This Twilight Boat Ride In Kentucky Will Take You On An Unforgettable Dinner Adventure
There’s something extra magical about any kind of adventure that takes place at twilight. The time of day when the sun is setting and the landscape goes from being lit by sunlight to moonlight — and it’s especially beautiful in Kentucky. If this time of day happens to be your favorite, then you’ll love this unforgettable dinner adventure you can have right here in the Bluegrass State. The Belle of Louisville, as well as its partner the Mary M. Miller, offer a dinner and sightseeing cruise that will show you twilight in Kentucky like never before.
Steamboats have long been an important part of Kentucky's history, and especially in the city of Louisville. Thankfully, this pastime has been preserved in the historic Belle of Louisville, which was built in 1914 and the lovely Mary M. Miller, built in 1985. These two steamboats make up a one-of-a-kind adventure that every Kentuckian should consider.
The steamboats offer a number of excursions, but there is something extra special about the Dinner and Sightseeing Cruise that is offered throughout the year.
These cruises take place from 7 to 9 p.m. and include the perfect balance of sightseeing, history, delicious food, and entertainment.
Once you board the boat, find a spot along the decks to take in the sunset. The vibrant skies, with the scenic Louisville skyline in the background, make the views from this dinner adventure truly unique.
You are able to purchase just a sightseeing ticket for the cruise, but then you are not guaranteed a spot inside or a meal. For the full experience, choose the dinner and sightseeing ticket and enjoy a tasty buffet feast.
The dining rooms on both steamboats are spacious and beautifully decorated. There are plenty of windows to take in the scenery, as well. The buffet includes a variety of salads, meats, sides, desserts, and beverages. Soda products and alcoholic drinks are extra, and there is also a concession stand available if you'd like to purchase other snacks.
After enjoying the meal, spend the rest of the cruise experiencing Louisville at twilight, while floating along the Ohio River.
The cruise also includes a DJ and dancing, if you need a little more entertainment. But, the views alone will likely be entertaining enough to make this a memorable evening.
Floating off into the Kentucky sunset aboard a historic steamboat is a dinner adventure that can't be missed.
See the sights of the city, illuminated by moonlight, and relax with this magical, twilight excursion in Kentucky.
We are so lucky to have such a lovely twilight adventure experience in the heart of Kentucky. Have you enjoyed this dinner cruise in Louisville? Tag someone in the comments with whom you’d love to hop aboard!
For more information and to book tickets for an upcoming cruise, visit their website here.
And for more dinner adventures in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
