Savannah Riverboat Cruise Review
Location: 9 East River Street, Savannah, GA 31412
Phone: 800-786-6404
We booked
the Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise as part of my mom's birthday celebration
weekend. I ordered the tickets online with no problem. It includes many
options: sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, dinner cruises. They also have
theme cruises like for Thanksgiving or Mystery Murder Cruises. They also offer
discounts when you book the cruise with a Savannah tour.
I easily
picked up the tickets from outside a store directly across waterfront street
and the riverboat. The ladies were courteous. The boarding time was an hour
before leaving shore. The line went quickly and they even took a picture of us
(all 12 :-) in front of the riverboat for purchase later. We ended up having
two separate reservations and they quickly accommodated us to sit together.
There were
three levels. We were on the second level and the one above us was having a
wedding. Apparently the captain could marry people. The third level had benches
where you could sit outside. The life vest chests were clearly marked and
accessible. Be aware that there is a gap at the bottom of the railing where
small children could slip through and fall off the deck into the water.
The river
is a shipping waterway, so there is a small amount of debris int he water and
many large cargo ships that use it. But it did not smell.
Inside was
well air conditioned, so bring a light sweater. The tables and chairs were nice
but sturdy. The servers bring you water, tea or lemonade with the meal price.
But they do have a bar for an additional charge which does include fruity
drinks. They use glasses, linen napkins and plates inscribed with a picture of
the riverboat. Dinner is served as a buffet, but was well organized by the
servers. The food was excellent. Fresh and well seasoned.
We ordered
a cake from the local bakery and was able to have it delivered to the boat
before we arrived. We inadvertently left one of the two tiers on the boat
thinking the crew had packed both in one box. But the tier we did get was on
one of the riverboat plates so my mom got a cool souvenir.
The DJ was
great. He was able to get everyone up and dancing in the space set aside as the
dance floor.
The cruise
goes relatively slow with a smooth ride, so there should not be an issue with
sea sickness. But I get sick looking down in the car so I wore my sea bands.
The view was nice. It's mostly trees, but the boat does go by the waterfront
street and you can see the shops, restaurants and hotels as well.
This was my
second cruise on the riverboat. I went for Thanksgiving about six years ago. I
enjoyed it and would go again. I recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Savannah is a great place to vacation.
Rating 4/5
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