padelford packet boat co.- boat tours

wolffman

Even though the wedding hosts should write more of this review but I think that it was great and it was fun! First time I have ever been on the Mississippi and on a riverboat.

FLYTOANYWHERE

We went for a nice boat ride on the river . All went very fine. Nice smooth ride.Drink's and snack's and a/c on the bottom floor.We look forward to doing it again next year.

JaCoby14

This boat ride is great because you get to head up stream on the Mississippi River. This tour is narrated telling you about what it was like on the Mississippi over a hundred years ago. This tour is great for locals and for tourists alike. Mondays are half price days costing only around $9 a person. There are three tour times with the first one starting noon. The tour lasts about an two hours. Great fun for the whole family. You can sit inside on the lower deck or hang outside on the covered upper deck. I would recommend buying your tickets online to guarantee a seat.

194jakeb

We took the Jonathon Padelford as a work outing a couple of weeks ago and I can say I was less than impressed. We were on the scenic 2 hour cruise. The boat went up river to just past the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, then turned around for the return. The huge boat was slower than walking up the shoreline. Canned beer was $4.50, and prices went up from there for specialty beer, wine and mixers. A rum and coke was a hefty $7.50. Geez.Our work purchased boxed lunches. Sandwich bread was served on ciabatta buns and so dry they crumbled apart when picked up. Gross.

kpgc

To start, if you don't like a crowd, don't go on a Monday Madness cruise. Unfortunately this is the one we booked for so it was full to the max. This being said, the cruise was still very good. It was beautiful weather and the scenery was great. we couldn't really hear the narrative over the crowd, but what we saw and read on the trip map explained a lot, as did a few friendly locals also on the trip. We got the package that also gave us a hot dog, bag of chips and drink, so all in all a good value at $55. A good afternoon out.

ValerieM10

My family was visiting and it can be a challenge to find a fun activity for ages 10-83. This boat trip fit the bill. We went on a Monday night. It was easy to get tickets and find good seats for the 10 of us. The staff was friendly and helpful. The narrative was nicely adequate and not overdone like on some cruises. The beer choices were good too! My mom has a difficult time navigating steps and we did not have to worry about this at all as the ramp led directly to the top deck of the boat which is where we wanted to sit. There was a roof over seating so we were not in direct sun. Although, you could get direct sun if you wished.Word to the wise-even though the parking lot is in a VERY safe area do not leave your valuables in your car trunk. When we got back, from our lovely ride down the river, we discovered that my purse was stolen from the locked trunk of my car. This can of course happen in any area, but naturally, the thieves would have known when the boat left and returned making my things easy prey for them. So, take your purse with you (very safe on the boat).

437bricej

We were trying to find something to do with the kids for a few hours on an overcast and rainy day, and found this little diamond in the rough. Fifty bucks got the entire family two hours of Mississippi Riverboat cruising, and it was worth every cent!

davanstwo

We really enjoyed our time on the river. Very relaxing. It didn't cover as much information as we were expecting. There was a lot of time with no information being given. We did enjoy the old stories that were shared and the view of the fort at the half way point was good.

paulb039

We enjoyed a wonderful cruise on the mississippi we can recommend this trip we spent the whole cruise on the top deck taking in the views of the autumn (fall to you american readers) changing colours two hours is just right. i booked online from the uk and sent a few questions these were answered very quickly very professional and we thought the trip was reasonably priced. My partner is so pleased to tell our friends shes been on the great ole Mississippi thanks to all at padelford steamers.

wiminneapolis

This is a nice and not too long trip on the Mississippi from Harriet Island in St Paul (nice facilities there in the summer) to the Ft Snelling area. Please notice you don't get close to Fr Snelling (view from the distance)The whole thing takes a bit under 2 hours from boarding to disembarking. It is a nice one. Beverages for sale on board Seat outside away from the A/C fans for a nice ride and view

fdlfan

Although it was hot the day we went on our tour, there was ample shade on the upper deck and an air conditioned lower level. There was reasonably priced beverages and food available for purchase (you cannot bring any food orddrinks onto the boat). The sights and the stories were interesting. Would highly recommend this tour for all ages.

mericas

I recently took out of state friends on a docked riverboat to see the University of Minnesota Showboat Players in a wonderfully entertaining play. The ambiance of the riverboat, the intimate theater setting, and the classic melodrama on stage with audience encouraged to boo and hiss for the villan and cheer and applaud for the heroine was great fun. Tickets were inexpensive and my friends said it was the highlight of their visit. We also took a cruise up the Mississippi another day and that too was very enjoyable.

SEGeorge-BG

We bought the July 4 fireworks cruise. Would have been fine except for all of the LARGE black spiders that were all over the ropes, railings and upper decks. Come on people, there is no reason that you have to have an infestation to this degree. It ruined our enjoyment, having to keep your hands and feet away from all the spiders.

I_am_BKE

We took the Saturday 'Lunch and Lock' cruise. It was a very enjoyable cruise along a senic stretch of the River. Recorded narration (which we clear and understandable) of historic points along the way. Food was plentiful and good. Plan to do it again. Much MUCH better than the alternative Mississippi river cruise company.

JoshWBC

We decided to do a Mississippi river cruise and it happen to be the night that we we did it was two for one margaritas. The drinks were really good and they also offered a complementary taco bar. I figured that this would be some historical type of cruise but it was just a nice relaxing cruise. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The price was decent for what I thought, it ended up being $48 for the two of us plus $5 for two margaritas. If we are ever back in the St. Paul area we will defiantly do it again.