Fantastic day on the Gateway Clipper for guided tour of Pittsburgh. Aaron was amazing. Our Captain was fantastic. Just had a great day on a Pittsburgh cruise. read more

We decided to do a Fri. night dinner and dance cruise as part of a birthday getaway. Unfortunately, the Clipper has seen better days. The ship is in desperate need of an upgrade as it looks extremely dated, and worn. The buffet was also disappointing. It honestly feels like the same buffet that was being served more than 20 years ago. For the price, I expected more. I remember taking these cruises years ago when they were fun, exciting, and something you really looked forward to. But now, as someone 50+, I realize the experience no longer seems geared toward my age group. The crowd was much younger, and the music was heavily geared toward that audience as well. A better mix of old-school R&B, classic dance music, and newer selections would have made the evening much more enjoyable. There's definitely still potential because dinner and dance cruise concept is still a great one. However, the Clipper could really benefit from updating the ship, improving the buffet and music. read more

It was a great experience and tour! The tour was really full of a lot of great history! read more

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For one night only, I traded my mom jeans for neon pink leggings. Gateway Clipper & 3WS throw the most radical 80's party!!! Hubby and I went this annual event and rocked out to hits like 'Love Shack', 'Walk like an Egyptian' and 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot'. The band was righteous!!! Killer vibe. Great playlist. Interactive with props. Ended the night with Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing'. Party on Pittsburgh! read more

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Staff is friendly and helpful and easy to access. We did the River tour. It takes about an hour. Very informative ! The picture package they take in the beginning is $30. read more

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A group of eight of us joined the Captain's Dinner Dance Cruise on a July Saturday evening, and we had a great time! Once we boarded, they offered a glass of sparkling wine as a welcome cocktail. Very nice touch! They seated us at a table long enough for all eight. The buffet was ready at boarding, and it was plentiful and fresh. The buffet menu that night included starter salad fixings, dinner rolls and butter, steamed carrots, steamed mixed vegetables, gnocchi in red sauce, mashed potatoes, chicken breasts in a light cream sauce, beef, and assorted cheesecake and eclair desserts. Coffee and tea also were included. If you wanted an alcoholic beverage, they had a bar with wines and assorted liquors. Once dinner was over, the kind staff took away our dirty dishes and moved away the buffet to open up the dance floor. The DJ played a good mix of tunes, including a few line dances that got people out of their seats to dance. During the cruise, the crew provided information about the three rivers and the various sights. It was very interesting. Guests could view the river and skyline from inside. After dinner, they got a better view at tables and seats on the top deck or standing on the lower decks. It is was such a lovely evening! I highly recommend this cruise as a fun-filled night out. Parking is located not too far from the dock. It was a $10 flat rate on that Saturday evening. read more

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Fun boat tour around the city of Pittsburgh outer limits that takes you underneath several bridges as well as with a good look at some of the historical buildings and the stadiums for the Pirates and Steelers. The tour guide did a great job narrating about various points of interest and the historical contexts, while certainly not sugarcoating anything. The boat itself was nothing special, with an interior decor that takes you back to circa 1993, but they do offer dinner/party cruises with buffet and bar drinks as well. Price was a tad expensive but still a solid experience for a tourist. read more

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I was part of a "Holiday Work Party" event and it was first time on any one of the Gateway Clippers Fleet and let alone the entrance and boardwalk It was clean and beautifully decorated for the Holidays which got me all excited right away!! There was a photographer ready to take a picture pre boarding and a large friendly staff helping everyone aboard. The boat was very clean, and had three levels in which each deck was also clean and accessible. The bathrooms were very clean and the it was warm and cozy with holiday decor for our very large group. The food was served buffet style and had gluten free and vegan options for passengers via pre order. We had a great bartender and wonderful waiters and waitresses constantly cleaning finished glasses and dishes. We also had a DJ with dancing and just a great time all around. The boat began disembarking as we were eating and before we knew it the views were beautiful along the River front with all of the city lights and Sister Bridges lit up Round trip I believe it was about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Simply Awesome I recommend if you are thinking of hosting a company party I highly recommend the Gateway Clipper Fleet for any event! We are already booking for next years Company Party!! It was a great success and the staff loved it!! Bon Voyage read more

Fantastic time! Sat on the top level and had a very interesting tour narrated by Sam, who did a fantastic job. Learned a lot about Pittsburgh ( second time here).and even took notes. 60 minute tour but wish it was longer. $30 per person. Great drinks too. read more

