Our first booking was canceled due to high winds. I was very pleased they cancelled early in the day instead of waiting for us to show up. Our tickets were refunded quickly. We emailed to check for another ride and finally found ourselves on the boat. Great experience. Very interesting history of the coast of Biloxi as well as a deer island. The captain has a voice that is nice to listen to. A real storyteller. The bar was great. Prices reasonable. read more

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We had an amazing time celebrating my closest friends birthday! Our entire party crews had a blast! Upon entry to the boat the hostess was super sweet and the fellas working as servers of drinks and food were the sweetest young men! So personable and quick with food and drinks. I would highly recommend. The DJ allowed us some time to sing happy birthday unfortunately our candles didn't work out while out in the ocean due to the wind! Bit forward the end he played the up to date music and the floor was packed. I had to grab my mask due to covid. He did provide a disclaimer regarding refund if anyone was uncomfortable due to social distancing but overall. We had a delightful time and would return again! read more

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The family that runs this is awesome. You can tell they put their heart and soul into creating a welcoming experience for their guests to enjoy that is unforgettable. Our parents especially loved the musician playing live music. Our children loved the Hibatchi Dinner! They were completely skeptical at first...it wasn't exactly the same as eating in a Hibatchi restaurant, but once they understood the buffet format and that they could have as much as their hearts could enjoy, they were in love. The captain had a great personality, set expectations of areas that could get especially windy, but our trip couldn't have been smoother or more enjoyable. He also allowed our kids a chance to steer the boat! The bartender made great drinks and all the serving staff were so kind. Btw, the bathroom was so clean and we have a huge appreciation for clean bathrooms and nice running water on a boat. I would recommend this experience to anyone! I was really confused when I was looking up the Betsy Ann online, But after talking with the current owners told us they have only owned the boat less than two years and that it was previously located in Panama City Beach, FL. read more

The staff was AMAZING!!!! The drinks were FANTASTIC!!! The concept was GREAT!!! Sadly the food was a little blah. Would I do this again YES!!! I had an AWESOME time! read more

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Fantastic evening! Food was great and Captain Mike and his crew were fun! The crew went out of their way to make sure all our needs were met! They definitely go above and beyond to assure the best experience. I highly recommend this cruise! Beautiful sunset and playful dolphins topped off the evening! read more

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I've been to Biloxi many times but this was the first time I had a chance to do a boat ride! It was beautiful, educational and lots of fun! The captain and crew were really helpful and friendly. I was able to start a tab for snacks and drinks. My son enjoyed his snowball, popcorn and coke. They even had a bar and signature cocktails. There was enough room for all of us to spread out and enjoy the scenery. I enjoyed the captain narrating and then putting on some jams. The crew made sure we were well taken care of. You could tell they enjoy what they do. This is worth every penny and those 2 hours fly by! I didn't get sea sick, there's plenty of shade and you can sit inside in the a/c to enjoy your drinks. This was a lot of fun and I'll definitely go back! Next time I wanna go when it's the holidays! read more

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What a great time. Great food and our glasses never went empty. Good job at parking the boat Eric. That dude is the best. read more

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The boat ride views and the staff were really nice but that was probably it. When I seen hibachi cruise.. I thought someone was cooking us hibachi in front of us while we were on the sunset ride. Nope. The food was not good, AT ALL. Evidently the meals were premade in advance because my meal was cold. We were a party of 9 but there was not enough egg drop soups for everyone. We were not asked if we wanted maybe extra food to compensate for the ones with no soup. My fried rice was hard, the steak was over cooked, the vegetables were hard. The servings were small. No desserts. For $55 per person, it was disappointing and not worth it. read more

We took the Eco/Historical cruise 7/27/22 and it was very relaxing!! The captain was very informed on both the local history as well as the geological/naturism. The boat has a very interesting history in itself. We were fortunate to make one of the last cruises in Biloxi, MS. They are moving to Bay St. Louis, worth booking a cruise if in the area. On another note the Full bar on board was a plus. read more

