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Davenport IA (Iowa, Quad Cities)

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Local Time 2024-03-07 22:16

Port Davenport IA cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Davenport IA, Iowa, Quad Cities. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Davenport IA is a Mississippi River cruise port and city in the USA's Iowa State (Quad Cities Metro Area / Northwest Illinois and Southeast Iowa). The region consists of 4 counties - Iowa's Davenport and Bettendorf, and Illinois' Moline and Rock Island. Quad Cities' metropolis has population around 400,000 and total area approx 170 mi2 (400 km2).

Davenport has population around 105,000 (metro around 185,000). The city is located halfway between Chicago (175 mi / 280 km to the east via HIghway I-88E) and Des Moines (167 mi / 270 km to the west via Highway I-80W). The city is also on the Iowa-Illinois state border (crossing over the Centennial Bridge) and prone to seasonal flooding. Davenport is popular with its annual music festivals and large sports events, the largest of which are the Mississippi Valley Blues- and Fair festivals, the Bix Fest (Beiderbecke Jazz Festival), River Roots Live, Beaux Arts Fair, Bix 7 (road race). The city is a great destination for biking, having 20+ mi (30+ km) of recreational paths.

The city's economy is heavily based on manufacturing, with Davenport Works (plant of John Deere/machinery manufacturer) being the city's largest and Quad Cities' second-largest employer (after Rock Island Arsenal / on Arsenal Island/Rock Island Illinois). Other well-developed industries are healthcare and tourism.

In 2021, the city repaired the seawall and started works to extend the riverwalk and the esplanade that runs the River Heritage Park's entire waterfront length. The extended promenade now features a decorative walkway, benches, new lighting.

For 2022 were scheduled visits by large boats operated by 3 cruise companies ( ACL-American Cruise Lines , AQSC/AQV-American Queen Voyages and Viking ), in some days anchoring simultaneously along the seawall.

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Celebration River Cruises

Celebration Belle River Cruises

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -

If you are ready to get “out” again---to do some fun things close to home, how about a fun Mississippi River cruise with the Quad Cities’ own, Celebration Belle ? The 38th cruising season is now underway. Susan Yarolem, Group Sales & Marketing with Celebration River Cruises , is the guest on PSL via Zoom with all the fun details.

It is a 750-passenger paddlewheel boat which is specifically designed for cruising the waterways of the great Mississippi River, offering casual sightseeing, luncheon and dinner cruises. They offer various cruises to meet any sailor’s enjoyment needs. SEE THE LIST OF CRUISE OPTIONS HERE! There are narrated cruises, dinner & dancing cruises, themed such as “Broadway & Movie Show Tunes” cruises or “Christian Music” cruises, as well as overnight or all-day cruises.

Celebration River Cruises is a family-owned (and operated) business. The Schadler family is involved in every aspect of the boat’s operations from cooking the food fresh daily, serving guests, keeping the engines in top running order, and even piloting the vessel.

Celebration Belle / 2501 River Drive, Moline, IL / (800) 297-0034 or (309) 764-1952 / [email protected]

We are cruising this weekend! Join us! Call 800-297-0034 or you can make reservations online at... Posted by Celebration Belle on  Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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Riverboat Twilight - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Reservation / Cancellation Policy

What is the cancellation policy? Two-day cruises: Less than 30 days notice of cancellation: $100 /person not refunded. - Less than 72 hours: 50% refund. - Less than 24 hours notice, no shows or late arrivals no refunds. If your plans change prior to 72 hours before departure we may allow you to reschedule, based upon availability. An inconvenience fee of up to 50% of the cruise value may be charged for passengers who fail to show up for their scheduled cruise. One day cruises: Less than 30 days notice of cancellation: $25 /person not refunded. - Less than 72 hours: 50% refund. - Less than 24 hours notice, no shows or late arrivals no refunds. If your plans change prior to 72 hours before departure we may allow you to reschedule, based upon availability. An inconvenience fee of up to 50% of the cruise value may be charge for passengers who fail to show up for their scheduled cruise. Sightseeing cruises - Less than 24 hours notice, no-shows or late arrivals - No Refund. In the event of a global pandemic or other crisis beyond our control, we reserve the right to issue gift certificates in place of cash refunds.

