I booked the dinner and boat cruise to celebrate my husband birthday yesterday. Which he definitely enjoyed the boat cruise. My only complaint which I cant rated five stars is the bathroom needs to be more clean . Especially since we all dealing with Covid pandemic . I appreciate they had all the guest spaced out following the safety practicing. The band was great and the food was good . The staff was great very good customer service friendly which is great. Definitely will go back again .

Great experience with the added bonus of education in the areas history. Very well maintained vessel with a full bar and concession stand. Awesome staff was friendly and helpful during the tour. The views are spectacular and opportunity to catch some great photos are endless. Easy to find with plenty of parking, just make sure to read the details on the website for weekends since COVID.

The food was no good. The area was very sketchy. The ride was okay but the tour guide was horrible. Some of his comments were inappropriate for children. There were people with children on board. I could hardly understand him due to his inability to speak correctly. He was not funny at all! If you look around, everyone was tuning him out and ready to go. He really needs to work on public speaking.

It was very fun and special for my husband and I. I enjoyed the history as well.

My husband and I went on this boat ride for our first anniversary. It was nice. The water and lights were pretty. The food was pretty good. The music was alright, it had its moments. We was pretty tired and ready for bed once it was over. Towards the end we was ready to be done. Still had a great time! I would recommend it!

Pros...Great time. A lot of history. Enjoyed the speaker.Cons...wobbly table. Could have been cleaner in the bathrooms.

We had a great time on the afternoon riverboat cruise. James was our tour guide and he was FABULOUS. He had so much passion and awesome stories about the Mississippi River. I learned a ton about Memphis and I highly recommend going.

Good and the badFirst Ladies do not wear high heels as it’s steep and rocky to get to boat. When making reservations ask to be by band or you are Crowded right beside others.food is decent. Only not as hot as I would like to had been. Drinks are reasonable for mixed drinks. But I do not know soda or tea or anything like that comes with the dinner. Band is ok also.The staff are friendly (Tips lol ) smoking is Allowed on top deck which can be smelled everywhere including lots of marijuana. Just something to do. I believe once is fine but just don’t get to excited you probably won’t be back.

So I went on day time non dinner cruise. If your looking for a opulent luxury river ride you need to look elsewhere. If your looking for a nostalgic and informative experience then this is your ride. The staff was very friendly and the information and history was incredibly interesting. A great value and experience.

After going on several other steamboat tours, to compare with, this wasnt the greatest one. Not actually a steam powered one, but ok. Not a very big one either, but nice looking one. Walked onto ship and up to dinning room and felt a very sticky floor on the way up. We got our table and then drinks. The band played while waiting for dinner. There really wasnt that much to see being dark. The best thing we saw was the light show on the bridges. They happen on the hour. There is free parking, but hidden. When you see the three riverboats at home dock, there is a small entrance that goes down to the left to a cobblestone parking area.

We took a Sunday afternoon cruise. The boat was pretty full and you have to get to the front of the line to get a seat on the middle deck in the shade. The tour guide was good and provided an interesting talk. Bring an umbrella and then you can sit on the shade anywhere.

Staff very nice and food was good. Boat went out and stayed between the two bridges. Went on a fireworks night so that was really nice to watch from the water. 4 stars because we did not travel anywhere on the water..just sat there.

Good food, awesome music and fun dance floor. Even with terrible weather, the ride was so smooth. Im so glad we went in a thunderstorm instead of staying home!

This was the most educational tour that Ive been on with my child. I learned so much about downtown Memphis. The tour guide was very funny, knowledgeable, and friendly. We will definitely do another boat ride soon.

My husbands company and an event on the Memphis Queen and it was so much fun! It was an employee & family event and the kids loved the boat. The DJ (not sure if she was with the company) kept the music going all night, the buffet was good, and the bartender was great! Really hope they plan to do this again in the future.

