by Amanda A Ashley

Created on: January 20, 2009

Want to see the beautiful skyline of Pittsburgh in a whole new way? Try viewing it from aboard one of the city's many riverboats.

That's right. Pittsburgh's' famous Three Rivers, the Monongahela, Allegheny and the Ohio River are all set for cruising.

There are so many options for you to choose from if you are wanting to cruise the beautiful rivers of Pittsburgh. Each one will charm you, while giving you breathtaking views of the city's skyline.

The best and most popular of the Pittsburgh river cruise lines is Gateway Clipper Fleet, and they host a large variety of cruises for your enjoyment. If you are looking for a dining cruise, get ready for lots of options. If you want to take a cruise, have dinner and solve a murder mystery at the same time, set sail on a Murder Mystery dinner cruise. If a night of laughs is what you crave, book a cruise on the Raw Comedy dinner cruise, where you will enjoy cruising with some of Pittsburgh's' best comedians. Want the best treatment possible, and enjoy a beautiful night of music, and dance? Then the Captain's Dinner Dance cruise is the one for you.

When sightseeing is what you're looking for, Gateway Clipper Fleet cruises have just the thing. The most popular is the one hour sightseeing tour where you get to sit back and enjoy some of Pittsburgh's' greatest points of interest from the comfort of the boat. Or, to learn about the Monongahela River, and the steel industry, take the Lords of the Mon Cruise. This cruise will tell you so much about the history of the city.

Want to spend the day on the boat? Then choose from some of the day excursion cruises. The Mountaineer Racetrack & Gaming Resort Cruise will take you along the Ohio River to see West Virginia's racetrack and gaming resort, and you'll enjoy a buffet, and live entertainment. If you're visiting in the fall, you might want to catch the Fall Foliage cruise, where you can catch stunning views of the foliage, while enjoying a fabulous buffet. Or, during the holidays, you can take the Oglebay Festival of Lights Cruise & Tour which will put you into the holiday spirit in no time. You get to enjoy luncheon, and dinner buffets, and entertainment.

If you are an organization, you can schedule a private tour for your employees, or for a dinner party. These cruise lines will see to your every request, and make the occasion as memorable for you as it could possibly be.

There's not better way to see the beautiful skyline of Pittsburgh than from it's amazing rivers. So, if you haven't done it before, get on board, and get ready to have the time of your life.

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