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Sightseeing Cruise

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Dates and Times

  • Monday, Jul 6, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Jul 13, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Jul 20, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Jul 27, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Aug 3, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Aug 10, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Aug 17, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Aug 24, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm
  • Monday, Aug 31, 2026  2:30pm - 4pm

Location

Memphis Riverboats 45 S. Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103

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Details

The sightseeing cruise is a 90-minute tour that takes you down the Mighty Mississippi with a live historical commentary. This is a great way to see and learn a bit of Mississippi River history while visiting Memphis, Tennessee.

Entertaining historical commentary gives an interesting narrative of past and present Mississippi River life.
Fantastic and friendly crew.
Great views of Memphis from our paddlewheel boat during the Downtown excursion.
Souvenir Photo’s taken and sold on board for a memory of your paddleboat ride.
Indoor/Outdoor Seating for choice of your preference. There is seating for everyone but it is an open arrangement. The indoor deck has heat/air.
Snacks, drinks and alcohol are available on board, as well as restrooms. No outside food or drinks allowed. We accept cash/card for these items.
We sail rain or shine!

Parking is not on site. The closest parking to our boarding location is ACROSS THE STREET from 119 N Riverside Drive Memphis, TN 38103. GPS will bring you to the TN Welcome Center but DO NOT PARK THERE. You will see a "Riverboat Parking Sign" at the entrance of the fenced in lot directly across the street from the Welcome Center. This is a paid parking lot. To park here you will use the instructions on the signs throughout the parking lot to pay on the parking app or you may pay at the kiosk. We do not own this lot. Once you park you will take the sidewalk South towards the boats. You will pass the River Garden Park on the left before you will be able to physically see the boats on the river. The boats are located at the intersection of Riverside & Monroe. You will see the ramp that goes into the Cobblestone Landing at the top of the hill at Riverside & Monroe where the metal gate is. THIS IS A 8-10 MINUTE WALK. If you have any guests who require assistance due to a disability or handicap, please drop them off at the boarding location BEFORE parking. You may drive down the cobblestones to the ramp for easier access. Please be mindful of not blocking the walkway to get onto the dock while doing so. This is ONLY for drop off purposes.

You can find more information about the parking here: http://www.premiumparking.com/p2732.

We will open the white gate on the silver gangway ramp at boarding time. Please be patient as the area is under construction and we are required to use this alternate location. The walk from the parking lot to the boats may be difficult for handicap guests. The City of Memphis and Memphis River Parks Partnership are currently redeveloping the entire Memphis Riverfront. Please keep in mind, this is a project that will not be completed until 2026 and we are docked on the City of Memphis’ Riverfront. You will see our boarding location undergoing a remodel when you visit us for one of our tours. The lower the river level, the farther the walk down to the boats. Due to liability purposes and the City Construction Project, we do not have a way to transport you up or down the hill. Please feel free to bring your walker, wheelchair, cane, etc if you have mobility issues.

Walk-In tickets are available while space allows. All Walk-In ticket sales are CARD ONLY. Tickets will not be sold until the start of boarding time, which is 30 minutes to 1 hour before departure. It is not recommended to arrive more than 1 hour prior to when boarding starts – as there is no shade/covering while you wait for boarding to begin. You will see our ticket sales team on your way down to the vessel after boarding begins, on-site. Weekends we highly recommend advanced reservations. All of this information is sent to you via email, when you make advanced reservations online.

Daily Tours: March – October
Weekend Tours (Friday, Saturday, Sunday only): November
Off Season (No tours available) December – February