So Im finally getting to do my experience with this steamboat tour. Im sure my aunt has already done hers since she called, and booked every seat and HIGHCHAIR for my cousins wedding rehearsal dinner.I put highchair in capital because my daughter was 1 almost 2 when we went to do dinner. My aunt reserved a highchair for my daughter. We get there, walk down this long spiral ramp to our boat, this ramp was steep and had NO lights. It was completely dark out and some of us had heels on. We get aboard our boat its crowed, no biggie, get to our table with other bridal party and family. I go to sit behind our table to a two person table since there was no more space at their big table and they placed me and my mother at a two person table. I ask for our highchair, woman says its down below so she goes to get it. 10/15 minutes later comes up says that they must not brought them on yet so calls for the man who led us down to the boat. Nice guy but I could smell he smoked weed. So Im guessing he was high because he then proceeded to say to me and his coworker that he took all their highchairs and put them on the other boat. A boat that I was watching sail ahead of us on the MS River. I had been excited to do this boat dinner but couldnt. I grabbed my stuff and asked nicely to let me and my already squirmy one year old off. The lady who sat us then proceeded to tell me to just hold her. A two hour river ride...hold a one year old who knows how to walk.. yeah. I said no, shes not going to sit still, we reserved the highchair ahead of this, when making reservations you asked if one was needed we said yes. And yall put all of them on another boat. I then asked again after its been past sailing time to let us off because I did not want to hold up others on the boat, and was aware I wasnt going be able to enjoy my time. They let me off with my daughter,& my moms gets off too. After my aunt whos son was getting married and this was his rehearsal dinner, and my aunt paid for everyones ticket made a scene. They guy who took all the highchairs and put them on the other boat said hed meet us at the gate which is at the top of the spiral, and dark ramp we walked down. Myself, in heels, with a diaper bag,& my my baby started walking he hopped on a golf cart and drove up on an employee only walk path. I get to the top with my mother...DUDE is NOT there! Waited for 10 minutes he never came to unlock and open this little gate! So my mother had to climb over it, I had to give her my diaper bag and my daughter and in a DRESS and HEELS hiked my leg over and climbed over this gate!Absolutely ridiculous and worst experience ever for first time! EACH boat should have their OWN set of highchairs for children! And staff members need better training. The dude left in a golf cart for goodness sake and I walked up a spiral dark ramp in heels he was no where to be found! I was looking forward to that boat ride growing up on mud island Memphis I never done the steamboat river ride. Ever. And was excited but had that as an experience! Some work definitely needs to be done and some better staff and training for sure.

My wife and I went to the evening sight seeing cruise. The parking is pretty far away but it was a nice walk through the park. After we loaded the staff gives everyone a chance to get food and drinks for the trip. I thought everything was pretty fairly priced, especially compared to normal tourist attractions. My wife and I sat on the 2nd Floor deck, where there is some shade, but I believe the top deck had a better view but no shade and the bottom deck is closed in and air conditioned. The guide was amazing and kept everyone entertained the entire time. Its definitely worth the money!

Great tour, very informative guide

Our River boat tour was nice. It was pretty cold, but we still enjoyed. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and overwhelmed us with Memphis facts and history.

Took the dinner cruise. It was great. Fantastic band and the food was good. Nice and cool and clean.A very observant employee noticed the windows on the outside of the upper deck (where we were seated by the windows ) were foggy due to the humidity and went outside and wiped them down so we could see better.Memphis skyline at night was awesome. Might be a challenge for those with less mobility due to the stairs to the upper deck where the buffet and band is located.Kind of a walk to the Beale Street Landing area from the parking lot..

Fantastic! The food is alright but that not what you are there for right! Memphis is beautiful at night and the boats are really cool. Request the band to play proud Mary, the audience got involved and it was fantastic

If youre trying to spend time with your family this is a beautiful way to do it oh, its not inexpensive however, so have your pocketbook ready and be prepared to empty it. It is worth the money however, maybe slightly overpriced but isnt that everything this day and age. If youre reading this and planning on going enjoy your boat ride.

Boat is spacious and clean. Not much scenery in March along the river, and they didnt prepare 90 minutes of information to make it amusing. Tour guide is pleasant and funny.

The band was so, so good. I was surprised by the excellence of the food! Staff were so nice and everybody had a terrific time. Only complaint was how HOT it was that day but the sunset and the breeze on the upper decks soon melted all that away. Would definitely do this again!

This was a fun tour. We learned a lot about the Mississippi River and Memphis.

Charming boat. Nice tour. The meal could have been better for the price... drink prices were a bit high. But what are you gonna do?

Great way to enjoy the Life

We really enjoyed it. The guide was very friendly and quite informative.Theres a concession stand where you can get food and drinks. The Walk me downs were the best weve had so far!It was very much worth the money! And we will recommend this attraction to everyone planning a trip to Memphis.

James is a very good tour guide. We loved the boat, the ride and all the information. The food and drinks are very overpriced, simple snacks for 2 adults and 3 children cost me close to $40.00!

