Louisville Sightseeing with Belle of Louisville’s McAlpine Locks Cruise

Description

Embark on a unique 3-hour journey through the McAlpine Locks, to experience this engineering marvel. While multiple lock systems have been in place since 1830, the current version was built in the 1920s and provide the only safe way to navigate past the Falls of the Ohio. This cruise includes special narration about the history of the Locks, as well as play-by-play narration of their mechanism as we navigate through them. After passing through the Locks, we will cruise farther downriver before returning to the Louisville Wharf. (NOTE: length of cruise varies depending on river traffic.) Both lunch-included or leisure-only tickets are available for this excursion.

What’s included

• 3 hour cruise
• Boxed Lunch
• Coffee, Lemonade and Water included
• Drinks available for purchase at full bar
• Live history narration

Sample Box Lunch Menu

• Sandwich of choice (choose 1 per guest):
  • Homemade Pimento Cheese (with lettuce and tomato on country white bread mozzarella)
  • Bluegrass Chicken Salad (with craisins and pecan on honey wheat)
  • Classic B.L.T. (crispy Maplewood bacon, romaine lettuce and Roma tomato on Texas toast)
  • Club Croissant (honey ham, smoked turkey, Maplewood bacon, American cheese, romaine lettuce and Roma tomato on croissant)
  • Greek Vegetable Wrap (Vegan/Vegetarian: stuffed with hummus, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, olives and pepperoncini)
  • Peanut butter & Jelly on white bread
• Chips
• Traditional Cole Slaw
• Brownie Menu is subject to change.

**Special dietary requests (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) require a 72-hour notice for the caterer to accommodate your request. Please notify our ticket office at 502-574-2992 with any special dietary requests at least 72 hours before your cruise.

Highlights

• Embark on a unique cruise along the scenic Ohio River
• Immerse yourself in the allure of Louisville through the McAlpine Locks.
• Unwind on the cruise, complemented by a gentle breeze and refreshing cocktails

Additional Information

Check-in details

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your cruise for boarding.

What to bring

• Camera
• Flat shoes (encouraged)
• Jacket (optional based on weather conditions)

Restrictions

Outside food and drink are not allowed on our vessels with the exception of formula/bottles for babies.

Special requirements

Dress code: Casual. Come as you are! We do recommend checking the weather before your cruise and dress accordingly. Jackets may be needed. Flat shoes are encouraged due to uneven walking surfaces and stairs on the wharf and boat.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs can access the First Deck only.