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    Silver Dollar City's Showboat

    3.8 (344 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Alison M.

    This was fun! Well worth the cost. We arrived JUST as they were about to push off so we barely made it onto the boat (running late with a baby) but we made it! Our waiter and service was wonderful and the food was actually very good. The main entree of chicken and pot roast was delicious and the mashed potatoes and green beans were good too. Dessert gooey butter cake was decent but not spectacular - but, overall, the food was better than we expected and the entertainment, gift shop, and wandering around the boat as we cruised around Table Rock Lake was cool. I enjoyed the brief video they showed about the history of the dam and creation of the lake in the area - I learned things I definitely did not know prior to that. Only con would be that it's billed for two-hours but we returned to the dock at 5:20 and left at 4:00 and then just sat for the last 39 minutes of the performance. I would have preferred we spent more time on the lake - returning 40 minutes prior seemed a bit much.

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    Jim B.

    We enjoyed the Branson Belle Showboat. Today was the second time in 4 years that we've went on the Branson Belle Showboat for a dinner and show. We opted for Captain's Club seating this time which put us on the second floor in the row facing the stage head-on. It was a really good location with a perfect stage view, comfortable seats and not as crammed in as the main floor seating. The food portions seemed larger and there were dessert choices. Our server had a smaller number of patrons, so he was by often. We enjoyed the food and ended up taking over half our food home. They provide to-go containers but you're not allowed to bring in coolers or soft-sided bags. I did have a plastic bag in my pocket that we were able to put our to-go containers into. Then in the truck, I had a soft-sided cooler with cold packs all ready. The show was great. There were 13 performers in total (including the Magician/Comedian/MC guy and 3 musicians). Video was not allowed but I snapped a number of still photos with my phone. They didn't turn out great as I needed to zoom in for the shots, but it's good enough for a memory. Between dinner and entertainment, I walked around the 2nd floor outside deck and took pictures of the lake and landmarks on shore. I assume it's allowed as there were people smoking outside on the decks. There were bathrooms at the front of the boat on all 3 levels. There's a large gift shop with lots of Branson Belle, Table Rock Lake branded souvenirs, drinkware, apparel etc. The parking lot was very large with plenty of spaces for all guests. From the parking lot to the boat, the grounds are lush and beautifully decorated. I got plenty of shots of all that as well. Near the box office are several gift/apparel/souvenir stores and the box office - plus restrooms. To get from the box office / stores area, onto the boat, you walk down a ramp. Wheelchairs and walkers can use this ramp and there are wheelchairs available for those that may need one. As for dinner and sho pricing, here's what I captured: General Seating: $71 Adult (12+) / $44 Children (4-11) *Captain's Club: $101 Adult / $64 Children * Captain's Club includes: - Priority Boarding (shorter line - like a fast pass) - Premium View Seating - Chef's Menu Selections I don't anticipate coming back to the Belle in the future but I'm happy we've go to her twice.

    Ribeye, potatoes, green beans, roll w/butter,
    Cindy G.

    We were here on Halloween, so in Branson, that means the beginning of Christmas season. The show was absolutely top-notch. I was not expecting the quality and professionalism with all of the acts throughout the show. Loved it! There was a music through the decades set, a movie set, magic show and a Christmas set, with audience participation on the 12 Days of Christmas. And the food! In our group, we each got the ribeye steak cooked a variety of ways for each one in our group and each steak was perfect. The sides were a tossed salad, green beans and small baked potatoes. For dessert there was coffee if you wanted it and the choices for dessert were cheesecake, chocolate cake, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. Loved it all! At intermission, you had time for a restroom or souvenir shop break or to go outside on the deck and watch the land go by. One of our group went up to the pilot house to talk to the captain and second officer. This was a wonderful experience on a clear day. We're really glad we did it.

    Keith M.

    Last time I was on the Branson bell was in the 90s when Jeff Dunham did the show with his puppets and they had baked Alaska for dessert. We sat Captains table this by far was the best experience of our trip to Branson. Staff was friendly and the food was amazing I had the ribeye and my friend had the pork chops. We had a intermission show on the rooftop and singers and a band played the. Shortly after we had the main show on our way back to the dock. I highly recommend the Branson bell it's the staple of the community that you should not miss out on.

    Carmel Pecan Cheesecake
    Stephanie G.

    I enjoyed my experience on the Showboat Branson Belle. The musical performances were fantastic. The magician/comedian was entertaining too but spent a little too much time on the audience participation sketches. There was an intermission that allowed time to head up on deck and enjoy the beautiful views of Table Rock Lake. However, I spent much of that time waiting in the bathroom line. It would have been nice if more bathrooms had been available. The meal I ordered - chicken (which was one of the premium upgrade meals) was just okay. It needed more sauce or seasoning. It just seemed bland. The salad and roll were good. The best part of the meal was the dessert. I ordered the Carmel Pecan Cheesecake - so delicious!

    Steam boat from before getting on.
    Gillian P.

    We went into this for $160 for 2 people. The salads weren't good and mine had no croutons while everyone else had them (weird). The chicken was extremely dry and the green beans were undercooked. Mashed potatoes were okay and the beef pot roast was actually wonderful. Not worth the money in terms of the food. The bait and switch with the photos as soon as you get on board to have your picture taken and then they come in later to your table fully printed during break to upsell you on two packages to buy your pictures is scummy. We paid enough to get in, don't need to feel wasteful because they printed the picture to entice you to buy it. The entertainment was actually pretty good. Wonderful dancers and great singers with great song choices. Something for everyone. Magic was witty and fun. The indoctrination at the end with the religious music was out of pocket and pandering to only one religion and not taking into consideration that they need to be inclusive to everyone. We're not the only ones who walked out during this and ended our show just a bit early. For the price, if you're not hyper Christian or over 60, I would skip this one. The views were great but the overall experience needs work.

