The Twin Cities harbors multiple cruise operators on the Mississippi River, Lake Minnetonka, and elsewhere. The following are three such companies, all offering scheduled public cruises and custom private charters for corporate and nonprofit planners to book for networking and team building.
Al & Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises operates ships that ply the expansive waters of Lake Minnetonka in the western suburbs. Multiple vessels accommodate up to 149 attendees. When booking, confirm the dock location, as Al & Alma’s uses three ports of call in Excelsior, Mound, and Wayzata.
Padelford Riverboats pushes off from Harriet Island across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Paul. The company has regularly scheduled sightseeing tours, with discounts for groups of 25-plus, and planners also might book private cruises for up to 500 attendees—with catering and bar service included.
Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen boats for up to 125 passengers depart from the east bank of the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis and from the Lake Minnetonka waterfront in Excelsior. Aboard the Minneapolis Queen, the stately upper-deck Admirals Cabin seats up to 32.
