We passed through LaCrosse on a fall getaway weekend. On Saturday morning we took the 10:30 cruise. What a pleasure it was. The captain is knowledgeable and there is also a naturalist aboard. We not only saw eagles but a beautiful flock of migrating white American pelicans. If there are children aboard, they use them as "junior naturalists." This is... More

We took our kids on a 'sunset' cruise. They could've still called it a 'wildlife' cruise because we saw SO MUCH! We saw eagles, herons, beavers, deer, and racoons! The crew said seeing so much was rare but they said they almost always get to see eagles and herons. We got really lucky and I'm so glad we paid the... More

We did this boat ride this morning and it was a wonderful 11/2 hour boat ride. Loved the Eco tour part and the tidbits about the Mississippi. We had incredible weather which is a huge plus. We will make this a yearly outing, great way to get on the river for a very reasonable price.

We went on one of the evening music cruises and really enjoyed it - a perfect evening!

We've been on all kinds of cruises over the years, but this is a truly unique cruise! Stopped at a eagle nest and got to see the two parent eagles bring in fish to the young ones - highly recommended!

By far the best Mississippi River cruise that we've taken over the years. Very professional narration and very interactive with turtle shells, animal pelts, and more. The boat is designed to leave the main channel of the river and explores the backwater areas. The highlight was when the captain got us within 10-15 feet of a perched bald eagle -... More

What a wonderful trip we had on the Mississippi Explorer. My family loves to take boat rides when we are on our vacations, we have taken many. I can honestly say this was our favorite. We were able to see the backwaters of the Mississippi Refuge for the first time. The Captain and his crew gave a very informative narrative... More