Queen City Riverboats

02/27/2026

Now hiring deckhands. Apply in person at our office
100 OFallon Ave Dayton Ky 410174 during regular business hours 10am - 4pm or call 859-292-8687 for more information

12/26/2025

🚨 Bengals Shuttle Update (Final Two Runs)
We will not be running the last two Bengals shuttles this season.

To everyone who rode with us this year: thank you. We appreciate the support more than you know, and we’re already gearing up for next season. Can’t wait to see everybody next year! 🖤🧡⚓️

If you have questions, please DM us.

12/12/2025

🚨 Bengals Shuttle Update (Sunday)

Due to weather conditions, we will NOT be running the Bengals shuttle this Sunday.

We know it's disappointing, but safety comes first for our guests and crew. If you had plans with us, please DM us or reach out and we’ll help you with next steps.

Stay safe and we’ll see you on the river soon. 🌊⚓️

09/30/2025

Ride the Spirit of Cincinnati Ferry Boat to the Game
Skip the traffic and ride the river! Queen City Riverboats offers a reliable and scenic ferry from Queen City Riverboats to Cincinnati for every Cincinnati Bengals home game at Paycor Stadium. Our Gameday Shuttle service takes you from our dock directly to the stadium, offering fans the most convenient, fun, and stress-free way to enjoy game day.

Cincinnati Bengals Ferry Schedule
Our Cincinnati Bengals ferry schedule is designed with fans in mind. The Spirit of Cincinnati leaves one and a half hours (90 minutes) before kickoff and takes about 30 minutes to reach the banks, giving you plenty of time to get to your seat. There is only ONE shuttle before and after the game.

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Departure Location: Queen City Riverboats
Destination: Paycor Stadium
Round-Trip Fare: $15 per person
Schedule: Departs 90 minutes prior to kickoff, returns 30 minutes after the game ends.

Send a message to learn more

08/11/2025

🚤 Shuttle Update 🚤
For now, Queen City Riverboats will be running Bengals Gameday Shuttles only. We know a lot of you have asked about Reds shuttles, and while they’re not on the schedule this year, they may return for the 2026 season.

Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you on the river for Bengals games this fall! 🐅

📍 Departing from 100 O’Fallon Ave, Dayton, KY
💵 $15 round trip | Free parking

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08/06/2025

The Wait is Over!! Gameday Shuttles Are Back

After a long off season, Gameday Shuttles are officially returning for Bengals season, now departing right from Queen City Riverboats at 100 O'Fallon Ave, Dayton KY 41074. The round trip is only $15 and there's free parking at QCR. We leave one hour before kickoff and bring you back 30 minutes after the final whistle. No parking headaches, no traffic gridlock, just step on, ride in, and step straight into Paycor.

We're making it a full experience, with a pregame at the dockside bar starting 2 hours before every game. Cold drinks, fellow fans, and the perfect riverfront backdrop before we head to the stadium.

First shuttle:
🏈 Saturday, August 23
Colts @ Bengals– 1:00 PM Kickoff
Pregame opens at 10:00 AM | Shuttle departs at 12:00 PM

But first, let’s kick this all off the right way.
Tomorrow night, join us for the Bengals Preseason Watch Party at Queen City Riverboats.

🗓 Thursday, August 7 | Bar opens at 6:00 PM | Kickoff at 7:30 PM
🔥 $10 Casamigos shots
🍻 $12 domestic beer buckets
🐅 Bengals gear encouraged

It's the preseason warm up for the fans who live for the roar.

08/04/2025

Experience the 2025 WEBN Fireworks up close aboard The Spirit of Cincinnati, Queen City Riverboats’ classic paddlewheel vessel. Avoid the crowds, skip the traffic, and take in the skyline from the best vantage point on the Ohio River.

We'll depart from our private dock in Dayton, KY and cruise through downtown Cincinnati before pulling into our reserved viewing area for the show. Watch one of the largest fireworks displays in the country light up the night from the heart of the river.

🍔 Food & Drinks:

Hot dogs, hamburgers, and snacks available for purchase
Full-service cash and credit bar on board

🛥️ Cruise Details:

Boarding begins at 5:30 PM
Departure at 6:00 PM sharp
Return immediately after the finale

🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person

Book now->
https://www.queencityriverboats.com/event-details/webn-fireworks-cruise-on-the-spirit-of-cincinnati

07/03/2025

🎆 SOLD OUT! 🎆
Our July 3rd Fireworks Cruise is officially sold out — thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket and made this event a success before we even hit the dock!

Get ready for an unforgettable night on the river with open bar, dinner, skyline views, and front-row seats to the fireworks lighting up the Ohio.

Didn’t get a ticket?
Stay tuned — more special events are coming soon.

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Experience an Epic Adventure at Queen City Riverboats! Book a Cruise For Your Next Event And Cruise The Ohio River in Style. We Offer Private Riverboat Charters, Yacht Charters, Bengals & Reds Shuttles, and More.

07/02/2025

Tomorrow!! Only 10 seats left on our all-inclusive fireworks cruise, going to be a blast!🎇

Don't miss Newport Blast tomorrow! Details below. Parking information here: https://www.newportonthelevee.com/events/newport-blast/.

07/02/2025

Sky on fire, river like glass, and your next getaway floating at the dock. Book a private charter at Queen City Riverboats and watch the skyline ignite from the Ohio River. 🌅🚤

06/19/2025

🎆 LAST CHANCE to SAVE $20! 🎆
Today’s your final shot to lock in $90 tickets for our July 3rd Fireworks Cruise aboard The Destiny Yacht — Cincinnati’s only public yacht experience.

✅ Classic BBQ buffet (burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, cookies)
✅ Full open bar
✅ 3-hour skyline cruise
✅ Front-row fireworks

⏳ Price jumps to $110 tomorrow. Don’t wait.
🎟️ Book now: https://www.queencityriverboats.com/service-page/fireworks-cruise-on-the-destiny-yacht

Celebrate Independence Day in style aboard The Destiny, Cincinnati’s only public charter yacht. This unforgettable 3-hour cruise features front-row seats to the July 3rd fireworks, an open bar, a full dinner, and skyline views you can’t get on land. What’s Included: 🛥️ 3-hour luxury cruis...