Take An Incredible Overnight Boat Cruise Aboard The Spirit Of Peoria In Illinois
By Melissa Mahoney|Published September 12, 2021
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Many of us enjoy taking an overnight cruise somewhere but don’t always have the time or opportunity to fly someplace far to enjoy one. Did you know that there’s a way to take a cruise without even leaving the state of Illinois? The Spirit of Peoria offers several overnight cruise options that offer gorgeous scenery, accommodations, meals, entertainment, and more.
Are you ready for some relaxation mixed with a little bit of adventure? Then all aboard the Spirit of Peoria for an epic cruise featuring plenty of history, music, scenery, food, and fun!
The Spirit of Peoria offers plenty of options aboard its riverboat from 1.5-hour scenic cruises to five-day overnight cruises along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
Among the overnight cruises within Illinois are a two-day, one-night or a three-day, two-night Peoria to Starved Rock Excursion. If you prefer to go out of state, the company also offers a three-day, two-night Peoria to St. Louis Excursion or a five-day, four-night Peoria to Hannibal Excursion.
Included in the cost of each cruise are buffet meals, a prime rib dinner, entertainment with live music and singing, storytelling, historical information, and lodging when you arrive at the destination.
Along the way to your destination, enjoy the scenery passing by while aboard the riverboat with its 21-foot diameter paddlewheel traveling at a speed of 7 mph.
On each of the Peoria to Starved Rock Excursions, an overnight stay at the historic 1930s Starved Rock Lodge is included as well. While at Starved Rock State Park, considered the best state park in Illinois, you may also participate in the included guided hikes and Starved Rock tour.
If you've had the desire to go on a cruise but haven't been able to fly anywhere, consider an excursion with the Spirit of Peoria! This unique adventure will certainly be a memorable one.
Are you ready to hop aboard the Spirit of Peoria for an overnight cruise adventure? If you’ve done a cruise aboard this riverboat before, we would love to hear from you in the comments! For more information and to book a day, themed, or overnight cruise with the Spirit of Peoria, visit the website and Facebook page.
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