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    Memphis Riverboats, Inc

    3.5 (265 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Denise M.

    Although the weather was a bit rainy, the experience was great. Live music, interaction with the crowd, great bartender and the boat ride, itself was enjoyable. I would highly recommend. It was a beautiful night. The cons of the experience were actually getting down to the boat and the food. Folks, there has got to be a better way. The walkway was so steep and wet from rain, someone had to walk in front of me so I wouldn't fall. Also, the food wasn't great. I realize you are preparing for a large crowd, but I believe it would be better as an either/or menu. I do not eat chicken so that was a waste with both beef and chicken on my plate. Other than that, head down to the river and take a cruise.

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    Stoney C.

    Old school cool. i grew up in a river town and you don't see riverboats much anymore and decided to go. Was a great experience! Scenic narrated tour that has food and drinks available. The staff were awesome and very accommodating. Met some nice people on board that invited me to sit with them since I was a single traveler. FYI...is not really on the river but an inlet. Was a great afternoon and suggest lunch at McEwens.

    Kiana M.

    So I went on the dinner music cruise with my 13 year old to celebrate mother's day and my birthday... **The two stars is for the band ONLY! They did an amazing job! The food was bad. I mean embarrassingly TERRIBLE! They slapped canned baked beans on a paper plate with EXTRA dry slimyish chicken breast, and generic boxed Mac and cheese, with an extra peppery pulled pork like substance on a Walmart bun.... The "desert" was hospital banana pudding. Nothing tasted good and most of our food ended up in the TRASH. The steamboat is old and rusty. And you're swaying from side to side. It's scary getting on from that super long steep hill. They force you to take pictures (even though EVERYONE has a phone). It is NOT handicap or elderly friendly. I've literally witnessed everyone over 50 struggling to get on. Cocktails are overpriced. Oh, did I mention the food was DISGUSTING! All in all, it definitely was not worth the money and I wouldn't do it again. However, I did enjoy the band and the sunset view.

    Olivia C.

    1st time in Memphis. We loved the boat ride and the history of the city. Hope to be back soon

    Corbeano A.

    Amazing crew, well experienced captain, and an awesome commentator. Best views of Memphis you could possibly find, night or day!

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    Chriss N.

    This was a bucket list item for my wife. The emcee was very knowledgeable and the view was breathtaking. If you need any type of assistance this can be a challenge as the walkway to enter is very steep.

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    Melanie M.

    We had a great time...for all ages! Mr.Smith was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing! I have no idea how he can memorize all the awesome history of Memphis he shared with all of us! His voice and personality made the tour seem so quick! We were never bored!! All the staff from beginning to end were all very pleasant! The vessel made you feel like you were on a real back in the day river boat which we appreciate!! The gas fume smell was a little strong if you sat in the rear, but we were totally fine! Make sure you read all of their directions on where to park, time to be there and definitely purchase the photo they take of you & your family! They have some decent snacks, nachos and hotdogs along with plenty of drink options! Make sure to bring cash so you can share the love!! Great experience and definitely worth tipping in my opinion! Even if it is a hot day don't worry about where you are sitting, the ride is nice...stay in the shade and you will be just fine! Enjoy!!

    Holly W.

    Rollin... Rollin... Rollin down the river! And that's exactly what we did. Beautiful spring day in late April. Affordable. Lasted 90 minutes. It is good for all ages (we ranged from 10-75 years old.) This is a partially guided tour (he did take a break.) He was comical but informative. You will learn some Memphis history, about some Memphis folks and about modern day Memphis. You will cruise into Arkansas for a few minutes. You are not going to see a whole because across the river is plain land and forestry. It was a nice thing to do as a tourist. There was music so we danced a little. My daughter had the chance to hang out with other kids. At the landing it placed us near a modern playground. Overall the experience for us was well worth it. Heck we don't have riverboats in Rhode Island!

    Tara R.