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What a great way to explore the City of Bridges but with a boat tour! We booked our tickets online, parked in the lot, and before we knew it were cruising on the 3 rivers enjoying breathtaking views of Pittsburgh! The tour guide shared lots of information and helped us learn about the city, its buildings, bridges, and history. read more

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-THE FRIDAY NIGHT "MONLIGHT DANCE CRUISE" IS A TOTAL KARAOKE CRUISE WITH ONLY ONE GENRE - NO DANCIBLE MUSIC. - THIS CRUISE ALLOWED AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF POT SMOKING AND VAPING OUTSIDE ON DECK. - IF THERE WAS SECURITY, IT WAS COMPLETELY INVISIBLE. -Don't go if you expect a variety of music, you intend to dance or you expect to be able to breathe the air outside on deck without getting high or severely affected by extreme amounts of vaping. - Couldn't even get fresh air while standing by the railing, forcing me to go back inside. - No one danced until the two hour karaoke was over & the DJ strongly encouraged ine dancing. - Up until I complained, the website advertised this cruise as offering a DJ playing an open-format set, blending danceable music across multiple genres and decades. NO KARAOKE WAS, OR IS ADVERTISE AS PART OF THE PROGRAM ON ANY OF THE KNIGHTS THIS CRUISE RUNS. - The website now looks a bit different & streamlined to be simpler, cutting out much of the previously displayed detail about entertainment for this, and many other cruises. -A first for us: On the Clipper Deck before boarding, a group of police announced several times: No guns, knives, other wrapons, nor drugs of any kind, including pot, allowed on board. Take it all back to your car. And all got frisked & wanded. Never before have we ever had to experience this before boarding a gateway clipper cruise. I do have to say the food was very great! Due to all the other events, we just sat on the boat, feeling trapped, waiting for the moment we could get off. None of the staff upon exit even said, "thank you for coming" or "We hope you had an enjoyable time", as we'd always experienced on every past cruise. Unfortunately, due to our experience, we will not be taking future so-called "dance cruises" wirh the gateway clipper fleet. This is disappointing that the quality of dance cruises have gone so downhill. read more

A nice way to see the city without traffic (because you're on the river!). Especially at sunset which is when I went. You get to learn the history of Pittsburgh, go under a number of brides, have a drink or 2 if you choose and the hour goes by quickly and enjoyably. You will not regret it! read more

Valentine's Day dinner on the gateway clipper was fantastic! Beef tenderloin, roasted potatoes and green beans with garden side salad was served buffet style. The strawberry cheese cake for desert was excellent! Terrific DJ, kept the party going. This might be a new Valentine's Day tradition. read more

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Santa was fired after 34 years of service by President Terry Wirginis. This was after he was told that he had a job there as along as he wanted it. Many families come to see that particular Santa because he is so kind and loving to the children, especially children with special needs. They have hired someone that they can pay less. Take your business elsewhere. read more

Without reservations we traveled here from Wheeling WV on a Sunday for a tour, arriving at 10:30 am on Father's Day and were able to secure a spot for the 11 am tour. The tour lasted about an hour and was very informative. We went down all three rivers, learning about the various bridges, points of interest, and history of Pittsburgh along the way. The boat had two interior decks, a bathroom, and a bar area, as well as 3rd level exterior seating which we choose (and was the most popular even in 90 degree weather). I would suggest if this is where you want to sit to get there early and make sure you are one of the first to board. Be sure to bring sunscreen, you'll need it, and seasonally appropriate clothing. The parking lot cost $8 for 12 hours, so it only makes sense to visit the limited amount of restaurants nearby. It's a nice way to relax and enjoy the city views. read more

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The diesel exhaust was so bad before and during the cruise that we both feel sick now. We walked around the boat to escape the fumes but it was everywhere. Our eyes and sinuses are burning and I have a headache. We sat on the left side on top deck. Nearly all of the discussion was focused on the right side of the boat - it should go back and forth. It is the only bad experience we have had over our 5 days in Pittsburgh. read more

So fun! Loved the 3 Rivers Tour. Very informative narrator, and funny too. I especially loved the last bit he did about the Pittsburgh accent haha. Top deck provides such a beautiful view, and I felt like I got to see all of downtown Pittsburgh! We luckily got a table to put all of our stuff. Also appreciate the snack bar because I did get hungry and purchased a bag of chips. Relaxing way to check out the city and learn a lot! I respect Pittsburgh a lot more now haha. They don't get enough credit! read more