This was our first time vacationing in Biloxi Mississippi. My husband booked our family dinner with the Betsy Ann Riverboat. Our family had a great time out in the ocean and had great hibachi! Customer service was great and entertainment was awesome! This was such a great experience! Our 3 and 6 year old love it ! This is a must try when u are out here! read more

One of the best dinner cruises that I have ever been on! I would recommend this cruise to anyone looking for good entertainment, awesome scenery, and great food... read more

We got the sun set tour which means we got a little of both- day and night. I really enjoyed the ride. The captain let whoever wanted to steer the wheel and take pics with him which was nice. He gave us a little history at the beginning of the tour which I loved. Music was good, my kids danced and had a fun time read more

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Very enjoyable cruise, well worth the money, great friendly staff. Captian is very knowledgeable and gives a lot of history with a great personable sense of humor. Definitely recommend this to any and all ages. read more

We had a wonderful experience on our dinner cruise! We went Thanksgiving weekend and it was a bit cold so dinner was served downstairs in the climate controlled area. The ambiance was wonderful and the food from Salute was excellent!! Wonderful live music just added to the experience! The owners are very sweet people; he is your Captain and she does everything except drive the boat!! It's as though an old friend owns a riverboat and asked you to join them on a dinner cruise! ;-) highly recommend! Our teens loved it too!! read more

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This was a wonderful cruise!! I googled best things to do in Biloxi and your boat was in a top 25 list. It was a lovely evening, the music was great, and the drinks were good. We even got to see some dolphins! The captain and crew were amazing and very attentive to each guest, even the little ones Take this cruise if you like good music, drinks and even some dancing!! You won't regret it! read more

Great time. We did a 2 hour dinner sunset cruise. The food was good, the staff wonderful and the scenery breathtaking. Well worth the money. Do this with a love one or the family. read more

This is an awesome short cruise to take. The food was chicken and shrimp asian cuisine that was cooked to perfection by Chef Hurley. The crew are so attentive and live performance by Johnny Funk was above excellent. Captain Mike is so good at letting you know exactly what is going on. The boat has bathrooms and ac area for people that may need cooler than the ocean breeze. Everyone on the boat were so relaxed and mingled together. Covid precautions are followed. I would greatly book again. Thanks to my daughter for a beautiful evening. read more

I spent a lovely evening on the Betsy Ann! The 2 hour ride was a very good experience with live jazz, a bar and a buffet style dinner. It was a full house and the crew on the boat were superb, attentive and very courteous gentleman and a lady. The bathroom was clean, pleasant, accommodating and spacious. The view was spectacular. I recommend taking the Betsy Ann for a cruise, I think you'll enjoy it! While I was on this boat with a large group of people, this would be great for date night! The main course buffet, while presented well was ok, but the dessert, bread pudding, was so good, I got 2 helpings. If you get an opportunity to go out on the Betsy Ann, take it! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed a sunset ride on the Betsy Ann this past Sunday! Excellent service from Vince, Riley, the Captain, bartender and all the staff. Great live music, reasonably priced drinks, clean bathrooms, and boat safety issues reviewed. Overall a fantastic experience we will repeat - and recommend! Thank you for a great option, indeed a special treat, on the beautiful Saint Louis Bay! read more

Went on the boat with my husband and in-laws. This was so much fun, the food was very good and the music was alright too. We enjoyed the 2 hour ride. Only suggestion we have is that they add another table or two at the top deck, if possible and maybe have a little dessert. The staff taking drink orders was PHENOMENAL!! They ran around taking care of all the customers and they were very nice and professional. They definitely have a good crew. Check it out because it's worth the trip. read more

We had FUN! The captain was most informative as he narrated the waterway and the considerable challenges the salt water/fresh water, wildlife and aquatic environment faces these days. Very polite and extremely helpful staff. read more

Enjoyed our afternoon cruise on Thanksgiving weekend. The captain provided some great commentary. Was an enjoyable afternoon.

