One of the best ways to enjoy the river is from the water – aboard an excursion boat. Be it a luxury motor launch or a genuine steam-driven paddlewheeler, an on-board tour lets you experience the river as those ashore cannot. Cast-off aboard any of these tour possibilities:
Island Girl River Cruises
621 Park Plaza Dr , La Crosse , WI 54601
608/784-0556
www.islandgirlcruises.com/
149-passenger luxury yacht with daily cocktail and dinner cruises. Sightseeing, lunch, weekend moonlight and Sunday breakfast cruises also available. Open late May to early October. Departs from the dock next to Skipper Liner Marine.
Julia Belle Swain
227 Main St , La Crosse , WI 54601
800/815-1005, 608/784-4882
www.juliabelle.com
Daily excursions aboard one of only five authentic steam-powered boats still on the river. Sunday morning brunch and evening dinner cruises, as well as overnight trips. Live music, great food and themed party cruises. Open June through October. Call for reservations.
La Crosse Queen Cruises
405 Veterans Memorial Dr , La Crosse , WI 54602
608/784-8523
http://www.lacrossequeen.com/
149-passenger authentic split sternwheel paddlewheeler offering daily sightseeing tours. Dinner and brunch cruises on weekends. Lunch, pizza and three-hour cruises also available. Open June through October. Departs from Riverside Park .
Mississippi Explorer Cruises - La Crosse
300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601
877/647-7397 Ext. 2
Contact: Eric Dykman
www.mississippiexplorer.com
Explore More. See More. Explore the wild and scenic backwaters of one of the world's greatest eco-systems, the Mighty Mississippi River. Our unique cruises venture into the beautiful and protected backwaters of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge and include our famous Wildlife Eco-Tours, Music on the River, Bald Eagle, Lotus & Lily, and Fall Foliage cruises. Our 98-passenger, enclosed riverboats have restrooms, heat, and AC. Inspected by the U.S.C.G. with no hidden ticket fees, you’ll find our rates affordable and family friendly. Private charters available.
Mississippi Explorer Cruises - Prairie du Chien
St Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, Prairie du Chien, WI. 53821
563-586-4444
Toll Free: 1-877-647-7397
mississippiexplorercruises@yahoo.com
www.mississippiexplorer.com
Explore the intriguing Mississippi River much like Marquette and Jolliet and other earlier explorers, on board the Mississippi Explorer I or II. One hour sightseeing and group charter cruises available. Bring your camera and binoculars, history and eco tours available, for scheduling dates see the website at www.prairieduchien.org Cruises available May through October.
Directions: Docking at St. Feriole Island at the river front park in Prairie du Chien.
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