Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

08/21/2024

The return of our 🍹🧉 𝓣𝓗𝓤𝓡𝓢𝓓𝓐𝓨 𝓗𝓐𝓟𝓟𝓨 𝓗𝓞𝓤𝓡🍻🍷 was featured by Sauce Magazine!

Clock out and cheers in with us before the season ends on St. Louis' only dock bar and café on the Mississippi River ⛴

Riverboats at the Gateway Arch hosts a happy hour from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday when weather allows on St. Louis’ only dock bar and café on the Mississippi River.

08/21/2024

📚 🤓We know syllabus week can be tough, you should probably plan a relaxing 1-hr sightseeing cruise for you and your favorite classmates this weekend to celebrate a successful first week of classes in the books 🛥️😍

08/20/2024

Which drink would you choose?

Can’t decide? Try ‘em all at Thursday Happy Hour from 4:30-7:30pm on our dock bar 🍹🍸🍺

08/18/2024

📸😍 Shout to our deckhand Reagan who captured this photo on a recent cruise!

08/16/2024

Things we love to see: Another delightful Skyline Dinner Cruise full of good vibes and Gateway Arch views! 😍 Thanks to Lynelle I. for sharing her photos from her recent cruise.

Our next 2-hour dinner cruises are coming up on Aug. 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31! 🎟 Book here https://bit.ly/Riverboat_Dinner_Cruise

08/13/2024

It's not all wildlife, Arches and river traffic on our daily 1-hour sightseeing cruises. We've also got centuries of history on the St. Louis riverfront, like the Ashley Street Power House which is a St. Louis landmark that was build in 1902 and even provided some electrical power to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis 💡

08/12/2024

Have yourself a quintessential STL dinner date on a Saturday night Skyline Dinner Cruise!

Next cruises are Thursday Aug. 15, Saturday Aug. 17, Thursday Aug. 22, and Saturday Aug. 24
🎟️ https://bit.ly/Riverboat_Dinner_Cruise

08/11/2024

You know why our Café server Alana loves this snow globe? Because it has the most unique depiction of the St. Louis skyline, with Eads Bridge, Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch and (of course) a riverboat in the Mississippi River! Come check it out in our gift shop!

08/08/2024

History buffs, this one's for you! Our St. Louis Riverfront Cruise features National Park Service Rangers who spill the beans on the Mississippi River's fascinating history.

08/08/2024

Here's just a little something to plan your Thursdays around for the foreseeable future 😋

We'll see you between 4:30-7:30pm for our weekly Happy Hour specials!

08/07/2024

🤯Find the perfect conversation starter (or maybe the best gift flex💪) at our gift shop! 🚢🎁

08/06/2024

On Thursdays, this is how we happy hour 🍹

See you here from 4:30-7:30pm at St. Louis' only waterfront dining destination 😍 We've got a brand new menu with food and drink options exclusive to our Thursday Happy Hour 😋

08/03/2024

☀️ Don't let summer cruise away without a splash! Come down to the riverfront under the Gateway Arch and hop aboard for a cruise on the mighty Mississippi! 🚢 It's the perfect way to soak up those summer vibes, enjoy epic skyline views, and feel the cool river breeze. Whether you're in the mood to relax or dance to the rhythm of the waves, our cruises are your ticket to summer fun. Don't miss the boat! 🛥️⚓🎶

08/02/2024

This crew makes history come alive! National Park Service Rangers and our captains on our riverfront cruise are expert storyteller, and maybe a little punny. Come take the 1-hr cruise and you'll see 🤣🚢

07/31/2024

*First day back at school
Teacher: "What did you do this summer?"
Student: "I became a Riverboat Explorer Junior Ranger with the National Park Service"
Teacher: 🤯🤯🤯

Come earn your NPS badge on a 1-hr St. Louis Riverfront Cruise before your summer ends! Details: https://bit.ly/Riverfront_Cruise

07/26/2024

In case you didn't know, our 7:30 pm St. Louis Riverfront Cruise often has a pretty spectacular sunset view.

Thanks to Adam Simmons for the gorgeous 📸

07/25/2024

Did you know the seal of the City of St. Louis features a riverboat?

