Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Belle of Louisville Riverboats 🌤️ Leaving troubles behind since 1914. 🎶 Dining, live music, narrated & themed cruises 🚢 Louisville’s newest addition to the waterfront, the Mary M.

Leave your worries behind with a relaxing cruise on Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Not only will you see Louisville and the Ohio River from a unique perspective — it’s also quite literally stepping into a piece of American history. We present that history through a variety of engaging cruise experiences, entertaining and educating over 12 million passengers since 1963. A National Historic Landmar

k and an icon of the Louisville waterfront, the Belle is the only remaining authentic steamboat from the great American packet boat era. As a National Historic Landmark and 108 years old, the Belle is a living operating museum. Miller is named for America’s first female licensed steamboat captain. With as much spirit as her namesake, the Mary M. Miller is a propeller-driven riverboat with old fashioned charm and modern amenities.

We had a great time today at the unveiling of a new Hometown Hero banner honoring champion boxer Jimmy Ellis. Barbara Se...
06/25/2026

We had a great time today at the unveiling of a new Hometown Hero banner honoring champion boxer Jimmy Ellis.

Barbara Sexton Smith gave Jimmy Ellis’s brother, Jerry, a Belle of Louisville Riverboats Challenge Coin and delivered some inspiring remarks.

Thanks to Terry Meiners for emceeing, and to Jerry for a touching tribute to his brother. We are a city of champions!

And to the Ellises: we can’t wait to see you onboard. What an amazing story of a Hometown Hero!

It's the already last weekend in June... have you been on a cruise yet?!This week, we've got: 😎 Afternoon Cruise | 6.26 ...
06/24/2026

It's the already last weekend in June... have you been on a cruise yet?!

This week, we've got:
😎 Afternoon Cruise | 6.26 from 12-2 PM
📺 1980s Cruise | 6.26 from 7-9 PM
🌅 Sunset Cruise featuring The Way Back | 6.27 from 8-10 PM

Book now, and don't forget to use the code SUMMERTIME for 20% off!

It’s not a trip to Louisville without a stop by your Louisville riverboats!We were thrilled to host Disney, Anonymous Co...
06/18/2026

It’s not a trip to Louisville without a stop by your Louisville riverboats!

We were thrilled to host Disney, Anonymous Content, NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures and the Louisville Film Office for a tour of our pilot house this morning as they toured our city.

Interim CEO Barbara Sexton Smith showed off our historic vessel and issued challenge coins to each of our visitors before their next stop to our friends at Waterfront Park.

We're ready for a great week of cruises! When will we see you onboard?
06/17/2026

We're ready for a great week of cruises! When will we see you onboard?

😎 HOT OFF THE PRESSES… it’s SUMMERTIME! 🌞At least it is here at Belle of Louisville Riverboats, where you can take 20% o...
06/15/2026

😎 HOT OFF THE PRESSES… it’s SUMMERTIME! 🌞

At least it is here at Belle of Louisville Riverboats, where you can take 20% off your cruise* with code SUMMERTIME. The offer is good for cruises now through the end of the season, but you must act now and purchase before June 30!

Tickets at the link below, and we’ll see you onboard!

*excludes Special Events

Get onboard Belle of Louisville Riverboats! We're looking for some friendly faces in a variety of seasonal positions. Po...
06/12/2026

Get onboard Belle of Louisville Riverboats! We're looking for some friendly faces in a variety of seasonal positions. Posted jobs and the application are in the link below!

We had a great day full of adorable kids on the Belle yesterday!First, 6 and 7 year olds from the Kentucky Science Cente...
06/12/2026

We had a great day full of adorable kids on the Belle yesterday!

First, 6 and 7 year olds from the Kentucky Science Center summer camp visited for a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about S.T.E.A.M. through… well, steam!

Then, the Louisville Free Public Library came by to lead a pirate-themed storytime on our Kids Cruise. Was it the first time in 112 years that a pirate puppet crashed our dance party? Maybe, maybe not!

Join us this summer for family-friendly fun and leave your troubles behind on your Louisville riverboats!

It’s ☀️ SUMMERTIME ☀️ (almost officially) and we’re ready to roll on the river with you!Join us this week for:🎤 Total Re...
06/11/2026

It’s ☀️ SUMMERTIME ☀️ (almost officially) and we’re ready to roll on the river with you!

Join us this week for:

🎤 Total Request Thursday, 6.11 from 7-9 PM

A playlist totally inspired by YOU, just like your favorite after school music shows from back in the day.

⚓️ Evening Cruise, 6.12 from 7-9 PM

Kick back, relax, and let your weekend begin on the water. Doesn’t that sound perfect?

🌅 Sunset Cruise, 6.13 from 8-10 PM

Whether dancing the night away or soaking up the sunset is your thing, our classic cruise (for nearly 100 years!) is just the thing to leave your troubles behind.

Book now at the link below, and we’ll see you soon!

Did you catch our Interim CEO Barbara Sexton Smith on Wave Country with Dawne Gee on WAVE yesterday? Welcome aboard as a...
06/11/2026

Did you catch our Interim CEO Barbara Sexton Smith on Wave Country with Dawne Gee on WAVE yesterday?

Welcome aboard as an honorary captain, Dawne!

Join us for a cruise this season and leave your troubles behind on Louisville's riverboats.

Dawne Gee welcomes the Belle of Louisville Riverboats to the WAVE Country studio to highlight Summer Cruises.

06/04/2026

🤫 The quietest cruise, but the kids are having a blast.

🎧 Come join us for a Kids Silent Disco Cruise, where the kids are contained and VERY entertained.

A peaceful afternoon on the river for you, three channels of all the stuff you don’t want to play in the car any more for them.

Get your summer on at Belle of Louisville Riverboats!


Address

401 W River Road
Louisville, KY
40202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15025742992

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