Fun cruise but NO DESSERT and LOUD KIDS -My girlfriend was here from New York and we decided to take a trip to Biloxi and New Orleans for the weekend. We looked online to see if there was anything to do besides gamble and so we saw that there was a river boat cruise and I love riverboats. We made the reservation online two days prior and then went to the dock. It is boarded between golden nugget and Margaritaville very easy to find. We just went up to the front of the boat and they had her name on a list. We got a seat on the top where there was a table and sat down with our drinks. The food was served right after the boat took off. The drinks were very reasonably priced ---I believe the mixed drinks were five dollars and we had two wine coolers and they were only three dollars each. We got a seat on the top where there was a table and sat down with our drinks. The food was served right after the boat boat left around 7:10. It was hibachi style food. They had chicken vegetables fried rice and shrimp. It definitely is not a typical hibachi. I thought we were getting steak. I didn't taste any egg in the rice and it should have had more soy sauce or something - The chicken was OK but the shrimp was small and not very tasty. The vegetables were not that great either. We should've used more mushrooms and more typical hibachi style vegetables. It wasn't horrible tho- but where was the dessert?????The food was not the part that was a bit disappointing. The fact that there were kids running and screaming all over the place that drove both of us crazy. In fact many of us adults said that there should be an adult only cruise in the evening. The adults didn't even bother to tell the children to behave or be quiet as we were trying to enjoy a relaxing cruise and had to hear screaming and crying kids- Alcohol is being served and I did not feel that this is a place that children needed to be at. They should just go on a day cruise if they want to do that. The music was great as was the band and the service was fantastic! They always asked us if we wanted more to drink and if they could clear our table. I definitely would recommend it but I again highly recommend the owners to think about the kids being on board. read more

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We went out on the Betsy Ann Riverboat this evening for their "murder mystery" event. For $35 per person you receive a two-hour boat ride, a buffet dinner (chicken, ham, potatoes, green beans, bread, and a brownie), all-you-can-drink iced tea and/or water, and an active roll (if you wish) in their "Murder Mystery." The food was okay. I was expecting a lot more variety and quality, but my expectations are generally high. The staff was friendly, though I wish that they had been better actors and memorized their lines/story. They were reading from scripts. I wish it had been a little more realistic. But it was our first ever experience with any type of "murder mystery." Perhaps that is the way it's typically done... meh... They have a cash bar so you can purchase alcoholic beverages. It's a bit pricey in my opinion: $5 mixed drinks in tiny cups. If you don't have cash you must buy at least $20 worth of drinks to use your credit card for payment. That sucks... and is illegal by the way. I didn't say anything about it to the bartender, but it's illegal to require a minimum purchase in order to use a credit card. (remember that next time you're at a gas station with no cash for a pack of gum!) We did have a nice time though! That being said, however, we'll probably try some other local places before heading back to the Betsy Ann. read more

This was not only our first time on Betsy Ann's Steamboat but also our very first Murder mystery. We didn't know what to expect and actually we'd already eaten when we stumbled across it. The Captain allowed us to come aboard and participate and it is just what we needed. The staff was very warm and inviting and made the night fun and all the guests feel welcomed. Long story short the Captain's wife found out about our story, which I won't relay on her, and she was exactly what our family needed. She was just so sweet and compassionate to us and all the guests. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone visiting St Andrews and wanting to do something a bit different than the typical touristy stuff!! read more

Wonderful time... Staff was very personable and food was perfect! Couldn't be happier! read more

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This surprisingly ended up being the highlight of our trip to Biloxi. We saw the boat docked near our hotel room and looked it up. It offered a few different excursions, and because of our timing ended up having to take the Hibachi Dinner Cruise. We just thought it would be nice to get away from the smoke filled casinos and noise. We get aboard , the live music was playing, gentle wind blowing, the wonderful smell of dinner cooking...!!!!! We set out, the sun is setting, and then dolphins are chasing the boat!!!!!!! What?????? The musician was astounding ( creating a memory never to be forgotten) , people were dancing....My husband and I were so happy!!!!! It was a perfect evening! I HIGHLY recommend this trip. read more

Great trip with The Betsy Ann Riverboat during our stay in Panama city with the Warrior Beach Retreat! My husband and I enjoyed the cruise as we watched the sun set and a wonderful meal provided to our group. Thanks Betsy Ann Riverboat! read more

