Paddlewheel Riverboats, St. Charles Park District

Paddlewheel Riverboats, St. Charles Park District Cruise the Fox River on an iconic paddlewheel riverboat! Offering public tours and private charters General InformationThe St. Bordered by the St.

Charles Park District and the Paddlewheel Riverboats welcomes and appreciates your comments. The Park District asks that your comments please remain respectful of others. We reserve the right to delete illegal, profane, harassing, abusive or spam comments. The Park District asks that anyone posting to this page do so operating under a community code of conduct. Advertisements not authorized by the St. Charles Park District or Paddlewheel Riverboats will be removed. FOIA requests must be submitted following the process outlined on our website at www.stcparks.org. Charles Park District’s parks and forest preserves, the Fox River in St. Charles is a green corridor of scenic beauty rich in history. Come aboard and enjoy travel from the era of Mark Twain on one of our daily afternoon sightseeing trips! Have a large group or special event? Schedule your next outing on a private charter cruise. Both boats have open-air upper decks for unobstructed sightseeing and the lower decks have windows that can be closed in cool or rainy weather to ensure the comfort of your guests. Using both decks each boat can accommodate 90 passengers. Call us at (630) 584-2334 for details and pricing.We hope to welcome you aboard soon!

Perfect weather for a boat ride today!☀️ The sun is shining, the river is calm, and we’re cruising at 3:30 PM today!Come...
09/11/2026

Perfect weather for a boat ride today!☀️ The sun is shining, the river is calm, and we’re cruising at 3:30 PM today!

Come enjoy the afternoon on the Fox River!

09/09/2026

Sip + Stroll is this weekend!

You know what would make it even more special? Adding a boat ride at 1:45 PM before you stroll through Mt. Saint Mary Park for the ever-favorite Sip + Stroll! 🍷🎶🚤

09/09/2026

Good Natured on the Fox 🌿

Join us September 15 at 9 AM for a morning cruise with beloved nature expert Pam Otto, returning for a second time this season to share her knowledge and passion for the Fox River.

As we glide along, keep your eyes open—the river’s wildlife may just put on a show. Pam will share stories and insight into the wildlife and river residents that call the Fox home.

September 15 • 9 AM • Good Natured on the Fox

LABOR DAY WEEKEND ON THE RIVER! 🛥️☀️📅 Saturday, Sunday & Monday🕐 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM | 3:00 PMEnjoy a little time on the ...
09/05/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND ON THE RIVER! 🛥️☀️

📅 Saturday, Sunday & Monday
🕐 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM | 3:00 PM

Enjoy a little time on the river. ❤️

🎉 GUESS WHAT?! 🎉Our 3:30 PM Public Cruise is happening TODAY ... and it officially kicks off our Fall Foliage Fridays! A...
09/04/2026

🎉 GUESS WHAT?! 🎉

Our 3:30 PM Public Cruise is happening TODAY ... and it officially kicks off our Fall Foliage Fridays!

And that’s not all… tonight we’re setting sail for a 21+ Sunset Cruise @6:15pm!

A long weekend is ahead, so why not start it on the Fox River?!

✨ 3:30 PM Public Cruise
🌅 21+ Sunset Cruise tonight

Grab your tickets and come cruise with us!

👉 www.stcriverboats.com

🎇 When the Sun Goes Down Tonight, the Sky Comes Alive!Take a boat ride before the fireworks!Join us for a cruise at 5:00...
09/03/2026

🎇 When the Sun Goes Down Tonight, the Sky Comes Alive!

Take a boat ride before the fireworks!

Join us for a cruise at 5:00 PM or 6:10 PM and kick off Labor Day weekend on the water before this evening’s fireworks show!✨

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Fireworks at DARK launched from Langum Park around 8pm. More details: https://www.stcparks.org/july-4th/

09/01/2026

🍁SEPTEMBER ON THE RIVERBOATS

September is calling — crisp air, golden sunsets, and plenty of reasons to come aboard. Event lineup below⬇️

SEPTEMBER 4
BYOB Sunset Cruise · 6:15 PM

SEPTEMBER 15
Good Natured Cruise with Pam Otto · 9:00 AM

SEPTEMBER 16
W**e Down Wednesday · 6:00 PM
Live music by Chad Watson

SEPTEMBER 18
BYOB Sunset Cruise · 6:00 PM

SEPTEMBER 25
Under the Stars
Family Friendly · 6:30 PM
Adults Only · 8:00 PM

SEPTEMBER 27
History Sunday
Public cruises featuring a docent from the History Museum

EVERY FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER
Fall Foliage Cruise · 3:30 PM

EVERY WEEKEND
12:30p / 1:45pm / 3:00pm

08/19/2026

One of our favorites is back! ✨ Under the Stars is a magical evening on the river beneath the moon and stars.

6:30 PM — Family Cruise
Watch the sky change, enjoy the river, and stay aboard as the boat lights up for the evening.

8 PM — Adults Only
A peaceful nighttime cruise with twinkling lights and the night sky overhead.

September 25 • 6:30 PM & 8 PM

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8 North Avenue
Saint Charles, IL
60174

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+16305842334

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