Belle of Louisville Riverboats

It was a beautiful evening, riverboat ride was relaxing and if you want to sit by the rail, get there at least 30min before boarding. I think it would be a great idea to have lines set up to have a bit of crowd control. Trying to leave the boat is very congested, again, crowd control would be a great idea 😊 If you're not in a hurry to get off the boat, sit back and relax. Views are beautiful...I would do it again!

Had an absolutely amazing time on the Belle of Louisville for my wife's 40th birthday. We took an afternoon cruise, which lasted around two hours on a beautiful, picturesque day in Louisville. The crew were very friendly and helpful (shout out to Tom for teaching us so much about the boat), there were plenty of food and drink options and the views were just stellar. We'll absolutely be cruising again!

We had a very relaxing time. Parking is an issue. To remedy this we took an Uber and it worked out perfectly. I would highly recommend that. We had dinner and both thought it was delicious. My husband had the brisket and chicken and loved it. I am a vegetarian and had salad, mashed red potatoes and green beans. It was served buffet style. We bought the soda drink package but didn’t need it. The music was a live band playing vintage music and it was so refreshing! We wore jeans and tshirts but attire varies. I hope you have a great time too!

The view and the bridges are awesome. How ever if you stay past 11pm. They have a tow company that will come tow or boot your car at 11:05. Cost $160 - $180 just to get your car back.

The Belle of Louisville is an absolute gem on the Ohio River. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing everyday river cruise or planning a special event like a birthday, anniversary, or group outing — this historic steamboat delivers every time. The scenic views of Louisville’s skyline, the gentle paddlewheel rhythm, and the charming old-school atmosphere make it perfect for both casual afternoons and memorable celebrations. The crew is great — they’re very friendly and professional. We also loved checking out the Mary M. Miller as another fantastic option — she brings her own spirited charm with modern amenities while honoring Louisville’s steamboat heritage. Both boats are wonderful choices depending on the vibe you’re going for. Highly recommend adding a river cruise with Belle of Louisville (or the Mary M. Miller) to your Louisville bucket list. You won’t regret it!

Absolutely awesome Belle of Louisville! Sunset cruise was totally enjoyable! So much river history! Beautiful Ohio River!

Belle of Louisville and Mary M Miller was cool to see. (Steamboat) My son enjoyed the boats. We got to sail out on the Ohio River on Mary M Miller. Concessions was expensive. Gifts shops was reasonably priced. No public parking. Had to park in parking garage.

Convenient parking a short walk to the river boat. The lunch meal we ordered was ready when we arrived. All the staff were friendly and courteous. The boat ride was calm and the guide provided a lot of history about the area. Throughly enjoyed this inexpensive ride on this historic paddle wheel boat on the Ohio River.