This is a fun and informative way to tour downtown Pittsburgh via the water. We enjoyed the views and history lesson of how the bridges and buildings came to be. This was very relaxing and enjoyable. Parking is available nearby but know it's a flat rate of $15.00. read more

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Visited Pittsburgh at the end of October and knew i had to take a cruise. I took the PRT over from downtown and enjoyed the walk along the water. I opted for a mid-day cruise and bought my ticket in-person. They give physical tickets, which I liked because it's definitely being added to my scrapbook. The weather was nice, thankfully no rain. The views, 10/10. I really loved all the information that was shared over the speaker, explaining the different areas. Definitely a highlight of my amazing trip. read more

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Nothing screams Pittsburgh charm like a Gateway Clipper ride to a Steelers game! A perfect option for attending events on the North Shore. Event parking at Station Square is $10, then a round trip ticket to the North Shore is $15 per person. The drop off/pick up for Steelers games is conveniently located right outside of gate A. So much more relaxing of a commute than sitting in traffic on the North Shore! read more

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We took her Mother here for her birthday. We took the Captain's Dinner cruise with a party of 7. The staff provided us with a wheelchair at the street & met us on our return. Very friendly staff! Food on the cruise was buffet style. We had beef loin, chicken & tortellini. Sides were assorted veggies; rolls, too. Various desserts. Food was decent; not too bad. Had a cash bar as well where prices were a little steep. The experience was nice & worth taking again sometime. Cruise itself was around 2 1/2 hrs. read more

We did the 3-Rivers Tour. Really comfortable. Nice easy-going, very informational tour of the waterways in the downtown Pittsburgh area. We sat on the top deck. Good way to get your bearings for what sites to plan for next thing-to-do. Definitely recommend! read more

We did the Fourth of July fireworks cruise on the princess. The positives were a great view of the fireworks, little tour and Pittsburgh info/history, no worries about saving a family spot on the lawn or having to use port a potties in the park, access to food and drink. overall glad we did this and would recommend. Some of the things to be aware of that make this less than a five star experience: people line up early so they can get the prime seats. We didn't realize that you have to keep checking the board for which gate your boat is leaving from so you know where to line up. Then after boarding, passengers come around trying to steal chairs to bring them literally anywhere on the ship decks that they want to sit. It gets chaotic. Took a little longer than expected to dock the boat after the fireworks display because everyone with a smaller boat streams down the river immediately past this large ship so to be safe we wait. You can decline the boarding photo. read more

Great way to hear about the history/landmarks of Pittsburgh from the three rivers. The gentleman tour guide really has a lot to remember and did a great job!! read more

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We really appreciated the opportunity to see Pittsburgh from this vantage point. Being on the three rivers and hearing a bit about the history was really interesting. We got there too late to get a seat outside but we really enjoyed sitting at a table by the window! The narrator was very informative and even though it was a canned presentation, he made it seem pretty natural. Probably not something I would do again but would be good for visitors. read more

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Absolutely a fun, interesting, and informative cruise. Looking for something different to do? I highly recommend taking a cruise around the 3 rivers! Little pricy but well worth it! Looking forward to seeing the sights again soon!! read more

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Great experience and wonderful evening! The food was tasty and buffet style. The views were beautiful and romantic. The music was enjoyable and fun. read more

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We decided to do a sightseeing tour last Friday on the Gateway clipper. I hadn't been on a gateway clipper boat in years so I was excited to be a tourist in our own city! The sightseeing tour is an hour long and you get to cruise down the rivers while some of the employees talks about pittsburgh facts and history. They are so many beautiful photo ops as well. The boat itself is very large so there is room (and multiple deck levels) to space out. They also have a bar and snack stand on the boat as well. This would be a great activity to do if you have friends/family coming from out of town. We had such a great time and the weather was perfect, which helped! read more

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Had one of the absolute best birthday celebrations ever here! Food on the Captains Cruise was delish! Dessert was even better! Bartenders were great! DJ kept us all on our feet. The weather was gorgeous. My table was all decked out for my birthday... it was beautiful! Staff was great and willing to help! I absolutely cannot wait to return! read more

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Fabulous first time experience on a Captain's Dinner Cruise!! I enjoyed every minute. You just cannot beat the view!! Even with the chilly 25° weather, I still made sure to get out on the deck to take some pictures! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. They had an extra, empty table that they offered to my date and I rather than a banquet set table, which was nice & unexpected! The food tasted great, but I did have to add some seasoning which I didn't mind at all! The bartender was lovely as well. I would love to experience this again in the future! read more

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Wonderful ride on the Three Rivers! Good value for the price. Our narrator, Ron, was very informative and funny. Take this tour!

