We enjoyed the relaxing and informative cruise on the Kentucky River. Daryl, our tour guide, shared…read moreinteresting stories about the River, Kentucky history and bourbon making. He was friendly, engaging and humorous. The round trip ride lasted about 90 minutes. The boat was very nice with bench seating and the ride was smooth. We sat upstairs in the open air to enjoy to scenery. A bar tender will take drink orders and deliver beverages to your seats. Drink prices are reasonable. Drinks can also be ordered and purchased on line. (I think snacks were also available). We booked our cruise several months in advance with tour and tasting tickets at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Two members of our party backed out and we were able to cancel their reservations (thankfully) the week before and get a refund. We started with our visit to Buffalo Trace. We arrived about an hour early so we could shop at the distillery and we were glad we did because we did not have time to shop after the tasting and getting to the boat. The tight timeline between the tasting and the boat departure was the only downside to the trip. I recommend the cruise, but plan on going at least an hour early to the distillery to shop.

The dock was within walking distance of where we stayed and just moments from downtown. Right on…read moretime, easy to find and quick to board. The weather was enjoyable in late September and the shaded top deck had 360° views. The crew were friendly and attentive, the boat clean and in good shape. There is a drink menu available online, the prices were reasonable and the selection extensive. Nathan was our guide and we recommend them. They were knowledgeable and got a few laughs out of us. The sites seen along the way were lovely and some only accessible by boat. Passing under the bridges and by nature was made more fun knowing their history, we also saw the effects of the recent flood. We didn't see the distillery, but that might have been a different tour, different season or a result of the flood, but we got to see the singing bridge, which we were told would be deconstructed in time. We had a great time aboard the Kentucky River Boat and would return. Be sure to tip your tour guide as ours added to the experience!

If you have kiddos...their kid's cruise is a lot of fun!…read more It's a great 90 minute ride down the Ohio River. There were a few day camp groups but the boat is big! We pre-ordered a charcuterie plate which did its trick for a snack on board. The crew was great and nice! They have a cute kids booklet with color pencils and includes a scavenger hunt! Plus they had learning stations and great kids music playing. Best part they lend out headphones for a silent disco for most of the cruise which was great for all ages! And a dance party at the end for the kids before they arrive at port. Plenty of space and bathrooms, and a nice cruise for the family down the river!

The Riverboat Sunset Cruise was a beautiful, majestic experience. It was a beautiful evening filled…read morewith live music. On board you were able to purchase snacks and drinks. I got a delicious bourbon cocktail, along with some Nachos. The weather was incredible, and just to stroll along the Ohio River is a surreal feeling. So grateful I was able to enjoy this lifetime adventure.

Classy Venture is the charter to get for an engagement! Our daughter's boyfriend booked this for…read moreproposing to our daughter. She was so surprised!! They took a 2.5 hour ride. They cruised to downtown for sunset. The excursion team were great to work with. They made sure everything was perfect!! Thank you so much Andy for a memorable proposal. Andrew and Kate were over the moon!!

Had a great time! Staff was kind and courteous. Boat was beautiful. Definitely worth it!read more