That's because before the Gateway Arch touched the sky, riverboats like ours were the lifeblood of St. Louis! In the 1800s, they carried people & goods up & down the Mississippi, turning our city into a major trade center. Learn more about this fascinating history on your next cruise! 🚢🎟https://bit.ly/Riverfront_Cruise

07/18/2024

Who's ready for this gorgeous weekend weather in St. Louis? 🤗🚢 Looks like cruisin' weather to us ☀️

07/17/2024

🥳Today, we're celebrating our 60th anniversary cruising the St. Louis Riverfront! 🎉 Here's a quick look back at all the fun we've had since our replica 19th century paddlewheel riverboats arrived here in 1964! 🚢

07/10/2024

🚁 See St. Louis' SKYline - literally - from the sky! Go see our riverfront neighbors St. Louis Gateway Helicopter Tour this summer for a sightseeing flight before or after taking our St. Louis Riverfront Cruise 🚢

07/09/2024

Pro Tip: Photos taken right at sunset provide beautiful, warm lighting. Our daily 7:30 pm St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is the perfect opportunity 📸

07/08/2024

Due to the Mississippi River's flood stage, leading to strong current and excess drift, our St. Louis Riverfront Cruises on July 9-11 have unfortunately been cancelled. However, our gift shop will be open.

If you are a cruise ticket holder, you will have the option to reschedule your activities for another date or be provided with a one-year voucher for another cruise. Please contact our Call Center at (877) 982-1410 and they will assist you.

Thank you for understanding! We look forward to cruising with you when the river levels are lower.

07/08/2024

🤦‍♂️Did you miss all the celebrations of the coolest bridge in St. Louis? Eads Bridge - the oldest bridge on the Mississippi River - turned 150 last week 👏😍

Don't worry if you missed out, we can give you the best views and tell you all about this engineering feat on our daily 1-hr sightseeing cruises! 🚢

07/05/2024

🚢 If you take a trip somewhere, and don't bring back a souvenir, did the trip really happen? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Make sure you check out our gift shop next time you take a cruise on the St. Louis riverfront!
📸 by Brea Photography

07/05/2024

Due to the Mississippi River's expected flood stage, leading to strong current and excess drift, our St. Louis Riverfront Cruises on July 5 - 7 have unfortunately been cancelled. However, our Paddlewheel Cafe, dock bar and gift shop will be open.

If you are a cruise ticket holder, you will have the option to reschedule your activities for another date or be provided with a one-year voucher for another cruise. Please contact our Call Center at (877) 982-1410 and they will assist you.

Thank you for understanding! We look forward to cruising with you when the river levels are lower.

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Don't be a shore loser, grab your tickets now and let's make a wave as we celebrate America's 248th birthday!! We've got 1-hour sightseeing cruises today at 10:30am, noon, 4:30pm & 6pm 🚢 https://bit.ly/Riverfront_Cruise

07/03/2024

✨HOW TO GET TO THE RIVERBOATS AT THE GATEWAY ARCH ON 4TH OF JULY 🎇

Due to road closures for Celebrate St. Louis and America's Birthday Parade, parking access will be significantly limited. To ensure a smooth arrival, we strongly recommend utilizing MetroLink for a convenient journey to the park. Pre-purchasing your transit passes in advance is highly encouraged. With over 20 free Park-Ride lots available throughout the Metro system, you can park your vehicle and ride the MetroLink: https://www.metrostlouis.org/where-to-buy/

Exit at the Laclede's Landing station for access to Gateway Arch National Park and the Riverboats.

Plan to arrive to the park grounds at least an hour early for your first ticketed attraction to account for potential crowds, travel throughout the park grounds, and to go through additional security checkpoints as part of the Celebrate St. Louis festivities.

For your reference, a map detailing the walking route from the Laclede's Landing MetroLink station to the Gateway Arch and Riverboats is included below.

Please note that the Riverboat Cruises and Helicopter Tours are operational, however due to high river levels they are not wheelchair accessible at this time.

07/01/2024

We are celebrating our 60th season this year and we hope our followings can help us find photos.
Do you have photos of the Huck Finn, Becky Thatcher, Tom Sawyer and even the beloved Admiral from anytime within the past 60 years? We want to share all the wonderful memories from over the years. We are collecting them at

Submit riverboat photos from the past 60 years of the St. Louis Riverfront and Gateway Arch! Share memories in our community photo archive.

07/01/2024

Visitors driving to the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch should be aware that access to the riverfront levee is unaccessible because of closures on Chouteau Avenue, Leanor K Sullivan Boulevard and other streets in downtown St. Louis for the Celebrate St. Louis events this week. Please plan ahead and allow at least an extra hour before your cruise time to park.

We recommend using the Gateway Arch preferred parking program at Stadium East Garage. Go to our Plan Your Visit page for more parking information: https://www.gatewayarch.com/plan-your-visit/parking/ -arch-parking

06/30/2024

🎉😍😘 It's my bestie's day!!! Happy 🎉✨🫶

It would take 14 of my Tom Sawyer riverboats stacked on top of each other to reach the height of my best friend, !