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Dubuque River Rides

400 E 3rd Street, Port of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA 52001
563-583-8093
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Ranked #9 of 18 attractions in Dubuque
Type: Ships
Owner description: Home of: Spirit of Dubuque, Miss Dubuque & Ice Harbor Galley The Spirit of Dubuque is the area's only authentic paddle-wheeler on the Mississippi... more » Owner description: Home of: Spirit of Dubuque, Miss Dubuque & Ice Harbor Galley The Spirit of Dubuque is the area's only authentic paddle-wheeler on the Mississippi River. The Spirit of Dubuque offers exciting family entertainment. Cruising May-October with daily 1 hour & 2 hour narrated sightseeing cruises, 2 hour Dinner Cruises (Sunday-Friday), and 3 hour Dinner Cruises on Saturdays with a possible lock through at Lock & Dam #11. All Cruises offer eco & historic information. Advanced reservations recommended. « less
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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55 reviews 55 reviews
37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I love all Mississippi riverboat cruises, and this one was really good! The ride was spectacular, the food was quite good, and the view was excellent. Well worth it!

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Hopkinton, Iowa, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Went on a sunny fall day for the lunch cruise...wonderful food and sights.Seemed like our fellow passengers were enjoying themselves also!

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Sarasota, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

Had a wonderful buffet, the ride was peaceful, and we really enjoyed the river views. We went at sunset. Great time to go.

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

This turned out to be a really nice multi-generation outing for our family. We didn't get the greatest weather on the day of our trip but the people, ride, and the provided lunch were all great. Loved all the sights and sounds along the river on the paddle wheel boat, and a super way to see the fall colors. Great... More

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Bellevue, IA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

We took a nice little trip up and down the river it was fun to see Dubuque and the surrounding area from the river. The guide was nice, getting to learn a little as you relaxed on the river!

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Cooden UK
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

While touring Wisconsin, we wanted to see the Mississippi and try to get an understanding of its size and length. So we went over to Dubuque where we knew there would be river boat trips available. It was late morning so we opted for the lunch inclusive tour. The lunch was enjoyable and saved us time later not having to... More

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Grayslake, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

We were visiting Galena, but took a side trip to Dubuque, Iowa. The Mississippi River ride was great. The fall tree colors were beautiful and the weather only required a light jacket. We ended up on the Miss Dubuque and not the paddlewheel boat for our tour. The Miss Dubuque is dated in mauve and green (1990's). There's a dried... More

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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

My friend and I were staying in Galena for a few days and I took her on the evening dinner cruise. It was a very pleasant time with a pretty full boat but unfortunately because of the time of year it got dark pretty soon after we shoved off but that did not dampen our enjoyment. There was live music... More

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Senior Contributor
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

We were given the cruise as a gift from our daughter. It's sad there are so many negative reviews. He had a pleasant time. The boat was clean. it was a nice deli lunch and the crew could not have been more friendly.

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Kewaskum, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Live music on board and a delicious buffet meal. Fire eating waiter was unexpected additional entertainment. Perfect weather for sitting on the deck or up front enjoying the breeze.

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