The Mississippi River is a big part of life in Eastern Iowa, and it’s a source of folklore and stories from history that seem almost unreal. Luckily, it’s easy to cruise the mighty river and see firsthand how it helped build our nation! Sail on the Celebration Belle on a 100-mile All Day cruise from one of Iowa’s historic ports and get in touch with your Hawkeye State roots.
The Celebration Belle is a 750 passenger paddleboat that’s the largest non-gaming riverboat on the Mississippi!
Facebook / Celebration Belle The Belle was custom-built for passenger cruises and has been sailing the Mississippi for more than 30 years.
This old-fashioned paddleboat uses a wheel to act as oars, to propel the boat down the river.
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The Celebration Belle departs from several ports in Iowa, including Le Claire and Dubuque,
Facebook / Celebration Belle You can also catch the boat across the river, in its home port of Moline, Illinois.
The Celebration Belle offers 110-Mile All Day cruises from Iowa ports, and these journeys are truly unforgettable!
YouTube / Celebration River Cruises Board in Dubuque or LeClaire at 7 a.m., and sail the river for the whole day. You’ll travel routes that our forefathers took when establishing the Midwest, and you’ll learn all about the history of the river as the Captain narrates your journey.
Take in the sights as you travel the mighty Mississippi, just like Americans did in the 19th century!
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No cruise would be complete without a great meal, and the All Day cruises provide you with THREE!
YouTube / Celebration River Cruises The boat’s award-winning chefs are hard at work all day long, cooking up a great breakfast, lunch and dinner spread for you. Enjoy a breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, hash browns, homemade sausage, fruits, wild berry muffin cake, and homemade sticky buns. Lunch is just as tempting, and they serve cranberry glazed chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, a few salad options, and delicious sides like honey glazed baby carrots. Dinner on the Celebration Belle includes their famous prime rib, alfredo pasta, steamed and sauteed veggies, salads, and dessert!
If it’s nice out, enjoy your time up on the deck, where you’ll feel the wind in your hair and get an even better view of the Mighty Mississippi as you cruise.
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The All Day Iowa cruises are the best way to see the River, but the Belle offers plenty of other cruises, as well!
Facebook / Celebration Belle The Celebration Belle offers shorter lunch cruises, dinner cruises, and themed cruises! If you’ve ever wanted to take a Big Band Cruise, A Showtunes Cruise, or a Mark Twain style adventure cruise, you’ve found your boat! Check out their entire list of offerings and their cruise calendar on their website, here. To see more of the Celebration Belle, watch the video below:
To book your cruise, visit Celebration Belle online, or call (309) 764-1952. Cruises vary in price depending on location, duration, and theme, so browse their website to pick your cruise, or speak with an agent by calling the number above, to find the best cruise for you!
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The Belle was custom-built for passenger cruises and has been sailing the Mississippi for more than 30 years.
You can also catch the boat across the river, in its home port of Moline, Illinois.
YouTube / Celebration River Cruises
Board in Dubuque or LeClaire at 7 a.m., and sail the river for the whole day. You’ll travel routes that our forefathers took when establishing the Midwest, and you’ll learn all about the history of the river as the Captain narrates your journey.
The boat’s award-winning chefs are hard at work all day long, cooking up a great breakfast, lunch and dinner spread for you. Enjoy a breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, hash browns, homemade sausage, fruits, wild berry muffin cake, and homemade sticky buns. Lunch is just as tempting, and they serve cranberry glazed chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, a few salad options, and delicious sides like honey glazed baby carrots. Dinner on the Celebration Belle includes their famous prime rib, alfredo pasta, steamed and sauteed veggies, salads, and dessert!
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The Celebration Belle offers shorter lunch cruises, dinner cruises, and themed cruises! If you’ve ever wanted to take a Big Band Cruise, A Showtunes Cruise, or a Mark Twain style adventure cruise, you’ve found your boat! Check out their entire list of offerings and their cruise calendar on their website, here. To see more of the Celebration Belle, watch the video below:
There’s something so majestic about seeing the Mississippi River up close. If you want to get even more in touch with our mighty river, consider a camping vacation on a houseboat that allows you to live on the river for a few days, and paddle the backwaters. Read about Staying In These Incredible Iowa Houseboats and plan the trip of a lifetime!
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