Sit back and relax during the Mississippi Sound and Biloxi tour with a focus on the seafood industry, the Barrier Islands, ecology, and wildlife in the Mississippi Sound Estuary. View the spectacular sunset over the Mississippi Sound or Biloxi Bay, listen to the colorful narration by our captain and watch for dolphins and other wildlife on this riverboat cruise.
From the time you board the Betsy Ann Riverboat until the time you step back onshore, we promise you an experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. Come aboard, close your eyes, and let your mind water as you listen to the paddle slapping the water in perfect time. There is no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and waters of historic Biloxi Bay than on a true old-fashioned paddlewheel boat.
From the time you board the Betsy Ann Riverboat until the time you step back onshore, we promise you an experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. Come aboard, close your eyes, and let your mind water as you listen to the paddle slapping the water in perfect time. There is no better way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and waters of historic Biloxi Bay than on a true old-fashioned paddlewheel boat.
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The main cabin, accommodating up to 70, is heated and air conditioned for your comfort and sports a full bar with snacks available for purchase. The upper deck is covered and open with bench-style seating. Corporate meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, Mardi Gras, or whatever you have in mind; we promise to make it a memorable and spectacular time.
Sit back and relax during the Mississippi Sound and Biloxi tour with a focus on the seafood industry, the Barrier Islands, ecology, and wildlife in the Mississippi Sound Estuary. View the spectacular sunset over the Mississippi Sound or Biloxi Bay, listen to the colorful narration by our captain and watch for dolphins and other wildlife on this riverboat cruise.
Experience the beauty of our Mississippi Gulf Coast on one of America's last remaining TRUE stern wheel paddle boats. Enjoy sights and sounds while Chef Hurley displays his mastery of hibachi cooking, and dine on some delicious riverboat favorites.
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Hibachi Night, our dinner cruise will consist of hibachi prepared by Chef Hung Hurley on the upper deck of the Betsy Ann in the open air during our warmer months.This specialty Mississippi riverboat cruise makes for a perfect date night or a fun night out with friends and family!
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Hibachi Night, our dinner cruise will consist of hibachi prepared by Chef Hung Hurley on the upper deck of the Betsy Ann in the open air during our warmer months.This specialty Mississippi riverboat cruise makes for a perfect date night or a fun night out with friends and family!
Join us for a 2 hours historical and ecological cruise between Deer Island and into Biloxi with a focus on our local history, the seafood industry, the Barrier Islands, and wildlife that flourishes in the Mississippi Sound Estuary. Listen to the captain as he describes the local characters that lived on Deer Island, how the islands got their names, and other little-known facts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Celebrate Independence Day with us on the Betsy Ann Riverboat in Biloxi! This evening cruise is family-friendly and takes you to the best viewing spot for the dazzling Fourth of July fireworks display. Our bench-style seating on the upper deck of the Betsy Ann gives you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the show with an uninterrupted view of the awesome fireworks display!
Reviews (24)
Beverly Sanderson
Oct 15, 2021
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My husband and I had the best time. We took the sunset cruise and will do this every time we come to Biloxi. I totally recommend the sunset cruise. Captain Mike even allowed me to steer the boat. He is… very knowledgeable on things on the coast and it is a very interesting cruise. Thank you Captain Mike & The Betsy Ann for a wonderful experience.
Rebecca Walker
Oct 14, 2021
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Margo Jones
Oct 14, 2021
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Amy Pullen
Oct 13, 2021
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Lisa Parker
Oct 10, 2021
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Tonya Willison
Oct 07, 2021
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What a wonderful experience on the sunset hibachi dinner cruise it was a hit with our daughters they loved the dance floor and music & my 7 year old even got to help the captain steer! The views & food were… absolutely delicious & the deckhands showed great hospitality! Our family throughly enjoyed this attraction and made memories to cherish forever!
Marge Graebner-Reed
Oct 07, 2021
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M. Leroy Senior
Sep 19, 2021
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Melissa E.
Sep 07, 2021
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Missy C.
May 25, 2021
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Melissia H.
Mar 26, 2021
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Our first booking was canceled due to high winds. I was very pleased they cancelled early in the day instead of waiting for us to show up. Our tickets were refunded quickly.
We emailed to check for another ride and finally found ourselves on the boat.
Great experience. Very interesting history of the coast of Biloxi as well as a deer island. The captain has a voice that is nice to listen to. A real storyteller. The bar was great. Prices reasonable.
We emailed to check for another ride and finally found ourselves on the boat.
Great experience. Very interesting history of the coast of Biloxi as well as a deer island. The captain has a voice that is nice to listen to. A real storyteller. The bar was great. Prices reasonable.
Ciara C.
