La Crosse Queen Cruises on the Mississippi

08/03/2024

07/24/2024

Welcome Aboard the La Crosse Queen!

⚓️Today’s featured family had a blast on the upper deck, right by our iconic paddlewheels! It’s always a joy to see families enjoying the beautiful views of the Mississippi River together.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Looking for a fun and memorable adventure? Join us for a cruise and create lasting memories with your loved ones!

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07/05/2024

Unfortunately, the La Crosse Skyrockers were not able to have the fireworks tonight because of the rain. They’ve rescheduled to tomorrow. We still have quite a bit of availability on the Friday Dinner Cruise from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The boat docks right before the fireworks start! Sign up on our website at lacrossequeen.com. 🎆🇺🇸🎇

06/29/2024

**Exciting News! 🌟**

Join us tonight on the La Crosse Queen for a special Saturday Dinner Cruise! We are opening our upper deck for seating, offering you stunning views and a memorable dining experience.

Indulge in chef-carved prime rib and herb-baked chicken while enjoying the clear skies in the forecast. Reservations are still available until 1:00 p.m. today. Don’t miss out!

⛴️ Secure your spot now!

05/29/2024

Don’t miss our famous Pizza Cruises where we typically head south, but remember, the route is the captain’s choice! Join us for an experience like no other!

05/20/2024

Experience the magic on the La Crosse Queen! There’s nothing quite like the sunset cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the La Crosse Queen. From the upper deck, witness the sky transform into a palette of colors, casting a golden glow over the water. Join us for an unforgettable evening on a Friday or Saturday Dinner Cruise where nature’s beauty meets the charm of riverboat cruising. 🌅

04/10/2024

📢 Exciting Announcement! 📢 Looking for something to do the first weekend in May? We’ve got you covered! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that our first Saturday Dinner Cruise of the season is now available to book! ⚓️ Get ready to embark on a memorable journey along the stunning Mississippi River aboard the La Crosse Queen. Cruise Date: Saturday, May 4. Departing Time: 6:00 p.m. Arrival Time: 8:30 p.m. Experience: indulge in a delectable dinner while taking in breathtaking views of the river and picturesque Minnesota bluff line. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening on the water! Secure your spot by booking online at lacrossequeen.com. Tag your friends and family who you’d love to join you for this fantastic adventure! See you onboard! 🥂

01/17/2024

It might be a few months before our season starts but warmer days are ahead rather than this brutal cold! Call today to book your private charter or large group on a public cruise (30 or more).

11/20/2023

Although we are in our off season and the boat is in winter storage until early May, we still have gift certificates available for purchase year-round! We sell them by cruise type (check out if website for all cruises offered) and by age group. Children are 1-11, Adults 12-61, and Seniors 62 and older. Easy shopping for a unique gift by giving us a call! We can mail the certificate to you or the recipient. Call us today at (608) 784-8523!

09/28/2023

Any leafers out there? The bluffs have started changing colors but we’re still seeing a lot of green. Sign up for one of our three hour sightseeing cruises in the next two weeks to see the vibrant colors! On every three hour cruise we attempt to lock through Lock and Dam No. 7. Please know that the three hour sightseeing cruises are limited to the upper deck. All reservations are done on our website.

09/16/2023

ALERT! 🚨The La Crosse Queen’s last Friday Dinner Cruise of the season happens Friday, September 22. Serving shrimp skewers and baked chicken, cruising 7:30-9:30 p.m., we currently have plenty of seats available. Enjoy the sunset cruise North with moon lit sky’s back to dock. Seated in a temperature controlled interior environment but free to roam the boat. This cruise will be spacious compared to the ever so popular Saturday Dinner Cruise. Reservations to be made at lacrossequeen.com.

