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Experience the most unique boat tours in Indiana and Kentucky. Based in Madison Indiana these are the only tours of both the Ohio River and Kentucky River. 4 different adventures to choose from. A 2 hour 40 mile SCENIC tour, a 5 hour 75 mile Lunch...more

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Travel67151772425

Naperville, Illinois

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Reviewed November 12, 2018

River Tour

We had a a wonderful 2 - hr tour. There were eight of us ages 9 to 91 with Capt Paul at the helm. We had the perfect October day, Kids as well as oldsters learned a lot of river history. Toured the Kentucky river...More

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Date of experience: October 2018

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Daydream44171730299

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Reviewed October 30, 2018

Positive feedbak

great time, very informative. Enjoyed the ride very much. Beautiful trip, i recommend it, and I plan to do one of the other trips they offer.

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Date of experience: October 2018

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1catbuzzybw

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Reviewed October 22, 2018

One awesome ride

What a fabulous day on the river the the ride was amazing the captains were very knowledgeable I learned a lot about the area I would recommend this to anybody what a fantastic day very skilled boat operators couldn't say enough about it

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Date of experience: October 2018

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Vacationer216643

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Reviewed October 22, 2018

Very professional

Captain was very professional and knowledgeable of the river history. The jet boat was top of the line and very clean. Even though there was a light rainand a temperature of only 65 degrees, we stayed warm and dry

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Date of experience: October 2018

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deb55dalehollow

Plainfield, Indiana

1

Reviewed October 20, 2018

Fun afternoon

We had a fun afternoon Captain and crew could not have been nicer. We had lunch at Captains Quarters it was equally good as well. They stopped along the way and explained some of the history of the area. An added bonus on the way...More

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Date of experience: October 2018

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robl_2a

Sheridan, Indiana

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Reviewed October 20, 2018 via mobile

Fall Break Vacation

During our yearly Fall Break camping trip to Clifty Falls we returned to the river to enjoy the river tour on Rockin Thunder River Tours. We met Captain Paul and Captain Janet 6 years ago when they started here on the Ohio. They are a...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Mary D

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Reviewed October 18, 2018 via mobile

Sunday Trip

Had a great time. Was neat to see how the locks works. Blue Landing was a very peaceful place. food was very good. Love how the Capt would spot things out and show us and tell us all about the History of the area. planning...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Teresa A

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Reviewed October 17, 2018 via mobile

Scenic trip

Took the scenic tour with lunch today and had a wonderful trip, captains very knowledgeable and stopped to show points of interest. Greatly enjoyed trip!

Date of experience: October 2018

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Venture769928

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Reviewed October 17, 2018 via mobile

Rockin Thunder Lunch Excursion

We highly recommend this adventure for all ages! A perfect inter-generational experience. We had a gorgeous sunny day in the middle of October. The scenery of the Ohio River is one that everyone should witness. We encountered 4 bald eagles 🦅at once, on this journey....More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Melissa M

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Reviewed October 17, 2018

Rainy but fun

It just happened that it was misty raining pretty much all day and the temp. was in the low 60's but it was fun. We saw a Bald Eagle and its nest on the way to eat and going through the locks was cool too....More

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Date of experience: October 2018

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kathyshe

What time do the tours begin on Saturdays?

July 17, 2018|

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Our regular tour schedule is the 1 hour 20 mile Rockin River Tour is at 1 pm and 3 pm and the 40 mile Scenic River Tour runs from 5 pm to 7 pm. When they fill up we can add more . Hope that helps. You can see our entire... More

TammyAWard

How many people can go at once?

June 10, 2018|

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8 on the Rockin Thrill ride and up to 24 on the Longer tours. Thank you. Capt Paul Nicholson

dalejrfan086940

How much does this cost?

March 20, 2017|

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You have 5 different tours to choose from each with a different price. The Rockin Thrill Ride is $29 The 40 mile Scenic Tour is $49 The 75 mile Weds Lunch Excursion is $89 The 90 mile Sunday Dinner Adventure is $139 The 155... More