Memphis Riverboats, Inc

Although the weather was a bit rainy, the experience was great. Live music, interaction with the crowd, great bartender and the boat ride, itself was enjoyable. I would highly recommend. It was a beautiful night.The cons of the experience were actually getting down to the boat and the food. Folks, there has got to be a better way. The walkway was so steep and wet from rain, someone had to walk in front of me so I wouldn't fall. Also, the food wasn't great. I realize you are preparing for a large crowd, but I believe it would be better as an either/or menu. I do not eat chicken so that was a waste with both beef and chicken on my plate. Other than that, head down to the river and take a cruise.

Old school cool.i grew up in a river town and you don't see riverboats much anymore and decided to go.Was a great experience!Scenic narrated tour that has food and drinks available.The staff were awesome and very accommodating.Met some nice people on board that invited me to sit with them since I was a single traveler.FYI...is not really on the river but an inlet.Was a great afternoon and suggest lunch at McEwens.

If only there was a way to get off the boat. Should have looked up the reviews first. We did the dinner cruise. Other reviews have said "at least the band was good." The band was not good. Off key most of the time. The food was something you'd get in a high school cafeteria on BBQ day. It was barely edible. Also the boat doesn't really go anywhere. I just leaves the dock and mostly stays between the two bridges (it did go under at one point). I did a similar riverboat dinner cruise in New Orleans. I don't really expect fancy, just decent. The New Orleans food was pretty good for a buffet and they at least cruised the river. Save your money.

Amazing crew, well experienced captain, and an awesome commentator. Best views of Memphis you could possibly find, night or day!

We had a great time...for all ages! Mr.Smith was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing! I have no idea how he can memorize all the awesome history of Memphis he shared with all of us! His voice and personality made the tour seem so quick! We were never bored!! All the staff from beginning to end were all very pleasant! The vessel made you feel like you were on a real back in the day river boat which we appreciate!! The gas fume smell was a little strong if you sat in the rear, but we were totally fine! Make sure you read all of their directions on where to park, time to be there and definitely purchase the photo they take of you & your family! They have some decent snacks, nachos and hotdogs along with plenty of drink options! Make sure to bring cash so you can share the love!! Great experience and definitely worth tipping in my opinion!Even if it is a hot day don't worry about where you are sitting, the ride is nice...stay in the shade and you will be just fine!Enjoy!!

So I went on the dinner music cruise with my 13 year old to celebrate mother's day and my birthday... **The two stars is for the band ONLY! They did an amazing job! The food was bad. I mean embarrassingly TERRIBLE! They slapped canned baked beans on a paper plate with EXTRA dry slimyish chicken breast, and generic boxed Mac and cheese, with an extra peppery pulled pork like substance on a Walmart bun.... The "desert" was hospital banana pudding. Nothing tasted good and most of our food ended up in the TRASH. The steamboat is old and rusty. And you're swaying from side to side. It's scary getting on from that super long steep hill. They force you to take pictures (even though EVERYONE has a phone). It is NOT handicap or elderly friendly. I've literally witnessed everyone over 50 struggling to get on. Cocktails are overpriced. Oh, did I mention the food was DISGUSTING! All in all, it definitely was not worth the money and I wouldn't do it again. However, I did enjoy the band and the sunset view.

1st time in Memphis.We loved the boat ride and the history of the city.Hope to be back soon

Excellent Cruise - Parking Situation Not GoodWe purchased tickets online before the cruise, but you can buy them at boarding time, one hour before departing. They advertise that there is no parking on site and direct you to park in a pay lot across from the Visitors Center located down the street from the cruise boat dock. When we visited the Visitors Center, they said we could park there for free and walk to the boats. The cruise boat website says if you have a person who needs assistance, you can drop them off at the boarding area near the boat. (Note: we saw people going on the cruise park right in front of the cruise boat on the riverbank and walk right onto the boat and nobody chased them away. Just sayin'.) Here's the problem. The riverbank by the boat dock slopes at a pretty steep angle from the street down to the water. To make matters worse, the bank is covered in cobblestones. Some drivers may not be comfortable driving on that angle and on the stones down towards the dock. Now once you get close to the dock, there is a concrete sidewalk, again sloped at a good angle, that leads you to the boat. The other choice is drop off a person at the street level. They would have to make it down maybe 20 stairs, then to the long sidewalk. Either way, this is not a good setup for anyone that needs assistance. I suggest you go drive and look at the drop off area first before buying your tickets to make sure you can handle it as tickets are non-refundable. The other consideration is for people parking in either the Visitors Center of the paid lot. It's a bit of a walk to the docks. Make sure you are up to it. As for the cruise, it's wonderful. Boarding starts one hour before departure time. There are three decks. The lowest deck has the restrooms (nice flush toilets) and a bar that sells snacks, some light hot food, beer, wine, cocktails, soda, water and more. This is an enclosed space that is air conditioned with tables and chairs. The second level, accessed by stairways on both sides, front and back, has many tables and chairs and has open sides allowing a nice breeze to pass through on a warm day. I did not go up to the upper deck, but I think it is mostly open. The bar is open right at boarding time so you can get drinks and find a place to sit for the cruise. Shortly before departure, a fine gentlemen starts talking on a microphone on the second level. He is the tour guide. He goes over safety concerns, some rules and starts the cruise talk. He does so for about the next hour, telling us all kinds of history about Memphis - the river, music, food, people, etc. The cruise boat first heads south, then turns to go north, then returns to the dock. All the while, the muddy and debris laden Mississippi River rolls on by. It is amazing. During the last half hour, our tour guide goes below and plays music recordings that made Memphis famous. We have been on several river cruises like this and this was one of the best aside from the parking issue. There is no doubt that you will really enjoy this.

IM NOT SURE what the negative reviewers of this attraction were expecting...5 star cruise line service maybe? We took the dinner cruise in Oct '24 and had a great time. The band was great(blues mixed with oldies) and very entertaining. The food was good, not great, but good. The crew was courteous and helpful, boat ride was smooth, the lights of Memphis and the bridges are very pretty at night. The only drawback was the city of Memphis has the area of Riverside Dr adjacent to the dock in a mess, which makes getting to the boat(s) a bit challenging, but that's not the cruise company's fault. Call the number for better details about parking and for Riverside Rides. It was fun and worth the price.

Last night my boyfriend and I attended the Memphisriverboats - "Valentines Day Cruise." We rate our overall experience 5/10 and here's why...1. The wine package I added to our tickets was said to include a "special table cloth" (in addition to 1 bottle of moscato and 3 balloons) which turned out to be a wide piece of ribbon which ran along the middle of the table.2. The food was not the proper temperature and did not include reasonable portion sizes. The Alfredo, brisket, and mashed potatoes were cold. Also, the portions were so small that we left the cruise hungry, and ended up spending more money on another meal. This was very disappointing due to being one of the first couples to eat as well as paying over $60 per ticket. 3. The live band was entertaining, however, the volume was so loud that it was impossible to hold a conversation right across the table from each other.4. The pictures that were taken of us prior to boarding the boat were low quality for the price of $15 a copy. 5. The cocktails were good and the staff were polite. However, I don't feel as though we received the experience that we paid for due to certain details. Due to the high ratings on social media and the description on the website, we expected more of this "Valentine's Day event". I would recommend this activity for a day time excursion versus an important/intimate evening.