215 W. Water St. | PO Box 465 | Grafton, IL 62037 | 618-786-1855

     
 
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Are you looking for a fun and educational activity while in Grafton, Illinois?

Stop by for a fun filled tour of two rivers, in two states, for twice the experience. Tour the mighty Mississippi and Illinois Rivers while listening to commentary about local history and lores of the region. While aboard our boat tour you can view: beautiful majestic bluff's, the confluence of the rivers, see natural wildlife, tugs and barges and learn about what cargo is carried on these two rivers. Enjoy the nature of the rivers at their best aboard our guide tour boat.

The “Heron” is wheelchair accessible with its gangway and bathroom.
Cash Bar onboard the “Heron” –
No carryon drinks permitted.
We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover for ticket purchases.
For additional information please contact us.
Phone:
618-786-1855
Email:
 
greatriverstourboat@gtec.com
 
For directions see Directions above
 
 
Ferry is temporarily closed
 
May 1st - November 1st
1-1/2 Hour Historical Narrated Sightseeing Cruise

Wednesday thru Sunday
10 am,   1 pm   &   3 pm

Adults 13 +:     $23 per person
Kids 3 – 12:      $15 per person
Infants 0 -2:       $2 per person

Cruising10 miles from and back to Grafton Harbor Marina on two rivers, in two states, for twice the experience. Cruise the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and see the majestic bluffs, wildlife, tugs and barges while listening to commentary about the Grafton area history, legends and lore, the rivers and more.  Enjoy a cold beverage from the beer, wine & soda cash bar.

1-1/2 Hour Sunset Cruise

Saturdays : 7:00 pm          
June 27, July 25, August 22

Saturdays : 5:30 pm
September 26 & October 24

Adults 21 + only:         $25 per person

This is a leisurely non-narrated cruise on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers cruising from and back to the Grafton Harbor Marina.  Enjoy a beautiful sunset and belly up to the bar and enjoy a cold beverage from the beer, wine and soda bar while listening to a variety of background music.  This cruise is for adults of the age of 21 and older only.


Private Charters

Payment in advance is required
Call for details:   618-786-1855

 

Monday and Tuesdays are open to private charters of groups of 20 – 49. Private charters can also be any other time of the week – call for details.  Private charters prevail and will be considered a sold out cruise if on our regular scheduled time.
 
 

A credit card (master card, visa or discover) is required when making reservations.
Cancellation Policy:  There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for individual reservations with a 25% cancellation fee.   Group charters see your contract for cancellation policy.  The Great Rivers Tour Boat Company is not responsible for getting you to your scheduled cruise on time.  You will be charged for the full amount of people that you have made a reservation for if you have missed your scheduled cruise.  All Sales are final within the 48 hour time period before the scheduled cruise.  Cruise times and prices subject to change without notice.  Minimums apply to cruise. Cancellation of a cruise is at the Captains discretion only. We run rain or shine.

 

 

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