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TAYLORS FALLS SCENIC BOAT TOURS

Paddlewheel riverboat tours on the st. croix river, mn, featured boat tours.

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Daily Excursion

A great way to see the St Croix River! This scenic boat tour includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river. A family-friendly activity available 7 days a week!

• Clock 80 minutes

Sundown Cruise

Cruise while the sun descends on the beautiful St. Croix River. Includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river! Available on select evenings.

• Clock 2 hours

Absolutely Elvis! Presented by Todd Anderson

Friday, June 14, 2024 &  September 6, 2024

Join us aboard our authentic paddle wheel boat for a live musical performance! Includes live music, excursion, cash bar, soft drinks, lemonade, and light snacks.

Dueling Pianos

Spend an evening on the scenic St. Croix River listening to live music.

Twilight Music & Wine Tasting Cruise

Spend an evening on the scenic St. Croix River listening to live music and sampling delicious wine.

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Cruising the St. Croix River Dalles Since 1906

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours has operated as a family business since 1906. Since opening, tourists by the thousands have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world-famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by boat. On your tour, you’ll learn about the area’s history, and all about the unique rock formations that were left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago! In addition to our daily boat tours, we also offer Private Charters, Weddings, Receptions, Corporate Parties, and Birthday Parties! Our fleet of paddlewheel boats, The Taylors Falls Queen and Princess, offer a unique and memorable venue for your next event!

Enjoy a private charter aboard an authentic paddlewheel boat! Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and unwind on a relaxing, leisurely cruise on the St. Croix River. Great for company outings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, proms and more!

Looking for a unique wedding venue? Tie the knot aboard the Taylors Falls Queen or Princess! The beautiful scenery of the St. Croix River offers a spectacular backdrop for your special day. A breathtaking and memorable venue you and your guests won’t soon forget!

Make the most out of your visit and join us on one of our specialty cruises! We offer a variety of fun, family-friendly events. Enjoy a delicious pizza while you cruise, jam to a live music performance by a local artist, treat your parents to a special day out, and more!

Top-Rated Paddlewheel Boat Tours in St. Croix!

Everything was wonderful - the weather was perfect. The crew was helpful, polite and so informative. We truly enjoyed the experience and will be back next spring for another cruise. I highly recommend taking a boat tour with them!

Being on the water was very calming. Nice boat, good staff, wonderful scenery. The crew's commentary on the trip enhanced the experience. We also got the chance to see bald eagles and vultures soaring above the valley!

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Just the right amount of narration and time to just enjoy the ride. A great experience and left us all with great memories of the day. Excellent, efficient and polite staff! Beautiful views of the St. Croix River!

We had an outstanding experience! A really great venue to host an 80th Birthday party for 30 guests. The staff was very friendly and attentive! We had great weather on a sunset cruise as the fall colors began to change. We loved it!

A beautiful ride along the St. Croix on Friday night, with great musical accompaniment by Charlie O. The scenery was fantastic. Easy boarding and very comfortable seating. Would not hesitate to come back and do this again in the future!

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Stillwater River Boats

525 south main st. stillwater, mn 55082.

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Enjoy a public boat cruise or charter your own private boat in the most popular destination city in Minnesota.

Don't mind the high water, we are still cruising during flooding!

Save time and order tickets online for your public cruise.

Explore our website to learn more about our river boat cruises in Stillwater, MN. Book a dinner cruise on the St. Croix River today to enjoy your food with a wonderful view!

Lunch & Dinner Cruises

Our river boat rides in Stillwater, MN, have a variety of features that will float your boat, including:

Enclosed and climate-controlled levels with patio viewing decks on top

Delicious meals- included in ticket price

Stocked and staffed bars- drinks not included in ticket prices

Winona Tour Boat

Narrated boat tours in winona, mn.

Our parking lot is located at 1 Walnut Street

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See the beautiful mississippi river up-close.

This is a narrated Winona boat tour that not only entertains but educates about the famed waterway and the history of Winona and its relation to the Mississippi River. Bring your camera and your binoculars to catch all the wildlife on this mesmerizing Mississippi River cruise in MN!

River Boat Tours

All cruises are professionally guided and narrated by USCG Licensed captains. Theme cruises may also be narrated by a very qualified wildlife expert, former boat captain, or other waterway authority.

• Hour Glass 1.5 Hours

America’s Most-Storied Waterway

You will see up close the commercial port, barge systems, and learn their importance. You will also view the famous boat house community, and see eagles in their natural habitat celebrating one of our nation’s brightest environmental come-backs. The nesting eagles never leave the Winona area so we see them all year long! There are many active nests within a few miles of our dock at Levee Park, and we see nests every time on the cruise.