We went on the Captain's Lunch Cruise on a sunny but chilly day in late April. It was really…read moreenjoyable and worth the price for sure. We sailed on the River Queen which is the smaller boat. The food buffet was very good and there was something for every taste. Very fresh salad with two dressing options, rolls, meltingly tender beef in a rich brown gravy, baked chicken, mashed potatoes, farfalle pasta in red sauce, scrumptious grilled vegetables. And decadent creamy cheesecake for dessert. Free coffee and tea, and reasonably priced bar drinks for purchase. Our server, Anna (Onna?) was most attentive and usually within sight if you wanted something. The whole crew were very professional, very polite and respectful and eager to please. Our entertainer was engaging with his ongoing narration of the sights and historical facts along the river interspersed with banjo music. The two hours went by quickly. I put on my hoodie and spent some time out on deck, where you can smoke 'em if you got 'em. I decided it was time for a cocktail so I ordered an Anchors Away which was delicious, nautically blue, and had a definite kick. I was really looking forward to getting the pictured souvenir glass, but the first of two wrinkles took place as I was advised they were out of them due to some recent large parties on the bigger boat. Boo. If you're going to advertise souvenir glasses, order more than enough to keep them in stock. Anna arranged to give me the drink in the larger souvenir vessel, which is pretty, but heavy ceramic and I don't see myself using it at home other than for a decoration. The second wrinkle was our bar tab printed out as though I ordered multiple drinks. My husband didn't look at it and just handed over the debit card...then I saw it and went up to tell them not to run it but it was too late. Somehow they had already realized it was wrong but it took such a long time for them to figure out how to void the transaction, which bothered me. The cruise director had to get involved to fix it. Her name was Tasha and she was very nice and so apologetic about the situation, she comped our drinks for the trouble and boxed up some cheesecake for us to take home. She seemed to agree with me that if the owners had not decided to "go cashless" last year this would never have happened. I asked her to pass on my comment that it is not good to refuse to accept payment in legal tender American money and I feel it was a bad move. For this reason I will never give five stars even if the cruise is flawless. Nonetheless I hope to have the chance to take a cruise on the River Queen later this year.

My spouse and I attended the holiday cruise during extremely poor weather. While the weather itself…read moreisn't controllable, the lack of preparation was concerning. The storm had been widely forecast, yet the parking lot and walkways were slick and hazardous. We were nearly struck twice by other vehicles while trying to park, and the walk onto the boat was treacherous. I had emailed in advance asking about inclement weather plans and received only a response confirming the scheduled departure time, which was not reassuring given the known severity of the storm. Once onboard, the experience continued to disappoint. The buffet setup was confusing, with food split between two lines without access to all food selections, and the quality was noticeably below what I've experienced in the past. The turkey tasted more like a reheated frozen entrée than a freshly prepared dish. Beverage service was also lacking--iced tea was served in very small glasses, requiring repeated requests for refills. The entertainment was excessively loud, making conversation impossible. I've been a loyal BB Riverboats customer for over 30 years and have always recommended them, but this cruise fell far short of expectations and left me genuinely disappointed.

Did this for my birthday and had a blast. Definitely plan on running it back!…read more You can contact to their Bluetooth speaker and play your own music. You can bring your own food and brings on this boat. There is no bathroom on the boat but you do make a stop. While you are at that stop make sure you hit up that bar and get a few more drinks. The staff was cool and was having a good time with us and we wanted them to feel like they were apart of the party too. I believe you can have up to 14 people and we used all that space and fit comfortable on the boat.

This was a good time!! Think Handle bar on water…read more The crew was cool and they even waited for our late comers. Because we left late we skipped the stop we could have made. I expected the group I was with to be a little more lively and to really cut up but they didn't. It might have been because we were coming from Indy on a Sunday afternoon. I will do this again next time Im in Cincinnati with a live bunch and really take advantage.

We had Vivi as our tour guide and she was very educational for my husband and my first cave tour…read more It lasted close to an hour and the average temp was a very comfortable 54 degrees on a summer day! We saw a transparent cavern fish that you can see their spine and a frog and a bat.