My parents where in from New York visiting and we needed fun things to do. My wife and daughter decided to go on the Gateway Clipper. This was the first time I have been on any of there boats before. It was a beautiful day out and we all sat on the upper deck. I choose a bad spot as i sat next to the ac unit which made it hard to here the tour guide speak. Overall beautiful sites and a must see and do attraction if you are in pittsburgh. The guide told a lot of interesting information. And the views are outstanding. Definitely a must do if in pittsburgh. read more

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This is a must when visiting Pittsburgh. I went an hour because I was afraid of being late of far parking but super easy parking. Right where the entrance was. Since it's been hot I picked the 6:30 time and couldn't have been happier. Weather was perfect at that time. Since we got there super early was presently surprised how cute the dock was. You can feed the fishes and there's a snack/beverage stand. The guys at the ticker booth and snack stand was really nice. Even gave my nephews some bread to feed the fishes. So many places to sit and restrooms was clean with even a little stool for kids. Once it was time to board the process was easy. Very nice tour of the 3 rivers. A must do in Pittsburgh. You won't be disappointed . =) read more

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Great way to get an overview of Pittsburgh. This tour highlights tourist attraction you can go and visit. read more

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We just came back to CA from a 2 week long Midwest- East Coast adventure. The night we spent on the Gateway Clipper was prob. one of the absolute highlights of the entire trip! Tickets were purchased online just a few days before our arrival (dont forget to look for discount codes!). Had our tickets printed on paper (and phone). Parking and check in was super easy, just follow signs. We easily found seats for our group of 10 (grandparents, adults, kids) and off we went. Neither of us had ever visited Pittsburgh before and the 1hr boat tour was the BEST way to see the city. It was a beautiful July night (check sunset times and book the boat closest to this time!) with a warm breeze and an absolutely magical sunset. Would recommend over and over again ! read more

The most beautiful evening for a gateway clipper cruise and it's suddenly canceled 3 hours prior. Good thing I randomly checked my email. It's Father's Day weekend and gorgeous outside, so I can't imagine why the cancellation. Better yet, why I don't get a refund and instead have to get a gateway clipper gift card I have no interest in after spending $130. Do not recommend. read more

Doesn't take cash, only takes card. Ruined my entire night. Extremely dissatisfied and disappointed.

We booked a 1 hour sightseeing cruise this past weekend and it was a blast! I don't mind the cold but didnt think the boat would be crowded it was. All here to see the beautiful fall foliage around the burg!!! Tickets were 20 bucks and well worth it. The cruise was an hour and well worth it!! It was just right. We hung out in the top deck and when we got cold we went inside - down below. Loved it!! Ahoy! read more

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My wife and I have cruised on the Gateway Clipper maybe six times over the past four or five years. Ordinarily I'd rate them 5 stars. Good food, pleasant staff, relaxing cruise around the 'Burgh. This last Captain's Dinner Cruise however (10 August 2024) was marred by packs of children constantly racing around the dining area. It was quite disturbing and not at all enjoyable. There were quite a few elderly passengers aboard and having all these children treating the place like a playground was if nothing else dangerous. read more

Not good" is an understatement! Update on the Gateway Clipper Fourth of July fireworks FIASCO. I noticed in my review below that I was identified as living in Pittsburgh. I'm from Pittsburgh but have lived in CA for over 40 years. I am telling readers this only to point out that I and three of my guests on that disappointing departure came from the West Coast for this event. Yes, flew in and rented cars, etc. only to attempt to watch the 4th July Fireworks in a boat that was parked under a bridge, The MAIN point I want to make is I that I wrote to the owner / manager re my disappointment and embarrassment in taking 8 people (including me) on what should have been a spectacular time but could not see the fireworks, or to be honest could not see more than 1/5 of each explosion. I SENT THAT LETTER ON JULY 10 AND HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD FROM THE CLIPPER CLAN. That's not surprising as I'm sure I'm not the first to take issue with this but secondly because they make it clear on their webpage that they won't give your money back for ABSOLUTELY ANY REASON. Well, at least they have been true to their word on that point. (WHO DOES THAT and who runs a business this way?) TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THAT BEFORE YOU SET UP AN EVENT WITH THE CLIPPER CLAN YOU COULD LOSE YOUR ENTIRE EVENT WITH NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT BUT A YELP REVIEW. read more