Day 1
Board the TWILIGHT at 7:45 am in Le Claire, Iowa. We will have coffee, sweet rolls,yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit and orange juice waiting for you. Depart Northbound for Dubuque, IA. at 8:00 am. Nothing prepares you for the experience of seeing the valley from the river side. This vast wilderness is hidden smack in the center of the densely populated center of our country. Who knew? This is the river Mark Twain knew, not the one from our school geography books. Arrival time in Dubuque is approximately 6:15pm
Day 2
After breakfast, board our complimentary shuttle that will take you to various Port of Dubuque attractions. Included in your fare are tickets to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. The Twilight will be departing at 11:30 am, arriving back in Le Claire at approximately 6:30pm.
What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat? Treat yourself to a 1 ½ hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruise will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire IA. Trip includes captivating Captain’s narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available.
The Twilight will travel north and take in the sights of the Mississippi River, it’s wildlife and the river towns of Pt Byron IL, Princeton IA and Cordova IL. The Captain will give a brief history of the area and facts about the river and its commerce. There is also plenty of time to relax, enjoy a complimentary glass of Iced Tea or Lemonade or to purchase a beverage at the full service bar on the third deck. Our gift shop is located on the bottom deck and offers a variety of Twilight souvenir items. No food service is provided, however, passengers are welcome to bring a sack lunch or small picnic basket with them. Sorry…no coolers or alcoholic beverages can be brought on board. Smoking is allowed on the back of the main deck only.
Phone reservations will not be available the day of the cruise. Any remaining tickets will be available to purchase online or first come/first serve at the boat landing. Visa, Mastercard, Discover or cash will be accepted.
This special one-day cruise departs from the Port of Dubuque Ice Harbor.
Board at 7:30am depart at 7:45am and return by 5:00pm
This cruise heads North from Dubuque and takes in one of the most beautiful areas of the Mississippi River. Includes continental breakfast, two snacks, full lunch, historical narration, great scenery, Eagles, more relaxation than you have allowed yourself in years, plus local favorite LA Suess on banjo. Free parking is available in the public parking lot located in the Port of Dubuque near the National Mississippi River Museum and Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque IA.