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The Celebration Belle is the perfect riverboat for your group tours!
Celebration River Cruises is a family-owned company based in Moline, Illinois, in the Quad Cities. We operate the Celebration Belle, a 750-passenger riverboat — the largest on the upper Mississippi River. The Schadler family has proudly been cruising the Mississippi River and welcoming groups for over 40 years!
This luxury riverboat features four decks, including two climate-controlled, enclosed dining decks and two spacious outdoor observation decks. There is a gift shop located on the third deck.
Celebration River Cruises offers a variety of fantastic cruise options to suit any itinerary, including narrated lunch and sightseeing cruises, as well as evening Captain’s prime rib dinner and entertainment cruises. Popular choices for group tours include the fun-filled, themed lunch cruises and the highly enjoyable all-day cruises. The Celebration Belle has a cruise for everyone. In addition to live entertainment, all meals are freshly prepared onboard by their chefs.
The 2025 cruise season promises to be exciting! Alongside their regular annual offerings, the Celebration Belle will take a special journey down the Mississippi River from September 29 to October 2, heading to the River Roots Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Groups can choose from several cruise options, including:
– Moline, Illinois, to Burlington, Iowa
– Burlington, Iowa, to Hannibal, Missouri
– Hannibal, Missouri to Grafton, Illinois
– Alton, Illinois, to Chester, Illinois
You can select one date or consider a two-day cruise! Additionally, on October 7, there will be another special cruise on the Ohio River, traveling from Madison, Indiana, to Cincinnati, Ohio. These cruises are not offered every year, so be sure to book your groups early!
Celebration River Cruises season runs from April through mid-November. Themed lunch cruises begin in April and feature a variety of musical entertainment themes, including Classic Oldies, Hits of the Decades, Tribute to Piano Men, Tribute to the Rat Pack, Oktoberfest, Fall Foliage and more! Each four-hour themed cruise includes their famous homemade sticky rolls, fresh fruit and a two-entrée lunch buffet. Additionally, cash bars are available onboard.
In June, the All-Day Cruises begin! Experience a day like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as you cruise the Mississippi River. Choose to travel from Le Claire, Iowa, to Dubuque, Iowa, or from Dubuque, Iowa, to Moline, Illinois. Each all-day cruise includes three full meals, live entertainment, narration by the captain and stunning scenery. During your journey, you’ll pass through two or three locks and dams depending on the direction you choose. In September, additional cruise options to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, will also be available.
The Celebration Belle is a premier attraction with their riverboat, delicious meals, entertainment and exceptional staff! All this fun can be found in one location! The team at the Belle looks forward to welcoming your group tours!
Join us! You can view all cruise options and 2025 group flyers online at celebrationbelle.com. For more information, reservations and itinerary assistance, call Susan Yarolem: at 309-764-1952 x204 or 800-297-0034 x204.
Celebration River Cruises
2501 River Drive Moline, IL 61265
