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SPIRIT of Dubuque 2008 Cruise Schedule

Daily Cruises
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May
June 1st -
Sept. 30th
October
Prices ••

*2 Hour Eco & Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Narrated by Captain

 

Concessions & Bar Available

 

Saturday & Sunday Or Check Availability

 

Depart 11:30 am

 

Not Available

 

 Adult $ 19.77
•Youth $12.38

 

*2 Hour Eco & Historic Sightseeing Lunch Cruise
Narrated by Captain

 

Summer Deli Lunch

 

Saturday & Sunday Or Check Availability

 

Depart 11:30 am

 

Not Available

 

 Adult $ 27.24
•Youth $ 19.25

 

1 1/2 Hour Eco & Historic Sightseeing Cruise
Narrated by Captain

 

Concessions & Bar Available

 

Depart
3:00 pm

 

Depart
3:00 pm

 

Depart 3:00 pm

 

 Adult $ 16.26
•Youth $ 10.75

 

*2 Hour Eco & Historic Sightseeing Hot Lunch Cruise
Narrated by Captain

 

Home-Style Baked Chicken & Ham

 

Check Availability

 

Check Availability

 

Depart 11:30 am

 

 Adult $ 30.28
•Youth $ 20.19

 

**2 1/2 Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise
Available Sunday thru Friday with Advanced Reservations
Entertainment onboard

 

Our Famous Cut to Order Prime Rib & Baked Chicken Breast

 

Depart
6:00 pm

 

Depart
6:00 pm

 

Depart 6:00 pm

 

Adult $ 38.27
•Youth $ 25.51

 

3-3 1/2 Hour Saturday Sunset Dinner Cruise
Possible Lock-through of Lock & Dam #11-
Entertainment onboard

 

Our Famous Cut to Order Prime Rib & Baked Chicken Breast

 

Depart
6:00 pm

 

Depart
6:00 pm

 

Depart 6:00 pm

 

 Adult $ 44.25
•Youth $ 31.45

 

Specialty & Holiday Cruise Schedule
••Price does not include 7% Sales tax or 50¢ port charge            •Youth- 12 & under

*Mother's Day Lunch Cruise
May 11th

 

Home-Style Baked Chicken & Ham

 

Treat your Mother to a true river experience with lunch

 

 Adult $ 30.28
•Youth $ 20.19

 

KUNI "Blue's Cruise"
June 6th

 

Concessions & Bar Available

 

Bob Dorr and The Blue Band
Cruising from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

 

$ 15.00 Advance
$ 20.00 at Door

 

*Father's Day Lunch Cruise
June 15th

 

Summer Deli Lunch

 

Enjoy Father's Day aboard the SPIRIT of Dubuque.

 

 Adult $ 27.24
•Youth $ 19.25

 

**Vow Renewal Dinner Cruise
June 20th

 

Our Famous Cut to Order Prime Rib & Baked Chicken Breast

 

Officiated by a minister, couples renew their vows as a group.
Aboard the Miss Dubuque
Cruise open to public

 

 Adult $ 54.30
•Youth $ 25.51

 

***Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

 

Our Famous Cut to Order Prime Rib & Baked Chicken Breast

 

Dates Available: June 17, July 17, July 23, August 22, September 12, September 26
Aboard the Miss Dubuque

 

Adult $ 54.30

 

***Murder Mystery Lunch Theater

 

Home-Style Baked Chicken & Ham

 

Dates Available: August 23, September 13, September 27
Aboard the Miss Dubuque

 

Adult $ 49.30

 

***Fireworks Cruise
July 3rd

 

Our Famous Cut to Order Prime Rib & Baked Chicken Breast

 

Cruises Available on Both Vessels
Live Entertainment onboard the SPIRIT of Dubuque

 

$ 75.00
Per Person
all ages

 

Rockin on the River
August 29th

 

Concessions & Bar Available

 

3 Hours of Rock 'n Roll on the River with Dubuque Favorite: Betty & The Headlights
Cruising from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

 

$ 15.00 Advance
$ 20.00 at Door

 

***4 Hour Fall Foliage Cruise
Entertainment onboard

 

Home-Style Baked Chicken & Ham

 

Dates Available: October 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 22, 25
2 Hour Fall Foliage Cruises Also Available

 

Adult $ 49.30
•Youth $ 36.26

 

 

Advanced Reservations Necessary
Meal Cruise reservations must be secured with a credit card or advanced payment i.e.: Visa, Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Traveler Checks or Cash NO PERSONAL CHECKS! Last minute reservations are welcome, but subject to availability. All Cruises have a cancellation period. If you must cancel your reservation, it must be done either *24 hours, **48 Hours or ***72 Hours prior to departure of the cruise. If you fail to cancel your reservation within that time, or if any member (s) of your party fail to show without canceling the reservation, the reservation will be charged in full. Dubuque River Rides reserves the right to reschedule any cruise due to mechanical failure, inclement weather or any other reason unforeseen at the time of booking. Prices and Times are subject to change without notice. All passengers require a boarding pass obtained at ticket window. All meal cruises have pre-assigned seating. 7 % Sales Tax & 50¢ Port Charge Not Included. Charters Prevail Minimum number of passengers needed for all cruises. Plan to arrive early enough to park and be aboard the SPIRIT/ Miss Dubuque prior to departure.
All boats depart on time!

 

Check our Holiday and Speciality Cruises page for information about Murder Mystery Cruises, Fall Color Cruise and other exciting cruises.

 


Groups

The SPIRIT'S Group Rates are based on parties of 20 or more fun loving people. Private charters are also available for all occasions: weddings, meetings, reunions and anniversaries. Our helpful sales office will be happy to assist you with all group reservations. Call (563) 583-8093.

Schools

What ignited the creativity of one of American's greatest writers, Mark Twain, could spark interest in your group of students! Expose them to both the history and adventure of the Mississippi River with a field trip aboard the SPIRIT of Dubuque.

The SPIRIT offers River Experience cruises for school groups. The River Experience on the SPIRIT is a tour of the river with a historical narration given by our Captain. Everyone can discover the charm of the Mississippi and of the Dubuque area.

Call our sales office at (563) 583-8093 for more information about a River Experience Cruise for your "crew"!

Gift Certificates

It's the perfect gift...a getaway cruise on the Mississippi! We have gift certificates for ALL of our cruises! Just call our sales office at (563) 583-8093 for more information.