Daily sightseeing, dining and unforgettable views. Sailing from Newport Landing on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River, BB Riverboats offers lunch, dinner, kids and holiday cruises, plus many specialty cruises. Plan your unique group outing on the Ohio River with a BB Riverboats cruise. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate, or special event, we're here to help you every step of the way.
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BB Riverboats gets its name from the initials of the people who were instrumental in getting the business started; Ben Bernstein and Betty Blake. Although Betty did not have a financial interest, she was a veteran in the riverboat industry. She came from the Presidency of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, which was headquartered in Cincinnati.
Pre-order a souvenir boarding photo when making your online reservation and save on your purchase. Make your cruise unique by adding table decorations, appetizers, and desserts, guaranteed window seating, souvenirs and other enhancements! If a member of your party requires a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free meal, please note this selection when making your reservation and other options will be made available on your cruise.
We'd love to pick you up, but our boats don't have wheels, so here is how to find us! All of our cruises leave from Newport Landing Dock, which is located at 101 Riverboat Row, at the foot of Columbia St. adjacent to Newport Aquarium. Don't worry about paying for parking; we've got you covered! Public Parking is available on Riverboat Row and in the surface lot on Columbia St.
If you are still not finding the answers you need, please reach out! Give us a call at 859.261.8500 or toll free at 800.261.8586 - we would be happy to help you. I was booking a dining cruise online and the cruise list said "1st Deck Only" next to the cruise name. What does that mean?. This specific condition pertains to the seating on the Belle of Cincinnati.
Whether you're visiting from out-of-town or simply looking for a weekend staycation, there are a variety of lodging options convenient to BB Riverboats. In Kentucky, guests can choose from several hotels located within walking distance from our Newport Landing as well as quaint bed and breakfast options in Bellevue, Newport and Covington.
Reviews (19)
Thelma B.
Nov 27, 2021
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Cassandra C.
Oct 19, 2021
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Sooo I booked the wrong day. We showed up the day after the day we booked. I didn't even realize it until we got there that we missed our reservation. They fit us right in though. The lady was so nice and didn't make me feel like the loser I was
That's about al that was good though. The guy gave us the wrong table number when he checked us in before boarding, we spent 10 minutes trying to figure that out. Our table has our balloons I got but no silverware or napkins like the others, understandable because ya know we were not on the original roster. We met our server, he said he
That's about al that was good though. The guy gave us the wrong table number when he checked us in before boarding, we spent 10 minutes trying to figure that out. Our table has our balloons I got but no silverware or napkins like the others, understandable because ya know we were not on the original roster. We met our server, he said he
Dana V.
Oct 18, 2021
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We are an hour and a half into our 3 hour drive to reach out motel that we booked in order to attend this planned cruise, I get an e mail that our cruise was cancelled. No explanation. No apology. No thought into actually giving us less than a 24 hour notice. We just blew a bunch of time and money. Trashy way to do business. At least tell us why! Never again
Kirsten J.
Sep 04, 2021
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Very nice!!!!! I took the residents of our nursing home on a River boat cruise. The staff was very! accommodating and super helpful since we had several walkers and needed assistance to get on board. We choose to sit on the first deck since it was disability accessible. Lunch was great and everyone in our group enjoyed the beautiful scenery while cruising up and down the River. I can highly recommend this cruise for families and people with disabilities.
Lisa W.
Aug 16, 2021
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We did the 3pm ice cream social cruise. Ice cream was a little store bought cup and toppings were in little styrofoam bowls. Bottles water and soda were $3.00 each. Could not understand what the person over the speaker was saying as the sound system was horrible. It was supposed to be telling us about historical landmarks. Overall, I would t recommend it.
Carrie G.
Aug 08, 2021
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What a complete waste of money. There was a reason why I couldn't find any information on this cruise. And now I know. We did the high noon cruise on a Saturday afternoon. Parking was easy when we came. But when we left it was completely full. Looks like they combine all the different cruises on one boat because they barely have enough customers to fill up one ship. If you do the lunch buffet one you just board the boat earlier and eat while the boat is docked not even when the boat is moving.
The chairs were plastic chairs that looked like they've been out there for years. The color
The chairs were plastic chairs that looked like they've been out there for years. The color
Debra H.
Jul 06, 2021
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This is a great way to enjoy a summer evening on the Ohio River. My girlfriend and I went for the seven to nine p.m. cruise . We had nice buffet dinner in air conditioning and then outside on the deck to enjoy the highlights of the Cincinnati and Kentucky skylines. The crewmembers were friendly and helpful. The ship is a little rundown and could use some renovation. The food was definitely buffet so don't go for a great meal but do go for a really nice time enjoying the river. The bar selections were limited. Parking was difficult to find so go a little early to scope it out. I know I
Carla S.
Jun 18, 2021
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Ann W.
Jun 05, 2021
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Took a group of out of town family over Memorial Day weekend. 10 of us. We all enjoyed the 90 minute historical tour. It's the perfect length and the tour guide / banjo player was exceptional. A fabulous idea to take out of towners between lunch and dinner on a weekend. I got a lot of praise from the group for the idea!
Sophia
Apr 20, 2021
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Star J.
Oct 18, 2020
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We really enjoyed the admirals dinner cruise. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we had a table all to ourselves and I cannot imagine how tight it would have been if we didn't.
