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Riverboat Cruises

Cumberland Star Riverboat

A 65-foot double-decker riverboat, the Cumberland Star plies the headwaters of Lake Cumberland in much the way packet boats connected the river towns along the Cumberland before Wolf Creek dam was built.  Sit back and relax as you watch the riverbanks glide by.  Blue Herons, cormorants, and the occasional eagle can be spotted enjoying the solitude and fishing the waters of the lake. Sharp-eyed guests may spot snapping turtles, or even an occasional beaver.

Sightseeing cruises

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Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from
May 15, 2021 through October 31, 2021 ​

• Approx. 1.5 hour sightseeing cruise. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase (cash only)
• Appropriate for all age groups
• Handicap accessible with assistance
• Meets at Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp

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Board the Cumberland Star riverboat at the Mouth of the Laurel Boat Ramp, where the Cumberland and Laurel rivers come together to form the headwaters of Lake Cumberland. Cruise downriver past high clifflines, enjoying the scenery from either the upper sun deck, or the lower shaded deck. Snacks and drinks are available on board for purchase (cash only).LessΔ

Pricing:

• $17.50/person, for ages 13 and up
• $12.50/person, for ages 6-12
• No charge for kids 5 and under​

Charter cruises

By reservation from mid-April through October.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner cruises available
• Appropriate for all age groups
• Handicap accessible with assistance
• Meets at Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp

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Board the Cumberland Star riverboat at the Mouth of the Laurel Boat Ramp, where the Cumberland and Laurel rivers come together to form the headwaters of Lake Cumberland. Cruise downriver, enjoying the view of the rock palisades from either the upper sun deck, or the lower shaded deck. the cruises ends back at your vehicles. Shuttle services from local hotels may be arranged for your group for an additional fee.LessΔ

Pricing:

• Cruise-only - 1 ½  hour round trip cruise. 
  $17.50/person. $400 minimum.
• Cruise-only Plus - 1 ½ hour round trip cruise with drinks (soft drinks, lemonade) and snack food included.
  $20.00/person + 0.15 tax. $400 minimum.
• Breakfast - 2 hour round trip cruise with a continental style breakfast buffet (Danishes, fruit, yogurt, rolls, milk, orange juice).
  $25/person + .60 tax. $500 minimum.
• Lunch - 2 hour round trip cruise with lunch buffet. Hot lunch option is chili or stew- based; cold lunch option is make-your-own sub sandwiches. Drinks are included in price.
  $25/person + .60 tax. $500 minimum.
• Dinner - 2 ½ hour round trip cruise with hot dinner buffet. Menu options are set by organizer.  A typical menu would be chicken parmesan, roast beef, salad, pasta, mashed potatoes, vegetables au gratin, bread and dessert.  Drinks are included in price.
  $40/person + 1.20 tax. $800 minimum.
• Dessert - 1 ½ hour round trip cruise with a dessert buffet and flavored coffees. $25/person + .60 tax. $500 minimum.

New for 2021! Sightseeing cruises on the Riverboat!
Lunch cruises will (hopefully) return in 2022!