08/25/2023

Take in our evening views on a dinner or pizza cruise! Reservations are made at lacrossequeen.com.
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08/02/2023

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07/29/2023

Our pizza cruises are typically offered every Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 and Saturday and Sunday at 3:30. Fun for the whole family! On this cruise we offer unlimited tap beer and soda with 2-3 slices of pizza per person. This is one of our only public cruises where we usually head south! Come join us on tomorrows Sunday pizza cruise. We still have availability! Prior reservations are required and made on our website at lacrossequeen.com.

07/01/2023

Last nights fireworks! Warming up for the 4th! Come join us on the La Crosse Queen! Through Tuesday we are offering $5.00 off ticket prices when presenting your Riverfest button. Please make prior reservations on our website and receive the refund in person. Also, you are able to ride the Queen without a Riverfest button. Just mention at security you are only here to ride the La Crosse Queen and they will let you through.

06/25/2023

Celebrate Independence Day on the La Crosse Queen! Enjoy an informative sightseeing cruise, pizza cruise, or our annual Fourth of July dinner cruise where we allow guests to watch the fireworks from the boat! The dinner cruise features herb baked chicken and grilled shrimp. Reserve now at lacrossequeen.com or call (608) 784-8523 for more information.

03/28/2023

Spring is in the air! In a little over a month the La Crosse Queen will be cruising up to Lock and Dam No. 7! Buy your tickets on lacrossequeen.com within four weeks of each cruise date. We look forward to opening for 2023!! See you all soon.

02/19/2023

Are you looking for a unique experience for your group? We offer exclusive charters for all kinds of groups-clubs, rehearsal dinners, and company outings to name a few. Call or email us today for more information on how to book your private charter!

01/17/2023

The river sure doesn’t look like this in January. We’re about halfway through our off season and can’t wait until we can start back up!

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas from the La Crosse Queen Cruises! We hope you enjoy this holiday season while staying warm!!

12/12/2022

Give the gift of a paddle boat ride on the La Crosse Queen! We sell our gift certificates by cruise type. Check out our different cruises at lacrossequeen.com then call us to order over the phone at (608) 784-8523. We can still get them to you or the recipient by mail before the holidays!

10/19/2022

The 2022 La Crosse Queen season is coming to an end. 😢 Our last public cruise date is this Sunday, October 23rd. We still have plenty of availability on our Friday Pizza Cruise at 5:30 p.m., Saturday Sightseeing Cruise at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday Sightseeing Cruise at 1:30 p.m. The Pizza Cruise comes with 2-3 slices of pizza, unlimited tap beer, and soda! The Sightseeing Cruise comes with narration done by one of our tour guides! This time of year we typically limit our capacity to how many our lower level can hold being that it could be chilly. Looks like Mother Nature has decided to warm up for our last weekend this season with some high temperatures in the 70’s! Reservations can be made on lacrossequeen.com.

10/02/2022

Friday’s view from the pilot house on the La Crosse Queen. What amazing scenery we have here in the La Crosse area!

09/12/2022

Heading south, view of the LQ, LQ gift shop and city of La Crosse from the Mississippi River.

08/28/2022

The talented, long time La Crosse Queen musician, Tom Conrad, will be playing on the boat this coming weekend on both of our dinner cruises. There are still tickets available on Friday’s cruise! Check out our website, lacrossequeen.com, to reserve your seat!

08/20/2022

Check out our stocked merch! We love that almost the whole family got the same sweatshirt. How cute! We sell youth and adult sizes.

08/13/2022

River Moguls. Ski season is calling, but the summer sun says not quite yet!

07/31/2022

Looking for something fun to do today? Stop down to Riverside Park to check out the new eagle face on the sculpture. It’s been up for about a month now. Also, the American Duchess should be making its way back from the twin cities! The La Crosse Queen still has availability on both the 1:30 sightseeing and 3:30 pizza cruises this afternoon. To reserve your tickets you can purchase on lacrossequeen.com. Hope to see you on the boat today!

07/30/2022

Cruising into the sunset! Wow has the weather been nice lately!

07/16/2022

Look who came to visit the La Crosse Queen, some Green Bay ! 🧀🏈⛴ :)