It was the day before mine and the wife's 30th anniversary and I was looking for something fun and…read moredifferent to do. Enter Bluespring Caverns Park. So on our Anniversary Eve I told her what time we needed to get up and what time we needed to leave to make the drive from Louisville to the park. She had no idea where we were going. When we pulled in to the parking lot she said "Well, this looks fun!". We were fortunate enough to arrive about 10:45 am and were the last two booked for the 11:00 tour. The entre fee is around $25 per person, but being a Veteran I was able to get a $4 discount (I'm also told that the Veteran discount is the only discount they offer any more). The tour starts with a walk down a hill that I couldn't help but think would be GREAT on a sled in the winter. It's a helluva walk (both down and up), but VERY scenic. As you descend you can feel the air cool. On a 90° degree day it felt REALLY nice. Once you're down to the bottom you board a boat and start the tour. Sam was our tour guide and he was Most Excellent. Sam has been doing tours at Bluespring Cavern for about 9 years and he shared all kind of facts and trivia during out tour. As I recall our tour was about 5/8 of a mile at a very leisurely pace. Caverns are such amazing, wonderful places. They're their own little, secret underground world. No matter how many I my brain goes into overdrive trying to imagine how it was hundreds/thousands of years ago, how incredibly still and quiet it must be when empty, and how completely isolating they can be. Sam educated us as we went along and entered different "rooms" in the cavern, giving us history and safety tips (DO NOT drink the water) along the way. We even got to see a few bats on our journey. Our boat tour got over a lot sooner than I expected, then it was time to walk back up the hill I think it'd be a blast to sled down. No worries, I'm in pretty good shape. A quick visit to the gift shop and we were on our way. (I added another shot glass to my collection of over 700). We did the boat tour, but they also offer kayak tours and have an overnight room where groups can actually sleep overnight in the cavern. That would be SO freakin' cool! The staff was friendly and funny, the tour was great, and the gift shop wasn't overdone or kitschy. Bluespring Caverns is SUCH a cool place, and we will absolutely visit again.

This is a great experience! Probably the best we've ever had in Cincinnati. Captain Kevin was an…read moreall star and told us all kinds of interesting facts about the city and the sights we came across. This is an absolute blast and a fun way to see the city like you've never seen it before. Sunset cruise at the end of the summer was a perfect time to do it. Can't recommend this enough! Thanks Kevin!

Such an amazing time! This was my fourth experience and they keep getting better and better!read more

employees were great. the cars they use were spotless and look like they are maintained properly…read moreevery day. the actual 2 hours spent on the railroad was extremely cathartic. def recommend

Raul explorers is definitely one of the coolest things we've ever done!!…read more I was so impressed how organized the staff was. We had a brief tutorial, and there was even complementary (just on the rails) umbrellas because the sun was beating down. The distance between the person in front of us and behind us was perfect. The cars are self-propelled so you don't really have the pedal much. It was really nice and relaxing. I took some really great photos of the scenery. Two things I recommend; bug spray & a hat.

We had the amazing opportunity to ride on the Belle for the 2026 Great Steamboat Race. It was…read moreexciting all the way around! The staff were welcoming and friendly. The boat is well maintained especially considering its age! There are plenty of places to sit or stand to enjoy the views. The bathrooms are spacious. (Although they needed an attendant to check on them once in awhile.) We could hear the band playing on the lower deck. It was hard to hear any announcements up above though. Overall, it was a fantastic event on a historic boat that's definitely worth a return trip on the Ohio!! (I couldn't say enough about the event!! Worth every penny!!)

Our group of 10 purchased reserved lunch and cruise tickets for the MacAlpine Locks downriver…read morecruise several months in advance. An hour prior to the launch, we received emails saying the cruise had been changed to the up river cruise route. I understand plans change and we'd agreed to the no refunds policy, but I feel an alternative should have been offered other than the usual cruise, which I've experienced far too many times to count. Lunch was okay. The cruise was okay. The constant droning of the tour narrator over the loudspeaker almost put us all over the edge. Swimming to shore began to appeal to even those of us who can't swim. We all made a pact -- Won't be doing another cruise for a long time (never) since we felt this was a bait-and-switch outing.

The little town of Madison is a beauty. I have been trying to appreciate the smaller towns around…read moreme more, and it's amazing the hidden gems that you can come across. Located right by the Ohio river, Madison is a beaming community. Their main street stretches pretty far, and many of their residents live right on there. A lot of pedestrians, and easy walking access to most businesses. You could consider it a college town being close to Hanover, but you'll find folks of all age ranges here. In the summertime, you can head down to the river and hop on a boat for a joyride. Only about an hour from Louisville, and a cleaner-looking side of the Ohio River, this town sure has a lot going for it.

Historical town in Indiana along the Ohio River. Great little places to eat, tours, shopping and…read moreclose by is Clifty Falls State Park and Hanover College. We really enjoyed it.