by Julie Scott

Created on: January 19, 2009

There must be a reason why Pittsburgh seems to float. There must be. The Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers might just be that reason three rivers that are the lifeblood of this region. America's Most Livable City can be seen uniquely from the deck of one of the riverboats that ply the three rivers.

Why Cruise?

Thematic cruises are available to satisfy the explorer, adventurer or tourist in each of us. Celebrating fifty years on the three rivers, the Gateway Clipper Fleet reigns supreme from their location at the Station Square Dock. The staff behind each cruise is creative and innovative as they consistently offer new themes and a great combination of the water cruise, destination cruise and landside experience.

A narrated cruise allows an unforgettable experience as it captures the personality of this river city of Pittsburgh. A wide variety of narrated sightseeing cruises let passengers to relax. Experience life as it was back in the day when riverboats ruled and transportation by water was the best way to get from one place to another.

Where to Cruise

The locals join tourists on the cruises to somewhere. It is a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon learning, listening and soaking up some sunshine. The destination cruises are popular and those destination cruises that allow for landside visits fill fast.

Where do destination cruises take you? You can easily judge the possibilities and activities when the cruise names are considered:

The Rivers Casino Luncheon cruise includes a tour of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers, a scrumptious buffet luncheon and an experience at the NEW Pittsburgh Rivers Casino to finish the day.

A Fall Foliage Tour leaves the Station Square Dock cruising from Pittsburgh to Steubenville for some quality leaf peeping.

Oglebay Festival of Lights evening cruise has an accompanying surprise tour interwoven with this cruising experience.

Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort cruise presumably needs no explanation. Tourists and locals, alike, frequent this cruise because of its destination!

The Golden Triangle lunch cruise is an enjoyable (and cooling) daily cruise. Businessmen and service workers as well as anyone in between can be found on this cruise for either working lunches or midday relaxation.

Thematic Cruise

Thematic cruises draw good crowds, too. A cruise with a theme, a purpose and some good entertainment just cannot be beat. When was the last time you experienced a Dinner Theatre Interactive cruise? How could anyone

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