- 80 minutes Duration 80 minutes
- All ages Ages All ages
Enjoy a beautiful cruise on the St. Croix River with your own private group. Interested in a longer tour and/or catering options? Contact us for pricing and private charter options.
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 – Mid-October. Select a date to see the times available.
A great way to tour the St Croix River. Your tour includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river!
Since 1906, tourists by the thousands 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 point out the unique rock formations left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago in this beautiful area of Taylors Falls, MN. 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.
➤ Walk-In:
➤ Online:
➤ Groups (20 or more):
➤ School Groups (Mon-Fri rates-non holidays)
➤ Walk-In:
➤ Online:
➤ Groups (20 or more):
➤ School Groups (Mon-Fri rates-non holidays)
No need to print a paper ticket. We scan your ticket on your mobile device or look your reservation up by name.
A light jacket in the spring and fall seasons is recommended.
Cash for the snack bar, while we accept credit cards, sometimes it can be difficult to process credit cards with minimal service out on the river.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.
Our onboard snack bar serves beer, wine, lemonade, soda, coffee, candy, chips, and sandwiches. Pre-order a River Rock Meal to add to your trip or grab a pizza or sandwich at our River Rock Patio before boarding the boat.
We do not allow outside food to be brought onboard, but if you have a personal water bottle you want to bring, that is okay.
Enjoy a beautiful cruise on the St. Croix River with your own private group. Interested in a longer tour and/or catering options? Contact us for pricing and private charter options.
Cruise while the sun descends on the beautiful St. Croix River. Includes a narrated tour of the history and rock formations along the river! Available on select evenings.
Enjoy some time on the river with Mom with a narrated boat tour on the St Croix. All mothers will receive a flower (while supplies last) and mimosa to enjoy while cruising.
A fun way to celebrate Dad! A narrated boat trip on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat is a delightful way to spend the day with your father.
Spend an evening on the scenic St. Croix River listening to live music and sampling delicious wine.