This Mississippi River cruise also runs in the fall. We call it the Fall Color Cruise as the trees are beautiful and the eagles are everywhere. We have pairs of binoculars on board for passenger use, but you may wish to bring your own, as well as a camera or video recorder. Keep in mind that wildlife is just that, (wild) so we are unable to guarantee sightings on our cruises. However, we do know the areas and conditions most likely for sightings, and do our best to locate them for you. There is a service bar available with beverages and snacks for purchase.

Eagles of all ages, fish, snakes, turtles, deer, beavers, ducks, are just some of the things we often view on our Winona boat tours!

#1 Tour in Winona

"The tour was full of history with a dash of comedy making it a really fun and relaxing time. Strongly recommend giving it a whirl, you'll come away with a lot of knowledge about the Winona area and boating on the Mississippi!"

"A huge shout out to Aaron and his crew who provided us a fantastic evening on our wedding day. These newlyweds definitely recommend the Winona Tour Boat for a tour or private event."

"My husband and I took this tour because it sounded fun. Very glad we did! Had a great time, and it was very informative."

"We had such a wonderful time on this tour with Captain Aaron and his son! It was relaxing, interesting and full of wildlife viewing. Aaron is funny and knowledgeable! We plan to take this tour every time we visit this area. Thank you!"

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• St. Paul, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana

America’s Great River

• From $12,999
• 12 Guided Tours
• Dates & Pricing
• 2024 2025 2026

America’s Great River Map

Span the length of the Mississippi

History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music—and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

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To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

More features, services and excursions included

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner

24-hour specialty coffees, teas  & bottled water

Port taxes & fees

Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase

Visits to UNESCO Sites

Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

Your Stateroom Includes:

River-view stateroom

Bottled water replenished daily

110/220 volt outlets

Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows

Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror

Premium Freyja® toiletries

Plush robes & slippers (upon request)

40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more

Telephone, safe, refrigerator

Individual climate control

*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Pre: Cultural Capitals—Minneapolis & St. Paul

From $699 | 2 Nights

Pre: Twin Cities Discovery

From $279 | 1 Nights

Post: Best of the Bayou: Acadian Lafayette

From $999 | 2 Nights

Post: The Best of “The Big Easy”

From $899 | 2 Nights

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2024-2027 RIVER CRUISE AND AIR FARES:  Offer applies to bookings made from September 1-30, 2024. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all River itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE International airfare valid on select departures of Grand European Tour, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, European Sojourn and Capitals of Eastern Europe, Paris to the Swiss Alps, Cities of Light, London, Paris & D-Day, Rhine & Main Explorer . Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. 2024 : Pay in full by September 30, 2024 or at time of booking if within 120 days of departure. 2025 : Pay in full by October 31, 2024. 2026 : Pay in full by April 30, 2025. 2027 : Pay in full by January 15, 2026. Offers expires September 30, 2024.

$25 DEPOSIT:  For itineraries 35 days or less, a $25 deposit applies to February 2025 & onward departures; for itineraries greater than 35 days, a $25 deposit applies to April 2025 & onward departures; World Cruise products excluded; call for details.

AIR UPGRADE:  Upgrade to Premium Economy air from $799 per person or Business Class air from $3,499 per person based on select gateways and dates. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit  Airline Luggage Restrictions  . Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS:  Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. residents only. All fares and offers are for new bookings only and are subject to availability, may not combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Viking Referral Rewards, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Special fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the  Passenger Ticket Contract  which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to roundtrip flights only from select Viking Cruises U.S. gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your Travel Agent. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the  Passenger Ticket Contract .

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NOTE: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within North America or Europe. Premium economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received.

Roundtrip Minneapolis

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• Build your ideal trip.
• Discover the rich history of Minnesota's Twin Cities
• See small river towns and lush landscapes during river cruising
• Explore the historic district in Dubuque
• Experience the fascinating frontier stories of Prairie du Chien
• Small Ship Cruises
• Mississippi River
• North America
• United States
• Minneapolis
• Prairie du Chien

Full Itinerary

Day 1: hotel stay in minneapolis, mn, day 2: red wing, mn | embark.

• Accommodation
• 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 3: River Cruising

Day 4: dubuque, ia, day 5: prairie du chien, wi, day 6: la crosse, wi, day 7: winona, mn, day 8: red wing, mn, day 9: red wing, mn | disembark.

• 1 Breakfast

American Duchess

Dates & prices, my preferred start date.

Initial deposit is $1000 per person, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.

Final payment is due 131 days prior to departure by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, and check

See our general terms and conditions:

• Adventure Life Terms & Conditions

We are an agent for one or more providers on this trip with specific cancellation policies and terms:

• American Queen Steamboat Company - Terms and Conditions 2022 - American Queen Voyages

For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.