    My husband and I took the 2:30 pm sightseeing cruise yesterday. I thought the whe experience was excellent from start to finish. I ended up booking online the day before. All of the instructions and information is clearly spelled out. I recrived my confirmation email immediately after purchase and knew I had to arrive to pick up my tickets. It was $21 per adult (1 dollar fee included). Upon arrival I was greeted promptly and my tickets were already ready. There was a photographer who took your photo once you got on the boat. They tried selling the souvenier photo later in the trip for $15. I did not purchase it. There is a sml bar/snack stand on the main lever which sells beers, cocktails and snacks (hot dog, candy, nachos, popcorn). The prices were actually rather cheap. $5 for a beer, $7 for a cocktail. Better than some other local places and what I expected on a tour. The lady serving was friendly. Tbe boat had 3 levels. We opted to sit on the 2nd level so we were outside but had shade. We sat all the way in the back and thought it was great. The gentleman annoucing the whole time was funny and knowledgeable about the areas history. There were no issues hearing him as speakers are spread throughout the boat. I definitely learned some new facts and enjoyed the views out on the cruise. I definitely recommend trying them out if in the area.

    Jelesia M.

    Overall it was a good experience. I don't like that you have to get your food at a certain time on the ride. It's also very compact on the main level. I would do it again.. during the day time. They should fix the walkway to the docks...horrible. Don't wear heels

    Dawn C.

    I can smell the muddy Mississippi when I look at my pictures of this cruise. Which I love. We took an afternoon cruise on the Memphis Queen Riverboat. It didn't go far or fast, but it did offer beautiful views of the skyline and bridges. The educational tour was okay. The music was too loud (I feel so OLD saying that). It had lawn chairs and basic tables. It was not comfortable or classy. Not our favorite boat cruise, but it was our first time on the Mississippi.

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    3 stars for a beautiful boat ride that needs a lot of improvement…read more My family was in Memphis for Labor Day weekend, saw this $20 deal on Groupon and thought that was a good price for a 90 minute boat ride! We bought the tickets and were told to print the tickets...but the tickets you'd print aren't really your tickets you have to show that printed ticket in the gift shop to get your actual ticket. I bet you're as baffled as we were. There's got to be a better way. This ended up being the theme for the cruise. We see a huge lump of people and know we should get somewhere in the group. There was no front of the line, middle of the line, or back of the line. There's got to be a better way! A woman announces that she'll be taking the tickets and moved to the front. The 15 feet gates open and there's no organizations as to who is in line where- everyone just pushes forward and she takes your ticket. There were probably 200(?) people no vying to be next in line. There's got to be a better way!! Then we proceed down the circular walkway where my 6yo cousin misses getting hit by their golf cart by 2 inches. It's a 15 ft wide ramp and there is no bell, no noise, absolutely nothing to notify him the golf cart was coming, FULL SPEED down the ramp behind him. There's GOT to be a better way. We continue to wait in a more organized line once we get to the boat. It's 3 stories: an enclosed first floor with tables and chairs, an open, but covered second floor, and an open, uncovered top floor. We opt for the front of the boat in chairs. Slightly covered, great view, breezy, perfection!! Then a small lady in front of me falls to the ground because her chair gave out. 30 minutes it happens again to another young, fit guy. These are the cheapest chairs you buy at the dollar store. You know what's coming next...there's got to be a better way!!! 90 % of the ride is narrated by a nice gentleman who knows a lot about the river, Memphis, history, etc. His commentary is interesting but he told two lengthy stories about boats sinking and lots of people dying. Am I the first and only person who has issue with such a thing?! PLEASE, find a better way! The ride is beautiful and breezy and we enjoy ourselves knowing we only paid $20. Until these issues are corrected, I cannot give a better star review.

    My boyfriend and I wanted to do something different. My co-workers ran across an ad for the Memphis…read moreRiverboats. Hey, that's something we could do since we've never done it before! I opted for the 'Midnight Booze Cruise'...a two-hour ride along the Mississippi. Boy were we in for a surprise! We were thinking this would be a nice, relaxing, and classy boat ride. We were greeted with straight Ratchedness! Young folks cursing at each other, shorter than short outfits, tighter than tight outfits, lashes looking like paint brushes, the smell of weed... just straight ratchet! Now, if that's your thing, then that's your thing. But obviously it's not ours. I just wish I would have known. We entered the boat and it was wall-to-wall and back-to-back! We entered through the door and walked right back out! $85 wasted. If this is your your of crowd, I'm sure you would have a great time! Otherwise, you should pass on it. Just my lil two cents!

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