    Jill J.

    What an experience! So glad we did this! Entertainment was great, the food was delicious and WOW that view! We are larger people so if I do it again I would pay more for the captains table to be less cramped ... for medium size people it's not an issue I'm sure!

    James G.

    It's a fun family experience, the magic show is awesome, the view is awesome the weather was nice. Bathroom is clean. But a big draw is the dinner experience. The servers are trying but still are somehow slow. I just think they have too many guests per server. They should have 1 row per server instead of 2. There's pretty long durations of time where guests are super low or empty drinks. When you arrive at the boat they also do group photos, when they brought the photos there were people in it with their eyes closed. Why would you deliver that as the paid image to the client ? You didn't make sure the photos were good before telling the group to finish posing? The food itself is kinda mediocre. Really bland, just not really impressive. Aside from that the boat is awesome, it's really good for little kids and families. Just maybe eat before you come here.

    The Branson Belle.
    Tina K.

    The show is fun and exciting , the food was great, service was great and we always enjoy the boat ride. :)

    Paddle wheel of showboat
    Chuck L.

    This was our first time on the Showboat. It was a beautiful boat; I lsurprised at how many people it can hold. The show was really good having music and dancing and magic. I love classic rock but that part of the show was just ok. The country music and magic were awesome. I would have given a higher rating but the dinner was terrible. The meat in the meal was really dry. But even with that said I would still recommend the Showboat. It was a good time and they give you time to look around the boat.

    Gooey Butter Cake
    Maddie G.

    Absolutely amazing show, I loved every bit of it and it is absolutely worth your money! With the general package deal you get a chicken and beef dinner with the already included show that combines three major acts: A game show type opening, the main singing and dancing show, and a magic performance grand finale. All the performers did an amazing job and included the audience in every act, I cannot wait to see what the future holds for their growing career! The food was pretty good, nothing too crazy to brag about but definitely filling that's for sure and the waiters and waitresses did an amazing job tending to your needs. ALSO, big shout out to Kevin our waiter, my drink was never empty at any time and our table clear, he deserves a raise or at least a bonus for his job well done!

    Dinner show entertainment staff
    Kristen B.

    My husband and I attended the lunch cruise and show. The boat was beautiful and well kept. The staff were all super friendly and polite. The food and dessert served was delicious! The wait staff was attentive and quick. Our waitress Crystal was so sweet! The only down side was the seating. The regular seats are super close together so I would highly recommend paying the extra for the Captain's Club seats. My husband is a bigger size man and it was quite snug in the regular seats. Although we made quick friends with our neighbors and very much ended getting to know them. The show itself was fantastic!! There was magic, comedy, singing, dancing, tap, ballet and so much more. It was fun and exciting! Music variety for everyone! So glad we got the chance to experience the Branson Belle Showboat. We'll be back to try the dinner cruise!

    the Belle did not ring it for us! My sisters dined on the Showboat Branson Belle and were disappointed to say the least. Our VIP entrance to the ship was only until the dock then VIP mixed with standard fare passengers. We were then directed to our captain's table ( which really isn't a table , nor a captain present). Others who were on the boat were already eating which seemed rude to all parties. Food quality was what you would expect for a lake cruise in Missouri. I was impressed with the amount of choice of entrees. I was not happy regarding beverage options as being served flat soda from a pitcher was not my ideal beverage. However Joe, our server, was 5 stars! He was outstanding! Attentive, kind, and always one step ahead, Joe made the evening feel special! He also helped guide us to the best exit to beat the crowd as we had a tight window for another show. The show however, was a snooze fest. The MC was not much of a Master of anything except listening to his own voice. He lacked humor, engagement, and a lack of originality. The best part of the cruise was the lake, which let's be honest with almost half of the cruise without entertainment, what else is their do what look at the lake and the lakeside. The show entertainers did their best to elevate the show beyond what was planned. I would not go back to the Showboat Branson Belle unless the MC and entertainment changed or at least let me drink a glass of wine to maybe make my judging less harsh.

    Yummy gluten free dessert!!

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    Excellent dinner with a superb server named Samantha!!! She was amazing! The show too follow dinner was also great! Highly recommend!

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    How do I go about receiving my photos ( copies) on line. We were just there and have returned home and wanted to print off the rest of the photos i paid for? The girl said something about a code and i have yet to find one on my photo.…

    Next time use your camera, much cheaper.

    Do they have a bar/serve alcohol on the dinner cruise?

    No they do not it is a dry boat. They serve non-alcoholic drinks

    How often does the boat go out?

    When we were there it did not go out! We got the dinner but nor the cruise.

    Is there a dress code? Csn you wear jeans?

    There is no dress code. My wife and and dressed business casual though. Take a jacket it gets cold

    How far is walking distance from parking to ticketng and boating dock?

    It is a pretty good walk from Parking to ticketing. From Ticketing to the boat they have a ramp for you to walk to get in the boat.

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    Comedy/Magician act was great as well - I believe his name was Christopher James - and the singers and dancers were good.

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