Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson - Historic Steamboat and Riverboat Cruises

Cruises & Events
 
The Steamer Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson serve as the western anchor of Louisville's award winning Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. With the playing of her calliope, the Belle, now in her 98th year, continues to beckon one and all to join her on a journey back to the time when she carried passengers and goods to ports all along the beautiful Ohio River. The majestic Ohio River, the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the mighty Mississippi River, was greatly instrumental in shaping the future of the city of Louisville and to this day still captures the imagination of all who visit. The Belle of Louisville is now the oldest operating Mississippi style steamboat in the world.
 
The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson are perfect charter venues for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family and Military Reunions, Proms and much more! Our vessels also host celebrations for some of the region's most distinctive events including: Thunder Over Louisville, The Battle of the Belles, The Kentucky Oaks and The Kentucky Derby.
 
Our sales staff is here daily to assist you with reservations, gift certificates, private charters, group tours, weddings and other special events.
 
 
 
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 Latest News
 
During the Kentucky Derby Festival’s “Battle of the Belles” boat race a few celebrities guest of the festival took time out from the event to visit the historic Belle of Louisville’s Captain, Mark Doty in and outside of the Pilot House. Once Upon a Time’s ( Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas ), Captain Mark Doty and Two Broke Girls’ ( Jonathan Kite
 
The Belle of Louisville employees and Waterfront Park's maintenance crew headed up to Indiana on March 13 & 14 to help with clean up after the tornados that swept the area on March 2. They ended up in Borden, Indiana, helping a woman whose house had been damaged and garage destroyed. The crew, armed with chainsaws, gators, and other heavy equipment, put in two full days clearing and burning, and they did a great job!
 
 
Videos
 
 
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Legendary Lady
The story of the Belle of Louisville
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World Progress