Policy Notices

Privacy Policy Information collected is for our internal company purposes only. We will not share your information with other companies. Tobacco Policy Smoking and vaping of tobacco products is allowed outside on the main deck stern only. The consumption of cannabis, whether by smoking, vaping or via edibles is strictly forbidden. The Riverboat Twilight prohibits the possession and consumption of all substances proscribed by the Federal Controlled Substance Act. Thank you for understanding. Parking Free parking is available in the public lot located in front of our boat landing.

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LeClaire, Iowa – Area Accommodations

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Hotels  Offering Special  Rates  for Twilight Passengers

Holiday Inn Express

Le Claire, IA (563) 289-9978 HIExpress.com

TOP 10 out of 2467 Holiday Inn Express hotels worldwide.

This hotel is within 1 mile of our dock. call their direct phone number to receive your discounted rate..

Comfort Inn

LeClaire, IA (563) 289-4747 ComfortInn.com

Eagle Ridge Inn

Le Claire, IA. (563) 289-5888 Website

Comfort Inn & Suites

East Moline, IL (309) 792-4660 Choicehotels.com/il315

Best Western

Davenport, IA (800) 373-6900 BestWestern.com

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Davenport

Davenport, IA. (563) 344-2900 IHG.com

Captain’s Quarters in Old Mill House

Le Claire, IA. (309) 314-7702 Website

Old Mill Guest House

Paws & Relax Guest Suite

Le Claire, IA. (563) 726-2524 Website

Grasshoppers Guest House

Le Claire, IA. (563) 289-4652 ShopTheHop.com

River View Lodge

Le Claire, IA. (563) 275-6330 LeclaireRiverviewLodge.com

Wide River Courtyard & Inn

Le Claire, IA. (954) 242-6878 WideRiverWinery.com/Wide-River-Winery-Inn/

LeClaire River Loft

LeClaire River Chateau

Le Claire, IA. (563) 320-2991 LeClaireLofts.com

Rescued River Retreat

Le Claire, IA. (563) 590-8400 Website

Dirty Water Music Inn

Le Claire, IA. (563) 289-7218

Pelican’s Crossing

Le Claire, IA. (563) 289-3410

LeClaire, Iowa – Area Pet Accommodations

For those needing a caring and safe place for a four legged traveling companion we recommend:

If you are not vaccinated, we strongly encourage you to do so, however, at this time the Riverboat Twilight does not ask for proof of vaccination. Mask wearing is the choice of the individual. The Twilight offers ample indoor and outdoor seating on all three decks and plenty of fresh air.

We will continue to maintain our increased sanitization efforts of the TWILIGHT and our boarding facilities, and we continue to provide hand sanitizer aboard the boat and employ a strong air purifier that uses UVC lighting that has been proven to destroy viruses and other bacteria.

For the safety of our passengers and crew and to maintain proper cleanliness, we have implemented the following guidelines for parents of children under the age of 14. While onboard the vessel and when making use of our food and beverages services, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. With your cooperation and understanding, we will be able to continue to offer a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

As an owner, of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Le Claire, IA and the President of Great Lakes Management Group which manages the hotel’s day to day operations, I wanted to say thank you. The business relationship with the Riverboat Twilight and her passengers is valued and much appreciated. We all know businesses from every industry has been operating in a different environment the last 8 weeks and will encounter new changes in the future.

We continue to monitor the franchise, local, state and federal safety guidelines to insure our guest and staff safety. For example, we anticipate a few changes in the near future which will include the following: a plastic shield / barrier at the front desk check,  revised breakfast offerings without a buffet setting, hand sanitizer located in the lobby and all floors at the elevator landings, continued use of hospital grade products to clean and sanitize the guest rooms, individual sanitizer wipes as an in-room amenity, removal of all products in the rooms that are reusable for example, pens, pads, laundry bags, and throw pillows, these items will be available upon request. We hope to see you soon. Stay safe and healthy!

  Respectfully, Neil Densmore | President glmg | hotels

Captain’s Narrated Lunch Cruises

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Boarding out of Moline, IL

Join us for our special Captain’s Narrated Lunch Cruise on the Mississippi River, featuring our hot lunch buffet which is prepared fresh onboard. Our excursion will take in some of the historical sights of the Quad City Area. We will cruise by the Rock Island Arsenal, located on a 946 acre island, and Lock and Dam #15 with the largest roller dam in the world. Our Captain will tell you about the history and facts of these two sights plus many more.

Your cruise will start off our hot lunch buffet:

• Marinated Chicken
• Alfredo Pasta with Vegetables
• Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Chicken Gravy
• Hot Vegetable
• Tossed Spring Salad with Dressing
• Rolls and Butter
• Coffee and Iced Tea included with your meal.

