MINNEAPOLIS QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISE – Minneapolis, Minnesota
A delightful way to spend a day is on a relaxing cruise on the Mississippi River! If you have never experienced a trip on a paddle wheeler, you will thoroughly enjoy a riverboat cruise through historic downtown Minneapolis. This brand new 125 passenger Minneapolis Queen is conveniently located at Boom Island Park in the heart of the Minneapolis Riverfront District, phone 612-378-7966, toll free 888-791-6220.
Sightseeing cruises are available in spring, summer and fall on a first come basis, but reservations are recommended. Specialty and Cocktail Cruises require reservations though. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure time for all cruises which leave from Boom Island Park in downtown Minneapolis. For passenger convenience and comfort, the interior upper and lower decks are climate controlled, wheelchair accessible and equipped with restrooms.
Children are certainly welcome on the cruises as long as they are supervised by an adult.
There are no alcoholic beverages allowed to be brought on the boat.
The cruise will sale rain or shine.
The boat has climate control so you will be comfortable on your cruise.
Smoking is allowed on the outsdie bow portion of the yachts only.
The cruise route of the Minneapolis Queen will take you along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, past Nicollet Island and through the lock at historic St. Anthony Falls. After going through the lock, the Queen cruises under the Stone Arch Bridge past the Mill City Museum and Mill Ruins Park. You will also see St. Anthony Falls, Riverplace, Father Hennipen Bluff Park and the skyline of downtown Minneapolis.
In addition to individuals and families, many groups and organizations have chosen to host their special events on the Minneapolis Queen for such activities as:
• Graduation parties
• Company picnics
• Social mixers
• School groups
• Business meetings
• Association events
• Conventions
• Fund raisers
• Alumni gatherings
• Board meetings
The Public Cruise Schedule is as follows:
Sightseeing and lock cruise
June July & August
Mon. – Wed. 12:00noon – 1:30p.m.
Thu. – Sun. 12:00noon – 1:30p.m & 2:00p.m. – 3:30p.m
September & October
Mon. & Fri. 12:00noon – 1:30p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 12:00noon – 1:30p.m & 2:00p.m. – 3:30p.m
Happy Hour Pizza & Lock Cruise
Mother’s Day weekend through the 3rd Weekend of October
Wed. & Thu. 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday Night Dinner Cruise
Mother’s Day weekend through the 3rd Weekend of October
Friday’s 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Brunch Cruise
Mother’s Day weekend through the 3rd Weekend of October
Sunday’s 11:00am – 1:00pm
Sightseeing and Lock Cruise $17.00 per person.
A narrated tour through historic downtown Minneapolis is provided through the lock at St. Anthony Falls. Snacks and beverages may be purchased.
The Minneapolis Queen’s most popular cruise – Cocktail and Pizza Cruise $23.00 per person – provides a narrated cruise on the Mississippi River thru downtown Minneapolis going thru the upper St. Anthony Falls while enjoying the beautiful Minneapolis skyline. Two for one drink tickets are included along with complimentary pizza. Hours are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The cruise departs from Boom Island Park on the Mississippi River.
Friday Night Dinner Cruise – $45.00 per person – This cruise will take you through both the upper and lower St. Anthony locks with a view of the upper falls and the beauty of the Minneapolis evening skyline taking you past the U of M Campus. Hours are from 6:30 pm thru 9:00 pm. The cruise leaves from Boom Island Park on the Mississippi River.
Sunday Brunch Cruise: $30.00 per person, departing from Boom Island Park on the Mississippi River aboard the Paradise Lady.
Mother’s Day weekend through the 3rd weekend in October. Hours are on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pricing Information
Senior Discount (60+) $2.00 off
Child Discount (2 -12) 50% off
Infants (under 2) Free
One discount per ticket purchase.
Above prices include port charge and tax.
Fuel Surcharge may apply.
20 Passenger minimum required to cruise.
To the Lake Minnetonka Boarding Location for the:
Paradise Destiny II, Paradise Grand and Paradise Princess II
The Port of Excelsior
2 Water Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
For the Mississippi River Boarding Location for the Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Lady
Boom Island Park
700 Sibley St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Contact information:
Phone: 952.474.8058
Toll Free: 888.559.8058
Fax: 952.470.7320
Email: inquiries@twincitiescruises.com
Want More?
Lake Minnetonka Public Cruises departing from Excelsior
This cruise is on the Paradise Charter Cruise so try both!
Sightseeing Cruise
Memorial Day through Fall Colors
Mon. & Wed. 11:30am – 1:00pm
Tropical Tuesday Happy Hour & Pizza Cruise
Memorial Day through Fall Colors
Tuesday’s 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday Brunch Cruise
Memorial Day through Fall Colors
Sunday’s 11:00am – 1:00pm
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I went on this cruise during my prom. I had a great time, although I haven’t been back since.