Children enjoy Rita's Italian Ice aboard this two-hour cruise while being entertained by shows performed by the Gemini Theater Company. The shows vary throughout the year and may include adventures of pirates, mermaids or jungle safaris. This cruise offers birthday party packages.
In addition to enjoying the beautiful sights of the city, you can attend a dance party and see a live magic show. You're served a delicious Dave and Andy's ice cream sundae on this two-hour cruise. Birthday party packages are available.
Children are entertained by Loli the Clown on this cruise. The captain points out interesting tales of the history of Pittsburgh. This one-hour cruise is a good opportunity to see how children handle being on a boat. All passengers receive a lollipop when departing the cruise.
The three-hour Lock and Dam cruise takes you further up the Monongahela River than most of the other cruises. You'll experience first hand the process called locking as you go through a lock. You'll get a glimpse of the post steel industry riverfront as the captain narrates the history of Pittsburgh and its three rivers. The Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio River's navigation system include 23 locks and dams.
The Gateway Clipper Fleet can accommodate groups of any size. It offers educational cruises that depart from the Heinz Field Docking location. Many student field trips combine the riverboat sightseeing experience with north shore attractions such as the Heinz Field, National Aviary, PNC Park or the Andy Warhol museum.
