Our Public Cruises

The two hour Evening Dinner Cruise aboard the American Lady is the perfect way to take in Dubuque's beautiful river scenery while enjoying a delicious meal catered by Catfish Charlie's Restaurant.  This is usually the most relaxing cruise of the day filled with sunsets, cooler temperatures, and good times.  We offer this cruise four nights per week at times that fit most schedules.

The cruise schedule for Wednesday and Friday is from 7:45 pm to 9:45 pm.  Please check-in inside our Ticket Office after 6:45 pm to receive your Boarding Pass, and boarding begins at 7:35 pm.

The cruise schedule for Saturday and Sunday is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  

Please check-in inside our Ticket Office after 5:15 pm to receive your Boarding Pass, and boarding begins at 5:45 pm.

On occasion, our scheduled cruises may run at different times.  Please make note of your cruise's scheduled time. 

It is NEVER acceptable to bring food and beverages aboard the American Lady.

• The Adult Dinner Cruise is $47.95 + sales tax
• The Dinner Cruise for children between the ages of 4 to 12 is $33.95 + sales tax
• Those 3 years of age and younger ride free
• Soft drinks are included in the price of your ticket, and wine, liquor, and beer are available for purchase
• Reservations are required and payment is needed when you make your reservations
• We require a 48 hour notice of cancellation for a refund

Dinner is served buffet style and includes a lettuce salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, two meats, a potato, a vegetable, and dessert.  We plan the following menu, but we reserve the right to make substitutions as needed;

Wednesday  

Smoked Pork Loin

Chicken Breast with Hunter Sauce

Garlic Parsley Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

Green Beans

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Friday  

Caesar Catfish

Herb Roasted Pork Loin

Garlic Parsley Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

Green Beans

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Saturday  

Beef Tenderloin Medallions

Chicken Breast with Hunter Sauce

Garlic Parsley Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

Green Beans

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Sunday  

Chicken Breast with Hunter Sauce

Smoked Pork Loin

Garlic Parsley Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

Green Beans

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce