Belle of Louisville Riverboats

09/05/2026

Have fun on the river this Labor Day weekend! ⚜️

🚨 Use promo code LABOR25 for 25% off 🚨

Today:
Harbor History 4-5pm
Sunset Sock Hop 8-10pm

Tomorrow:
Sunday FunDay 1-3pm

Monday:
Afternoon Cruise 12-2pm

Discover a variety of cruise options with Belle of Louisville Riverboats! From sightseeing to dining and special events, we have something for everyone.

09/04/2026

Aaron, our Program Specialist, got up close and personal with our Engineers as they prepared for our cruise tonight. Follow us for more of Aaron’s Adventures to learn how we do things on the wharf! ✨

09/03/2026

⚜️ Giving Day is September 10 ⚜️

At Belle of Louisville Riverboats, our mission goes beyond maintaining our three incredible boats—we connect our community to the river and Louisville’s rich history! 🚢

During this , your support goes twice as far. Every dollar you donate to Friends of the Belle will be matched, helping us fuel our mission by unlocking $25,000! 🎉

How you can help:
1️⃣ Donate: Double your impact with our match!
2️⃣ Share: Share our posts or tell your favorite Belle/Mary story to help our mission travel further.

👉 Bookmark/Favorite Friends of the Belle Page:

The world's oldest operating Mississippi River-style riverboat is right here in Louisville's front yard. The Belle of Louisville is a testament to 19th century technology. She is still operating with her original engines, which date back to the

08/30/2026

🚨SALE ALERT🚨

Come spend Labor Day weekend with us & get 25% OFF with promo code LABOR25

(Offer valid for cruises September 3rd-7th)

08/29/2026

🚢 Name a more iconic duo than bourbon & steamboats! 🥃

Come celebrate our partnership with Louisville’s own Brough Brothers Distillery at the debut of their new commemorative bourbon! Capt. Nick Lukaszewski and Brough Brothers’ CEO Victor Yarbrough will be signing a limited number of bottles for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle will support our preservation and operational needs here at the Belle!

The event goes from noon until 2 p.m. but their shop will stay open until 5 p.m. Located at 1250 River Rd. near Waterfront Park. ⚜️

08/28/2026

This week we are deeply saddened by the loss of two legendary ladies. We took a moment tonight to celebrate their incredible lives with a calliope rendition of “I Will Always Love You”! 🎹

Kadie dedicated over 50 years to Belle of Louisville Riverboats. She started her career in concessions and later became the first female Purser and then Chief Purser. In recent years, she was our dedicated Historian, sharing a wealth of knowledge through her writing, narration, and more. She had a passion for education and loved sharing that passion with others. She was truly one of a kind. ⚓️✨

Both Dolly and Kadie inspired those around them and touched the lives and hearts of many! Their legacy will live on for years to come! 💕

Rest in Peace 🕊️

(Special thank you to Travis, our calliopist and long time friend.)

08/24/2026

🚢 Save the date! ⏰
Friends of the Belle is participating in Give for Good Louisville on September 10th! ⚜️ Stay tuned as we share our story and the incredible impacts your donations make over the coming weeks. 🎉

08/21/2026

Shake, Rattle & Roll your way along the river with Darryl VanLeer and the DVL R***e! Saturday, September 5th from 8-10 p.m. Get your tickets today at BelleofLouisville.org
(link in the comments)

08/07/2026

Catch a cool river breeze and chill out with us on tonight's (Friday 8/7) Anchors Away Friday cruise. And don't forget that cruises through Sunday, 8/9 are 25% off with code SCHOOL!