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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472 Reviews | Write a Review
Nice alternative
Reviewed By RichSoloTraveler October 2025

My group took this as an alternative due to government shutdown. Nice hour long cruise which goes up and down river. Offers various views of the Arch, the city and its bridges. Had a little trouble...

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Boat ride up the Mississippi
Reviewed By Jennifer G September 2025

It’s a paddleboat ride up and down the Mississippi river. There wasn’t much to see but there were great views of the Arch. It took about an hour but I thought it was a waste of time and rather...

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Great dinner cruise
Reviewed By JosephB441 July 2025

We went on a dinner cruise on the riverboat. The meal started with a salad with a very good dressing, I don’t know what it was but it was great. I had the shrimp fettuccine for my meal which was...

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TripAdvisor Rating:

472 Reviews | Write a Review
Nice alternative
Reviewed By RichSoloTraveler October 2025

My group took this as an alternative due to government shutdown. Nice hour long cruise which goes up and down river. Offers various views of the Arch, the city and its bridges. Had a little trouble...

Full Review
Boat ride up the Mississippi
Reviewed By Jennifer G September 2025

It’s a paddleboat ride up and down the Mississippi river. There wasn’t much to see but there were great views of the Arch. It took about an hour but I thought it was a waste of time and rather...

Full Review
Great dinner cruise
Reviewed By JosephB441 July 2025

We went on a dinner cruise on the riverboat. The meal started with a salad with a very good dressing, I don’t know what it was but it was great. I had the shrimp fettuccine for my meal which was...

Full Review