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Daily Excursion

A Narrated Scenic Tour of the Upper Dalles of the St. Croix River.

Quick Details

Public Tours are offered 7 days a week from May to late October. Select a date to see the times available.

Great way to tour the St. Croix River! Includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the River!

Duration

80 minutes
See our full schedule if no 80-minute trips are available.

About

Since 1906, thousands of tourists have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world-famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by excursion boat. Our excursion boats include the Taylors Falls Queen and the Taylors Falls Princess. Both boats are enclosed on the lower level, with an open upper deck.

Your licensed boat pilot and tour guide will highlight the unique rock formations left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago. Among the most outstanding formations is the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. “St. Croix” means Holy Cross.

Other sites that can be seen from the boats include the world’s largest glacial kettles or “potholes,” Lion’s Head, Turk’s Head, and the highlight of the boat tour, The Old Man of the Dalles – the most outstanding natural rock face you’ll ever see.

Add a River Rock meal to your reservation, or stop by our River Rock Patio before departure. Our snack bar onboard offers sandwiches, chips, candy, and various beverages.

What to Bring

A light jacket is recommended in the spring and fall seasons. Cash for the snack bar, but we do accept credit cards.

Boarding will begin 15 minutes before departure time.

Daily Excursion
80-Minute Tour Pricing for 2025  (Please swipe to the right for 45-minute pricing)

➤Same-Day Pricing:(+booking fee)

  • Adult- $35.99
  • Senior (62+) – $33.99
  • Child (3-15) – $19.99
  • 2 and under-no charge

➤Advanced Pricing**:(+booking fee)

  • Adult- $30.99
  • Senior (62+) – $28.99
  • Child (3-15) – $18.49

**Purchase by 11:59 pm CST the day before your excursion to receive the advanced purchase price.

➤ Groups (20 or more):

  • Adult- $23.99
  • Senior (62+) – $21.99
  • Child (3-12) – $13.49

➤ School Groups (Mon-Fri rates-non holidays)

  • Student (K-12) – $13.49
  • Chaperone/ Parent – $20.99

Daily Excursion
45-Minute Tour Pricing for 2025   (Please swipe to the left for 80-Minute Pricing)

➤ Same Day Pricing:(+booking fee)

  • Adult- $32.99
  • Senior (62+) – $30.99
  • Child (3-15) – $16.99
  • 2 and under-no charge

➤ Advanced Pricing**:(+booking fee)

  • Adult- $27.99
  • Senior (62+) – $25.99
  • Child (3-15) – $16.49

**Purchase by 11:59 pm CST the day before your cruise to receive the advanced purchase pricing.

➤ Groups (20 or more):

  • Adult- $21.99
  • Senior (62+) – $20.99
  • Child (3-15) – $13.49

➤ School Groups (Mon-Fri rates-non holidays)

  • Student (K-12) – $13.49
  • Chaperone/ Parent – $20.99