Say

We could talk for hours about what it’s like to spend a day on the river, but instead we thought we’d share what others are saying about the Louisville Lady.

Went on the Mary M. Miller Saturday night for a dinner cruise with my beautiful wife. Was a blast and had a great time! Great steamboat history on board, great food and atmosphere! Friendly helpful staff and can’t wait to go on another one soon! Belle of Louisville next!

Nick Hart
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We had a great time on the boat enjoying the upper deck and the river views. Clean boat. Good food. The tour trip up river and back was just the right length of time. The crew were very nice and helpful. I would go on this again when I visit Louisville again.

Geoffrey Bretches
Google

We really enjoyed our cruise. Everything was perfect. The DJ was comical and played the perfect music for our tour. He described some of the areas and we learned a lot about history. We left at 7 right before sunset and came back with the bridges lit up. Perfect for photos!

Danielle
Trip Advisor

The Belle of Louisville is a must, no matter if you live in Louisville or just visiting. Even though us Louisvillians are not blessed with being near a beach, at least we have some cool boat rides and we can enjoy ourselves on over the Ohio River. This is one of those things in Louisville that you need to do at least once. It's always a great time!

Shelby Z.
Yelp