Located just above Interstate 80 on the Iowa side of the Mississippi, you are likely to meet someone from another part of the world on our trips on any given day. They come to see Mark Twain’s river in search of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and a thousand other reasons. The more you know about the Mississippi, the more you will want to know.

The Riversong

Our boat named the Riversong was built in 1959 as a canal tour boat in New York. Originally named the “Lola G” she gave tours on the New York State Barge Canal, formerly the famous Erie Canal. Prior to our purchase, she ran on the Milwaukee River. Before moving to LeClaire, Iowa we ran the boat on the Hennepin Canal and the Rock River in Illinois.

The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry passengers for hire and is maintained to the highest standards and inspected annually by the Coast Guard.

Due to the nature of our offerings, we cannot be responsible for any condition beyond our reasonable control. Every effort will be made to modify or substitute due to an unfavorable condition.

Accommodations

The Riversong is certified for 24 passengers plus crew, but for your comfort, we try to limit the number to 16. Every seat is a window seat and what you don’t see departing, you will see on the return. There is a snack counter running down both sides of the boat. As we do not sell food and beverages, passengers are welcome to bring their own. Alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Though not technically handicapped accessible, we make every effort to accommodate and assist everyone aboard.

There is a restroom on the boat.

Your Captain

Captain John Vize is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having received a personal letter of commendation from the Commandant. Captain Vize is also licensed by the Coast Guard as Master of Great Lakes and Inland Steam and Motor Vessels, with over 40 years experience on ocean, Great Lakes, and river vessels, having carried millions of passengers.