easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels since the experience involves seated dining and gentle river cruising with minimal walking.
Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner while cruising through Pittsburgh’s locks and dams. Experience live music, stunning views, and engaging narrations on this unforgettable riverboat tour.
June through October
Experience a unique family adventure on the Barbecue Lock & Dam Cruise in Pittsburgh! Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner while sailing through a Lock and Dam, with live music and stunning views of the Three Rivers. Join the Captain for an engaging narration and create unforgettable memories on this exciting riverboat tour!
Come aboard a classic Pittsburgh dining and sightseeing cruise that is fun and exciting for the entire family! Enjoy our ALL NEW MENU, passage through a Lock and Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers!
** Enjoy our delicious barbecue dinner, narrated passage through a Lock & Dam, music, and the beautiful sights of the three rivers! So, when you are looking for something fun and unique to do during the week with the family, come on down to the river and have a great dinner as our Captain guides the grand riverboat tour through the lock & dam.**
-On very rare occasions, this cruise nay not pass through a lock due to unexpected lock closures or delays that are beyond our control.
Click here for the Barbecue Lock & Dam Dinner Menu
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to ensure smooth check-in and get settled on board comfortably.
Evenings on the river can get cool, so a light jacket will keep you comfortable during your cruise.
The barbecue dinner is generous and filling—come hungry to make the most of the delicious meal provided.
Bring a camera or smartphone to capture stunning river views and sunset photo opportunities along the cruise.
Pittsburgh’s lock and dam system is a cornerstone of its industrial heritage, enabling river traffic through the city’s unique inland waterways.
Gateway Clipper Fleet promotes environmentally responsible cruising practices to protect the health of the Three Rivers ecosystem.
Keeps you warm during cooler spring evening cruises.
spring specific
Capture stunning views and moments during the cruise.
Ideal for walking to and from the boat dock comfortably.
Useful for springtime showers or unexpected rain.
spring specific