During this cruise, you are treated to a buffet dinner, live musical entertainment with access to the dancefloor, and freedom to roam the boat on our outer decks under the stars. This sightseeing cruise travels along the Mississippi River, allowing you to soak up the scenery at a relaxing, rhythmic pace, complete with historical commentary.
Join us aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat on a Sunday afternoon for The Captain's Sunday Lunch. The Mark Twain has been a unique feature on the Hannibal riverfront for more than 30 years. As a family-owned business since 1997, we strive to offer you a unique riverboat experience on the Mighty Mississippi, whether you're a Hannibal resident or visitor.
Join us aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat on a Sunday afternoon for The Captain's Sunday Lunch. The Mark Twain has been a unique feature on the Hannibal riverfront for more than 30 years. As a family-owned business since 1997, we strive to offer you a unique riverboat experience on the Mighty Mississippi, whether you're a Hannibal resident or visitor.
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Enjoy a night of dinner and dancing on this cruise on the Mighty Mississippi. Indulge in a delicious buffet and share a wonderful dinner with your family or friends, then enjoy live music from the dance floor or the deck. Once on board, you are escorted to your table, then you are free to roam the boat until the captain announces that dinner is ready.
This one-hour sightseeing cruise travels along the mighty Mississippi River, allowing you to soak up the scenery at a relaxing, rhythmic pace. Listen as the captain guides your cruise with historical commentary on the history, legends, and sights of the Mississippi River. A cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat is great for family events.
Join us aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat on a Sunday afternoon for The Captain's Sunday Lunch. This dockside meal would include a buffet of Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Deluxe Lettuce Salad with dressing, Dinner Roll, and the Captain's Favorite Pasta Salad. Iced tea, coffee and water accompany the meal.
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Ellyn Macy
Aug 29, 2021
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David-Johnni Busick
Aug 11, 2021
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Janice Krigbaum-Cummins
Jul 22, 2021
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James W.
May 01, 2021
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K. D.
Jul 02, 2020
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Cynthia H.
Oct 05, 2019
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Food was great!! Buffet style! Name on table so no need to hurry to be first in line! We did the Friday cruise for dinner it was very nice and romantic. The music was great one trip to buffet but the plates they give you are a good size very filling food. Out of souvenir glasses which was a downer. But very nice staff and crew! Loved our table at the windows and after dinner you are able to roam the boats three floors. We went up to the top floor and just watched the lights and the river. Music was good including a few pictures. They had salad but I skipped it for I can get more of the main courses
Charlotte M.
Jul 20, 2019
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Katrina P.
Jul 17, 2019
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This was one of the best tourist experiences I have ever had. Everyone who works in the office/shop and on the boat was so incredibly kind to me. They all seem to be genuinely sweet and considerate people. The tour was delightful, with informative commentary by the captain and unique views of the town and the famous Jackson's Island that you couldn't get anywhere else. If you only do one thing in Hannibal, make it this! If you aren't sure if you should go to Hannibal, you SHOULD go, and you should go on this cruise!
D. H.
Jul 09, 2019
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If you're a tourist in Hannibal I'd highly recommend booking a Mark Twain river cruise. You can book them online in advance--note that your ticket and email will say to meet at the office prior to your tour for loading. As of our visit (July 2019) the loading area and main office aren't open and we wouldn't have known that if not calling to check it out. You'll go to their "alternate loading area" due to construction/higher water at the original location. They plan to have that corrected by year's end. Signs for the alternate office and loading area are around
Jannette C.
Oct 27, 2018
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Danna R.
Oct 07, 2018
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We were lucky enough to enjoy a dinner cruise with our family while we were visiting in August. It was a fun time all around and we would definitely recommend it.
The cruise itself was beautiful and exciting. And while you cant go into it expecting fine dining, the food was good and filling. They dont mess around with those drinks either! And the music and dancing is entertaining and just what you want in that environment.
I am so happy we.got to do this and recommend it to anyone visitng the area.