• 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
• 7 Nights Accommodations
• Accommodations as listed
• Ground transportation as listed
• Activities as listed
• Meals as listed
• Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
• Unlimited Wifi
• Gratuities to Onboard Crew
• Port Taxes & Fees
• Open Bars & Lounges throughout the vessel including a juice bar every morning
• In-Room Dining
• Bicycles & Hiking Sticks equipment if needed
• Live, Daily Onboard Entertainment & Enrichment
• Locally Sourced & regionally Inspired Cuisine from land and sea
• Gourmet Selections of freshly prepared choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Unlimited Beverages including an extensive wine list, choice spirits, local craft beers and specialty coffees
• Unlimited Guided Tours designed with your comfort in mind aboard private, deluxe motorcoaches
• 1-night Pre-cruise Hotel Stay with free ground transfers between hotel and vessel
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Expenses
• Flight costs (please request a quote)
• Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
• Optional Premium Shore Excursions - highly recommend booking these in advance. If interested, ask us for a detailed list of premium excursions for your cruise as these vary depending on your departure date.
• Transfers to and from the airport

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Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Spirit of the water.

SCENIC RIVER CRUISES

Experience a relaxing cruise down the Mississippi River aboard our 100-passenger yacht, Spirit of the Water! Offering brunch, lunch and dinner cruises, you’ll enjoy a gourmet meal and panoramic views of Minnesota’s bluffs. For questions, call 1-800-222-7077 .

WHITE CLAW TEQUILA SMASH-TASTING CRUISE

Friday, september 20, 5pm-7:30pm, $45, ages 21+.

Spice up your happy hour on our White Claw Tequila Smash-Tasting Cruise! You’ll crack open new flavors from White Claw, indulge in a Mexican buffet and take in incredible views of the sunset while you cruise the Mississippi River aboard Spirit of the Water.

Your ticket includes:

• Tasting of White Claw Tequila Smash Strawberry Guava, Lime Prickly Pear, Mango Tamarind and Pineapple Passion Fruit
• Buffet featuring make-your-own soft-shell tacos, chicken enchiladas, Mexican rice and refried beans

CUTWATER TASTING CRUISE

Saturday, september 21, 3pm-5pm, $45, ages 21+.

Bring the party to our Cutwater Tasting Cruise! You’ll enjoy a variety of Cutwater’s fan-favorite canned cocktails, chef-crafted pairings and beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley.

• Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai paired with coconut shrimp with pineapple aioli
• Cutwater Vodka Transfusion paired with chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce
• Cutwater Vodka Mule paired with Thai noodle salad with lime dressing
• Cutwater Lime Margarita paired with walleye enchiladas with salsa verde sauce
• Cutwater White Russian paired with a chocolate mousse tart with fresh raspberries

BRUNCH CRUISE

Select days sundays, 11am-1:30pm, $40.

LUNCH CRUISE

Select days noon-2:30pm, $35.

Midwestern barbecue featuring pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans, mac and cheese, corn O’Brien and assorted cookies. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Cash bar available.

DINNER CRUISE

Select days 5pm-7:30pm, $45.

Treat yourself with the Favorites Buffet, featuring salad, oven-roasted champagne chicken, grilled flank steak with mushroom madeira sauce, roasted potatoes, chef’s choice of vegetable and assorted desserts. Cash bar available.

CRUISE POLICIES

• General admission tickets only
• No upstairs or downstairs requests
• No refunds or rescheduling reservations
• Children under 2 years of age are not allowed
• In order to guarantee that your group can be seated together, please make sure to make just one reservation for your entire party. If members of your group make separate reservations, the activity provider cannot guarantee that you will be seated together.

Ticketholders should plan to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure. At that time, shuttles will begin transporting attendees from the Event Center entrance to Treasure Island Marina. Boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to departure time.

All sales for weekday cruises will close at 8am on the Tuesday prior to the selected cruise and all sales for weekend cruises will close at 8am on the Thursday prior to the selected cruise.

A minimum of 25 tickets must be sold for departure. If this threshold is not met, all ticketholders will be emailed a cancellation notice and automatic refunds will be issued. For special accommodations, please contact [email protected] .

Lunch & Lock Cruise

River Cruise With Lunch

Take in the beautiful sites along this narrated riverboat dining cruise, which travels through the Lock and Dam No. 1, from St. Paul to Minneapolis, and returning to Harriet Island. Feast on a buffet of BBQ chicken, pulled pork with buns, green chili cheddar cornbread, potato salad, cookies and coffee that is sure to leave you satisfied.

If a dinner is sold out, the system will bump you to the next available date, so PLEASE make sure to check your date BEFORE paying. 

When: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on every other Saturday June through September & select Saturdays in October

Boarding begins 30 minutes before cruise.

Cost: $50.96 for Adults $28.76 for Children 3–12

Reservations required. Price includes cruise and meal, tax, port fee, facility charge and gratuity. * Automatic 10% of the meal portion of the ticket is added as a gratuity charge that goes directly to the crew on board

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