There were some people that were dressed up but we didn't and there's no need to if you don't feel like it. The staff makes you feel comfortable no matter what,
The meal was served buffet style and the staff serves you due to COVID. There was a line at times but it seemed to move rather quickly. Food options were turkey, prime rib, salmon, mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Bread and desert (cheesecake
There were some people that were dressed up but we didn't and there's no need to if you don't feel like it. The staff makes you feel comfortable no matter what,
The meal was served buffet style and the staff serves you due to COVID. There was a line at times but it seemed to move rather quickly. Food options were turkey, prime rib, salmon, mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes. Bread and desert (cheesecake
Sarah B.
Sep 13, 2020
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We took the sunset dinner cruise with the wine tasting on Friday night. The Belle of Cincinnati was a beautiful ship, and we loved having our own table away from others. The food and wine were nice--nothing overly special, but it was a good meal. The frozen drink in the huge souvenir glass was a highlight. We loved being outside on the deck viewing the sunset and the city lights at night. The indoor area was a little too crowded and some people weren't adhering to mask requirements, so we mainly stayed outdoors to proactively protect ourselves. All said, it was a lovely night, and we would
April H.
Sep 04, 2020
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I was looking for something fun but mostly outdoors (due to COVID) to do while in Cincinnati and figured a river cruise would be just the thing. We decided to do the sunset cruise and while onboard I noticed that it is actually all the options on board at the same time. For example, the people taking the dinner cruise or the wine tasting cruise are all on at the same time. Anyhow, the boats are easy to find and there is plenty of parking. All employees were nice and the ride smooth. There was a band playing and luckily they kept the volume at the perfect level. We basically hung out on deck
Rachna B.
Aug 31, 2020
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What an amazing way to end the weekend. We took the sightseeing tour on Saturday evening and were skeptical initially about how it was going to be since the days preceeding the tour were rainy and heavily humid. We lucked out and had a great experience as it was none of that, on the contrary we ended up witnessing beautiful orange skies during sunset. We went with a group of friends, grabbed some chairs and sat in a circle social distancing from everyone else. You get to see cincy in a different light literally and the sunset makes it super special. The live music was good too. We witness a proposal
Monique S.
Jun 03, 2020
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My husband and I recently took the Historic Cincinnati Sightseeing tour with BB Riverboats, on the 3pm departure. The doors to board open at 2:20, so we made sure to get there early to enjoy as much time as we could on the boat together. We were able to sit on the very top deck of The Belle of Cincinnati. The weather was perfect, and the view was gorgeous.
The captain gives an hour and a half guided tour up and down the river. You learn all kinds of fun, historical info about both the OH and KY sides.
We added on a package to our tickets, that included a cheese board appetizer for two. It had assorted
The captain gives an hour and a half guided tour up and down the river. You learn all kinds of fun, historical info about both the OH and KY sides.
We added on a package to our tickets, that included a cheese board appetizer for two. It had assorted
Kevalyn C.
Aug 07, 2019
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B&B Riverboat Cruises is an awesome way to see the Cincinnati River. You will board in Newport Kentucky, and cruise down the Cincinnati River. This cruise is similar to The Spirit of Philadelphia with the buffet dinner, dj, and nice scenery. In my opinion, the Spirit Cruises are a little better, and a little more fun than the Riverboat. This cruise is significantly cheaper than the Spirit Cruises. I would recommend if your in the area.
Jenni H.
May 10, 2019
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BB Riverboats is a Cincinnati gem. I've been on many of the cruises, even having a season pass at one time, and I've enjoyed it every single time. I've lived in Cincinnati my whole life and I learn something new about this amazing city every time I go on a BB Riverboat cruise.
The staff is very nice, the boat and rest rooms are clean. This would make a great activity for out of town guests.
The staff is very nice, the boat and rest rooms are clean. This would make a great activity for out of town guests.
Scott B.
Apr 01, 2019
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Decent food and it is not too much more to pay for lunch than but pay for sight seeing. Your meal price does include water ,tea, and coffee but they bring it in a Dixie cup. Best just to pay $3 for a Pepsi. A normal cup with free refills. They have cheese cake for desert which was good. They have a full bar.
A banjo player plays and sings during the cruise. He is also the narrator for the journey down the river. I liked it.
Good sights and pictures up and down the river. The last 20 of the journey you get to play bingo for free to win BB riverboat tours prizes that are also sold in the
A banjo player plays and sings during the cruise. He is also the narrator for the journey down the river. I liked it.
Good sights and pictures up and down the river. The last 20 of the journey you get to play bingo for free to win BB riverboat tours prizes that are also sold in the
Cindy W.
Sep 03, 2018
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We had a great time touring Cincinnati on the BB Riverboats. This specific boat ride gave facts about Cincinnati as we traveled down the Ohio River. The tour guide pointed out things of interest on both the Kentucky and Cincinnati sides.
When we first arrived at the ship, there was ample parking all around the boat parking lot, as there are two levels of parking. If for some reason there is not any space, there is an additional parking lot towards the main road, as well as parking at Newport on the Levee. It is just a short walk away from the Levee and within walking distance from all the restaurants
When we first arrived at the ship, there was ample parking all around the boat parking lot, as there are two levels of parking. If for some reason there is not any space, there is an additional parking lot towards the main road, as well as parking at Newport on the Levee. It is just a short walk away from the Levee and within walking distance from all the restaurants
