All aboard for riverboat cruises!

With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to cruise the Mississippi River and take in the beauty of downtown St. Louis. Whether you’re looking for a lovely dinner out on the water, a holiday celebration, or a historical sightseeing tour of the riverfront, the Gateway Arch Riverboats are your place to be.

Brush up on St. Louis history and learn about the Mississippi River’s role, then and now, with a One-Hour Sightseeing Cruise. A captain or National Park Service ranger narrates each tour; cruises run daily through November, except for Thanksgiving Day. (Adults: $18; Children 3-8: $8. Ask how you can save up to $3 with the Captain’s Combo!)

Watch downtown St. Louis light up under the evening sky! Skyline Dinner Cruises feature music and a buffet including a beef carving station and chef’s dessert. Cruises run Fridays and Saturdays through October (Adults: $46; Children 3-12: $20)

Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or simply a beautiful Sunday in St. Louis, let the riverboat team treat you on a Sunday Brunch Cruise. You’ll nosh on a buffet brunch including cheese blintzes, French toast, chicken and more while enjoying live Dixieland tunes! Dates: May 10 (Mother’s Day), June 21 (Father’s Day), July 19, August 16 and September 20. (Adults: $40; Children 3-12: $18)

Other specialty cruises, such as Blues Cruises and Lock-n-Dam Cruises, set sail throughout the year. All cruises except the sightseeing cruises require a reservation, so book your adventure now at http://ticketsforthearch.com or by calling 877-982-1410. Did you know that you can rent the riverboats for a private charter?

While you’re at the boats, grab lunch or a snack at the Arch View Caf‘, a dockside eatery featuring cooked-to-order fare and a stellar view of our favorite riverside monument. The caf”s hours switch to daily beginning in May.