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.

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!

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!

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.

Hometown Music Kids Cruise

It’s time to strike a chord and come aboard because the return of Hometown Music Kids Cruises is certainly music to our ears! These family-friendly kids cruises feature all the bells and whistles as we partner with other local, cultural organizations to create dynamic and engaging children’s programs… all themed to hometown music!

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Historic Louisville Narrated Cruise

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.

Throwback Thursday

We’re kickin’ it old school with Throwback Thursday cruises! Pay “vintage” prices to come aboard the vintage Belle, then kick back and rock out to your favorite throwback tunes. Enjoy a two-hour cruise on the Ohio River with drink specials and all the music you want to hear from back in the day. Wear your best retro outfit to really live it up!

Moonlight Cruise

There are few things as beautiful as Louisville in the moonlight. Enjoy yourself out on the river with a gentle breeze and a delicious cocktail. Add in live music and there’s nowhere better to be than on a riverboat. End your evening onboard or start your night out with us—either way, it’s sure to be a special occasion. Moonlight Cruises are two-hour excursions.

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Sunset Cruise

There are few things as beautiful as Louisville at sunset. Whether you’re admiring the views or dancing in the moonlight, enjoy yourself out on the river with a gentle breeze. Add in live music and there’s nowhere better to be than on the Belle of Louisville. End your evening onboard or start your night out with us—either way, it’s sure to be a special occasion. Sunset Cruises are two-hour excursions.