Took a 2 hour tour on April 20th. Very windy but the captain did what he could. Staff was great and the Captain gave out a lot of info. Will do again. This is a new owner for the last year or so. Great price you need to check them out! read more

My experience with the Betsy Ann Riverboat was a very puzzling one. My wife and I were asked to leave after I politely pointed out to the waiter that we had been overlooked for service while others coming in after us had been served. The owner of the boat approached our table and said, "I heard that you accused one of my crew of waiting on white customers before waiting on black customers." When I told him that that is not what I said but simply pointed out what happened, he said, "Well this my boat and I'm asking you to leave; I'll refund your money". Just so happens we were the only African Americans on the lower deck when this happened but facts are facts. The waiter said he must not have seen us but we were asked to leave!? read more

This is, by far, the best cruise in the Biloxi / Gulfport MS area! The crew went above & beyond to ensure that our "Sunset Music Cruise" was the best! We were greeted by deck hand "Vince", he was so welcoming and quite entertaining, as he welcomed us aboard. The Captain is the owner of the riverboat - he was thorough, as he introduced himself and his crew. Entertainment was provided by solo artist, "Anderson Domingues Page" ~ he was very talented, as he provided all aspects of the music compilation that came together for an amazing musical experience. The rainstorms in the area were successfully avoided, as the Captain's extensive experience enabled him to navigate around the storms. I highly recommend this riverboat cruise, you will not be disappointed! read more

We had a very relaxing ride. Loved hearing the history of the boat, island, and Biloxi coastline. The owners are fantastic! Eric the deckhand was awesome! Definitely worth the time and money. read more

We took this excursion on 7/29/19 and really enjoyed it! The boat is comfortable and sound. The captain and crew are so kind and super accommodating. I really enjoyed the history given and the awareness of the ecological impact on the area that Captain Mike told us about. It was just really fun to cruise along on the water with music playing and then he would tell us things about the area that were very interesting. I would recommend this cruise highly. The river boat is a rare thing these days and the Betsy Ann is especially awesome! Go!! You'll have a great time! read more

A smaller boat owned by a family vs a big tour company. And it shows. Personality and people who seem to care about showing off the Mississippi Sound (vs the Gulf) and showing you a good time. And they didn't gouge you on drinks and snacks. They should charge $1.50 for a soda vs $1 so it is easier to tip - but I'm sure people will disagree w me. One person to man phones and email so don't expect more than that. They had some local stories. We saw dolphins on the evening cruise. Pleasant is how I would describe the two hours in one word. I'd go again. read more

I went to Biloxi with a friend to gamble but wanted to see a bit of what Biloxi has to offer. Dinner on a Paddle Boat, Perfect, two things in one! It was so nice! Dinner on the water at sunset. The food was very good, the live music was fun, the dance floor was full and of course the views were amazing. The Captain and his wife, who own and run the ship, speak to everyone. The crew are great and local. They make sure every guest is taken care of, has what they need, clean guests areas of empty plates and glasses, bring them drinks and will stop and visit with the guests and share info about the area. I'd take the trip again! And, for those of you who want to do something nice and "not" feel like you are intruding on a couples retreat, this is it. read more

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My husband and I went on this yesterday. Very nice people and would definitely recommend. Nice breeze and great way to see the water and hear about some local history. read more

This is such an amazing and affordable experience! The guided tour was very interesting, the live music was amazing, and nothing could beat the DOZENS of dolphins that we saw! All the staff were extremely kind and welcoming. The facilities were clean and very comfortable! I would recommend it to everyone! read more

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First Time on Betsy Ann's Steamboat, Had a wonderful time enjoyed the dinner cruise. Staff was great and food was delicious. Will definitely do again when we come back on next vacation. read more

Beautiful night for a sunset cruise - not too hot and enough of a breeze to keep the bugs at bay. The captain was knowledgeable and nice. Crew was accommodating. The boat music was on point! Great trip with a more than reasonable price. read more

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A great night the crew was outstanding, the boat was comfortable the captain had great stores a very relaxing night out perfect way to see Biloxi read more