Sandstone rock formation on the Wisconsin River
The Wisconsin River is the state's largest river and often called "the hardest working river in America", with almost 30 dams along its path. It flows nearly through the state, beginning in northern Lac Vieux Desert and traveling 430 miles to southwest Prairie du Chien. Wisconsin is named after the river. Chippewas called it "Wees-konsan" (place of gathering waters), and Winnebagos named it "Wees-koos-crah" (river of flowery banks). Take a leisurely cruise on the majestic Wisconsin River to enjoy its beauty and splendor.
Wisconsin River Cruises
Wisconsin River Cruises operates several cruises from May until October. Travel times vary, from 90 minutes to two-and-a-half hours, on the 76-foot excursion boat, the Wilderness Queen. The upper deck has open-air seating while the lower deck features a dining area to purchase drinks and snacks. See eagles' nests, loons, deer, ducks, otters and massive snapping turtles while floating down the Wisconsin River on the sightseeing cruise. The dinner cruise features live entertainment and Friday dinner cruises include a murder mystery play. Family Value Day features discounted family pricing on Thursday sightseeing or dinner cruises and includes either magic, music or storytelling for the kids. Sunday features a brunch cruise and at night there is a cruise for people who work in the local service industry with pizza for sale, drink specials and prize drawings. The company asks for reservations but welcomes last-minute walk-ons if places are available.
Wisconsin River Cruises
Junction of Highways 8 and 47
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-369-7500
wisconsinrivercruises.com
Dells Boat Tours
Dells Boat Tours entertains over half a million tourists a year. Explore the Upper and Lower Dells from April through October, with tours running three-and-a-half hours every 20 to 30 minutes. Sights include majestic sandstone cliffs covered with pines. The tour has two shore landings, to watch the dog leap at Stand Rock and explore Witches Gulch. The company operates separate tours for the Upper and Lower Dells and three special tours from May through October. Sunset Dinner Cruise is two-and-a-half hours and features live music, food and a romantic walk through torch-lit Witches Gulch. Ghost Ship is a 90-minute night tour with haunting stories about the Dells followed by a spooky shorelanding at Witches Gulch. New in 2011, is Lost Voyage, a one-and-a-half hour night tour which focuses on a 1943 tour boat that disappeared and was recently discovered inside a canyon on dry land. Reservations are highly recommended for the Sunset Dinner Cruise.
Dells Boat Tours
P.O. Box 630
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
608-254-8555
dellsboats.com
Princess Kay Riverboat Tours
The Princess Kay is the only authentic paddle boat tour in the Wisconsin Dells. It is 83 feet long, 22 feet wide and holds up to 150 people. The Princess Kay has two full-service bars with food and drinks to purchase, heated/air-conditioned dining room and an open-air upper deck with plentiful seating. Tours include an ice cream social cruise, cocktail cruise or sunset cruise. The cocktail and sunset cruises feature live music and are two-and-a half hours long, boarding two hours prior to sunset. They feature the scenery of the Upper Dells and visit Sunset Rock, The Warrior's Shield, Coldwater Canyon and Witches Gulch.
Princess Kay Riverboat Tours
W1147 River Bay Rd.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
608-254-7193
princesskay.com
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