I took my wife on the Dinner and Music Cruise for her birthday. It was a wonderful experience and absolutely worth the money. The price is very reasonable. The Captain, staff, and band were all very friendly. The food and music were good. We are from the area, so we are familiar with the river and familiar with Memphis, but this was a whole new beautiful perspective on this city. I was pleased to see that this is appropriate for both one-on-one time with your spouse, and also for adult groups, tourists, and families with children. The bar prices are also very reasonable with outstanding staff. Do be aware that the gates at Tom Lee park close at 9p.m. Youll want to park someplace else for the evening cruise to avoid being locked in. Cant say enough good stuff about our time. Id happily do it again next week.

Hosted our family reunion on the sight seeing cruise. Loved the tour up until the torrential rain and wind. I wish the tour guide would have advised everyone on the upper decks to take cover downstairs. But nonetheless, we survived and no one got tossed overboard during the storm. Unfortunately we missed a good deal of the information presented but it was definitely a ride to remember.

This is a nice and relaxing ride during the day tour with a LOT OF GREAT HISTORY shared by the Captain, I think. In any case, during my next visit to Memphis, Im going to try that evening tour; a must do! I love Memphis!

The hosts were great and the guided tour very informational. What a relaxing ride down the Mississippi.

Went on the 90 minute sight seeing cruise today 7/13/19. Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. I particularly enjoyed the commentary of the river and historical facts about the city of Memphis. Fun and definitely a trip everyone should make at least once. Wonderful narrator has a great way of presenting and making learning history enjoyable.

The staff was wonderful! Very polite & accommodating. Food was terrible. Definitely wasnt a true depiction of Memphis cue & sides. Not worth the fare at all.

My hubby son and I took the scenic trip and it was fun! The tour guide was HILARIOUS!! We learned quite a bit of history!! Not super pricey and not packed either! Definitely recommend putting it on the itinerary.

Do it once but bring some noise canceling headphones. Tour guide talks too much and makes it hard to enjoy the ride. Hes a nice guy, funny but man, let us relax.

Had a great time on the Mississippi River tour! I thought the tour guide was very informative and hilarious! Thank you!

Oh my goodness! Fantastic! What an excellent tour guide we had. I had the pleasure of attending a field trip with Crestview Middle School and our guide was amazing. Funny, informative, and really engaging; he spoke the entire time non stop and it was all great history about Memphis!

Nice boat drive on the Mississippi river. Come early to get a ticket or make a reservation in advance.

Clean the floors disgusting walking on floor and up and down stairs and your feet stick with every step. Aside from that good atmosphere and a fun time.

The 90 minute sight-seeing afternoon cruise is not child-friendly. Children are permitted, but not engaged. Teens were bored to sleep and children were nearly crying for it to be over. Even adults were sleeping. So much missed opportunity to engage a cross-generational audience so that everyone could learn and have fun.

We took the dinner cruise in the evening . When we arrived photos were captured and were led to our seats. The boat was full. The boat started and went into the Mississippi river. It is a two hour cruise. We were served our dinner first and the food was good. There is a band to keep u entertained the whole time. After our dinner. We were allowed to go to anywhere on the boat. It was nice sitting under the stars . We had an amazing time!!!

Great ride and atmosphereCould definitely use more helpful info before attending. Music was great but food just ok. Try at least once... its fun!!The views of the bridge at night is spectacular.

Awesome and spectacular. The guide was funny and informative. The river was beautiful. The boat is clean. The drinks were good. There are 3 levels to sit, so you can find sun or shade. Be sure to visit the top deck and look down at the paddles. Enjoyed the gift shop, too. The restaurant next door was excellent, too.

Good place for one day trips

Riverboat dinner and cruise, good barbecue!

Was very informative, drinks were pricey but a great little trip...

