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Enjoy a different vantage point of Bismarck, from the river! Come aboard the Lewis and Clark Riverboat and experience the Missouri river at its finest, with sweeping views of the river and surroundings. Cruises last one to one and a half hours with lunch and dinner cruises offered for the public, as well as opportunities for private functions. Make sure to secure reservations online, as onsite tickets sell out fast!

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1700 River Rd

Bismarck, ND 58503

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Reservations are easy, Boarding was on time and easy. Departure and Return was right on schedule. Great audio of local history and info about the Missouri River. Very enjoyable and reasonable price. They do serve beverages aboard the boat.

We booked the one-hour "happy hour" cruise. There was nothing wrong with it per se--we were seated on the top deck (arrive at least 30 minutes early to get a spot in line), the boat left on time, etc. But we were expecting a narrated tour, and what we got instead was less than 20 minutes of choppy, pre-recorded audio about the Lewis & Clark expedition. Rather than a story, it seemed to be a series of separate clips, each introduced with its own music, lasting a sentence or two, and then with a music outro, followed by a bit of silence before the next clip. We could have gotten the same information on Wikipedia--the fact that it was on the riverboat added precisely nothing to our understanding or experience. For the rest of the cruise, the speakers played 80s and 90s pop music. We were expecting some of the narration to be about what we were passing on the shore, but there was none...possibly because the scenery on the shore wasn't all that special either: some nice homes and a restaurant, but that was about it. There were a few interesting buildings, bridges and parks that probably had stories behind them, but those remained untold. Also be aware that the riverboat is actually a modern motorized vessel made to sort of resemble a paddle-wheeler. The faux paddlewheels on the sides are just for effect, though. They turn even when the boat is at the dock. All in all, it was not an unpleasant trip, but more of a tourist trap than a memorable experience. Unless you really have an urge to cruise a fairly mundane section of the Missouri River, save your money and visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Bismarck instead.

What a fun adventure! A small group of us did the sunset tour last night and it did not disappoint! The boat was super clean and adorable! The staff was extremely friendly and there was a full bar on board! The River was absolutely beautiful. I would suggest doing the sunset tour, as the views were breathtaking. I could not get over the cotton candy sky while we were slowly cruising down the river. I would say this is a must if you find yourself in Bismarck. Such a cool experience! I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because my drinks were horrible. I asked for a margarita and it was the smallest amount of tequila and then filled the rest of the way with a mixer that was so sweet, I couldn't even drink it. We tried again and told them about it, and the second one was just as bad and pretty much went straight in the garbage. So that was a huge bummer. Other than that, this was a really fun activity! I'd recommend it to everyone!

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The ticket price is $19 and to me it's worth it. The tour length is 1.5 hours and we opted for the sunset tour. It goes down the Missouri River at a slow pace and serves refreshments, cocktails, snacks. Other cruise options have dinner, pizza, theme nights. I wish that a tour guide might come on staff and give some local insight and history, but it was fine also being quite and just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

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While my boyfriend was slaving away in the North Dakota heat, I decided to entertain myself by taking a trip down the Missouri River on the Lewis & Clark Riverboat. I booked the 3-4 pm Thursday, and it was just the right amount of people. The upper deck is shaded, but after a good 10 minutes in that humidity, I retired to the lower deck, which was nicely air conditioned. There's a bar on the lower deck with beer/wine, sodas, water, and snacks. One of the employees also goes up top to take drink orders before the cruise begins. The cruise takes 1 hour, and it's a very calm and nice ride, accompanied by recorded facts of the area and of Lewis & Clark's expedition. I would probably recommend an evening cruise if you're looking to relax and have a romantic time with your significant other. The cruise itself is nothing special, but it's a good way to see the Missouri River up close, and the experience is fun. For only $13.95, I would definitely recommend it.

We booked the 6pm dinner evening cruise for a Sunday night. We got there at 5:45 the top of the boat was already filled up so we had to sit downstairs inside. Didn't bother us as it has ample windows and cool AC. When the boat first went off the downstairs seemed really loud with the motor right under us, but once we got cruising it was fine. The "dinner" cruise is two slices of pizza: cheese, pepperoni, or sausage. There's a bar once you walk in. We only had beer which is $4 a piece. Not sure about the liquor. The boat ride itself is very relaxing. I had gone with the expectation of learning something, but instead just heard light music playing. I would say it's romantic but I didn't really think so. Kinda just boating down the river looking at people's houses. Don't think I would recommend it unless you're looking to kill time while doing something unique.

