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Belle is #StillSteamyat110 Years Old! Belle of Louisville Riverboats invites community to join the landmark birthday celebration of Louisville’s legendary lady LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 23, 2024) – This October, the historic Belle of Louisville turns 110 years old – and the community is invited to help celebrate the River City’s floating treasure – and the […]

by Kimberly Alonzo, Content and Programming Intern Working at the Belle of Louisville Riverboats has been nothing short of a dream come true. Every day feels like an adventure, and I have had some unforgettable experiences that have made this job truly special. Here are my top five moments that have defined my time here.  […]

The first week of April is Spring Break for many Louisville area schools… and it happens to be our first cruising week! We’ve put together a few highlights for you, whether you’re visiting the Bourbon Capital or staying here in the 502 for the week. Thursday, April 4, 2024 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – […]

If you are looking for something new and exciting to do, look no further than the Belle of Louisville! Families in Kentucky and Indiana (or anywhere, really) can use our Annual Pass to cruise on our riverboats all season long. With a list of amazing perks from unlimited Leisure Cruises to free popcorn every time […]

There are so many powerful stories connected to Black Americans in the Ohio River’s history. This February, we wanted to bring some of them to light. Whether connected to the river, steamboats history or our own vessels, here are some of the people we have highlighted this month. York York Statue on the Louisville Belvedere, […]

The Belle of Louisville is known fondly as Louisville’s Leading Lady. A showpiece of the city right in the middle of downtown, the Belle has welcomed thousands of visitors every year for most of her 109-year history.

With President’s Day around the corner, we got to thinking – with so many illustrious guests on board the Belle over the years, have any Presidents ever been on the Belle?

2023 was an exciting year for Belle of Louisville Riverboats. We continued to welcome more people back to cruise after the challenges of COVID, and we launched new programs and cruises that allowed us to lean into our mission to present fun, meaningful and engaging experiences on the water like no one else can.

This undated photograph shows the Belle during her Idlewild years (1914-1947) wintering on the snowy banks of Alton Slough, IL. A Legacy of Care Built in 1914, the Belle of Louisville is entering her 110th year. Her legacy as the oldest operating Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world is due in no small part to […]

It’s that time of year, when the to-do list is long, but the holiday cheer is on the horizon. You’re here, so we know you have good taste! Read on for more information about one of the most unique gifts you can give this season – the gift of Louisville and the Ohio River’s heritage. Whether you are gifting to the adventurer in your life, the nautical fashionista, the cup collector, or the history buff, you will find something for everyone.

Tom Coursen began working as a Fireman and Striker 20 years ago and has since worked his way up to become Alternate Chief Engineer!