Riverboats at The Gateway Arch

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Get a new perspective of St. Louis’ working riverfront aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch. The Tom Sawyer, a 19th-century replica, transports guests to a time when steamboats ruled the river, and cruises are narrated by captains from the National Park Service, who bring the history of the Mighty Mississippi to life. Whether visitors choose a one-hour sightseeing cruise, two-hour brunch cruise or two-hour dinner cruise, they’ll learn about the river’s role in the country’s history as well as its impact on St. Louis’ economy to this day.

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch glide along the Mississippi River at dusk.

50 South L.K. Sullivan Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63102

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475 Reviews | Write a Review
Lovely cruise
Reviewed By LoisE81 May 2026

I was a bit nervous booking the riverboat cruise along with the Gateway Arch tram, but we thought it would be a shame to be in St Louis and not get out onto the river. Despite some of the negative...

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Riverboat Dinner Cruise-Don’t do it!
Reviewed By dandjcrow April 2026

We arrived early for the Riverboat Dinner Cruise and were annoyed to find that the dock bar was closed. But, we stayed excited for the trip and dinner. When we boarded we were seated on the 2nd...

Full Review
Boat ride
Reviewed By Mike S April 2026

Nothing out of the ordinary! Boring view and the audio could not be understood no matter where you were at on the boat

Full Review
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TripAdvisor Rating:

475 Reviews | Write a Review
Lovely cruise
Reviewed By LoisE81 May 2026

I was a bit nervous booking the riverboat cruise along with the Gateway Arch tram, but we thought it would be a shame to be in St Louis and not get out onto the river. Despite some of the negative...

Full Review
Riverboat Dinner Cruise-Don’t do it!
Reviewed By dandjcrow April 2026

We arrived early for the Riverboat Dinner Cruise and were annoyed to find that the dock bar was closed. But, we stayed excited for the trip and dinner. When we boarded we were seated on the 2nd...

Full Review
Boat ride
Reviewed By Mike S April 2026

Nothing out of the ordinary! Boring view and the audio could not be understood no matter where you were at on the boat

Full Review
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