Riverboat Twilight, Iowa, United States

5Michael-and-Lynn 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2022

Another Great Cruise on the Riverboat Twilight!
This was our 4th trip on the Riverboat Twilight. It’s an incredibly relaxing vacation with beautiful views of the Upper Mississippi River, nice accommodations in Dubuque Iowa, and a super cruise experience with the Twilight’s captain and staff! Can’t say enough about the friendliness and professionalism of the Twilight’s staff and the service provided for a VERY reasonable price. Included in the cruise cost are tickets to the National Museum of the Mississippi River at the Dubuque Harbor… this is an attraction not-to-be-missed!

5NeverKidaKidder 5:00 PM Jun 4, 2021

So much fun!
My eight-year-old daughter and I had a fabulous time aboard the Riverboat Twilight. It was fun to share meals in the beautiful interior of the boat, and as vegetarians, we appreciated the way that the chef made sure we had plant-based meal options. The crew was professional, friendly, attentive, and fun to talk with, as was the captain. The captain allowed my daughter to come up to the pilot’s box and even let her put her hands on the steering wheel and steer the ship for a second. The stretch of river that we traveled was between LeClaire and Dubuque, and we saw a beautiful windmill, several bald eagles, lots of pelicans and seagulls and cormorants, many natural banks full of lovely trees, barges and tugs, and several river towns. There were plenty of chairs on the decks—some in the sun and some in the shade—and many rocking chairs with cushioned seats which were very comfortable as well. By far, the highlight of the trip for us was meeting the other passengers on board. We made friends with several other travelers, and we will keep in touch after the voyage. The stories and conversations we shared are memories we will treasure. Many were interested in playing games with us, and overall we just had a blast! LeClaire is an adorable little river town, and Dubuque is a true gem. We highly recommend riding the Fenelon Elevator if you take the overnight trip and are able to stay in Dubuque for the evening. Also, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is just fantastic. Highly recommend! It’s all just a lot of fun, and the commentary shared by the captain taught us so much about flora, fauna, other boats, locks, and the Mississippi river in general. My daughter especially loved it when the calliope would play on board. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera with a zoom lens!