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.
An 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 pass up an Oldies Dinner Dance cruise filled with sounds and songs from the 1950s and 1960s? Some of the thematic cruises are dependent on the season of the year. Some are year around events.
The Murder Mystery Cruise is never the same experience twice and you never know if you are the one whodunit. Each of these cruises has a holiday dinner or luncheon at the core.
The Three Rivers Safari cruise has an aura of exploration surrounding it. It would be great to follow this cruise with
The Pirates of the Three Rivers, which will provide an historical, natural and interactive day.
The Gospel Lunch cruise makes for a well-rounded Sunday the day of rest. This is an inspirational, spiritual and very musical event.
As the saying goes, the more you laugh the healthier you become. So, come along on one of the Comedy cruises. These cruises feature some of Pittsburgh's best comedians who are prepared to give you a laugh a minute!
Conclusion
If you have the desire, Pittsburgh riverboats have an unforgettable event to help you enjoy the day. Five well-appointed riverboats make up a fleet that has a capacity range of 1,000 passengers, 800 passengers, 400 passengers, 310 passengers and 150 passengers. Shape and decor of each riverboat will determines the use that is most appropriate cruises.
With the range of themes and natural lighting available (midday or midnight), your choice of cruise is sure to be a sensual experience that will feed the body, enrich the soul and entertain passengers. Special lifetime events, school field trips or corporate meetings with entertainment become special when they happen on the water ... on a cruise.