We just enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise on the riverboat. It was a thoroughly enjoyable cruise -- so relaxing. The cruise was 1.5 hours of slowly gliding down the river and back. They serve beverages and snacks downstairs. We sat upstairs near the rear. It was perfect.

My husband and I were really looking forward to the riverboat cruise. We were expecting some sort of narration regarding the river and about Lewis and Clark expeditions and surrounding area. We are from out-of-state and would have enjoyed the cruise more learning about the river and North Dakota. An explanation of safety rules should have been given to all of the passengers. Finally, our 1 1/2 hour cruise which was paid for was only 1 hour and 13 minutes!

Well, I wish I had feedback but do to the fact my husband and I drove all the way up to celebrate our Anniversary weekend only to have the cruise cancelled our feedback is not great. The customer service is severely lacking and downright rude. The woman at the desk tried to somehow make the fact they cancelled the cruise due to lack of people OUR FAULT. We are awaiting our refund, oh yeah, she was rude about that too, the printers were down so she couldn't give us a confirmation of a refund.... We have tried three times in three years to have our anniversary cruise, was even planning our 15th Anniversary on a private Vow Renewal cruise......that ain't happening. Bottom line, poorly managed and poor customer service. Not recommended to plan in advance.

Had my family in from out of state and decided this would be a fun thing to do while they were here. It was okay..Here are some points to take into consideration.. Good Point: You can choose your experience, whether you just want to take a quick cruise, or a long relaxing night with dinner. Bad Point: This obviously runs during the summer where bee activity is high. There were a couple of bee's nests on board and had a tough time figuring where to sit.

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About Lewis and Clark Riverboat

When you think of the mighty Missouri River in the 1930s, you think of the proud tradition that is the riverboat!

The Lewis & Clark Riverboat is located in that historic port of Bismarck, and keeps up this tradition that has been an iconic of the American river system for so many years. Did you know they used to come all the way from St. Louis to the trading ports in the great northwest, nearly a century ago?

Now you can follow in their footsteps and travel along this amazing stretch of water!

There are a number of tours with the Lewis & Clark Riverboat that you can pick from. This makes sure you can find something perfect for your family! With a first come, first serve seating plan, it pays to be keen!

The week starts with the Monday Madness Cruise. Why is it madness? Because you get a super discount! This 90 minute cruise takes you along the water in an evening where kids can check out the sites that pass them - maybe some wildlife!

Tuesday brings you...wait...what's that delicious smell?  It's the pizza cruise! Yum! A favorite for kids! Wednesday there are two options, with the evening cruise and that beautiful sunset cruise. It's nice to have a chance and experience something a little more magical! 

Thursdays offer you what we know the kids will love - the Smokin' BBQ Dinner Cruise! Yum! 90 minutes of delicious flavors and amazing views! 

Friday, Saturday AND Sunday bring you lunch cruises, pizza cruises, and sunset cruises...so you certainly have plenty to choose from! 

See North Dakota from a whole new angle, and feel that part of history surround you!

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Adults Cruises $10 to $34.95

Children Cruises $8.95 to $29.95

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Book the lunch cruise, pizza cruise or the Smokin' BBQ cruise and you get food included! Yum!

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Boarding is 20 minutes prior to departure, but get their earlier because the top deck fills up quickly!

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They have special group rates for up to 100 people, so why not give them a call to see what they can do for your students! A unique experience for them!

Does Lewis and Clark Riverboat have healthy eating or Vegan options?

If you book a cruise without food, just bring your own snacks and water to enjoy!

Is Lewis and Clark Riverboat fully accessible?

Give them a call to discuss the accessibility for wheelchairs.

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Cruises range from 60 minutes to 90 minutes

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For more information on the cruise and how to make your reservations, click here to go to the Lewis and Clark Riverboat website. The riverboat will be launching from 1700 River Road, Bismarck, ND 58503.

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