The Dinner Fireworks Cruise is what we did; my birthday 5/25 sis birthday 5/23 and it was awesome. The band--Nightlife and the light-up dance floor is amazing. The food was OK. what really topped it off was the hospitality of the staff, the boat ride itself, the band and the Fireworks.... If I could get Fireworks with this Dinner Cruise every-time I would overdose on going.....Its a must EXPERIENCE ppl. My sister couldnt stop bragging and smiling. It was her first time to Beale st and on a boat ride.....The seats was a lil crammed but we had a window seat which was good... Its a little extra for the dinner cruise and a lil more if you will be on the water viewing the Fireworks during holidays. Memphis was celebrating its 200 anniversary; so they also had an air show. Memphis really showed appreciation for our USA Military ...My/our birthday weekend turned out to be the perfect weekend to do this.....Of Course Ill BE Back to Do This...LOVE It....Worth Every Dime..Thank You Memphis Riverboats

Nice view and chill times cant wait for it to be summer and to go hang down there agian

Thoroughly enjoyed our excursion. The narrator was very informative. I have lived in the area all my life but had never heard the history of the river. It was very interesting and funny. He did a great job. Highly recommend. But if u want to sit in the shade you definitely need to be early.

Always a gamble buying tickets in advance during the rainy season. Lots of neat information about Memphis history. Smooth ride. Lots of seating but everyone had to cram into bottom level due to rain. Would have been better if it wasnt windy cold and raining but you cant control the weather.

Great time was had. Would be nice if they offered a meat other than pork...not eveyone eats pork...me for one. Band was great. Seating was someone congested but a good time was had.

Great facility for events. Friendly staff. Would recommend using it.

This was awesome! The food and just sitting on the top deck looking at the river was just fabulous! The sun set was and the lights on the bridges were beautiful. We cant wait to do this again.

I purchased a two-hour mothers day cruise with Memphis Riverboats for my mom on April 11, 2019. The cruise advertised a menu of ham, bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits, grits, yogurt, fruit tray, cheese and crackers, pasta salad, summer sausage tray, veggie tray with dip, Hawaiian bread with spinach dip, assorted danishes,cookies, cakes and one complimentary beer,or mimosa,orange and cranberry juice. The entire purchase price was $76.00 plus tax.After purchasing the ticket days letter I received an email that the menu had changed to French Toast Bake, Hash brown Casserole, Fruit Salad, Donut Hole Skewers, Spinach Feta Pinwheels, Chicken Bites, Sausage and Cream Cheese balls, Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches, Mini Cakes, Lemon Tarts.While on the cruise the tables were called in order. My moms table was number eight but they allowed nine and ten to go ahead of them which made my familys table last. Once they were allowed to get there food they were told to wait for more chicken bites. After standing and waiting with their plates they inquired and found out that they would not be putting out any more chicken bites. Due to the menu being drastically different than described they ate what was left like fruit and danishes. They were dissatisfied because it was described as a buffet and they did not get one plate of what they would have desired to eat.I called to speak with a representative after the event was over. The young lady informed me after I was describing my moms complaint that someone from my group had already called. The representative stated that the owner said that he would not be offering a refund because they could have eaten the other items that were left. I had not asked for anything but was expressing my dissatisfaction and had not given the name for my moms group. I felt that my concerns were dismissed.

An alternative attraction to the usual in Memphis. Relaxing and informative. Cheap drink prices. The view is better than from the shore. Read directions on line CAREFULLY to plan without problems. The best seat is at the front of the boat on the top two decks.

A great way to spend a sunny afternoon and rest your feet after walking the river shore. The boat captain is chatty, so dont expect to hold a conversation of your own. :) We learned a lot about the Mississippi and Mark Twain.

Had a Beautiful time... The city was Beautiful out on the water..

Great day trip. We were visiting and this was the perfect way to spend a few hours. The weather was perfect and the kids LOVED IT.

We booked this trip on line and it requested we print our tickets. The web site listed several parking options. There was limited parking next to the boats. The parking was on cobble stones and very difficult to walk on. We were able to board the ship at 1:30 and that was a great time to board. There was 3 levels and depending on the weather it was a good idea to get there on time. The tour was wonderful, the guide was funny and easy to hear. Great tour for a family or couples. Glad we went.

Add this 90 minute cruise on the Mississippi to your bucket list...excellent and affordable!

The cruise was very nice. The comentary was educational with alot of great facts on the Mississippi River done with humor and knowledge. Enjoyed it very much. First time on this cruise. Best part of our vacation.

Over crowded. Loud. Hot. Not enough crew. The company is only interested in squeezing as many people on board as possible . Providing a good experience is not a priority. II DO NOT recommend this for anyone.

We had a great time. The speaker was good with all the history.

Entertaining tour guide. Boat was too warm

Hi I learnt a lot from the guide so much information out the history of the Mississippi he was a great guide.very impressed.thank you for a very enjoyed sale down the river. Regards brenda .

