American Lady Cruises, 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, United States
Private Cruise
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An American Lady private cruise is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Invite family, friends, associates, employees, or others to celebrate in style and make memories that will last a lifetime. With more than 15 years of successful event planning and execution, we pay close attention to your needs and wishes to assist you in making your event special.
For some guests it's a light hors d'oeurves and cocktail party on a two hour cruise, while others desire a four course dinner on a four hour cruise. And weddings! Ceremonies and receptions are extra special when celebrated in our unique venue.
This is a list of our most popular cold light food items for private cruises:
- Shrimp & Crabmeat Pinwheels with Cocktail Sauce (50 pieces) $75
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (50 pieces) $95
- Beef Tenderloin Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Syrup (50 pieces) $95
- Beef Tenderloin Canapes with Horseradish Bleu Cheese (50 pieces) $95
- Crudites with Sun Dried Tomato Ranch Dressing (serves 50) $95
- Seasonal Fruit Display with Honey Yogurt Dip (serves 50) $105
- Cheese & Sausage Tray (serves 50) $105
- Martini Shrimp Salsa (serves 50) $125
- Ham, Turkey, & Beef Cocktail Sandwiches with Herbed Mayo (50 pieces) $60
- Bruschetta Bowl with Garlic Toasted Crustinis (serves 50) $75
- Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa with Tortilla Chips (serves 50) $75
- Homemade French Onion Dip with Homemade Potato Chips (serves 50) $60
- Crab Salad and Crackers (serves 50) $70
This is a list of our most popular hot light food items for private cruises:
- Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli (50 pieces) $125
- Beer Cheese & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla Chips (serves 50) $75
- Turkey & Dressing Sandwiches (serves 50) $60
- Hot Buffalo Wings with Ranch Dressing (100 pieces) $75
- Barbeque Wings with Ranch Dressing (100 pieces) $75
- Plain Chicken Wings with Ranch Dressing (100 pieces) $75
- Swedish Meatballs (200 pieces) $75
- Barbeque Meatballs (200 pieces) $75
- Spinach Dip with Tortilla Chips (serves 50) $70
- Mini Reuben Sandwiches (100 pieces) $100
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (100 pieces) $115
- Mini Chicken Cordon Blue (100 pieces) $150
Hors d'oeurves are great, but you should have dinner too! Treat your guests to a delectable dinner buffet during your private cruise that includes dinner rolls and butter, fresh lettuce salad with apple vinaigrette dressing, and;
choose two meat entrees from the following:
- Charbroiled Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Caramelized Onions and Cabernet Reduction Sauce
- Dry Rubbed Smoked Pork Loin
- Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Louisiana Cane Syrup Sauce
- Ham Steak with Pineapple Glaze
- Fried Chicken
- Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast with Chasseur Sauce
- Dry Rubbed Charbroiled Chicken
- Grilled Marsala Chicken Breast
- Grilled Lemon Caper Chicken Breast
- Caesar Catfish
- Fried Catfish Fingers with Red Pepper Aioli
choose one starch from the following:
- Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Parsley Butter Smashed Red Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
- Au Gratin Potatoes
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Rice Pilaf
choose one vegetable from the following:
- Glazed Baby Carrots
- Green Beans
- California Medley
- Corn
choose one dessert from the following:
- Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
- Apple Crisp
- Peach Cobbler
The Quarter Master Cruise is the starting point for planning your private cruise. It can accommodate a group of up to 135 guests on a two hour private cruise, or longer if you wish. The prices below are for a two hour cruise and additional hours may be added at $400 per hour. Unlimited fountain soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea, and coffee are included in the cost of the charter.
Sunday through Thursday
1-34 guests $1925
35-70 guests $3115
71-99 guests $3470
100-135 guests $4320
Friday, Saturday, and Holidays
1-70 guests $3150
71-99 guests $3855
100-135 guests $4800
The Dinner Buffet may be added to your private cruise for $25.95 per person.
All prices are shown before 7% Iowa sales tax.
American Lady Cruises adds an 18% gratuity to all hosted food and beverage sales for the benefit of our crew.