Pittsburgh Party Boat: Private Two-Hour Cruise on the Three Rivers
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with no physical exertion required
Overview
Step aboard the Pittsburgh Party Boat for a private 2-hour cruise on the city’s iconic Three Rivers. Enjoy a fully customizable celebration with your own food, music, and a cash bar, all while soaking in views of Pittsburgh’s bridges and skyline.
Pittsburgh Party Boat
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About This Adventure
Experience an unforgettable 2-hour private cruise on the Pittsburgh Party Boat, perfect for gatherings with friends, family, or colleagues. Enjoy the freedom to bring your own food and music while sipping drinks from the cash bar. With ample seating and a covered deck, it's the ultimate party on the water!
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Take a Pittsburgh Party Boat Out on the Water with ALL of your Friends!
It’s party time on the Three Rivers at an affordable price for all! Introducing the Pittsburgh Party Boat! You can now charter the Countess with friends, family or colleagues and enjoy a Private 2 Hour Cruise without a big price tag!
And, most importantly, we have the party boat for you and ALL your Friends – not just a handful!!
Trip Details
- Bring your OWN FOOD!*
- Bring or choose your OWN MUSIC!
- Gateway Clipper Provides CASH BAR featuring Beer, Wine, Soda and Specialty Mixed Drinks!*
- Gateway Clipper Provides Captain, Crew and Bartender for Cash Bar
- Covered Deck with ample seating for all your guest and RESTROOMS!
*Customer must provide all serving items for food – plates, bowls, utensils, napkins (we suggest paper towels),etc.
Bar selections are provided by the Gateway Clipper based upon the products we serve. Customer cannot bring any additional beverages onboard (includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options).
Adventure Tips
Book Early for Peak Times
Popular weekend slots fill quickly—reserve your private cruise in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
Bring Your Own Food Supplies
The boat allows you to bring food but does not provide plates or utensils, so pack all serving essentials.
Dress for Variable Weather
The Countess features covered decks, but layered clothing helps keep comfortable when temperatures shift on the water.
Respect the Cash Bar Policy
Only beverages served by the onboard bar are allowed; do not bring personal alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks onboard.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Peregrine falcons nesting on city bridges.
- River otters occasionally spotted near quieter riverbanks.
History
Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers have shaped the city’s steel industry heritage and define its distinctive urban landscape.
Conservation
Gateway Clipper promotes sustainable boating practices that minimize environmental impact on the Three Rivers ecosystem.
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Recommended Gear
Light Jacket
Keeps you warm during cool breezes on spring evenings.
spring specific
Sunscreen
Protects your skin during midday sun exposure on the open deck.
summer specific
Hat
Useful for fall daytime cruises to shield your face from glare.
fall specific
Waterproof Jacket
Provides protection against wind and cold if cruising in colder months.
winter specific