The Arkansas Queen, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, offers guests a ride on a replicated steamwheeler boat. With three decks, the Arkansas Queen comfortably seats 250 to 300 guests, according to the river cruise boat's website. Guests may choose between a lunch and sightseeing cruise or the more formal dinner cruise.
The lunch cruise takes guests on a 90 minute tour along the Arkansas River, through Little Rock. The captain treats guests to a guided tour of the area and speaks about its history. Guests are also given the opportunity to watch a comprehensive video about the history of riverboats during their guided tour. The dinner cruise offers guests dining, dancing and sunset views of the Arkansas River. This tour cruise is a wonderful opportunity for guests to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. Special occasion packages can be added to the ticket prices at the time of booking.
Arkansas Queen
P.O. Box 5666
North Little Rock, AR 72119
501-372-5777
arkansasqueen.com
The Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat sails from Hot Springs, Arkansas through Lake Hamilton. Guests aboard the 250 passenger boat are treated to magnificent views of Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs National Park and the city of Hot Springs, according to the riverboat's website. The Belle of Hot Springs offers three cruises including the sightseeing cruise, luncheon cruise and the sunset dinner and dance cruise.
The sightseeing cruise allows guests to explore America's "Spa City" through the captain's narration and views of local mansions, natural islands, resorts and the Quachita Mountains. The luncheon cruise offers the same sightseeing narration and guests are served lunch prior to the boat leaving the dock. The Belle of Hot Spring's sunset dinner and dancing cruise is the most popular option, featuring a narrated tour, dinner and dancing during the two hour cruise. The Belle of Hot Springs is also available for private receptions.
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
5200 Central Ave, Highway 7 South
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-525-4438
belleriverboat.com
The Belle of the Ozarks sails from Eureka Spring, Arkansas through Beaver Lake. Guests experience an exceptional sightseeing tour of the lake during their 75-minute tour, according the Belle of the Ozark's website. Beaver Lake is home to a 200-acre wildlife preserve and guests occasionally see deer swimming along the shore. In the spring, the lake is home to a large osprey population. In September bald eagles appear and monarch butterflies migrate through the area. Guests can also view an ancient Indian burial ground and submerged homestead while aboard the Belle of the Ozarks. In addition to sightseeing tours, the boat may be rented out for private events.
Belle of the Ozarks
354 Country Rd. 146
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479-253-6200
estc.net/belle
