Travel In Class on a Riverboat Tour

Cincinnati, Ohio is a rather popular area because there is a lot going on there. You have the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and Bengals Football. The city has a beautiful skyline, is just right across the Ohio River from the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky, and is also home to King’s Island and the Cincinnati Zoo. What it is also home to is BB Riverboats.

I took my first Riverboat cruise when I was 9 years old. It was very short because it was for a field trip in my 4^th grade class. It was so much fun that as an adult I would later take part of an annual cruise that involves quality dining, dancing, and also serves as a fundraiser event for various causes.

Now, these aren’t cruises that last for long periods of time. You are not on the Ohio River for days, but more like hours. For instance, you can see what the Ohio River really has to offer on a Harbor Cruise, which takes place between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 3:00-4:30 based on a changing schedule (so it has to be checked, but there are many other tours happening). It is a relaxing way to enjoy the mighty Ohio River and also get a good look at Cincinnati’s skyline and other sights along the way. The price is cheap with adults only paying $15 and children taking the ride for $9.

I’m a huge fan of the fact that you can have dinner while on the cruise. The above ticket prices are without a dinner, but you still have access to food that you can purchase, such as ice cream, and various other delicious lunches and meals if you decide you’re hungry. The dinner cruises, however, are more costly, but they are quite reasonable. For instance, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9:30, the Captain’s Dinner is $34.95 for adults, $33.95 for seniors, and $24.95 for children. If you don’t want dinner and you just want to sightsee, you’ll be paying anywhere between $11 and $13 less for your ticket.

Now, if you do want to take a longer trip along the river by embarking on an out-of-town departure, you can. For example, the Steamboat Bicentennial Celebration is a 7 to 8 hour tour. Prices can vary based on which day you go and you’re looking at around $95 for an adult ticket, but this does include lunch and dinner.

There are many cruise options available at various times. There are also plenty of places to stay, dine, and play in Cincinnati. You can make the Riverboat tour the reason for your visit or you can make it a side activity. It is entirely up to you, but it is all fun nonetheless.