Sep 07, 2020
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We had an amazing time celebrating my closest friends birthday! Our entire party crews had a blast! Upon entry to the boat the hostess was super sweet and the fellas working as servers of drinks and food were the sweetest young men! So personable and quick with food and drinks. I would highly recommend. The DJ allowed us some time to sing happy birthday unfortunately our candles didn't work out while out in the ocean due to the wind! Bit forward the end he played the up to date music and the floor was packed. I had to grab my mask due to covid. He did provide a disclaimer regarding refund
Eve V.
Aug 17, 2020
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I've been to Biloxi many times but this was the first time I had a chance to do a boat ride! It was beautiful, educational and lots of fun! The captain and crew were really helpful and friendly. I was able to start a tab for snacks and drinks. My son enjoyed his snowball, popcorn and coke. They even had a bar and signature cocktails. There was enough room for all of us to spread out and enjoy the scenery. I enjoyed the captain narrating and then putting on some jams. The crew made sure we were well taken care of. You could tell they enjoy what they do. This is worth every penny and those 2
Anah M.
Sep 20, 2019
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We got the sun set tour which means we got a little of both- day and night. I really enjoyed the ride. The captain let whoever wanted to steer the wheel and take pics with him which was nice. He gave us a little history at the beginning of the tour which I loved. Music was good, my kids danced and had a fun time
Tiffany S.
Aug 25, 2019
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Went on the boat with my husband and in-laws. This was so much fun, the food was very good and the music was alright too. We enjoyed the 2 hour ride. Only suggestion we have is that they add another table or two at the top deck, if possible and maybe have a little dessert. The staff taking drink orders was PHENOMENAL!! They ran around taking care of all the customers and they were very nice and professional. They definitely have a good crew. Check it out because it's worth the trip.
Caryn M.
Aug 09, 2019
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The family that runs this is awesome. You can tell they put their heart and soul into creating a welcoming experience for their guests to enjoy that is unforgettable. Our parents especially loved the musician playing live music.
Our children loved the Hibatchi Dinner! They were completely skeptical at first...it wasn't exactly the same as eating in a Hibatchi restaurant, but once they understood the buffet format and that they could have as much as their hearts could enjoy, they were in love.
The captain had a great personality, set expectations of areas that could get especially windy
Our children loved the Hibatchi Dinner! They were completely skeptical at first...it wasn't exactly the same as eating in a Hibatchi restaurant, but once they understood the buffet format and that they could have as much as their hearts could enjoy, they were in love.
The captain had a great personality, set expectations of areas that could get especially windy
Bridget J.
Jul 27, 2019
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This surprisingly ended up being the highlight of our trip to Biloxi. We saw the boat docked near our hotel room and looked it up. It offered a few different excursions, and because of our timing ended up having to take the Hibachi Dinner Cruise. We just thought it would be nice to get away from the smoke filled casinos and noise. We get aboard , the live music was playing, gentle wind blowing, the wonderful smell of dinner cooking...!!!!! We set out, the sun is setting, and then dolphins are chasing the boat!!!!!!! What?????? The musician was astounding ( creating a memory never to be forgotten
Dennis B.
Jul 19, 2019
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Noomie W.
May 30, 2019
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This was our first time vacationing in Biloxi Mississippi. My husband booked our family dinner with the Betsy Ann Riverboat. Our family had a great time out in the ocean and had great hibachi! Customer service was great and entertainment was awesome! This was such a great experience! Our 3 and 6 year old love it ! This is a must try when u are out here!
Michelle S.
May 28, 2019
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Fun cruise but NO DESSERT and LOUD KIDS -My girlfriend was here from New York and we decided to take a trip to Biloxi and New Orleans for the weekend. We looked online to see if there was anything to do besides gamble and so we saw that there was a river boat cruise and I love riverboats. We made the reservation online two days prior and then went to the dock. It is boarded between golden nugget and Margaritaville very easy to find. We just went up to the front of the boat and they had her name on a list. We got a seat on the top where there was a table and sat down with our drinks. The food was
Jon H.
Nov 25, 2018
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We had a wonderful experience on our dinner cruise! We went Thanksgiving weekend and it was a bit cold so dinner was served downstairs in the climate controlled area. The ambiance was wonderful and the food from Salute was excellent!! Wonderful live music just added to the experience! The owners are very sweet people; he is your Captain and she does everything except drive the boat!! It's as though an old friend owns a riverboat and asked you to join them on a dinner cruise! ;-) highly recommend! Our teens loved it too!!
Tara K.
May 08, 2018
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I spent a lovely evening on the Betsy Ann! The 2 hour ride was a very good experience with live jazz, a bar and a buffet style dinner. It was a full house and the crew on the boat were superb, attentive and very courteous gentleman and a lady. The bathroom was clean, pleasant, accommodating and spacious. The view was spectacular. I recommend taking the Betsy Ann for a cruise, I think you'll enjoy it! While I was on this boat with a large group of people, this would be great for date night! The main course buffet, while presented well was ok, but the dessert, bread pudding, was so good, I
Thomas M.
Apr 22, 2016
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Kenneth B.
Apr 07, 2016
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