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Mississippi Explorer River Boat Cruises

14 reviews

#2 of 3 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Galena

Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours, Outdoor Activities

Galena, IL, USA

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CheryljMoline

Moline, Illinois

Reviewed August 3, 2019 via mobile

Great Cruise

My boyfriend and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time on this river cruise. Captain Bob and Karla are very knowledgeable about the area. If you are looking for a relaxing and informative experience this is a great trip.

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank CheryljMoline

Stephen P

Centralia, Illinois

Reviewed April 30, 2018

Fun trip

Excellent addition to any visit to the Hannibal MO area. Very informative cruse up and down the Mississippi!!!!!!!!

Date of experience: May 2017

2 Thank Stephen P

tjmarchione

Reston, Virginia

Reviewed July 19, 2017

Low tech, lovely cruise

Captain Bob and Karla piloted a lovely, peaceful yet exciting 1 and 1/2 hour cruise on July 9 starting at 10:30. My son and I liked it very much. Both of the guides obviously love the river and wildlife as well as being enthusiastic and...More

Date of experience: July 2017

2 Thank tjmarchione

jjbml67

Chicago, Illinois

4412

Reviewed September 21, 2016 via mobile

Relaxing But not worth $30

Not what I expected as the ride was an old pontoon with limited views in the covered part unless you stood up and faced the outside of the boat. Reason being, the bench seats face the inside of the boat. If you're lucky enough to...More

Date of experience: September 2016

1 Thank jjbml67

Beachlover1989

Monticello, IL

309106

Reviewed July 31, 2015

Not worth the cost

I hate to give a review with only 2 stars, but I'm just not sure why anyone would pay for this. You ride on a pontoon boat and a guy tells you the few things he knows about the area for 1 1/2 hours. I...More

Date of experience: July 2015

7 Thank Beachlover1989

MargoT460

Adelaide, Australia

10456

Reviewed June 19, 2015 via mobile

ACL "Queen of Mississippi" New Orleans to Memphis

What a disappointment and rip off!!!! Charged QE2 prices for a boat that has had a hard life - public areas furniture chipped, stained carpets. Decor was quite dated for a boat refurbished in 2012. This was not a luxury boat by any stretch of...More

Date of experience: May 2015

13 Thank MargoT460

anne c

Wilmington, Delaware

1421

Reviewed June 14, 2015

Memphis to New Orleans with American Cruise Lines

The cabins were filthy, the food ineatable, the wines the cheapest and all of this at Silverseas,Orient Express prices. This is someone's "Cash Cow" as the comfort and well being of the passengers is never considered. Shame on this cruise line for charging top dollar...More

Date of experience: May 2015

10 Thank anne c

1000MileJourney

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1726

Reviewed November 1, 2014

Beautiful trip

I gave 4 stars because of the overall experience of being on a pontoon boat, on the Mississippi for the first time. I will concur with some of the reviews that the narration could use some polish, HOWEVER, I didn't go on the boat to...More

Date of experience: October 2014

14 Thank 1000MileJourney

Saukco11

BARABOO

3430

Reviewed October 14, 2014

DON'T

On Oct 12, 2014, my wife and I took this cruise. To say that we were disappointed is to phrase it mildly. The view from the resort is awesome, the tram ride was nice but the cruise itself proved to be a travesty. The "pilot"...More

Date of experience: October 2014

9 Thank Saukco11

dancermomx2

chicago, il

2420

Reviewed September 4, 2014

Wildlife Cruise on the Inner Banks of the Mississippi

The cruise was wonderful, very informative and educational. The captain was an expert on the history of the river travel & the area wildlife. The narrator was a biologist expert on the river animals and their habitat. They complimented each other well & answered traveler's...More

Date of experience: August 2014

6 Thank dancermomx2

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nigiwil

Is this cruise still in operation?

August 22, 2018|

Answer

According to their site they are no longer operating at this time.

Susan C

Is this boat wheelchair accessible?

August 24, 2016|

Answer

No, it is not wheelchair accessible. You have to ride a slide or a ski lift to get down to the river and a ski lift to get back up to the resort. Additionally, there is no ramp to get on the boat.