American Lady Cruises, 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, United States
Warm Lasting Memories
Join us soon for a 1.5 or 2 hour cruise on the beautiful Mighty Mississippi!
The Basics
Public Cruises
We specialize in 1.5 to 2-hour public cruises on the Mississippi River along the banks of Dubuque, Iowa. Depending on which day you join us, we will have a combination of Lunch, Happy Hour, and Sunset Dinner Cruises.
Private Cruises
Our yacht is the venue for many private cruises every year. Weddings, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, class reunions, and corporate outings are just a sample of events held on board Dubuque's American Lady.
Special "Once A Year" Cruises
Colors of Fall Cruise
On Thursday, October 14, we will take our annual Colors of Fall Cruise from Dubuque to Bellevue, Iowa and back, covering a distance of approximately 55 river miles. Scheduled to take advantage of the historical date when Fall Colors are expected to be at their best in Eastern Iowa, this cruise features a special Fall inspired lunch created by Charlie Cretsinger and his chef that will take advantage of fresh root vegetables, squash, tomatoes, pork, chicken, and more. There will be live music and we'll even include your first two drinks at the bar (adults only of course)!
Boarding begins at 9:00 am, we leave our dock at 9:30 am and return to our dock at 4:00 pm. Always a sell-out, you can buy tickets now while they are still available.
13 years and older $140.00 + sales tax
4-12 years of age $69.00 + sales tax
3 years of age and younger ride free
Lock 11 Northern Excursion
We're offering a second 6.5 hour cruise this Fall to take advantage of colorful foliage, but this cruise is planned to go through Lock 11 and cruise north toward Guttenberg, Iowa. A Fall inspired lunch, live music, and each adult ticket includes two adult beverages from the bar.
Boarding begins at 9:00 am, we leave our dock at 9:30 am and plan to return to our dock around 4:00 pm, but please keep in mind that exact time schedules are impossible to keep when dealing with unpredictable lock and barge schedules. It is possible that we will get back to our dock later than expected.
13 years and older $140.00 + sales tax
4-12 years of age $69.00 + sales tax
3 years of age and younger ride free
3.5 Hour Fall Cruise
This cruise suits families and others who can't fit a 6.5 hour Fall cruise into their schedule. On Sunday, October 10 and Monday October 18, we've adjusted our schedule to take 3.5 hour cruises to admire nature's Fall palate of colors. Join us for these great cruises before it's too late!
October 10 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
October 18 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
13 years and older $59.00 + sales tax
4-12 years of age $39.00 + sales tax
3 years of age and younger ride free
Fireworks Cruise
Sorry, this cruise is SOLD OUT!
Our annual Fireworks Cruise on July 3 is an Independence Day celebration unlike any other. We board at 6:30 pm and leave our dock at 7:00 pm for a scenic ride toward the Mines of Spain while we serve dinner. The menu is yet to be finalized , but it will include lettuce salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, dinner rolls, two meats, a potato, vegetable, and dessert. Then we return north where we will drop anchor just south of Lock and Dam 11, a prime location to view our city's impressive fireworks display. After the show, we return to our dock around 11:00 pm.
13 years and older $94.95 + sales tax
4-12 years of age $69.95 + sales tax
3 years of age and younger ride free
A Word About Trains
blocked streets can cause delays
We appreciate railroads and the hard work of their crews, but travelers need to be aware of possible driving delays due to Dubuque streets being blocked by trains. If you are approaching our location by driving northbound on US Hwy 61/151, do not take the White Street or 9th Street Exits to get to us. Both of these exits cross railroad tracks, and trains can sometimes block street traffic as long as 30 minutes. That could cause you to miss your cruise!
Instead, continue north and take the Kerper Blvd Exit. At the traffic light, turn right, then turn left onto 16th Street. Be in the right lane, and turn right onto Admiral Sheehy Dr, and then take the next right turn to arrive in our parking lot. On this route, the road takes you over the railroad tracks avoiding the possibility of being delayed by a train!
Please tell us that you are bringing the little ones.
Babies Are People Too!
We happily let children 3 years of age and younger take a ride free of charge, but they are counted as a passenger just like paying customers. So, when you make reservations, please inform us if you have that little bundle of joy so we can add them to our passenger list!