River Cruises in Pittsburgh

A view of the Pittsburgh skyline

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is surrounded by three major rivers: the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio rivers. As a result, river cruises remain an excellent way for Pittsburgh's more than four million annual tourists, as well as its 316,000 residents to view the historic city.

The Gateway Clipper Fleet

The Gateway Clipper Fleet offers five boats that depart from Station Square on the Monongahela River. Cruises include a variety of options, such as lunch, dinner and entertainment-filled journeys. Specialty cruises include a murder mystery dinner, a Saturday family picnic, and a macaroni and magic cruise. The fleet also features a one-hour sightseeing excursion for tourists looking simply to explore the city. Cruises operate year-round and sail on all three rivers surrounding Pittsburgh.

The Gateway Clipper Fleet
350 West Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-355-7980
gatewayclipper.com

Just Ducky

Billed as Pittsburgh's only land and water tour, Just Ducky operates via a special amphibious truck originally built for transporting World War II troops. The one-hour tour departs from Station Square before traveling around the downtown region and into one of the city's surrounding rivers. The tour operates on a daily basis between April and October, but only on weekends during November.

Just Ducky
125 West Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-402-3825
justduckytours.com

Pittsburgh Water Limo

The Pittsburgh Water Limo operates the Miss Pittsburgh vessel, a riverboat offering cruises on all three rivers. The cruise offers views of Pittsburgh's skyline, including up-close views of PNC Park and Heinz Field. The boat accommodates up to 49 passengers and features a lounge area where guests can enjoy cocktails, beer or wine. Guests can also charter the limo for private parties and events. The water limo disembarks from the Lockwall One Marina but may also make stops at the convention center, the North Shore, and South Side locations.

Pittsburgh Water Limo
Lockwall One Marina at the Cork Factory
23rd Street at the Allegheny River in the Strip District
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-221-5466
pghwaterlimo.com

References

• The Gateway Clipper Fleet: History
• Just Ducky: Tour Info
• Pittsburgh Water Limo: About Us

Resources

• Pittsburgh's Green Story: America's Three Rivers
• Citizens for Global Solutions: Connecting Pittsburgh
• U.S. Census Bureau: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania