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Dubuque River Rides


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 10 attractions in Dubuque
Traveler Description: Offering Daily Eco & Historic Sightseeing Cruises, also Prime Rib & Chicken Dinner Cruises more »
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Attraction type: Ship
Address: 400 E 3rd Street
Port of Dubuque Dubuque, IA 52001
Tel: 563-583-8093
Fax: 563-585-0634

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Reviews of Dubuque River Rides

( 1-7 of 7 )
Oct 26, 2008

When we booked our trip we were told that the boat departs at 11:30AM and we should arrive at 11:00AM. We got there at 10:45AM and were told that the departure time was not until 12:00PM. Once we boarded we did not depart until around 1:00PM, because we had to wait for a bus load of passengers who were running... more

3 of 5 stars
Illinois
Jun 9, 2008

This was a good thing to do on our trip. The scenery was really nice, and you learned a lot. We saw a lot of wildlife, and someone said they saw an eagle too. I especially liked seeing the big houses up on the bluffs overlooking the river. __ more

5 of 5 stars
clarion, iowa
Aug 20, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband, 70 year old mom and myself took the trip in August 2006. Food was great, secenery was beautiful. We had a really good time and would recommend this cruise to anyone. We will remember this trip for a long time and it holds special memories for me as we found out my mom had lung cancer and died... more

4 of 5 stars
CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA
Jul 7, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

We really enjoy any of the Dubuque Riverboat trips. They are relaxing with good entertainment and a very knowledgeable captain about the area. We take a trip on one of these boats at least once or twice a year. more

Jun 15, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

We took the afternoon sightseeing cruise. Up the Mississippi to above the Hwy 61 Bridge and back down the river to south of the Hwy 20 Bridge. Relaxing, fun time with authentic narration and explanations. Probably not for little kids, but fine for adults. The second deck was a bit weather-beaten but overall the trip was worth the money. Ticket... more

Aug 17, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

Went on the riverboat ride with the kids. It was a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon but the kids were bored silly. 1 1/2 hours is just too long for them to sit. They aren't interested in what the narrator had to say and there wasn't anything to do on the boat. You can't take any food or... more

Sep 20, 2004
25/27 found this review helpful

After viewing the Dubuque River Rides website, my husband and I thought it would be a nice, romantic boat ride up the Mississippi River. For $45/person, to say we were disappointed would be an understatement. We were ushered onto a giant paddleboat and seated with 10 other random people. Instead of my husband and I being seated across from each... more

Reviews of Dubuque River Rides

( 1-7 of 7 )
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Dubuque River Rides Address

400 E 3rd Street, Port of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA 52001
Tel: 563-583-8093 Fax: 563-585-0634