My wife made the plan for us to take the Twilight Cruise from Dubuque to Guttenberg and I turned out to be very glad she did. Even though the Mississippi was over flood stage, we had a great time. The staff members are really friendly and seem to enjoy their jobs. We had some good food and watching the birds and the river was very pleasant. I recommend it to everyone, young & old & in-between.
This trip was excellent. The entire staff was very accommodating both days. The food and snacks were excellent. We learned a lot about the river. Saw a lot of eagles the second day. We went to see the Antique Archeology store in Le Claire - don't waste your time. It was very disappointing.
I can't say enough wonderful things about our recent trip. This section of the Mississippi is just beautiful. I wasn't sure how my eight year old would like the trip, but my daughter can't wait to go back. As she sat peacefully on the boat looking for the next bald eagle it was clear that this trip was magical for her. The captain's commentaries from over 30+ years of experience on the Mississippi made the trip not only informative, but also fun. The crew was friendly and the boat is beautiful. We are going back next year for sure. Thank you RiverboatTwilight for a unique adventure we will never forget.
We just finished a two-day cruise and loved it. The food is excellent, the staff are all friendly and attentive, the entertainment was great. Very relaxing and just what we were looking for -- plus, it's a great deal, you get a lot for the price!
I've been on this trip 8 times now over the years. It's an extremely relaxing trip, with lost of river history and diverse travelers. This year, a friend and his wife from New Hampshire came out and enjoyed the trip with us. They had never been to the mid-west nor on a river like the Mississippi. They completely were taken aback at how beautiful and enjoyable the trip was. Highly recommend it!
This is the best kept secret. The trip is amazing. The river, eagles, food and stories make the trip one in a million. If you want to get away and be taken care of this is the trip to take. We have been on this trip 8 times and it is never the same. The river always has something new to offer.
We Boarded The Riverboat Twilight for our two day cruise the morning of Sunday, August 10th,2014. Our first day was a slow and relaxing day long trip up the Mississippi River toward Dubuque, Iowa. We had beautiful scenery on both sides of our Riverboat. Our Captain was very knowledgeable about the area history and pointed out many historical sites as well as what trades was still in production along the riverfront towns between Le Claire and Dubuque Iowa. All the crew members were very kind and served everyone with complete care to details and were very respectful of every persons needs. They were very warm and gracious to everyone. Our meals and many snacks in between meals were great and wonderfully prepared by a great chef and his assistant. We had two entertainers for both day. They were both very talented and fun entertainers. Our accommodation when we docked in Dubuque was right near our docking point so we could walk to the Hotel or take a shuttle around to the Hotel if we wished. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Our complimentary breakfast the next day was delicious and our server very attentive. After breakfast we had time to go to the museum next to the Hotel before re-boarding our Riverboat for our trip back down river to Le Claire. Our trip took us through two Locks up and back down the river. The process is quite interesting the way it works. On our way back down the river we were able to go up to the Pilots housing to watch the captain do his job and see what he sees from his prospective. We found that He was raised in the same county we live in. He graduated High School in the same School my husbands sisters graduated. It is truly a small world!
We had a great time - my husband and I decided to take his long-anticipated trip and are so glad we did. The crew was very friendly and considerate, the food was good and nicely presented, the snacks were nutritious - everything was really perfect. I heard that Bob the Bartender makes an exceptional Bloody Mary and that is no lie. Best I've ever had. The Mississippi was above flood stage, so we couldn't land in Guttenberg, but they made it up by going a bit farther up the river.
We had the good fortune to take the 2-day cruise from Le Claire to Dubuque and back. The boat is very comfortable and the good quality and plentiful. The captain provided interesting information about the river and the things we passed along the shore. Accommodations in Dubuque were very comfortable and conveniently located. The Twilight cruise was extremely well-organized with quality entertainment. It was the perfect way to get a "taste" of the Mississippi River. We loved it, and willtake it again if we are ever back in that area.
Wow, this was the most relaxing Anniversary we have EVER had. The weather was perfect, the crew were very friendly and the ride was smooth. Our captain was very knowledgeable about the Mississippi River. The food was just tremendous, and so much of it! The ship was very clean. Our stay in Dubuque was awesome. This is a very affordable trip for anyone! You get so much for so little! Staying in LeClaire was nice also, the Holiday Inn was great. Make sure you bring your sun block, you will need it! I wanted to take cruising on the Mississippi off my bucket list but now I want to go further down to see more!