Sainte Genevieve Riverboat - Ottawa, Illinois

J ?. G.

What a great afternoon! Three of my girlfriends and I had the pleasure of riding on the Noon Cruise. The crew and Captain were informative and friendly. The fall colors were vibrant and abundant. The only problem was it didn't last long enough for me.

Justine L.

My time aboard the Sainte Genevieve was absolutely unforgettable! The boat is beautifully designed, with elegant details that made the experience feel so special. Tom Aussem is an incredible tour guide, his fascinating stories and engaging personality brought the history of the area to life.

To make the afternoon even more magical, Ryan Wotherspoon’s beautiful singing created the perfect ambiance. His voice was absolutely captivating and added so much to the overall experience.

The hospitality was unmatched. The crew was welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. This wasn’t just a boat ride; it was an incredibly unique experience that I'll treasure forever. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable outing!

Theresa H.

The Sunset Cruise was very enjoyable. The food was excellent, the music was good and the drinks were good and very reasonable priced. I have to give a shout out to the amazing staff and crew. They really were fantastic! Friendly, helpful, informative and very attentive. They went above and beyond to make sure my elderly parents were comfortable and assisted in getting them on and off the boat safely.

I highly recommend the St Genevieve River Cruises and we look forward to coming back again.

Pamela K.

My husband and I, really enjoyed our time on the riverboat last night. The entire staff, were extremely friendly and informative. We were even more impressed with the local artist Chris Ferel. Well Done Ottawa.

Tracy S.

My husband and I stayed the weekend in Ottawa. We happened to see the boat on the river Friday night and did a Google search to see what it was all about. We decided on the brunch tour on Sunday. Food from The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company was excellent. It was a great day. Definitely recommend and would try a sunset and music cruise next time.

Kelly T.

Beautiful views, good food and drink, lovely music, and the staff couldn’t have been more kind and service-oriented. We enjoyed this cruise on my first Mother’s Day with our 5 month old along for the ride.

michael D.

What a wonderful way to spend a relaxing and informative afternoon. A river boat ride on the Illinois river! If you are looking for excitement and thrill rides this ride is not for you. You can find that at Great America. However if what you want is a relaxing afternoon drifting -wheeling down a lazy river than the St Geneviève is just what the doctor ordered. 2 hours sailing with your choice of upriver cruise or downriver cruise accompanied by informative narration all along the route. The ship itself holds in excess of 100 people split over two decks the bottom deck being fully enclosed with large picture windows and is pleasantly climate controlled. Both his and hers bathroom that are immaculate as is all other portions of the riverboat. Afternoon cruise so no dinner is served but a fully stocked bar is open along with munchies to go with. Price point is very much in line with the experience and definitely not overpriced at all. Check it out and see for yourself
Thanks Captain and crew

Charles J.

A charming boat ride on the river, to Starved Rock state park, beautiful multi colored landscape at the perfect fall time of year. A slight chill in the morning air, but warming up enough to sit atop of the boat that produced a great excursion on an older, but outstanding boat. The captain and crew were professional and friendly, with snacks and an open bar.