Lifetime bucket list kind of trip. The sight of the bridges with beautiful lights were terrific!

Informative tour - got to do a riverboat cruise in the Mississippi

We loved the cruise! Was a bit disappointed that it wasnt a real riverboat. It was built i the owners backyard and setvin the river the same day as Elvis funeral. That being said, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. There is a concession stand with hot dogs and the usual fare. They also have beer in bottles. The MC is a gem! He was FULL of stories and history. We were rubberneckin on both sides of the Mississippi River. ..you wouldnt think so much history could live in such a small area of yhe mighty river!

Very interesting and informative

Great service and friendly knowledgeable staff. Great cruise smooth ride

My daughter love going for a boat ride

Uncrowded cruise. Even though I ordered my ticket online, I didnt have to print it out, as some have reported. I did the 90-minute cruise. The guide was informative and entertaining. I think the only snacks and drinks on board youd have to pay for. Im glad I did it.

I went on an afternoon 90 minute tour. Boat didnt travel far at all and there is nothing interesting to see. The engines were very loud. The tour guide did an excellent job of talking about the local history of the Mississippi River.

Went for the Valentines cruise. It was not great. Food was not great. The steak would fit in a tablespoon. You received one piece! The band as horrible. Their singing was very bad. Will not go again.

This was my first time on a boat. I thought I would get sick but no, I was fine. I learned a lot of facts. I was a bit nervous though, but as the trip went on I calm down. It was very peaceful.

Very nice I really enjoyed this ride and very educational

If I ever say lets take a 25 dollar river boat tour again slap me.

Fantastic tours very relaxing and the tour guide was fantastic

Informative and entertaining tour guide. Good value.

Really enjoyed the history and experience parts of it.They really want you to print out the qr code tickets which is a pain when traveling. They do provide a way to do it there in the main office but still seems redundant. The ticket comes with a decent summary of what you need to do and when boarding begins. Read it because you may not want to arrive late or too early. Due to music festivals everything was closed off and a long walk was required to enter which made us and others call it a bit close. This was not the fault of Memphis river boats but the knowledge would have been helpful.It seems they oversell the available seats which can be a problem if you arrive late. Dont be afraid to share a table with someone or bring a chair to the deck you want and drag it to the rail because that is what ends up having to happen once everyone is aboard. We had a large group arrive late and have no where to sit so they ended up standing in front of us on the stairs. This meant we ended up watching their backsides for most of the trip. I am also not real sure why smoking is allowed on a riverboat but this is not yet a smoke free city so I guess it is fine.

This was pretty fun. I visited from Texas, they had a live band and tasty food. Would do again!

Enjoyed boat tour didnt think food was worth 20 dollars but was ok music was very good and although quite packed in for meal general vibe was very good enjoyed being on the Mississippi at night. Naughty elf missed out he was having his own adventure

I went here a few months ago to ride the sightseeing cruise with a relative and it was enjoyable. Sadly we bought our ticket last minute and ended up having to sit inside at the bottom but you can open up your windows if you want to. The commentator was funny and relaxing to listen to, and it was interesting learning a bunch of things that I never knew about the Mississippi River, including big historical events that, for some reason, they dont teach in school. It was overall a nice ride. I would recommend buying your ticket and boarding early if you want to sit outside and get the full experience.

This is an amazing way to spend your afternoon and learn a little about Memphis history. The tour guide was amazing and the views were breathe taking. There is a bar and concession stand on baord, convenient for hot summer days. There was a nice breeze on the water and we sat on the lower deck in the shade so it was a very pleasant boat ride. The city is absolutely magnificent when viewed from the water.

I have always loved it . Everyone is always nice and welcoming welling to help . Always fun to do with family and friends.

I have not gone on it yet. But it had great specials.

Another enjoyable experience ️️

You need to do this. Great experience.

Great tour guide , very informative

Yea I enjoyed the educational experience with my class on the riverboat seeing all the different bridges and businesses

This was the best of our trip and your guide on the trip was amazing funny and we learned a lot thumbs up sorry for his name.

Relaxing but Hot

The best commentator onboard. I learned a lot of history along the Mississippi River.

Lovely tour on the River boat, staff very informative.

Its An Awesome Place.

Brill wit a good host

This was fun and informative with both soft drinks and adult beverages for sale. The (live) running narrative was both interesting and informative. Both inside and outside seating on three decks. I would do it again.

It was awesome. Totally would do it again