Valentine’s! Mardi Gras! St. Pat’s! Riverboats at the Gateway Arch’s New Winter Cruises
It may be cold outside, but the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are opening the 2020 cruise season red-hot!
The riverboats will start this season earlier than ever, with a slew of new cruises that celebrate St. Louis’ most popular holiday festivities such as Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day. You can take your sweetie out to a chef-inspired dinner on the Valentine’s Cruise, celebrate Mardi Gras on the river, or recover from the fun of downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day parade with a day-after brunch.
Reservations are required for all cruises. Cruises sell out fast, so it is highly encouraged to make reservations early by calling 877-982-1410 or going online.
VALENTINE’S CRUISES: On these two-hour dinner and twilight cruises, enjoy a chef-inspired buffet meal, dessert and live music. Each ticket also includes a souvenir Valentine’s Day champagne flute and a complimentary glass of champagne, wine or beer. Take your evening up a notch with add-ons such as a bottle of wine or champagne, balloons, flowers and a photo.
WHEN: Friday, February 14: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 15: 4 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
TICKETS: $55. Cash bar available for those 21 and older.
MARDI GRAS BRUNCH CRUISE: The day after the Soulard parade, continue the party aboard the riverboats with a sprawling buffet featuring all the flavors of New Orleans: Creole-spiced slaw, southern-fried fish, king crab quiche, Cajun-style pasta and dirty rice as well as bananas foster French toast and other traditional brunch favorites. A New Orleans jazz band provides live entertainment, and passengers receive party favors and a souvenir cup.
WHEN: Sunday, February 23: 1 to 3 p.m.
TICKETS: $47. Cash bar available for those 21 and older.
FAT TUESDAY CRUISE: Dress in Mardi Gras garb and eat your fill with an hors ‘d oeuvres buffet featuring fried shrimp, jalapeño hushpuppies, blackened chicken skewers, etouffee nuggets and king cake lollipops while dancing to live music. Attendees receive party favors, a souvenir cup and giveaways. The night ends with the crowning of the Fat Tuesday king and queen for best dressed Mardi Gras attire.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 25: 8 to 10:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $28. Must be 21 or older. Cash bar.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECOVERY BRUNCH CRUISE: The day after downtown’s big celebration, come aboard the riverboats for a brunch buffet honoring the luck of the Irish! Feast upon classics such as Guinness beef stew, Irish bangers, roasted brisket, corned beef hash and green matcha tea pancakes; make your own treat at our sweet bread station; and enjoy a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary. Passengers receive a souvenir cup to remember the occasion.
WHEN: Sunday, March 15: 1 to 3 p.m.
TICKETS: $47. Cash bar available for those 21 and older.