*Menu Subject to Change* We also have fully stocked bars available.

You can go topside to our open upper deck, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Last but not least be sure to visit our gift shop located on the 3rd deck.

Some of what you will learn about:

• Chief Black Hawk
• The location where the first railroad bridge crossed the Mississippi River
• Learn about the young Illinois attorney (who later became this country’s 16th President) who defended the bridge in a court battle.
• Our Captain will tell you about the rich history of the Quad Cities and explain why this Mighty Mississippi River is vital to each and every one of us!

Please check our schedule for dates & times.  Reservations are required.

Adult: $42.95 Child: $32.95

Prices include tax and gratuity and transportation.

Children’s prices are for ages 3 – 10 years; children under 3 years are free.

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Add some pizazz to your cruise and make your outing extra special with our Cruise Enhancement packages!  You can add a package to your cruise when you sign up on line by clicking the “Buy Tickets” tab on any of our  cruise  information pages.

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(800) 297-0034 (309) 764-1952

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2501 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265

Group Sales and Marketing: Susan Yarolem (800) 297-0034 x 204 (309) 764-1952 x 204

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Join us soon for a 1.5 or 2 hour cruise on the beautiful Mighty Mississippi!

We're Grateful

Thank you, friends and travelers.

In these cold months, we prepare our boat for it's winter rest while we plan for 2024. It's also the perfect time to thank everyone that joined us for a river tour in 2023. It's our pleasure to have you on board, and we hope to see you and some new friends join us in 2024.!

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 Evening Dinner Cruises. Click on the Sightseeing Cruise, Lunch Cruise, Happy Hour Cruise, and Evening Dinner Cruise tabs near the top of the page to discover details on those 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. Click on the Private Cruise tab near the top of the page to discover many details about planning a private cruise.

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Once-a-Year Cruises

Father's day cruise, lock 11 northern excursion.

Plan to celebrate that wonderful man on this once-a-year cruise from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. It includes the dinner buffet, soft drinks, and your first adult beverage. Choose a 10 oz NY Strip or Chicken or Vegetarian Stir Fry or for the kids, Mac & Cheese or a Burger. Dinner also includes lettuce salad, garlic and parsley smashed potatoes, green beans, and chocolate chip bread pudding.

Limited seating, buy early!

13 years and older $71.95

4-12 years $41.95

3 years and younger are free

Fireworks Cruise

Dubuque's Annual Fireworks Show is always held on July 3, and we provide you with the best seat available. The fireworks are shot over the river, and we drop anchor just north of the show for prime viewing. We even see some of the US Army's Golden Knights skydiving show. Cruise from 7:00 pm to around 11:00 pm, with dinner served around 7:30 pm. We limit this cruise to 68 tickets, and it is a sellout every year.

People started buying tickets in December 2023!

13 years and older $109.95

4-12 years $79.95

Colors of Fall Cruise

Timed to hit the prime time of Fall for colorful foliage, this very popular cruise leaves our dock at 9:30 am and returns at 4:00 pm taking a leisurely pace. We go to Bellevue, IA and back, all the while enjoying the colorful bluffs, continental breakfast, Fall inspired hot lunch buffet, live music, and your first two adult beverages included. This cruise has been a sellout every year, so don't delay your reservations!

Buy your tickets early, this cruise will sell-out!

13 years and older $149.95

Also timed to view Fall foliage, you will travel north of Lock and Dam 11, providing you with the experience of locking through a dam. 

We leave our dock at 9:30 am and return around 4:00 pm. Keep in mind that a boat cannot schedule a time to enter the lock, so our Captain uses his knowledge and experience to return at the right time, but circumstances could cause us to return to dock a little late.

Expect to travel to the vicinity of Cassville, WI before we return to our dock. Live music continental breakfast, hot lunch buffet, unlimited soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea, coffee, and two adult beverages included with each adult ticket.

In the event that we cannot use the lock, we will instead travel to Bellevue, IA before returning home. On this alternate route, we will not pass through a lock.

Some Useful Information

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!

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Lunch is served in the Main Salon

Where to Find Us

We are located in the Dubuque Yacht Basin. Park in Catfish Charlie's Restaurant parking lot, and walk around to the back of the building.  You will see our ticket office and yacht located at the same dock.

American Lady Cruises

1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, United States

Office Hours

We do not have office hours on Saturday and Sunday from November to mid April, but in the warmer months, our office is open every day but Tuesday.

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