The cruise itself was beautiful and exciting. And while you cant go into it expecting fine dining, the food was good and filling. They dont mess around with those drinks either! And the music and dancing is entertaining and just what you want in that environment.
I am so happy we.got to do this and recommend it to anyone visitng the area.
Lynne N.
Oct 27, 2017
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Chris G.
Oct 12, 2017
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My wife and I visited the Hannibal riverfront on a beautiful fall Saturday, afternoon. While walking downtown, we decided to take a boat ride at the last minute. There were about 45 people on our 1-hour cruise.
We were able to move around on the boat to get the best view. We decided to sit on the top deck enjoying the sun and the scenery.
The announcer was entertaining while telling the history and historic sites as we traveled up and down the river.
Growing up in St. Louis, this reminded me as a kid riding up and down the Mississippi on the Admiral, Tom Sawyer, and Becky Thatcher.
We were able to move around on the boat to get the best view. We decided to sit on the top deck enjoying the sun and the scenery.
The announcer was entertaining while telling the history and historic sites as we traveled up and down the river.
Growing up in St. Louis, this reminded me as a kid riding up and down the Mississippi on the Admiral, Tom Sawyer, and Becky Thatcher.
Catherine B.
Sep 18, 2017
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This excursion was so wonderful, beautiful scenery with lots of local history. I can not say enough about how absolutely wonderful the staff are. They truly went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. More kind and friendly than they had to be. We were stuck in traffic and were gonna be couple mins late we called 30 mins before to speak to them and see what our options would be and since here was no other tour available the waited the couple of mins for our group to arrive. Even called us back to check on us. We were greeted with friendly and helpful employees. We are so grateful
Terrie M.
Jul 11, 2017
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Staff top notch. Very nice on top of every need. River ride wonderful. Relaxing. Beautiful. Music fantastic. Food left much to be desired. Baked potato was held too long. Chicken dry and way too much paprika. Green beans canned mush. Pasta salad was missing something, not much flavor. Pot roast was fine. Didnt try brownie, im not a fan and there was no other option. Bar prices highway robbery. $14 for 2 small draft beer. If were ever in the area will do boat ride but skip dinner.
Brandy A.
Jul 03, 2017
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I posted this as 5 stars but it keeps defaulting to 4, not sure why!
We had a great time! A perfect way to spend an evening. We took the riverboat dinner cruise. There was plenty of options to spend your time on the deck of the boat in the shade or sun. The food was great, just simple catered food: beef and chicken, salad, green beans, rolls, baked potato...
It was nice that the first ten minutes included a little history of the local area and the last 30 min you are riding into the sunset, perfect photo op! Not overly priced considering the meal and the experience. Everyone should do it once
We had a great time! A perfect way to spend an evening. We took the riverboat dinner cruise. There was plenty of options to spend your time on the deck of the boat in the shade or sun. The food was great, just simple catered food: beef and chicken, salad, green beans, rolls, baked potato...
It was nice that the first ten minutes included a little history of the local area and the last 30 min you are riding into the sunset, perfect photo op! Not overly priced considering the meal and the experience. Everyone should do it once
Dwain C.
Sep 20, 2016
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Patti S.
Jun 20, 2016
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Jody G.
Nov 17, 2014
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I was excited to take my first riverboat cruise in honor of my significant other's grandmother becoming an octogenarian. We bought tickets for 30 ppl well in advance of the show date.
When we arrived to board the boat an hour early, we were greeted with a line of over 100 people. We learned while waiting in the cold for over an hour the boat released an additional 60 tickets the day of the cruise. Instead of honoring the tickets sold prior to show date, all tickets were first come first served basis as far as seating. Luckily, the 80+ couple, one of whom uses a walker, was able to get a
When we arrived to board the boat an hour early, we were greeted with a line of over 100 people. We learned while waiting in the cold for over an hour the boat released an additional 60 tickets the day of the cruise. Instead of honoring the tickets sold prior to show date, all tickets were first come first served basis as far as seating. Luckily, the 80+ couple, one of whom uses a walker, was able to get a
Frank H.
Sep 28, 2014
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