Welcome to the Belle of Louisville

From Louisville, KY

The Belle of Louisville has been cruising along since 1914. She looks good for her age, doesn’t she? A National Historic Landmark, the Belle is the only remaining authentic operating Mississippi River-style steamboat from the great American packet boat era. A cruise on the Belle is a chance to explore and enjoy a living, operating museum. The Belle boasts a length of 198 feet and a width of 45 feet with a 5-foot draft, 3 decks are available to passengers: one fully enclosed climate-controlled deck with seating, one open air deck with both covered/uncovered outdoor seating, and the enclosed Main Deck where passengers can tour the boiler and engine rooms of this 110-year-old vessel.

boat on the river

Groups or Charter Cruises

Riverboat Cruises are a great way for your company, group, family or friends to experience a unique and memorable adventure. Charter a whole Riverboat, individual deck or reserve a space for your group.

For groups of 20 or more:

Contact Nancy Willhoite at nancy@americasriverroots.com or Rick Menninger at rickm@americasriverroots.com.

To Charter a whole boat:

Contact Erin Heekin at eheekin@americasriverroots.com.

Capacity

Sightseeing & Specialty Capacity: 600

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Capacity: 256

Riverboat Cruise Options